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EarthVPN: Another Virtual Private Network that Protects Your Privacy

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When you're traveling or living abroad, it's nice -- and sometimes necessary -- to access familiar websites from home. Unfortunately, it's not always possible. Unless you're using a VPN, or virtual private network. A VPN creates a private internet "tunnel" that lets you do two important things. If you're using public WiFi, it protects you from snoopers You can access sites that are "country restricted" Some VPNs go even farther in protecting your privacy. Recently I was introduced to a VPN …

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The NSA (aka Big Brother) is Watching You

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If you believe recent allegations, the NSA has been spying on your internet activity for years. They say they don't target US citizens. They do target communications between the US and other countries. So, if you're a US expat living abroad, or if you're an expat in the US, you're a target. And it's not just you. Apparently once they drag you into their net, they go after all the people you're in touch with and all the people they're in touch with. That can turn into a pretty big group of …

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Use a VPN with your Tablet or Smart Phone

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Recently I started using a VPN (virtual private network) on my Android tablet. If you're using your Android device (phone or tablet) on a public WiFi network, snoopers can glom onto your data so it's important to protect yourself. Especially if you're using your tablet to connect to bank accounts, a VPN is a very good idea. You can review the most important reasons to use a VPN here. As an expat, you've got another reason to use a VPN, even if you're on a secure WiFi network at …

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VPN4All: A Virtual Private Network that’s Truly Private

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Oh, no, not another review of a VPN (virtual private network) I hear you groan. Well, um, yes. It seems there's a lot of interest in this topic, and every time I write about it I hear more recommendations. Sometimes a company will contact me and say, "hey, why don't you take a look at ours?" That's what happened after the contest in the spring for the free subscription to Hotspot Shield. One of the companies that approached me was VPN4all. They offered me a free trial subscription so I …

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Six VPNs for Expats

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I won't rehash all the reasons you need a VPN (virtual private network) -- you can see them here. Just think of it as a must-have service if you're to access all the websites you're used to, and to continue doing business online with your bank back home. (It helps keep others from spying on you when you're using public WiFi as well.) For occasional, limited use, you can use a free VPN service like HotSpot Shield. Unfortunately, the free version serves ads and runs pretty slowly, so if …

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