Re: [gentoo-user] About to have fiber internet and need VPN info

[Federico J. Denkena]

Hey,
NordVPN and Surfshark aren't really considered good VPNs. I'd instead suggest you take a look at Mullvad and IVPN (maybe ProtonVPN too if your threat
model doesn't include governments or any kind of law enforcement). A VPN tunnel basically routes all traffic directed at it to the VPN server, so
you'd probably have to employ something like split tunneling t keep traffic seperate (guide:
https://mullvad.net/en/help/split-tunneling-with-linux-advanced/) (basic guide: https://mullvad.net/en/help/split-tunneling-with-the-mullvad-app/).
And you'll need to always keep in mind that a VPN is a low-level protection. It's enough for protecting yourself against spammers, script kiddies or
similar but it can't keep you private in the face of any high-level threats. Don't place too much trust in VPNs.

Regards, 
F. Denkena

Am Samstag, dem 16.07.2022 um 05:57 -0500 schrieb Dale:
> Howdy,
>
> Fiber internet is right around the corner.  Some neighbors are already
> connected and they working their way to my area.  Once I get connected,
> I also want to use a VPN but only for some programs.  Example, I want
> Ktorrent and a couple Firefox profiles to use VPNs but at least one
> Firefox profile I want to remain outside of VPN.  I watched a few videos
> but want to be sure I understand this right.  If I want software to use
> a VPN, I put the IP address of the VPN into the proxy settings of the
> program and that makes it use the VPN.  If I want it to not use the VPN,
> I leave the settings as they are now.  Am I understanding this correctly? 
>
> Also, the package I'm getting is 500Mbs/sec.  What speeds should I
> really expect?  If memory serves me right, that is about 50MBs/sec, note
> the size of the B.  By the way, that is about 50 times faster than what
> I have now.  Also, up and down is the same.  Current up stream is a lot
> smaller.  Basically, I can upload files as fast as I download them.  Now
> I can upload videos or something. 
>
> I'm looking at Surfshark and NordVPN.  Both seem to be good and at a
> decent price.  Anyone used one or both of these?
>
> Just trying to make sure I'm on the right path. 
>
> Thanks.
>
> Dale
>
> :-)  :-) 
>
> P. S.  Seamonkey is still not fetching emails automatically, I'm waiting
> on a upgrade to see if it gets fixed then.  If not, revive old thread
> and bring out the hammer.  ;-) 
>