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Re: Mac VPN Recommendations

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From "David B." <BD@hotmail.co.uk>
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Subject Re: Mac VPN Recommendations
Date Thu, 28 Aug 2025 09:01:43 +0100
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On 28/08/2025 08:38, RJH wrote:
> On 27 Feb 2025 at 01:20:16 GMT, Sn!pe wrote:
> 
>> RJH <patchmoney@gmx.com> wrote:
>>
>>> My Nord VPN subscription is coming up for renewal at about £30pa.
>>>
>>> I'll probably stick with it because it does seem to work reliably. It's mainly
>>> the software I don't like - trying to push 'premium' features, frequent
>>> updates, password needed whenever the computer restarts. And maybe there's a
>>> cheaper alternative?
>>>
>>> Any suggestions appreciated.
>>>
>>
>> I find PIA does what I want.  I use their three year deal but there's
>> a special offer here (I have no connection to this):
>>
>> <https://www.privateinternetaccess.com/offer/best?coupon=official-site&utm_campaign=17813702542&utm_adgroup=140877867484&keyword=pia%20vpn&ms=gb&gad_source=5>
> 
> Went with PIA in the end - 6 months in and satisfied. Speed is occasionally
> less than I might expect. Software very good, although the kill switch isn't
> as versatile as Nord's. I think it was £65 for 3 years. Similar for a
> dedicated IP address.
> 
> Thanks for the suggestions.

For what purpose(s) do you use a VPN, Rob?

Just curious!

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  Re: Mac VPN Recommendations Theo <theom+news@chiark.greenend.org.uk> - 2025-02-26 10:00 +0000
    Re: Mac VPN Recommendations RJH <patchmoney@gmx.com> - 2025-02-27 00:06 +0000
      Re: Mac VPN Recommendations Theo <theom+news@chiark.greenend.org.uk> - 2025-02-27 09:48 +0000
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    Re: Mac VPN Recommendations RJH <patchmoney@gmx.com> - 2025-08-28 07:38 +0000
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