VPN testimonials…

[drscorpio]

I use a VPN called Private Internet Access. It was recommended to me by an old friend who works in the IT office at work. I haven't had any problem with it on my desktop. It works a little less well on my iPad; sometimes I have to disconnect/reconnect the VPN to make it work. 

[Pozzible]

I’ll probably go with Proton. I like that it’s audited for no logs and that it’s a Swiss company with servers located there. 

[cockfun69]

On 8/11/2025 at 12:50 AM, Pozzible said:

Anyone use Proton VPN? What do you think? 

I downloaded and installed Proton VPN. It can start with your machine boot-up if you wish.
I just turn it on for video sites and BZ every couple of days then off for my non-sex & work use.

[bbasslover79]

1 hour ago, drscorpio said:

I use a VPN called Private Internet Access. It was recommended to me by an old friend who works in the IT office at work. I haven't had any problem with it on my desktop. It works a little less well on my iPad; sometimes I have to disconnect/reconnect the VPN to make it work. 

I’ve been using this one for ages. Mostly to route all traffic from my home server, it works well. Haven’t had any issues with it. And they have good Black Friday deals. 

[DCWildBtm]

I've been using Proton for a couple years ever since I read an article somewhere that it was one of the better free VPN services out there. Haven't had any problems. I use it only when my ISP puts my location into a state where sites are blocked (usually Virginia in my area), or when Sniffies puts my location in the middle of Chesapeake Bay. Free Proton you get access to 3-4 servers: one each in USA, Netherlands, Japan, and I can't remember if there's a 4th or where it would be located if there is one. Proton works well on my Windows 11 laptop and my iOS and iPadOS devices. 

[Sfmike64]

I have been using Windscribe on Mac (and iOS/iPadOS) for about 5-6 years now. I'm very happy with it. It's inexpensive, has lots of endpoints (right now I'm connected to Montreal Expo 67) and their support has been quite responsive when I have needed to ask them questions. Mostly, though, you can set it and forget it. I would expect the Windows version to be similar though I haven't used it much.

I will say, though, that the idea that you can run a VPN 24x7 and just forget that it's there isn't realistic. Services that rely on location services will report the wrong location (duh) so you can't use shopping apps to order merchandise, because the website/app will think you're in the wrong country/state. But turning it on and off is simple. 

I've also set mine up for what's called "Inclusive" split tunnelling. That means that it ONLY uses the VPN for web sites that I've told it to, including this one. 

I like how Windscribe's app is small and unobtrusive and the interface is pretty simple and easy to use. Just make sure that if you live in a state/country that is blocked you don't choose the "Best Location" option, as it will choose something close to you that will likely also be blocked. They also have an odd idea about geography. Atlanta is US-Central, but Chicago is US-East. Go figure. 
 

Edited 1 hour ago by Sfmike64