{"id":14256,"date":"2020-01-06T02:46:38","date_gmt":"2020-01-06T10:46:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edelalon.com\/blog\/?p=14256"},"modified":"2020-01-06T09:49:14","modified_gmt":"2020-01-06T17:49:14","slug":"3-reasons-why-you-should-use-a-vpn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.edelalon.com\/blog\/3-reasons-why-you-should-use-a-vpn\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Reasons Why You Should Use a VPN"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Virtual Private Networks or VPNs have been around for quite some time now. They tend to be relegated in the realm of the tech-savvy, rather than the everyday user, so if you\u2019ve never heard the term before, you\u2019re not alone.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">You might be more familiar with VPNs if you\u2019ve wanted access to a streaming service that doesn\u2019t operate in your country, or if you\u2019ve been downloading files illegally off the internet. It\u2019s because of this kind of activity that VPNs are sometimes thought of as a little shady.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">However, a VPN can be a valuable security tool when you\u2019re browsing the net. Even if you never plan to download anything or stream a single episode, it\u2019s worth considering signing up for one. In this post, we\u2019ll give you the top three reasons why you should consider using a VPN.<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Keep Your Browsing Secret on a Public Network<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Free Wi-Fi is available all over the place. You might stop at a coffee shop and decide to check your emails, or check your messages in an airport while you wait to board a flight. The problem is that public Wi-Fi networks are commonly used by hackers to gain access to data broadcast over the network.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If you need to use a public network, you should use a VPN while doing so. The software will encrypt your data and mask your IP address, making it difficult for those with bad intentions to track your activity.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Gain access to More Streaming Services\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Let\u2019s say that you live in Egypt and would like to catch the most up-to-date episodes of your favorite series on Acorn TV. If you try to sign up for the service, you\u2019ll be blocked because it is location-dependent.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The software allows you to sign up using its servers. Your actual IP address is hidden from the service that you are subscribing to and is routed through a server in a country allowed to use the streaming service. You get to watch the shows you want without any hassle.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Protect Your Browsing with Another Layer of Security<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Even when you\u2019re at home using your own network, going online is risky. A VPN allows true incognito surfing and provides a layer of encryption for your data. We\u2019re talking about a similar layer of protection to what your anti-virus software gives you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">That said, we\u2019re not advising using it as a replacement for a good antivirus program. Rather, we suggest you use the two together to get the maximum security for your data.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Bottom Line<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">A good VPN service will help keep your data safe online, allow for truly private surfing, and help you use public networks with confidence. They amp up your online safety, and can also give you access to services that would normally be out of your reach.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">So the question is not, \u201cWhy should I consider a VPN?\u201d but rather, \u201cWhich VPN is the best for me?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">To learn more, check out DataProt\u2019s useful\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"_e75a791d-denali-editor-page-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/dataprot.net\/articles\/vpn-infographic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">infographic<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Virtual Private Networks or VPNs have been around for quite some time now. They tend to be relegated in the realm of the tech-savvy, rather than the everyday user, so if you\u2019ve never heard the term before, you\u2019re not alone. You might be more familiar with VPNs if you\u2019ve wanted access to a streaming service [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":14257,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"tdm_status":"","tdm_grid_status":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[609,44],"tags":[604,802,146],"class_list":{"0":"post-14256","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-cyber-security","8":"category-technology","9":"tag-cybersecurity","10":"tag-torrent","11":"tag-vpn"},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>3 Reasons Why You Should Use a VPN &#8226; Edel Alon<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Learn why using a VPN is essential for online security, privacy, and bypassing geographic restrictions, ensuring safer and more anonymous browsing.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.edelalon.com\/blog\/3-reasons-why-you-should-use-a-vpn\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"3 Reasons Why You Should Use a VPN &#8226; 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