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BComplex

(9,496 posts) Wed Apr 23, 2025, 07:28 PM Apr 2025

Does anyone know if having a VPN makes it harder to get in and out of websites? On or off-line? [View all]

I think I should get a VPN, but I know absolutely nothing about them in actual practice. I know what they are supposed to actually do, but I don't know about the day to day use of them. I'm of the age that I didn't grow up with computers, but I'm willing to learn new stuff.

I wish DU had a Computer for Dummies forum.

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Does anyone know if having a VPN makes it harder to get in and out of websites? On or off-line? [View all] BComplex Apr 2025 OP

Same here. multigraincracker Apr 2025 #1

VPN Tom6 Apr 2025 #2

offering advice on your first post Skittles Apr 2025 #4

Welcome to DU, Tom6! BComplex Apr 2025 #6

Welcome to DU LetMyPeopleVote Apr 2025 #11

Toms 1 through 5 True Dough Apr 2025 #12

no, doesn't make it harder Skittles Apr 2025 #3

Can you explain a little more Skittles? And thanks for the answer! BComplex Apr 2025 #5

I only used one for work Skittles Apr 2025 #7

There is a computer help forum. SheltieLover Apr 2025 #8

Thanks SheltieLover!!! I went looking for it and found it! BComplex Apr 2025 #10

While you may encounter... Wuddles440 Apr 2025 #9

I have been using one since around Christmas rurallib Apr 2025 #13