Commercial Virtual Private Networks are a way of extending the end of your network to exit somewhere else in the world. This can have substantial privacy benefits, but not all VPNs are created equa...

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  • Freddy@lemmy.oneOPMEnglish
    73·
    5 days ago

    Not quite… The video covers this, as does our overview:

    Using a VPN in cases where you’re using your real-life or well-known identity online is unlikely to be useful. Doing so may trigger spam and fraud detection systems, such as if you were to log into your bank’s website.

    • yessikg@lemmy.blahaj.zoneEnglish
      2·
      4 days ago

      I think this is dumb, what if I’m traveling and I want to check my bank. SMDH, I hate the geoblocking bullshit the internet is full of nowadays