I will not try to convince you to use a VPN. I'll tell you the reasons why I use it and you can take your call. VPNs started trending in this new wave of . 10 years ago, everyone was scared of viruses. People responded to viruses with software such as ESET Nod, Avast Antivirus, or Kaspersky. Today, my granny uses Skype and googles celebrity gossip, fearlessly, unlike in the old days when even the basic viruses were considered . security breaches and fear for privacy virile Coming to . By using it, you put in place a mediator between your computer and your internet service provider - encrypting who you are, encrypting what you searched for, and encrypting where you live. VPNs VPNs Among other things, these help you while you travel overseas. VPNs stream your Netflix unencumbered You see, due to US copyright laws - several Netflix titles cannot be streamed in the EU region. Your VPN will make your ISP believe and let you watch your titles, what's the word - that you're in the US unencumbered **Open Wifi spots** Today, you go out to drink coffee and scroll through your social media via their . FREE Wi-Fi That open WiFi puts your With minimal skills, even script kiddies have been known to snoop around open networks and sniff out your Facebook, GMails, and even your banking credentials. . Right? But it is *very easy. . credentials at risk That's not nice My friend loves doing it just . I don't trust him with my payment info. W ? , you'll cut people like my friend from your device. because he can ould you By using a VPN It will keep your ** **encrypted. The fastest way to convince people to use a VPN is to ** **from online accounts. Call it real-world training. credit card data steal some of their money ? Fine. Let’s talk ** **then. About having cross-accounts for work and personal usage. About being expected to remember "F%j74@kl0'8" and its ilk like its nothing. You're advised to keep it random. AWS (Amazon) and Microsoft will even give you loads of it for FREE to entice you to choose them over the other. Think about it. . Get a VPN today. Still don't agree about  passwords . Give it a pattern and someone will crack it - sooner or later. They cracked the Enigma code with a fraction of the computing power at the disposal of a hacker today. Imagine the horror Actually, DON'T Subscribe to ’s thematic newsletters via our subscribe form in the footer. HackerNoon

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