How do I encrypt things?

[cstone]

VeraCrypt replaced TrueCrypt

https://archive.codeplex.com/?p=veracrypt

[iego]

Yes, I take back what I said above about encrypted containers not still being a useful tool in the battle for online privacy. Here's another option using Bitlocker to create an encrypted container that can be mounted/dismounted at will.

https://www.howtogeek.com/193013/how...er-on-windows/

-John

[Delfuego]

Open a shady email!

[Irving]

I'm interesting in VPN for mobile browsing as well, but not sure if that should be a separate thread. Either way, looks like I've got some reading to do. Thanks fellas.

[JohnnyEgo]

For what we do, it is a wonderful thing. Inexpensive peace of mind. I went with Express because it was very simple to set up, and they offered domestic servers for Netflix compatibility. But it was a toss-up between them and NordVPN, which I also heard great things about.

[Irving]

I never had to pay for anything before, is it a pay service?

[TFOGGER]

For what we do, it is a wonderful thing. Inexpensive peace of mind. I went with Express because it was very simple to set up, and they offered domestic servers for Netflix compatibility. But it was a toss-up between them and NordVPN, which I also heard great things about.

I use Nord, got the killer deal for 3 years at about $3 a month, plus a free extra month. Ideal for P2P and watching TV from outside the US. They encourage you to install on your router as well, but you can have six devices using different VPNs simultaneously if you want. The fact they're outside the US is attractive from a privacy standpoint.

[JohnnyEgo]

That is a pretty awesome deal. I think mine breaks down to $9/month. I thought about installing it on my home router, but I've been too lazy to crack open the settings and actually do it yet. They also offer an Android client that I downloaded but constantly forget to use on my phone. My security concerns are mostly around things like being able to look at a bank statement or order a pizza from the hotel wireless without having to worry about another guest or housekeeping borrowing my info for their side business. I'd rather they just follow the traditional route of stealing it from my check-in information on the hotel's system.

[Irving]

What is the TV watching angle? Is it that TV and Netflix make you vulnerable, or that trying to watch through a VPN is a pain and they make it easy?

[DenverGP]

What is the TV watching angle? Is it that TV and Netflix make you vulnerable, or that trying to watch through a VPN is a pain and they make it easy?

Using a vpn often makes your internet traffic look like it's coming from outside the US... and if your netflix account is a US based on, they won't let you in. VPN services that offer US based servers avoid that issue.