Editor’s note: We are facing an unprecedented moment in American history. Our government and multinational technology monopolies have made it clear that our people are targets of the vast surveillance state they have built.The deep state seeks to imprison those who share meme, Blaze Media Journalist, and even leading presidential candidates. It’s time for us to take back control of our privacy and digital communications. This guide gives you the tools to do just that.This is an excerpt from a larger guide.
Use a virtual private network
It may sound complicated, but it’s very easy to set up. Create an account, download it to your computer and phone, and you’re good to go. Your VPN can be up and running within 30 minutes.
What is a VPN and what does it do?
When you use the Internet, your computer is assigned an Internet Protocol address that can be tracked. Virtual private networks mask your computer’s address, making it difficult to track.
A VPN is essential when using public networks such as coffee shops or airports. These wireless networks can be easily hacked. In some cases, you may not know whether you are using the coffee shop’s actual network, or whether hackers have set up a network using the business’ name to deceive users. A hacker could set up a wireless account with a fake name, such as the name of the coffee shop you’re in. Then, thinking you’re safe, you access the Internet through the hacker’s wireless network, and the hacker steals your data.
A VPN is also important at home. You probably don’t have to worry about being fooled by hackers, but that doesn’t mean your online activities are private. Internet service providers such as Comcast and AT&T can collect your searches and activities online and use your data or sell it to advertisers. So even if you have a good browser, search engine, and email service that respects your privacy, you’ll still want to use his VPN at home.
Finally, you should use a VPN on all your devices, including your phone and tablet. Anything that connects to the internet must go through a VPN. VPNs have more benefits than we can cover here. Here are some articles about how VPNs work and why you should use one.
Several companies offer service.
I used Express VPN and Proton. Express VPN is available for about $12 a month, and Proton is available for $8 (+$4 for email).
The important thing is to get it and try it out. Express or Proton can be set up in minutes. i promise. If you don’t like the first one you try, you can always cancel and get another one. If you’re like me, you might hesitate trying to find the perfect solution. Please don’t do that. I can’t tell you how many hours I wasted doing that.
