Welcome to the community! Read our posting tips, and learn how to earn ranks, levels and badges to get started.
Ask any devices or smart home question in the Devices/Security or Network Troubleshooting Categories.
Happy posting!
Ask any devices or smart home question in the Devices/Security or Network Troubleshooting Categories.
Happy posting!
What VPN is recommended?





I want to implement a VPN. As a Norton Security user, I decided to give Norton Secure VPN a try. While it seems to be relatively easy to configure and use, I am getting an average of 74% decrease in internet speeds. Is this typical of all VPN solutions? Seems like a steep price to pay. I am also considering evaluating NordVPN, which seems to be the highest rated solution. For users of NordVPN, what internet speed decreases are you seeing?
Fingbox owner from the beginning
Tagged:
17
Best Answer
-
Hronos Member, Beta Tester Posts: 289
Answers
@Romulus @Marc @pwmeek @Pooh @kltaylor @Marc (correct one this time ^^) @Andrea @Hronos @SimoneSpinozzi
Community Manager at Fing
Bon Vivant and Raconteur
I'd personally stay away from NordVPN - I spent hours evaluating when one to go for and I really dislike their shady practises - like always having a "70% off sale" (I kid you not, the moment their offer countdown goes down to zero, a new one turns up in its place).
In addition I read up on too many other issues with them (such as slower speeds, and just what did 'based in Panama' really mean when it came to the legalities).
I ended up with ExpressVPN which works well for me. Consider the Speedtest results for me below (top entry is via the VPN, next is without the VPN).
I have noticed that some web sites I try to access cannot be reached when VPN is turned on, which is an unfortunate complexity. I have been without VPN for long enough without having experienced any significant security issues that one choice I can make is to completely forego using a VPN.
Rick
Did this answer the question? Yes/No.
Community Manager at Fing
If you're in need of a VPN service, look for those that support gamers (high speeds, etc.) and most importantly the ones that will not log your traffic. Big brother only needs to know what you're willing to tell him.
-Warden Anastasia Luccio, Captain
Don’t let the website’s name put you off, but torrentfreak.com regularly updates the “best VPNs” based on criteria we’d be interested in (logs IPs, takes anonymity seriously , speed, cost etc ) - Then you can decide yourself. PIA has been at the top for several years now.