Summer vacation: how about getting a VPN?

With the approach of going on vacation, many wonder about the usefulness of taking a VPN to secure their Internet activities when they use a wifi other than the private network at home.

To connect to public wifi, to be able to travel serenely or to watch new audiovisual content anywhere, VPNs have all the arguments to be in your luggage (or at least on your smartphone or your computer!)

Why is a VPN particularly useful for connecting to public wifi?

Did you know that it is also possible to use VPNs on mobile? This is all the more important if you regularly connect to public wifi! For example, with a VPN like PureVPN on your phone, you can be well protected, no matter where you are. In fact, it is very easy to log into your PureVPN account and thus enjoy a fast connection to the nearest server.

Unlike private wifi accessible in private homes and protected by a password, public wifi is open to all users. Stations, airports, cafes and restaurants, shopping centers ..., wifi hotspots offer mobile users the possibility of surfing and using online services without digging into the data of their mobile plan.

But wifi connections in public places are real Eldorado for hackers. Hacking attempts can intercept essential information (important emails, banking data, information about your health ...) or even spread malware on your devices. The use of an open network must therefore be done with caution but the most reasonable is to equip yourself with a VPN to fully secure your connection ...

What are other uses for a VPN when traveling?

Whether used on a smartphone or a computer, the VPN guarantees your anonymity on the Internet. The connection to the network becomes encrypted and it is then impossible to track your online activities.

• Depending on the country you are traveling to, you will be able to bypass censorship to find media and sites that are usually inaccessible. VPNs are also useful for unblocking prohibited services. This is particularly the case for Instagram, Facebook and WhapsApp in China for example.
• In some cases, using a VPN can also save some money! To buy your plane tickets or to pay your nights at the cheaper hotel, you can lure the sites by choosing another location, for example a country where the incomes are more modest. By modifying the IP address, you appear as a new customer each time you search, which prevents excessive price increases.
• Another advantage is the possibility of circumventing geographical restrictions to discover cultural content that is not always available.

What about streaming services?

In addition to online security, acquiring a VPN  also allows you to watch a multitude of multimedia content without being subject to local restrictions. Thus, Netflix, Disney + or even Amazon Prime catalogs from all over the world can be viewed. Good news for those who like to continue a season in progress, discover new series during the holidays or watch content in English in case of homesickness!

Inexpensive and very easy to use, VPNs are becoming essential for protecting your data and ensuring the security of your connection wherever you are and during your best trips.