Anyone Use A Vpn Network, What Are The Advantages Or Disavantages That You Have Found.

[LochNessMonster]

Thanks to all techies who can advice me. :-)

[HansUrbancka]

Personally, I can't see that there are any advantages to home PC Users; which would be the category of most ABers.

Perhaps the following link will be useful to you. :-

http://www.bing.com/search?q=Pros+%26+Cons+of+a+VPN+&;qs=n&form=QBLH&scope=web&pq=pros+%26+cons+of+a+vpn+&sc=0-17&sp=-1&sk=&;cvid=d53dfb19ec114a12a003acd4e381015c

Hans.

[Buenchico]

Avoid HotSpot Shield!

I tried it use it last year. Initially you have to download the free (advertising-supported) version, which slowed my netbook to a near standstill, rendering it unusable. However I wasn't too bothered as I was happy to pay for the full version (which seemed to be well-reviewed). The problem I experienced, though, was that I couldn't get the activation to work and I still kept getting the ads (and a virtually unusable netbook). So i eventually gave up and uninstalled the software, just writing off the payment as a bad experience to learn from. Of course I forgot that I'd signed up to a recurring subscription, so I got charged again for it this year (even though I want nothing to do with it).

So, if you decide to use a VPN, I suggest ensuring that you get one that's ready-activated (rather than one where you have to go through an activation process to get rid of the ads).

[EcclesCake]

Pros:- Being able to work in my jim jams instead of getting dressed to go to the office.

Cons:- Need to remember you are in your jim jams when having a video conference though.