NordVPN - (1-Year Subscription) - Mac OS, Windows, Apple iOS, Android [Digital]
Model: RL-0041-E
SKU: 6228306
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Customers frequently mention the VPN Software (1-Year Subscription) is easy to use across multiple platforms and devices, provides top-of-the-line security, and offers seamless performance with a wide selection of servers. However, some customers have noted connectivity issues, reporting that the VPN is blocked by many sites and apps. Additionally, a few customers experienced reduced internet browsing speed while using the VPN.
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I've been using NordVPN for 8 months now. It's been useful in so many instances, some of which I didn't even realize possible. From giving me ease of mind knowing that I'm secure from getting my IP pulled by malicious individuals, accessing content banned within the United States, and even lowering my ping in certain games as my ISP isn't the best when it comes to routing. I'm for sure keeping my subscription when my first year runs out.
Posted by Luminen
As advertisers and criminals deploy more tactics to track your online activity, the need for a VPN is greater than ever. Subscription VPN services have existed for years, but many of them require some degree of technical know-how and have complicated user interfaces. NordVPN has largely solved those problems, allowing anyone to have easy, affordable, and reliable VPN access. PROS: - Incredibly simple to install and use on any device. If you've ever installed a software program on a computer or downloaded an app to your phone, you shouldn't have any problems. - There are tons of remote servers to choose from -- nearly 4,000. You can pick which country you'd like to connect through and the app will sort the available servers based on server capacity and/or distance. - Fast servers for basic web browsing and video streaming. You probably won't want to use this for gaming or 4K video, but for almost everything else, it's more than adequate. I regularly clock download speeds in excess of 25mbps on speedtest.net. - The "Kill Switch" feature will automatically block applications from accessing the Internet in case you lose your connection to a NordVPN server. This will ensure that your sensitive data is always passing through a secure connection. - Dedicated servers for P2P. Some VPN services block or filter P2P traffic, so it's nice to see NordVPN provide these dedicated P2P servers. - There is a Chrome browser extension available if you don't want (or aren't able) to install the full client software on your computer. - NordVPN says that they do not keep any logs nor do they share any information with government entities. CONS: - The interface can be a bit cartoonish and might be too basic for some advanced users. There are advanced settings available, but they are burried deep in the interface. - Over the course of a week, I have been kicked off of NordVPN servers a couple of times, likely due to them reaching capacity. It hasn't been a huge issue, but I'm hoping it's not a sign of a bigger problem. OVERALL: Don't be fooled by its simplicity: NordVPN is a powerful service that almost anyone can use without issue. It might not be the fastest, and it might not be ideal for streaming huge video files, but it excels in almost every other area. Highly recommended!
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Posted by ryanmcv
I have always been concerned about security on the internet and a bit paranoid about it as well. I had always wondered about VPN's and when I got the opportunity to try this out, I jumped at it! First I will start with the setup. It really could not be any easier! You literally just run the installer program, then you open the program and click the on off switch to turn it on...and that's literally it! In a matter of seconds it is connected and tells you what your new IP address is and tells you that you are protected. If you want to doublecheck you can easily go to one of the online sites that shows you your IP address to verify that it is working (which i did), and it does work! One thing I was worried about was the performance and it really slowing down my computer and internet speeds. I would say for the average user, you wont notice any slower speeds surfing around on the internet and watching videos and things like that. If you are using this to go a lot of downloading of large files, you will definitely see a bit of a slowdown, but for me, the small amount of speed I lose it worth it for people not knowing what I am downloading. To put it in perspective I have Charter spectrum internet. Using speedtest I will usually rate about 65-75 Mbps. After connecting to speedtest while connected to this VPN I was at about 45-55 Mbps. So, there is a little bit of a drop, but nothing deal-breaking. Overall, I am very happy with this product and very glad I got it. If you are looking to be private on the web, then definitely give this a try! You wont be disappointed!
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Posted by jsnkc28