We all love traveling. However, as technology develops, protecting your online privacy while traveling has become a severe concern. Public Wi-Fi and the sharing of personal information online can end up causing many security challenges especially when we are traveling. Using a virtual private network (VPN) is a great solution to this problem. It hides your online activities by encrypting your internet connection.
There are many VPNs available today, including Surfshark, ExpressVPN, and NordVPN. Surfshark’s VPN extension chrome is an easier and more seamless way to secure your browsing. Other than online security, there are also many other benefits that these top VPNs offer. Here are a few of them.
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Protects your online privacy
With a VPN encrypting your internet connection, it becomes much harder for hackers, governments, and other entities to intercept your online data. This means that your personal information, financial details, and other sensitive information are protected even when you are traveling.
Access geo-restricted content
Using a VPN, you can access content that may be restricted in your location. You can use it to access different catalogs of shows or movies on your streaming services, browse social media from countries with restrictions, or access websites that are blocked in the country. It bypasses the geo-restriction and helps you access the content you want, from any part of the world.
Anonymous browsing
When you are using a VPN, even your internet provider will not be able to track your online activities. You data becomes inaccessible for targeted advertisements and you will be able to browse the web anonymously.
Securing public Wi-Fi
Hackers mostly use unsecured public Wi-Fi to hack into your device and steal your private data. By using a VPN, you encrypt your connection and protect your sensitive data, even when you are using public Wi-Fi.
Improved connection speeds
We all struggle with bad connection speeds while traveling. VPNs can help you overcome this by routing your internet traffic through their own servers. By avoiding congested networks, you will be able to enjoy a faster and smoother online experience while traveling.
Get better deals
Many online websites provide different deals for different locations. A VPN allows you to change the location of your IP address and get access to the best deals. This trick may not work all the time as some airlines and hospitality providers block the use of VPN on their sites.
Research without leaving any evidence
Most countries monitor the online activities of devices in their countries. If you are a researcher, journalist, or working on something sensitive, it is best to use a VPN to avoid any digital footprint. It can also help you to hide your current location and prevent others from knowing your travel details.
Save money
Streaming platforms like Netflix only show certain titles in different locations due to streaming rights. Since VPN can bypass geo-restriction, it can give access to unlimited content from different countries. This means you don’t have to lose money by subscribing to multiple streaming platforms.
Secure online transaction
Some financial institutions block transactions when you access their online platform from a different location. With a VPN, you can overcome this limitation and carry out secure and seamless transactions from anywhere in the world.
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