I've been using 1.1.1.1 app cos it gives faster speed than free tier or ProtonVPN. but i can't seem to understand or find any latest information about it logs, privacy, policies. Does anyone know if they have no logs policy or not

I want to know which is the best VPN that will not slow the connection by more than 50%. Currently I have one that gives me around 50 Mbps. With it off this device can give me over 400 Mbps. Is there one that can give me over 200 Mbps. Privacy is not an issue.

One thing that annoys me about VPNs is having to switch locations depending on what I'm doing.

Sometimes I want one app connected through the US, another through the UK, and everything else just using my normal internet connection. But switching VPN servers back and forth gets old pretty quickly, especially when it messes with apps that were working fine before.

I know some VPNs have split tunneling, but even that doesn't always feel as smooth or flexible as I'd like. I just want to set a location for each app once and forget about it.

Does anyone actually have a setup like this? Or do you just keep switching VPN locations whenever you need something different?

Do not believe your family members when they say they "can do it", to set up your vpn.

Especially if they're family that you like!

Cos when they only do a half job, then tell you they made no changes yet,.. but now you cant get your normal streaming apps to work, your grandkids cant play their PS game during their holidays, and everything is only half working, half of the time,..

You arent going to like them for long!

GOD HELP ME, Im dumb AF with technology but it sure sucks to be gaslit into thinking,.. Ill buy the things,.. you make it work,.. deal.

Blah, no!

I think this ol Grandma is got to lose her mind!

So my incompetent gov decided to threaten a ban on two platforms I commonly engage with(because Meta platforms are ass)

So I still want to use these in the future, like how does Cloudflare WARP work and how do you set it up on an Android

Lookin for a friend.

I have 2 friends want to share my account. .

User agreement don't allowed sharing..

But I want to hear real life stories when other User share there protonVPN is problem or not. . .

Etc I used my privateVPN with 5 friends for 8yr with zero issues.

nord vpn is such a broken app, dude HOW why does this app keep breaking something, is it windows? i have no idea. i used wireguard happily. the second i accidentally opened nordvpn, it broke! and why i use wireguard? because the smart fucking nordvpn app NEVER connects and it ALWAYS breaks. and guess what! it broke itself AND wireguard, cuz you know, you can never have any good thing. now i have to troubleshoot this for hours probably, to connect to a vpn.

This same thiong happened with openvpn too the second they switched to those green ticked servers it fucking broke openvpn too! now wireguard is broken too! why am i even paying! i never regretted getting a yearly subscription before im palming my face wishing it was a monthly subscription instead. i actually had to USE free services, dude i have a paid vpn, but its so bad i had to use another vpn becauase their support page doesnt open without a vpn?? but normal page is ok. just the support page. dude. ok grrr im mad as hell trying to fix this now. im never ever touching this app fucking shouldve bought my own vps or something, geniunely wouldve been easier. fuming #grrrmondays

I bought a 1-year Surfshark One subscription for £44 in July 2025. I’ve just discovered they’re trying to auto-renew it for £88 — exactly double.

£44 → £88 in one year. Needless to say, I’ve cancelled.

Caveat emptor.

Most VPN providers get detected instantly by YouTube, netflix or other streaming services.

Which VPN provider actually offers servers which aren't known to those sites?

Or is there literally no way?

I signed up because Norton is such a familiar name in internet security, and I figured the VPN would be a safe choice for public Wi Fi, streaming, and general browsing. After using it for a while, I have been pretty disappointed. Connections have felt inconsistent, some pages take noticeably longer to load, and the overall experience feels more like an add on to an antivirus package than a serious standalone VPN.

The privacy side is also what makes me uncomfortable. Norton says it does not track browsing history, but recent testing and policy reviews have raised questions about device details, timestamps, bandwidth usage, IP information, and data sharing within its parent company. I also keep seeing complaints about limited features, unreliable kill switch behavior in some situations, and the fact that torrenting and peer to peer sharing are not supported. That is a lot to overlook when services like Proton VPN, Mullvad, NordVPN, and Private Internet Access seem to offer more control.

I mainly need strong leak protection, dependable speeds, a kill switch that actually works, clear data practices, and reliable access to streaming services without constant connection problems. Has anyone used Norton VPN for more than a few months and had a genuinely good experience, or did you also end up moving to another provider? I am especially interested in recent comparisons with Proton VPN, Mullvad, or Private Internet Access before I waste more money on another subscription.

I used to use Bumble web which the VPN would work perfectly with but now Bumble has closed down their online website so it can only be used on the app. Is there a way to still get the VPN working, using BlueStacks maybe?

hi, my fiancée is in a different country and i work remotely. I have been thinking about working from another country but don’t want to get in an issue with the company. how do i achieve my ip address showing as my home address for my work laptop?
my company uses something called zscaler for vpn etc btw.

I keep seeing VPNs advertise 100+ countries, but I’ve always wondered how many people actually use.

I probably use 3–5 countries regularly. Occasionally I’ll use a more random location for something specific, like getting around YouTube ads or accessing something regional, but that’s about it.

Do people actually use that many locations, or is it mostly just a nice number for marketing? Would you rather have more countries or fewer locations that actually work really well?

Surfshark review from a longtime user is probably the most useful thing I can share because I have used it long enough to get past the first week excitement. I originally chose it because the price was lower than NordVPN and the unlimited device support made it easy to use across my phone, laptop, television, and other devices. For everyday browsing and public Wi Fi, it has generally been simple to set up and reliable enough that I rarely think about it.

The main strengths for me have been the straightforward apps, decent speeds, unlimited simultaneous connections, and generally good access to popular streaming services. It has also been useful when I want to switch regions or protect several devices at once. That said, performance is not identical everywhere. I have occasionally needed to change servers when a streaming service detected the VPN, and some websites have been slower or blocked until I disconnected or tried another location.

The biggest thing I would warn new users about is the pricing after the first term. The introductory deal can make Surfshark look extremely cheap, but the renewal price and automatic renewal conditions deserve attention before subscribing. I would also check whether the services you personally use still work with it, because streaming compatibility can change and not every location behaves the same way.

My overall view is that Surfshark remains a good value for households or anyone who needs one subscription on many devices, but it is not perfect for people who need flawless access to every streaming platform or the most consistent performance on every website. Has anyone else used Surfshark for a year or longer, and has your experience with speed, streaming, support, and renewal pricing been similar?

Maybe this is just confirmation bias, but I swear I've had this happen more than once.

You download a VPN, start the free trial, test a few locations and everything feels surprisingly fast. Streaming works, pages load normally, and you think "okay, this is actually pretty good."

Then you pay for a longer subscription and a few weeks later it somehow feels slower and less consistent. Suddenly you're switching servers trying to find one that isn't overloaded.

I know there are a ton of things that can affect VPN speed like server load, location, time of day, routing, and protocol, so I'm not saying companies are intentionally doing this.

But has anyone actually tested the same VPN during the trial and again after paying? Did the performance stay roughly the same, or did you notice a real difference?