WHY YOU MUST USE A VPN

A VPN can do much more than fake your location and encrypt your data. Robert Irvine reveals the best 20 reasons to install one on your PC, phone and other devices.

WHAT YOU CAN DO • Disguise your identity from websites you visit• Encrypt your data without sacrificing speed• Block hidden trackers and personalised ads• Watch more films on global streaming services• Access Australian TV channels while you’re abroad• Download torrents without your ISP’s knowledge• Get cheaper prices online that are normally blocked in Australia• Connect devices to your VPN hotspot Using a virtual private network (VPN) once implied you had something to hide – be it your location or that you were dabbling in nefarious activities. But while a VPN is the best way to protect your online privacy, it has many other benefits, which is why the encryption technology has now crossed over into the mainstream. A recent survey found that 47 per cent of adults have used a…

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