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In reply to the discussion: What is a VPN? [View all]

ethanjoshua

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16. VPN (Virtual Private Network) Explained!
Wed Feb 8, 2017, 07:57 AM
Feb 2017

A virtual private network (VPN) extends a private network across a public network, such as the Internet. It enables users to send and receive data across shared or public networks as if their computing devices were directly connected to the private network. Applications running across the VPN may therefore benefit from the functionality, security, and management of the private network.

Not just only for this! There are many more reasons people use VPN, the main purposes are following.

Unblocking
People use vpn to access country or region blocked websites. VPN helps them by relocating their IP so they can easily unblock websites.

Streaming
VPN helps in decreasing streaming throttling and accessing websites. Like most popular streaming websites Netflix and Hulu are only limited to USA citizens so people outside the US use VPN to access entire content of these website.
People also use VPN to watch sports on their favorite TV channels. You can know more about streaming VPN at USAVPN.com/vpn-for-streaming

Torrenting
VPN helps you to download torrents securely.

Security
To protect your self from identity thefts during using public wifi and more...

These are the few main reasons people are using VPN.
To know more about VPN, setting guides and list of best VPN go to USAVPN.com its the best review website.

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What is a VPN? [View all] Baitball Blogger Feb 2017 OP
A VPN is basically a private tunnel through the internet Egnever Feb 2017 #1
So, technically, if I didn't set one up it shouldn't be in the "on" position? Baitball Blogger Feb 2017 #3
Well yes technically. Egnever Feb 2017 #7
I have friends who, when they travel to China, use VPN. pangaia Feb 2017 #4
Sure Egnever Feb 2017 #9
Many thanks. I will check into it for me AND a few friends in China. pangaia Feb 2017 #12
People in China are pretty aware of how to evade blocks to content. dixiegrrrrl Feb 2017 #10
Thanks very much.. very helpful. pangaia Feb 2017 #13
Virtual Private Network a_random_joel Feb 2017 #2
Would it be useful to view my security cameras? Baitball Blogger Feb 2017 #5
Yes, I'm sure that could be configured. a_random_joel Feb 2017 #6
Thanks! Baitball Blogger Feb 2017 #8
If you wanted to ensure the privacy of the feed absolutely Egnever Feb 2017 #11
Thank you! Baitball Blogger Feb 2017 #14
VPN Virtual private network janyao Feb 2017 #15
VPN (Virtual Private Network) Explained! ethanjoshua Feb 2017 #16
To the point and a bigger picture discntnt_irny_srcsm Feb 2017 #17
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