Uses Of a VPN

VPN or Virtual Private Network has long been known to be a tool for protecting your data and privacy while browsing the internet. To go on stealth mode online without traces of your identity, your connection goes to remote servers where your IP address is masked with high-end encryption. It is widely used in businesses to ensure that hundreds of thousands of users’ sensitive data will be protected by using a safe and private network. But wait! If you think VPNs are already cool by this, well, get ready to be amazed as it goes way beyond that.

 

• Watch your favorite global shows without restriction

We are all guilty of binge-watching our favorite shows on Netflix, HBO, or Pandora, but that’s fine as long as we’re sitting on our couch at the comforts of our home. But regional restriction can hinder you from watching your favorite shows while you're traveling. By using a VPN, you can unblock the streaming sites by changing your IP address to the service’s host country and even gain access to the exclusive content for certain regions.

 

• Remove censorship and site blocking

Speaking of regional restrictions, some countries can also be quite strict with popular sites and social networks like Facebook and Youtube because they want to keep an eye on their "netizens" online. This includes countries like Iran, China, UAE, and many more. The UK and other countries in Europe on the other hand try to block access to any file-sharing sites, and they’re pretty serious about that. But because of the magic of VPN, you can easily get away with this blocking and censorship, thanks to strong encryptions and private DNS servers used by the VPNs.

 

• Be anonymous when needed

Companies don’t really appreciate negative information being spread out about them on digital platforms, and surely they will go after you for sharing any delicate information that can damage their reputation. But through a VPN, you can easily voice out your opinion online when visiting or commenting on websites without being traced due to the anonymity a VPN provides (It masks your IP address). The same goes for when you want to visit a website to research more about a competitor. Through a VPN, you will be treated as a random user by keeping your true IP address from being exposed.

 

• Save money on plane tickets and shopping

The geographic location can be a big factor when comparing prices for airlines, hotels, and even car rental services. These businesses are smarter, using cookies and geo-location to filter you as a potential customer. By using a VPN, you can save a few hundred bucks by using an IP address of a different country and dodge these high prices. When you’re shopping abroad, you might be interested to know that using the IP address from another location can give you access to stores, products, and prices, you might not get while at home. This way you can get a better deal and it can save you from hassle while transacting from your home country.

 

• Prevent Throttling

Don’t be surprised that Youtube and Netflix keep on re-buffering despite high-speed connections. Youtube and Netflix eat up a lot of internet bandwidth that many ISPs will deliberately throttle your connection speed so they can save on the usage. But a good VPN can answer that. Through strong encryption, ISPs won't be able to limit your traffic and you can finally get the perfect service you paid for.

 

There are many practical ways on how you can maximize your VPN.  Investing in one can definitely give you a lot more value than you think.