If you’ve followed Intego’s blog and podcast for a while, you may recall that we’ve mentioned the privacy and security benefits of VPNs—virtual private networks—several times. As a quick recap, here are just a handful of the advantages that a good personal VPN can provide:
hide your personal IP address from sites you visit, apps you use, and people you e-mail
secure your Internet traffic when using public or untrusted Wi-Fi networks (e.g. at a hotel or restaurant)
enable you to see the Web as it’s displayed in other countries
watch your favorite video streaming services when you’re traveling outside of your home country
get better deals on hotels and flights (some companies offer better pricing depending on your perceived geolocation)
Of course, it’s very important to choose a trustworthy VPN provider. We’ve mentioned on the Intego Mac Podcast that CyberGhost VPN is Intego’s sister company, and it’s our top recommendation for a safe, secure, and private VPN.
