Connected Through VPN Now What?

When you establish a Virtual Private Network (VPN) connection, your internet connection is now secure, private, and untraceable. You can use your VPN to browse the web privately, access your favourite adult websites, or even work remotely while keeping your employers connected and aware of your activity. But once you have completed all the necessary steps to connect your devices and computers to the VPN, how can you use it effectively without any knowledge of VPNs or security? Let’s have a quick tour of some of the most popular applications available for VPNs.

OpenVPN

OpenVPN is one of the most popular VPNs, developed specifically for use on smartphones. It is a free and open-source VPN application that can be used to connect to a VPN server. The creators of OpenVPN, the Electronic Frontier Foundation, and the Open Technology Fund offer an open-source security model that encourages users to monitor and improve the security of their VPNs. Thanks to this approach, OpenVPN is one of the most popular VPNs for gamers, journalists, activists, and even government agencies such as the U.S. Department of Defense. To determine the security of a VPN, simply input the URL of the site you are trying to visit into the app. If it shows that the site is not secure, then it’s not difficult to find another that is.

PIA VPN

If you are looking for a no-frills, easy-to-use VPN for your mobile device, then PIA VPN is for you. It was specifically designed for use on the go and doesn’t require a lot of configuration options. You just need to input your email address and the platform you are using to access the internet to establish a connection. After that, you can visit websites, send and receive emails, and use other apps without fear of your activity being detected by someone else on the network. PIA VPN also offers a kill-switch option, which essentially makes your device invisible to others on the network when you turn it on. This is ideal for when you are using public Wi-Fi to access the internet and don’t want others to know what sites you are browsing or what emails you are sending.

IPVANISH

IPVANISH is a multi-platform VPN offering a desktop client, native apps for Android and iOS, and a Chrome extension. It was designed with a free version that offers limited bandwidth and time restrictions in mind. You need to register with the service to access the full functionality, including the option to create permanent tunnels for all your devices. Once you have registered, you can select the amount of bandwidth and time you would like to use for free. The desktop client comes with a 14-day free trial that can be used to connect up to three devices.

LINE SIGNING UP

LINE SIGNING UP is a Chrome extension that can be used to easily create a VPN connection when you visit a website that uses the SAEF SAFE Browser Extension. After you have installed the extension, you can input your email address and password to create a VPN connection. Then, when you visit a website that uses the SAEF SAFE Browser Extension, you will see a drop-down menu appear warning you that you are creating a secure connection. You can click the drop-down menu to either continue using the insecure connection or select the name of the VPN server from the drop-down menu to connect to a secure site. This Chrome extension can be a useful tool for those who want to keep their VPN needs private but want to access websites that require additional privacy controls.

TOR

TOR is a free, open-source network that allows you to establish a private, encrypted connection to any website you visit. Like a VPN, you can use TOR to ensure that your internet activity is untraceable and private. It is maintained by the charity Open Technology Fund and designed to be simple to use, even for those who have never used it. Once you have installed the TOR Browser on your device, you can input the website you wish to access and click the arrow next to the address bar to proceed to the site.

There are many more VPNs out there, all with different features and levels of security. Some of the more popular ones are ExpressVPN, NordVPN, and StrongVPN. If you are looking for a new VPN to help secure your digital life, then take some time to learn about the different types of VPNs available and read up on the best practice of securing a VPN.