With the approach of departing on vacation, many wonder about the usefulness of using a VPN to secure their Internet activities when they use a wifi other than the private network at home.
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To connect to wifi public, to be able to travel serenely or to watch new audiovisual content anywhere, the VPN have all the arguments to invite themselves in your luggage (or at least on your smartphone or your computer!).
Why is a VPN particularly useful for connecting to public wifi?
Did you know that it is also possible to use VPN on mobile? This is all the more important if you regularly connect to public wifi! For example, with a VPN like NordVPN on your phone, you can be well protected, no matter where you are. In fact, it is very easy to log into your NordVPN account and, thus, enjoy a fast connection to the nearest server.
Unlike the private wifi accessible in private homes and protected by a password, public wifi is open to all users. Stations, airports, cafes and restaurants, shopping centers …, the hotspots wifi offer mobile users the possibility of surfing and using online services without digging into the data of their mobile plan.
But wifi connections in public places are real Eldorado for hackers. Hacking attempts can intercept essential information (important emails, banking data, information about your health …) or even spread malware on your devices. The use of an open network must therefore be done with caution but the most reasonable is to equip yourself with a VPN to fully secure your connection …
What are other uses of a VPN when traveling?
Whether used on a smartphone or a computer, the VPN guarantees your anonymity on Internet. The connection to the network becomes encrypted and it is then impossible to track your online activities.
- Depending on the country you are traveling to, you will be able to bypass censorship to find media and sites that are usually inaccessible. VPNs are also useful for unblocking prohibited services. This is particularly the case for Instagram, Facebook and WhapsApp in China for example.
- In some cases, using a VPN can also save some money! To buy your plane tickets or to pay your nights at the cheaper hotel, you can lure the sites by choosing another location, for example a country where the incomes are more modest. By modifying theaddress IP, you appear as a new customer each time you search, which prevents excessive price increases.
- Another advantage is the possibility of circumventing geographical restrictions to discover cultural content that is not always available.
What about streaming services?
In addition to online security, acquiring a VPN (for less than € 3 per month if you subscribe to the two-year NordVPN subscription for example) also allows you to watch a multitude of multimedia content without being subject to local restrictions. Thus, the catalogs Netflix, Disney + or even Amazon Premium from all over the world can be viewed. Good news for those who like to pursue a season in progress, discover new series during the vacation or watch content in French in case of homesickness!
Inexpensive and very easy to use, VPNs are becoming essential for protecting your data and guaranteeing the security of your connection wherever you are and during your trips. beautiful trips.
Article produced in partnership with the NordVPN teams
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