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    Re: Which VPN to go for?

    Quote Originally Posted by Scrupulous View Post
    I use SurfsharkVPN and never have any problems with it now. My internet speed is almost exactly the same as before and it never crashes or lets me down. The new app has fixed all of the problems I used to have with it such as taking forever to exit the app. Not sure about value for money though as I have not really looked into any alternatives.
    Its true, i really satisfied with the additional features.

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    Re: Which VPN to go for?

    I an sampling Cyber ghost ATM, seem to work fine ( first time VPN user )

    BUT ! i am not seeing the full gigabit DL speed of my internet connection, but more around the 100 mbit upload i have.
    Mind you even without VPN i have never seen my full DL speed realized from any host, for the most if it is fast i get around 500 mbit, and often that is not even a constant speed.
    So for gaming online ( please someone make a game i like to play ) or massive DL i will have to turn off the tunnel.

    But i assume it is normal for us on the very high internet speeds to sacrifice some speed to a tunnel.

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    Re: Which VPN to go for?

    I'm on Nord, does the job.

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    Re: Which VPN to go for?

    Quote Originally Posted by [GSV]Trig View Post
    I'm on Nord, does the job.
    So the hack didn't prompt you to switch then?
    Last edited by Output; 22-02-2020 at 09:29 PM.

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    Re: Which VPN to go for?

    Quote Originally Posted by [GSV]Trig View Post
    I'm on Nord, does the job.
    Worked excellently for a week whilst I was in a hotel in NYC recently.

    Quote Originally Posted by Output View Post
    So the hack didn't prompt you to switch then?
    It involved physical access to a server, given the number of servers and locations of NordVPN servers, it seems like the data center is more of the issue.

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    Re: Which VPN to go for?

    Quote Originally Posted by BobF64 View Post
    It involved physical access to a server, given the number of servers and locations of NordVPN servers, it seems like the data center is more of the issue.
    Fair point, I hadn't really looked into the specific details (despite finding a quick link to include for anyone who wasn't already aware of it), just had mostly heard that something had happened and assumed the worst.

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    Re: Which VPN to go for?

    It is worrying that such a thing was permitted to happen. Even more so that someone could physically compromise the server, but looks like the breach was kept quiet by the data center....

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    Re: Which VPN to go for?

    Re Nord Hack, I call bull crap that no username & passwords were compromised. At that time my Nord account was compromised and someone tried to reset my password using my credentials. My original Nord password was unique to that account, once my paid subscription is up for renewal I will be changing to a hopefully more secure VPN provider.

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    Re: Which VPN to go for?

    Nord has gotten a lot slower over the last couple of months - I seem to be changing servers more often to get better speeds.

    Maybe a product of their increased user base?

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    Re: Which VPN to go for?

    I'm happy to move if someone has a better or cheaper alternative, or if there's something where there's an invite/bonus thing so we can all gain from it?

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    Re: Which VPN to go for?

    Whatever happens people.. don't let this thread turn into a spam-a-thon, If you see any posts that smell of advert.. report them please

    I delete loads of VPN spam advertising from resellers who were missold the dream of leaving a proper job and real work and setting up on their own, and spamming the crap out of forums. 24/7

    It's incessant.

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    Re: Which VPN to go for?

    But, but, I want a Lambo...

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    Re: Which VPN to go for?

    Quote Originally Posted by [GSV]Trig View Post
    But, but, I want a Lambo...



    your wish.....

    blue ok?

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    Re: Which VPN to go for?

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    your wish.....

    blue ok?
    I prefer the ones with gravy and mash
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    Re: Which VPN to go for?

    I've been using IPVanish for a while now. Streaming 4k from Disney+ US with no issues.

    Nice Android and Windows clients and a huge selection of servers.
    They don't store any logs either, which to some is a bonus.

    There are normally voucher codes floating around for them as well.
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    Re: Which VPN to go for?

    I was a long time NordVPN customer, but I had real performance issues with a couple of their updates when they switched to the newer ‘dumbed down’ UI. I’ve now switched to PIA, and I’m pretty happy - speeds are comparable to non-VPN traffic, and it supports port-forwarding, which can be useful. The only negative was no servers in Turkey, which can be handy for Netflix billing

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