KeepSolid VPN Unlimited DEAL

[JAC]

@phenomlab said in KeepSolid VPN Unlimited DEAL:

@JAC This doesn’t sound very encouraging. Have you tried this one ? You can trial it for 30 days without having to pay

https://www.privateinternetaccess.com/offer/best?coupon=2Y2M&brand=securityorgdark&aff_sub=Securityorg&noForceCondition=true&aff_id=4943&source=Securitygen

I tried CyberGhost. Their speeds were bad, and I could get better elsewhere.

The top 3 I’ve found are:

Express VPN, Nord VPN & Surfshark which is pretty much how they rank across most VPN reviews.

[JAC]

@JAC said in KeepSolid VPN Unlimited DEAL:

For whatever reason it keeps disconnecting

Managed to fix this issue, the kill switch feature wasn’t working properly so I’ve simply turned it off so when I reconnect the internet it connects again as it should.

[phenomlab]

@JAC Yes, the killswitch is for those users who are “paranoid” - it works well, but not in all instances.

[JAC]

@phenomlab said in KeepSolid VPN Unlimited DEAL:

@JAC Yes, the killswitch is for those users who are “paranoid” - it works well, but not in all instances.

Absolutely, I doubt I’ll need it really, it’s helpful but if it doesn’t work effectively it’s pointless.

[JAC]

@JAC said in KeepSolid VPN Unlimited DEAL:

@phenomlab said in KeepSolid VPN Unlimited DEAL:

@JAC Yes, the killswitch is for those users who are “paranoid” - it works well, but not in all instances.

Absolutely, I doubt I’ll need it really, it’s helpful but if it doesn’t work effectively it’s pointless.

Anyone else on here using a VPN?

[DownPW]

Yes @JAC

I use protonVPN with free account

[JAC]

@DownPW said in KeepSolid VPN Unlimited DEAL:

Yes @JAC

I use protonVPN with free account

I’ve just got rid of Surfshark after testing it for a few weeks there’s certainly a few faults with the kill switch feature.

I went for a two year deal at Proton . So far so good .

[phenomlab]

@JAC said in KeepSolid VPN Unlimited DEAL:

So far so good

I looked at ProtonVPN a while ago, and they actually have quite bad reviews

https://uk.trustpilot.com/review/protonvpn.com

[JAC]

@phenomlab said in KeepSolid VPN Unlimited DEAL:

@JAC said in KeepSolid VPN Unlimited DEAL:

So far so good

I looked at ProtonVPN a while ago, and they actually have quite bad reviews

https://uk.trustpilot.com/review/protonvpn.com

Apologies for the huge delay in getting back…

I did indeed have to get rid of Proton. I’m now enjoying using Nord & Express VPN with a Surfshark subscribe too for the family.

[phenomlab]

@JAC Thought you’d land up doing that…

[JAC]

@phenomlab said in KeepSolid VPN Unlimited DEAL:

@JAC Thought you’d land up doing that…

Unfortunately there wasn’t any settings for the Proton app on Nvidia Shield so this was a no no, don’t get me wrong it did work well but without any settings it’s really pointless.

All other apps do this well so I’m happy to be using the top three VPN services I some way .

[JAC]

If you’re after a VPN I’ve just found this…

https://fastestvpn.com/lifetime-special-deal?a=1&a_aid=5c5c2a7dc0813&sscid=91k7_8p6ie

Use code: fastlifetime to get the price down to £24 for the year.

[JAC]

@JAC said in KeepSolid VPN Unlimited DEAL:

Unfortunately there wasn’t any settings for the Proton app on Nvidia Shield so this was a no no, don’t get me wrong it did work well but without any settings it’s really pointless.

I’m still using this .

[phenomlab]

@JAC said in KeepSolid VPN Unlimited DEAL:

Use code: fastlifetime to get the price down to £24 for the year.

Mmmmm - a “lifetime” VPN deal and yet “Use code: fastlifetime to get the price down to £24 for the year.” ?? Reviews don’t look so hot either.

[JAC]

@phenomlab saw it and thought I’d post it. Didn’t read reviews before I posted.

Feel free to delete

[phenomlab]

@JAC No need to delete. That’s not how we work here - all info (good or bad) is highly beneficial to everyone.

[crazycells]

@JAC I think these are cheap because they are selling your info… and this is their primary way to earn… although they say “no log”, there is usually no way to check…

I believe one thing to check with these VPN services should be “warrant canary” , if they are making canary statements regularly, then they are on your side (at least that is what I want to believe , what do you think @phenomlab ?), but if their canary is dead, then you can stop using them because there is government intervention.

I was using one of this cheap lifetime service 5-6 years ago, but I stopped using it after their canary was dead.

[phenomlab]

@crazycells I agree. This comment on their site speaks volumes - but not in a positive way

Yes, the Cayman Islands is known for it’s privacy laws, but that doesn’t mean there is a no-log policy.

[JAC]

I’d agree yes, admittedly I wouldn’t touch these sort of deals myself.

I’d rather go for one that’s popular, tried and tested, although all are going to have their own flaws one way or another, there’s always something that people don’t like but good principles and the one that makes you feel most at ease of using is a good start.

[phenomlab]

@JAC said in KeepSolid VPN Unlimited DEAL:

although all are going to have their own flaws one way or another,

Exactly that - none of them are going to suit every individual purpose. You have to read the reviews, decide what functionality you need, and then make a judgement call for yourself (and your own unique needs).

There is no “wrong or right”, although I would steer clear of those that do not have a no-logs policy for privacy reasons alone.