Greetings, everyone! Thank you for all the help that I got [in my previous post] :purple_heart: . I have been reading [discussions, articles, etc.] about Virtual Private Network (VPN). I wanted to ask the best use-case for VPN(s). When should one really use them [if their threat model is not too da…

Depends if you need anything from the right side [CleanShot 2026-02-05 at 10.05.49@2x] Maybe? Only you can tell. :+1:t2: Sometimes it’s also about maybe needing a specific server (hence more choice). The devil is in the details and only you can know what is acceptable. We can only provide reso…

Use a VPN if you want to obfuscate your ISP from knowing where online you go and what you do. If this is important, use a VPN. If not, encrypted DNS should be enough along with always on HTTPS in the browser. I always recommend people to always use a VPN. No harm in doing so and it only provides be…

I think PrivacyGuides’s guides on the topic are quite exhaustive and cover all the topics mentioned (VPNs, DNSes, etc). :hugs: [image] How Do VPNs Protect Your Privacy? Our VPN Overview - Privacy Guides Virtual Private Networks shift risk away from your ISP to a third-party you trust. Y…

Also, the only free VPN you should be using is Proton VPN. Please do not use any other. Though I highly recommend buying the highly affordable plans they have. Mullvad is 5 EUR per month. That’s 1 EUR per device per month. It doesn’t get more affordable than that.

While I agree with your statement, the free plan is enough for the average user, right? Unless, your threat model is significantly dangerous, opting to buy a paid VPN plan [although, affordable] wouldn’t bring that much of a value, when compared to using the free version. Do correct me if i’m wrong,…

It is damn exhausting :sob: . Yet, finding the right combination that relates well with a person’s threat model does indeed take a lot of time, effort, and consideration. Let’s take for example’s sake; if an old grandma were to browse the Internet, and she is anxious about being spied on [she has ex…

The only thing that I would need from the right side is “Malware and ads blocker”, yet i believe uBlock Origin, and safe browsing habits can definitely soothe the annoyance [ that is to be safe from passive attacks]. Thank you for the help [again!]. I very much appreciate the suggestions, and knowl…

[image] anon58334575: It is damn exhausting :sob: . Yet, finding the right combination that relates well with a person’s threat model does indeed take a lot of time, effort, and consideration. No its not. Just get Mullvad VPN and you’re good. Takes a few minutes to sign up and pay for it at m…

[image] anon58334575: the user may enjoy the free tier of a VPN service whilst acknowledging the limitations that they may face? Sure. If you truly don’t need any features and are okay with the free version of Proton VPN. By all means you can use it. You get the same VPN protection in terms o…

Best use-case for vpns [free plan]

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anon80329175 February 5, 2026, 9:16am 9

I don’t think so. It is not. There are limitations even an average user would feel and not want if they truly and properly want a VPN connection where they have choice and higher bandwidth available among other features of the VPN provider.

No. You are.. wrong. Sorry.

There is a reason paid plans exist and most who know what they want and why from a VPN pay for it because that’s what you need to do to use it properly.

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