{"id":1713,"date":"2020-07-02T09:03:26","date_gmt":"2020-07-02T09:03:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.domainnamesanity.com\/blog\/?p=1713"},"modified":"2020-07-02T09:07:03","modified_gmt":"2020-07-02T09:07:03","slug":"is-a-vpn-worth-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.domainnamesanity.com\/blog\/is-a-vpn-worth-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Is a VPN Worth It?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"1713\" class=\"elementor elementor-1713\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-230899b0 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"230899b0\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7ff48571\" data-id=\"7ff48571\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-48deb20 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"48deb20\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"breadcrumbs-bar\"><nav class=\"blog-breadcrumbs\">\n<ul>\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.domainnamesanity.com\/\">HOME<\/a><\/li>\n \t<li class=\"bc-2nd\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.domainnamesanity.com\/blog\/\">BLOG<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/nav><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1c29e94 elementor-widget elementor-widget-theme-post-title elementor-page-title elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1c29e94\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"theme-post-title.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Is a VPN Worth It?<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d6ac49d elementor-widget elementor-widget-post-info\" data-id=\"d6ac49d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"post-info.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-inline-items elementor-icon-list-items elementor-post-info\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item elementor-repeater-item-d9c2fd9 elementor-inline-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text elementor-post-info__item elementor-post-info__item--type-custom\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBy Douglas Moore\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item elementor-repeater-item-6a0ea6c elementor-inline-item\" itemprop=\"datePublished\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text elementor-post-info__item elementor-post-info__item--type-date\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJuly 2, 2020\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-63f170a aff-disclosure elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"63f170a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Disclosure:<\/strong> Some links in this guide are affiliate links. We may get paid if you buy something or take an action after clicking one of these links, at no additional cost to you. It&#8217;s how we fund the work that it takes for us to create and maintain these guides.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-197d5d2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"197d5d2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-1714 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.domainnamesanity.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/vpn-worth-it-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.domainnamesanity.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/vpn-worth-it-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.domainnamesanity.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/vpn-worth-it-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.domainnamesanity.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/vpn-worth-it-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.domainnamesanity.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/vpn-worth-it.jpg 1381w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p><p>VPNs seem to be all the rage these days. Your friends and coworkers are recommending them, but you\u2019re still on the fence. What a VPN (Virtual Private Network) does in a nutshell, is that it keeps your online activity private and secure. The online traffic of the devices that are connected to a VPN get rerouted through encrypted tunnels provided by a VPN service, i.e. through their server. As your traffic goes through this server, the prying eyes of ISPs (internet service providers), marketers, and government agencies are unable to track your online activities.<\/p><p>So <i>is a VPN worth it?<\/i> The short answer is a definitive <i>yes<\/i>. For the long answer, read on. We\u2019ll cover everything you want to know about VPNs, like what they\u2019re used for, their legal status, the level of protection they provide, how much they cost, the amount of data they spend, and so on.<\/p><h2>Why Do You Need A VPN?<\/h2><p>A VPN offers lots of advantages that range from better security and privacy and go all the way to entertainment. Let\u2019s break them down one by one.<\/p><h3>1. Security<\/h3><p>What happens when the security of your smart devices is breached? Hackers gain access to your personal data, including your bank and credit card information. When you connect to a public network in a coffee shop or an airport, you\u2019re easy prey, at risk of being hacked and basically robbed. However, a VPN will prevent anyone from intercepting your data. VPNs keep all smart devices that contain sensitive data &#8211; including PCs, smartphones, and tablets &#8211; protected. In fact, VPNs usually come with automatic WiFi protection, while some include malware and ad blockers, too.<\/p><h3>2. Privacy<\/h3><p>VPNs hide your IP, and feature IP, DNS, and data leak protection. Plus, they assign a different IP to your devices, and a different region. This means that your identity and location will remain anonymous to any prying eyes. Additionally, it can keep your torrenting logs private.<\/p><p>Even if you\u2019re not particularly worried about the government gaining access to your personal information and online activity, there are ISPs, marketing agencies and the websites you visit left to worry about. Your ISP, for instance, can see <i>everything <\/i>you do (yes, in Incognito tabs too). They may, in turn, sell your data to marketing companies, which will then tailor and target marketing specifically to you or people in your region. A VPN makes it seem like you\u2019re accessing this data from another country and with a different IP address.<\/p><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-large wp-image-1716\" src=\"https:\/\/www.domainnamesanity.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/is-a-vpn-worth-it-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.domainnamesanity.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/is-a-vpn-worth-it-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.domainnamesanity.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/is-a-vpn-worth-it-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.domainnamesanity.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/is-a-vpn-worth-it-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.domainnamesanity.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/is-a-vpn-worth-it.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p><h3>3. Bypassing Geo-Restricted Content Like Streaming Services<\/h3><p>Some governments enforce nation-wide censorship on certain websites, like China and Turkey have done. In Turkey, for instance, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/2014\/3\/27\/5553426\/turkey-now-blocking-youtube\">YouTube was blocked<\/a> for years, followed by a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/technology-51133804\">ban on Wikipedia<\/a> that lasted nearly three years. A VPN allows you to bypass these restrictions set on different content and websites by some governments or employers. In other words, you\u2019ll gain access to content you normally wouldn\u2019t be able to.<\/p><p>There\u2019s also the matter of streaming services. A lot of streaming services, like Netflix and Hulu, have geo-restrictions due to licensing and copyright limitations. So if you\u2019re living somewhere in Asia or Europe, you may not be able to access the Netflix US library, which is arguably the richest. VPNs help you bypass this restriction, and access geo-blocked streaming services and different Netflix libraries (though which libraries are available varies based on your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.domainnamesanity.com\/blog\/best-vpns-for-streaming\/\">VPN of choice<\/a>).<\/p><h2>Are VPNs Safe?<\/h2><p>Yes and no. Firstly we have to note that to get any sort of actual safety from a VPN provider, you need to choose well. We do not recommend free VPNs. Free VPNs offer far less in the way of privacy and security, and may even sell your data to third parties. So in the world of VPNs, <i>there\u2019s no such thing as a free lunch<\/i>.<\/p><p>Now, a good VPN gives you safety in two main ways that we\u2019ve already covered:<\/p><ol><li><b>Privacy <\/b>&#8211; you get assigned a different IP and location; ISPs, marketers, governments can\u2019t see your data.<\/li><li><b>Security <\/b>&#8211; your data is encrypted, so your bank account can\u2019t get hacked while using public WiFi, for instance.<\/li><\/ol><p>But a VPN is only a <i>part<\/i> of an overall security net. You still need to be careful what you do online, use antivirus software, and be cautious about who you disclose personal information to.<\/p><p>In terms of privacy, for instance, websites (like Facebook and Google) will still be able to recognize you and track your online activities through cookies even after you\u2019ve left their website (there are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcmag.com\/how-to\/how-to-control-and-delete-cookies-on-your-browser\">ways to get rid of cookies<\/a>). So if you want actual anonymity, you may wish to browse through Tor (NordVPN offers an<a href=\"https:\/\/www.domainnamesanity.com\/blog\/go\/nordvpn\"> Onion over VPN options<\/a>).<\/p><p>Additionally, keep in mind that your online activities would technically be available to the VPN server and whoever controls it. Luckily, a lot of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.domainnamesanity.com\/blog\/nordvpn-vs-expressvpn\/\">best VPN providers<\/a> keep zero logs, or at least zero identifying logs (some may keep information about whether you logged in on a certain day, and so on). So if you\u2019re really concerned about privacy, you may want to sign up for your VPN with a burner email and use an anonymous payment method, like a cryptocurrency or a Mint card.\u00a0<\/p><p>Additionally, if you engage in illegal activities (which you hopefully won\u2019t and we\u2019re certainly not endorsing), a VPN provider may be forced by a government (although this depends on where a VPN is headquartered) to disclose your information. But again, if they don\u2019t keep any logs, they won\u2019t be <i>able<\/i> to disclose much.<\/p><p>In terms of security, VPNs aren\u2019t foolproof either. Websites and banks themselves need to implement additional security measures to keep your data safe, like using SSL certificates and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.domainnamesanity.com\/blog\/wordpress-force-https\/\">running over HTTPS rather than HTTP<\/a>. As we mentioned, you\u2019ll want to be careful and use additional security software to keep your mind at ease.<\/p><h2>Are VPNs Legal?<\/h2><p>The legality of VPNs varies based on the country you live in. Most countries do allow the use of VPNs. In fact, VPNs were originally created for companies and government organizations to provide a secure and private internal network. Today, VPNs are used for a myriad of reasons, some of which we\u2019ve already brushed upon. Unfortunately, some people do use VPNs for illegal purposes (like selling drugs or spreading malware), which is why the legality of VPNs often comes into question. (Of course, individuals that undertake illegal activities over VPNs are still held legally accountable.)<\/p><p>Because of the misuse of VPNs (or because of government censorship), some countries have banned them partially or completely. This includes China, Turkey, Russia, Iraq, Iran, Oman, Russia, Belarus, UAE, and so on.<\/p><h2>How Much Does A VPN Cost?<\/h2><p>The costs of a VPN changes based on which provider you choose. Usually, the VPNs with the best security, privacy, and speed cost a bit more. On average, you can expect prices to range from about $3-$4 per month to about $10-$15 per month. Keep in mind that you can get the best value (the cheapest prices) if you opt for a long-term payment plan.\u00a0<\/p><p>So for instance, if you pay for 2 years in advance, the monthly fee may come out at something like $3. However, if you choose to pay on a month-by-month basis, the prices are steeper (the over $10 end of the spectrum).<\/p><h2>Does A VPN Use Data? How Much?<\/h2><p>First of all, a VPN uses your regular connection, i.e. the internet provided to you by your ISP, to send and receive data. In other words, it relies on your existing internet connection to reroute your traffic. This means that your ISP still calculates how much data you\u2019ve used in a given month, so if you have any general limitations, they\u2019ll apply. However, if you have data limitations or speed restrictions on certain services (like torrenting), the VPN will help you bypass them, as your ISP won\u2019t be able to see where the data is being spent.<\/p><p>Now, onto the question of whether a VPN increases your data usage, and if so, by how much. VPNs do increase your data usage by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fastestvpnguide.com\/does-vpn-use-data\/\">anywhere between 5% &#8211; 15%<\/a> due to the additional encryption that occurs when you use a VPN. Although VPN providers try to use compression to reduce the additional data usage, it doesn\u2019t really make much of a difference.<\/p><p>The amount of additional data that gets eaten up by VPN usage depends largely on the type of encryption that your VPN provider uses, or that you\u2019ve selected (you can sometimes choose encryption and VPN protocols). The better the security, the higher the data usage.<\/p><p>The lowest amount of data is used when 128-bit PPTP encryption is used, but this also means poor security. The best security is provided by 256-bit Stealth OpenVPN encryption, but it also uses the most data. The recommended middle-ground for the average user is 128-bit OpenVPN encryption.<\/p><p>Keep in mind that encryption type also affects speed, and 256-bit encryption has been noted to perform about 40% slower, on average, in comparison to 128-bit encryption.<\/p><h2>A Few Words Before You Go\u2026<\/h2><p>Hopefully, we were able to give you a good picture of what a VPN <i>can<\/i> do for you as well as what its limitations are. In any case, a VPN can provide you with a much needed additional layer of security and privacy. Still, this doesn\u2019t mean that websites can\u2019t track you via cookies and that you can\u2019t end up with malware on your computer &#8211; so don\u2019t depend on a VPN to keep everything in check.<\/p><p>One of the users\u2019 favorite perks about VPNs is that they can also provide you with access to geo-blocked content. In other words, you\u2019ll be able to follow your favorite streams from anywhere in the world. Of course, you\u2019d do best to check which streams are made available by your VPN of choice, as their unblocking capabilities vary.<\/p><p>Lastly, keep in mind that not all VPNs were created equal, and more often than not, you\u2019ll get what you pay for. 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However, you keep coming across terminology that\u2019s somewhat beyond you. What\u2019s the meaning of all those features and technology that different VPNs are equipped with?<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-1681 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-vpns\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__card\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.domainnamesanity.com\/blog\/nordvpn-vs-expressvpn\/\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.domainnamesanity.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/nordvpn-vs-expressvpn-1024x768.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-1682\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.domainnamesanity.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/nordvpn-vs-expressvpn-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.domainnamesanity.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/nordvpn-vs-expressvpn-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.domainnamesanity.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/nordvpn-vs-expressvpn-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.domainnamesanity.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/nordvpn-vs-expressvpn.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h6 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.domainnamesanity.com\/blog\/nordvpn-vs-expressvpn\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tNordVPN vs ExpressVPN vs All the Rest\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h6>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>So, what do our favorite gaming VPNs offer? Fast speeds, low pings, and good security. Plus, our recommendations are all great at bypassing geoblocks, so you\u2019ll be able to play games or stream shows that are blocked in your country or area.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-1718 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-vpns\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__card\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.domainnamesanity.com\/blog\/how-to-change-your-ip-location-with-vpn\/\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.domainnamesanity.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/change-ip-location-with-vpn-1024x768.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-1720\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.domainnamesanity.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/change-ip-location-with-vpn-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.domainnamesanity.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/change-ip-location-with-vpn-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.domainnamesanity.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/change-ip-location-with-vpn-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.domainnamesanity.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/change-ip-location-with-vpn.jpg 1446w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h6 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.domainnamesanity.com\/blog\/how-to-change-your-ip-location-with-vpn\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tHow to Change Your IP Location with a VPN\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h6>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>A lot of users rely on their trusty VPN to give them access to geo-restricted streaming services and websites. 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