Windows 10: Do I need a VPN?

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I have read a lot about VPNs, with some people recommending them as a way to enhance privacy (not security). I am thinking about using a VPN on my home network for that reason, and there are many out there that claim that they encrypt and don't keep logs. My main concern is with the use by VPN services of third-party rented servers. Presumably the VPN has no control over these and cannot prevent them from keeping logs of my traffic. So:

1. Is it worth getting a VPN for privacy reasons?
2. Does the use of third party servers compromise the privacy the VPN server promises?
3. Is it possible to determine whether or not a VPN that claims to not keep logs and to use encryption actually does so.

Opinions most welcome

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so i just got a new gaming laptop for Christmas i wasant really used to the mouse so i decided to plug in my Xbox one controller but when i did it told me that windows did not recognize this device so i watched some YouTube videos and read forums and did
almost everything but still same stupid message and am getting really annoyed!! so please can someone help me or tell me that my controller is broken and and i need a new one

 

do i need a new controller or i need to fix some thing??

Hi Dylan,

This issue might have caused by a software conflict. For us to identify the cause of this issue, please answer the following questions:

• What is the build number and version of your Windows?
• Can you provide a screenshot of the error message that you have encountered?
• Can you enumerate the troubleshooting steps that you have performed?

In case that you haven't tried running the hardware and device troubleshooter, we suggest that you follow the steps below:

• Click on Start.
• Open Settings.
• Click on Update & Security.
• Select Troubleshoot tab.
• Under Find and fix other problems, click on
  Hardware and Devices.
• Click on Run the troubleshooter button.
• If prompted, click on Yes or enter the administrator password.
• Follow the onscreen guide.

We look forward for your response.

 

In most cases its not private as many hackers have found out as you can still be tracked by FBI CIA etc as most are required to keep logs. The only reason most use it is to watch content you cant get in your country

 

Vypr-VPN owns all their servers, but it is pricey*Wink

 

1. Definitely. Do not forget to disable IPv6 as well.

2. Hundreds of users can share the same IP at the same time and without logging, it is hard to differentiate.

3. VPN Comparison Chart

3. VPN Testing

 

Thank you for this, TairikuOkami. Very useful.

 

You could also look at Tor Project: Anonymity Online

It is good for website privacy but less good for streaming or torrents.

 

TOR is probably the most targeted VPN on the internet, because every beginner uses it.

Attacking Tor: how the NSA targets users' online anonymity | US news | The Guardian

 

TOR doesn't serve the same purpose as a VPN though

Differences between using Tor browser and VPN - Information Security Stack Exchange

You could use both if you wanted. Tor And VPN | Using Both For Added Security

 

I started learning web design not long ago, and in order to practise I decided to build websites by means of different wordpress odontologist themes. So, I'm thinking about using VPN to enhance privacy, as it was said above. Unfortunately, I'm clueless about this, so the information and links given here are really helpful for me. Thanks, guys!