I've been having some issues with my VPN disconnecting while I'm trying to use public Wi-Fi, which makes me feel unsafe since my data is exposed. I'm looking for some insights on how effective a VPN is in these situations and if there are any recommendations to maintain security while browsing.
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In general, while a VPN is great for privacy, it’s not a foolproof security measure. Most web data is already encrypted, so having a VPN can be like putting up a guard at a battleship—it's nice but often unnecessary. Focus on keeping your devices secure, as local threats are often a bigger issue.
If your VPN is disconnecting often, it might be due to specific hotspots having tighter security. Try switching VPN servers and connect through well-known ports like 443 or 8080 to see if that helps manage your connection better.
Be cautious with VPNs; relying solely on them can be tricky. You're basically trusting another party to protect your data, which can be a problem. The best security is end-to-end encryption where you control the server. Otherwise, everything is a potential risk—especially when quantum computing comes into play.
A VPN can add some extra security, especially if you're accessing sites that don't use HTTPS. If you're on an HTTP site, then a VPN is definitely useful. But if it's HTTPS, your data's already encrypted, so the VPN doesn't enhance security much more than that.
True, but even with HTTPS, a VPN can help hide your browsing from anyone on the same network, like at a coffee shop. They might not see the content but can know which sites you're visiting through DNS.