A vpn service like Nord is useful (but NOT a cure all) for keeping your ISP and Fed.gov from spying on you. It can also be useful for getting around some streaming restrictions (like say you want to watch content thats only available in another country). Its not a solution for poor local network security, or poor application security, or user ignorance. Nord btw is excellent if you need a VPN service.
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Hey All,
Just curious about doing VPN with Nord. They have a Two Year (+ 3 months "free") = 27 months special which works out to $3.55 / month
WHAT would a VPN do for me?
Keep my WiFi online banking sessions from being hacked?
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Banking sites all use HTTPS, so unsecure WIFI is not an issue. That said, if you're not running WPA2, you need help.
Keep embarrassing website URLs off my browser history?
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Wont do shit for what your browser stores locally.
Does it provide any benefit for Video Streaming?
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Yes, see my top level statement. For typical American content, its not required.
Is $3.55 / month a good deal, and is NORD reputable and a decent to good VPN provider?
Thanks!
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If you do need a VPN service, that price is excellent. For your needs though, I wouldn't bother.