Hi,
I am thinking of using VPN to enhance security on my home pc as well as mobile. Was wondering what are the best sites I can access thru a VPN that are normally blocked when accessing from Australia. I think Hulu and the BBC are such site but would like other good sites.
Also any other info regarding the advantage & disadvantages using a vpn
Thanks
Colin
how is using a vpn going to "enchance security" ??
Using a VPN creates a tunnel between you and the website and also uses encryption. I thought this would be good when using wifi hotspots if doing online transactions. Found a VPN supplier who only charges $2 per month so not talking about "sheep stations"
using https, data between the two peer end points will be encrypted, so no enhanced security there.
for non-encrypted traffic, you are simply shifting your trust from the wifi network to some anonymous vpn operator, so no enhanced security there either.
you are better off paying for a vps and setting up your own vpn server. but even then you are just shifting trust.
vpn encrypts your data that is transferred over the internet. Like many mentioned, you are transferring trust and many times you get what you pay. For that reason, i stick to more reputable companies like hma (http://hidemyass.com/vpn/r11726). They are large scale companies and more properly set up to manage accounts.
You do realise Hide my ass has a really bad name. If you have ever heard of a group called LulzSec….Well they used Hide my ass. And let's just say HMA were pretty quick to hand over logs…
I'll just put this here…..
Make your own decision and do your own research.
(p.s: Not affiliated I just use the service)
I have the Media Hint Add-on in Firefox. Works for BBC and many others without a VPN.
Quick Google;
http://www.lifehacker.com.au/2013/02/the-lifehacker-guide-to…