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Computer Help and Support

trof

(54,273 posts) Sun Sep 1, 2019, 06:46 PM Sep 2019

I'm seeing more ads for Virtual Private Networks.
As an individual, not a business, is this something I should do?
Thanks.

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So...do I NEED a VPN? [View all] trof Sep 2019 OP

Some of them Timewas Sep 2019 #1

Probably not canetoad Sep 2019 #2

Thank you both. trof Sep 2019 #3

I use one when I'm traveling and using a non secure WiFi signal mn9driver Sep 2019 #4

Nah, I'm home most of the time. trof Sep 2019 #5

The ones you pay for encrypt your data krispos42 Sep 2019 #6

Avast is offering $39/yr. trof Sep 2019 #7

Post removed Post removed Sep 2019 #8

I travel a lot, so I need it RainCaster Sep 2019 #9