Electronic Frontier Foundation5d ago
Yes, VPNs can help you get around certain types of geographic restrictions, but it’s very important you do your due diligence before downloading one. https://ssd.eff.org/module/choosing-vpn-thats-right-you
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Show threadbjornbjorn5d ago
@eff so basically, no VPN is trustable.
Show threadBudgetKratos5d ago
@bjornbjorn @eff Mullvad seems to have a good reputation and track record from what I've read. I'm open to be proven wrong though, might've missed something.
Show threadOlivia
@budgetkratos @bjornbjorn @eff Really depends on someone's threat model. Mullvad is great for a lot of people. There's other good options too though: https://www.privacyguides.org/en/vpn/
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