Subj : Vitrual Private Networks (VPNs)
To   : All
From : warmfuzzy
Date : Sun May 26 2019 00:50:53

Today I have a comparison of different VPNs, as rated by pcmag.com.  They 
follow from the highest ranking to the lowest:

1.  NordVPN, $12/mo, or  $3/mo for 3 year contract
2.  Private Internet Access VPN, $10/mo, or  $3.50/mo for 2 year contract
3.  TunnelBear VPN, $10/mo, or $5/mo for 1 year contract      
4.  CyberGhost VPN, $13/mo, or  $2.75/mo for 3 year contract
5.  IP Vanish VPN, $10/mo, or $4.50/mo w/3m contract, $6.50/mo for 1 year con.
6.  ExpressVPN, $13/mo. or $8/mo for 1 year contract   
7.  TOR Guard VPN, $10/mo or $5/mo for 1 year contract 
8.  ProtonVPN, $8/mo flat rate
9.  Symantec Norton Secure VPN, $5/mo or $3.33/mo with a 1 year contract
10. GoldenFrog VyprVPN, $10/mo or $5/mo for a 1 year contract

Oh, and of course, not to be forgotten or missed: The Onion Router (TOR) which
is free.

From looking at all of these websites the one that really stood out to me was
IP Vanish.  It supports  Windows, Windows Phone,  MAC OS, Ubuntu Linux,  IOS,
Chromebook, and even some routers.  The $13.50 over 3 months blows away
the competition.  I can afford $13.50, and having that amount of money cover
a whole three months looks really attractive.  That they care enough about
Linux to make it compatible with it is something I really respect and
appreciate.  At the end of the month I intend on purchasing this three month
package from IP Vanish.  I will test the system out and report back to all of
you regarding my experience.  I have just purchased a subsciption to IP
Vanish and will be installing it on my Ubuntu Linux box.  Check back to hear
my review coming up soon.

Do any of you have experience with VPNs?  Let me know of your experience with
this type of routing technology.

Cheers!

Best regards,
warmfuzzy


P.S.: Just in case you wanted the link to PC Magazine's comparison page that
I have referenced it can be found at:
https://www.pcmag.com/roundup/296955/the-best-vpn-services

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