🌎 The Joys and Pains of using a VPN

There’s a lot of talk about VPNs these days, to the point they’re sponsored in YouTube videos. And if it’s in YouTube video, it has to be good. But, are they worth it? Most people/ads advise using a VPN when connecting to a public WiFi. Good advice, but I use a VPN 100% of the time on my home connection. To be blunt, everyone is spying. Search engines track what you search for and where you go. ISPs track every place you visit and for damn sure are using or selling that info. Sites pinpoint your location and sell the metrics. Oh look, he’s searching for X, in location Y, send an ad! Blanket the area with flyers! Investigate the zip code! Using a VPN adds a level of privacy and security. Where you go, what you look at, and your interests are your own business. Your ISP doesn’t need to know the research you’re doing on Wikipedia, or what […]

Back to School Deals on AdGuard

Even if you aren’t in school, it’s a great time to get a deal on AdGuard and AdGuard VPN. With today’s Internet being what it is, AdGuard is a must have. Even if you only install the browser plugin, it’s dangerous to be without ad-blocking, and tracker blocking. If you go through AdGuard, you can save up to 80% on AdGuard and AdGuard VPN. You can get a Personal license, which covers 3 devices, or the Family Plan, which covers up to 10. This includes desktop, and mobile. If you want to save a little more, you can make a purchase through StackSocial. They have AdGuard and AdGuard VPN at a substantial discount. You can get an AdGuard Lifetime license for $20, and 5 years of AdGuard VPN for $40. StackSocial handles the purchase, but your licenses are still managed within AdGuard. I have my licenses through StackSocial. Without a doubt, I recommend the AdGuard and VPN combo. I’ve had […]