VPNs for Privacy - The Basics

If you don't use a VPN for privacy on the Web (or have family members who don't), this video is my 10-minute attempt to convince you that it's worth the trouble. TOC in description.

1:23 - Private information about you that your ISP (comcast, verizon) can sell
2:54 - What is a VPN? Common uses for a VPN, how a VPN works
5:00 - How proxying works
5:54 - How ISPs throttle bandwidth (QoS - quality of service)
6:40 - Net Neutrality is Dead
7:00 - How VPN tunnels preserve your privacy
7:40 - Limitations of using a VPN to protect your privacy
8:30 - Important: Tunnel ALL DNS through the VPN
9:28 - How to choose the right VPN provider for your needs
11:05 - VPN Comparison Chart ( https://thatoneprivacysite.net/vpn-co... )
11:37 - Why you shouldn't run your own VPN server (if your goal is privacy)
12:54 - Conclusion


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