From Newsgroup: uk.comp.sys.mac

On 27 Feb 2025 at 01:20:16 GMT, Sn!pe wrote:

RJH <patchmoney@gmx.com> wrote:

My Nord VPN subscription is coming up for renewal at about -u30pa.

I'll probably stick with it because it does seem to work reliably. It's mainly
the software I don't like - trying to push 'premium' features, frequent
updates, password needed whenever the computer restarts. And maybe there's a >> cheaper alternative?

Any suggestions appreciated.

I find PIA does what I want. I use their three year deal but there's
a special offer here (I have no connection to this):

<https://www.privateinternetaccess.com/offer/best?coupon=official-site&utm_campaign=17813702542&utm_adgroup=140877867484&keyword=pia%20vpn&ms=gb&gad_source=5>

Went with PIA in the end - 6 months in and satisfied. Speed is occasionally less than I might expect. Software very good, although the kill switch isn't
as versatile as Nord's. I think it was -u65 for 3 years. Similar for a dedicated IP address.

Thanks for the suggestions.
--
Cheers, Rob, Sheffield UK
--- Synchronet 3.21a-Linux NewsLink 1.2

From Newsgroup: uk.comp.sys.mac

On 28/08/2025 08:38, RJH wrote:

On 27 Feb 2025 at 01:20:16 GMT, Sn!pe wrote:

RJH <patchmoney@gmx.com> wrote:

My Nord VPN subscription is coming up for renewal at about -u30pa.

I'll probably stick with it because it does seem to work reliably. It's mainly
the software I don't like - trying to push 'premium' features, frequent
updates, password needed whenever the computer restarts. And maybe there's a
cheaper alternative?

Any suggestions appreciated.

I find PIA does what I want. I use their three year deal but there's
a special offer here (I have no connection to this):

<https://www.privateinternetaccess.com/offer/best?coupon=official-site&utm_campaign=17813702542&utm_adgroup=140877867484&keyword=pia%20vpn&ms=gb&gad_source=5>

Went with PIA in the end - 6 months in and satisfied. Speed is occasionally less than I might expect. Software very good, although the kill switch isn't as versatile as Nord's. I think it was -u65 for 3 years. Similar for a dedicated IP address.

Thanks for the suggestions.

For what purpose(s) do you use a VPN, Rob?

Just curious!
--- Synchronet 3.21a-Linux NewsLink 1.2

From Newsgroup: uk.comp.sys.mac

On 2025-08-28, RJH <patchmoney@gmx.com> wrote:

On 27 Feb 2025 at 01:20:16 GMT, Sn!pe wrote:

RJH <patchmoney@gmx.com> wrote:

My Nord VPN subscription is coming up for renewal at about -u30pa.

I'll probably stick with it because it does seem to work reliably. It's mainly
the software I don't like - trying to push 'premium' features, frequent
updates, password needed whenever the computer restarts. And maybe there's a
cheaper alternative?

Any suggestions appreciated.

I find PIA does what I want. I use their three year deal but there's
a special offer here (I have no connection to this):

<https://www.privateinternetaccess.com/offer/best?coupon=official-site&utm_campaign=17813702542&utm_adgroup=140877867484&keyword=pia%20vpn&ms=gb&gad_source=5>

Went with PIA in the end - 6 months in and satisfied. Speed is occasionally less than I might expect. Software very good, although the kill switch isn't as versatile as Nord's. I think it was -u65 for 3 years. Similar for a dedicated IP address.

I'm about to ditch TunnelBear in favour of PIA. It will work out much
cheaper even without the special offer. Also I was somewhat alarmed to
realise recently that TB has been owned by McAfee since 2018 ;-)
--
Cheers, Alan
--- Synchronet 3.21a-Linux NewsLink 1.2

From Newsgroup: uk.comp.sys.mac

On 28 Aug 2025 at 09:17:11 BST, "Alan B" <alanrichardbarker@gmail.com.invalid> wrote:

On 2025-08-28, RJH <patchmoney@gmx.com> wrote:

On 27 Feb 2025 at 01:20:16 GMT, Sn!pe wrote:

RJH <patchmoney@gmx.com> wrote:

My Nord VPN subscription is coming up for renewal at about -u30pa.

I'll probably stick with it because it does seem to work reliably. It's mainly
the software I don't like - trying to push 'premium' features, frequent >>>> updates, password needed whenever the computer restarts. And maybe there's a
cheaper alternative?

Any suggestions appreciated.

I find PIA does what I want. I use their three year deal but there's
a special offer here (I have no connection to this):

<https://www.privateinternetaccess.com/offer/best?coupon=official-site&utm_campaign=17813702542&utm_adgroup=140877867484&keyword=pia%20vpn&ms=gb&gad_source=5>

Went with PIA in the end - 6 months in and satisfied. Speed is occasionally >> less than I might expect. Software very good, although the kill switch isn't >> as versatile as Nord's. I think it was -u65 for 3 years. Similar for a
dedicated IP address.

I'm about to ditch TunnelBear in favour of PIA. It will work out much
cheaper even without the special offer. Also I was somewhat alarmed to realise recently that TB has been owned by McAfee since 2018 ;-)

I've been using ExpressVPN for quite some time. Installed it on iPhone, iMac and AppleTV box. Very pleased.
--- Synchronet 3.21a-Linux NewsLink 1.2

From Newsgroup: uk.comp.sys.mac

On 2025-08-28, Hans S <john.doe@myemail.invalid> wrote:

On 28 Aug 2025 at 09:17:11 BST, "Alan B" <alanrichardbarker@gmail.com.invalid>
wrote:

On 2025-08-28, RJH <patchmoney@gmx.com> wrote:

[snip]

Went with PIA in the end - 6 months in and satisfied. Speed is occasionally >>> less than I might expect. Software very good, although the kill switch isn't
as versatile as Nord's. I think it was -u65 for 3 years. Similar for a
dedicated IP address.

I'm about to ditch TunnelBear in favour of PIA. It will work out much
cheaper even without the special offer. Also I was somewhat alarmed to
realise recently that TB has been owned by McAfee since 2018 ;-)

I've been using ExpressVPN for quite some time. Installed it on iPhone, iMac and AppleTV box. Very pleased.

I've now purchased PIA on a 3 year+ deal. So far so good - seems to run
fine on my macOS, Windows and Linux systems.
--
Cheers, Alan
--- Synchronet 3.21a-Linux NewsLink 1.2