When you are connected to the Internet, a lot of information circulates on the network. And in particular private data. To make sure you’re safe and browsing in complete privacy, use a reliable VPN like NordVPN.
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The activities you do on the web are all about you. Your Internet Service Provider (ISP), for example, doesn’t need to know what sites you don’t visit or how much time you spend online. Likewise, it is not necessarily necessary to provide the websites and web services to which you connect with personal information about yourself, including your location. And when you use a public Wi-Fi network like in a train station, an airport or a hotel, there is no guarantee that the connection is secure and that it is not monitored by a hacker looking for sensitive data …
Why use a VPN?
To guarantee the security of your exchanges on the Web and to maintain your confidentiality, the best is to rely on a VPN service. Thanks to servers spread all over the globe, the VPN acts as an intermediary between your device and the site or service you want to reach across the Internet. Whether you connect from a box at home, a public Wi-Fi network or a mobile relay antenna in 3G, 4G or 5G, all the data that passes between the computer, the smartphone or the tablet and the VPN service is protected by strong encryption. Thus, connections to websites are made through the VPN, anonymously. Your ISP will know you are online but will have no idea what your activity is. In addition, all data passing through a VPN is encrypted so that it cannot be intercepted by hackers or intruders. This is the principle of the “private tunnel”. In addition, a VPN also allows you to modify your public IP address (the one that identifies you) and to simulate your presence in another country in the world. A practical function to access content that is normally reserved for certain regions of the world that fans of streaming video wanting to enjoy content not available in their country will appreciate.
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What are the advantages of NordVPN?
With the start of the school year, the number of connected devices in homes is increasing. To be sure that you can protect them all, it is better to rely on a reliable and secure service. We may be tempted to turn to free services, but beware. A VPN infrastructure is indeed very expensive to deploy and maintain. The chances are therefore great that your personal data (not those passing through the VPN but those used to identify you to the service) will be resold to commercial partners. A practice that goes against the very principle of VPN. By switching to a paid service like NordVPN, you can ensure that your data is kept safe. Present in the virtual private network market since 2012, NordVPN has since carved out a solid reputation. Based in Panama (a country that does not have a data retention law), NordVPN is also a founding member of the VPN Trust Initiative, a grouping of several VPN solutions vendors that aims to raise awareness about cybersecurity and to set quality standards for the entire VPN industry.
Reliability and security guaranteed
Exchange of confidential documents with your company, banking transactions or online payments, all data passing through your Internet connection (whether you are connected via Ethernet, Wi-Fi, 4G or 5G or on a public network) is encrypted with AES-256 protocol. This way, even if a hacker managed to get hold of your data, they couldn’t decrypt it! To ensure optimal security, NordVPN operates three different VPN protocols (IKEv2 / IPsec, OpenVPN and NordLynx based on the Wireguard protocol). The service also has the Kill Switch function which constantly monitors your connection to the VPN server. If accidentally interrupted, Kill Switch prevents your device (or specified apps) from accessing the web. A measure that aims not to compromise your online identity and guarantees that your real IP address is not revealed and that the data exchanged is not intercepted during the interruption.
Smartphones are obviously not forgotten. Their protection is provided by the mobile app available on Android and iOS. They even have the Dark Web Watch feature. This service analyzes databases unearthed in the depths of the Internet and captured by hackers in search of information about you (e-mail address, phone number or credit card, etc.). At the slightest alert, you will receive a notification to react as quickly as possible by changing the password of the corrupted account to protect your data.
Speed and multiple protection
VPNs have a reputation for slowing down the Internet connection since they act as a relay between your device and the visited website with, by the way, reinforced encryption. This is not the case with NordVPN, which has been voted the fastest VPN on the market by many specialists. The publisher makes a point of maintaining fast connections by relying on 5,200 servers in 59 countries around the world. In fact, the higher the number of available servers, the less bottlenecks and therefore slowdowns there are. What to download, browse or broadcast without fear of slowdowns. In addition, NordVPN relies on its in-house NordLynx protocol which, in addition to ensuring better security of the data exchanged, also speeds up their transmission. And since you’re probably not just using your computer to go to the web, NordVPN extends protection to 6 devices running Windows, macOS, Android, or iOS. Something to satisfy all members of the family.
Simplicity at the rendezvous
You don’t need to be an expert in network protection to install and operate the NordVPN application. Whether using it on a computer, smartphone or tablet, settings can be made in a few minutes thanks to a simple and clear interface, in French. The publisher also offers extensions for Chrome and Firefox web browsers. Once the identifiers provided by NordVPN have been entered, all you have to do is choose the country that will host your connection from a list that includes about sixty. And if you install NordVPN on a router, all devices that connect to it, no matter how many, benefit from the protection of the VPN. Well seen !
Unblocked content
A VPN service allows you to change your IP address as you wish and thus use an IP address in the country of your choice. An undeniable asset for fans of American series wishing to enjoy, in preview, content that is not yet available in France. With NordVPN, one click is enough to simulate a connection from the United States, and access the catalogs of HBO, Hulu or even Disney +. NordVPN also allows those who stay outside France to watch French TV through the Internet on their computer, smartphone or tablet just like at home.
An attractive price
If you were still hesitant to subscribe to NordVPN, the current special offer will undoubtedly seduce you, take advantage of the service for the price of a coffee on the terrace.
You can also opt for a one-year subscription. In this case, the publisher applies a reduction of 58% compared to the usual rate thus showing 50.15 € or 4.18 € per month.
Finally, whatever the formula chosen, you benefit from a 30-day money-back guarantee if you are not satisfied and from customer service available in French 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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Whether equipping a computer, tablet or smartphone, installing and configuring NordVPN only takes a few minutes. Here’s how to do it with an Android device. To install NordVPN on a PC, see the NordVPN: Security and Entertainment Made Easy.
- Using your web browser, go to the NordVPN website, choose a subscription type and complete the form. Once registered, you will receive your username and password by e-mail.
- Then download the application from NordVPN for Android (with the two-year offer, you can install NordVPN on six devices and use them simultaneously) and start the installation. Then open the app.
- Press on To log in.
- Then enter the email address and the password defined during your registration.
- Now press Activate CyberSec to protect you from the phishing attempts that abound on the Web.
- The settings are almost complete. All that remains is to activate the VPN. If you press the Quick connection, your device will connect to a server hosted in France (if you are operating from France).
- However, you can choose a server in the country of your choice. Drag the pane at the bottom of the screen upwards. You can now define the country that will host your connection. Note that countries flanked by three ellipses allow you to choose a particular city.
- Tap the name of the country of your choice. A dialog box Connection request is displayed. Press on OK (this request will not appear later).
- The connection to the server is established. It is symbolized by a green band at the top of the screen. You can surf the web and use your apps as normal.
- Note that you can change servers on the fly. You just have to tap on the country of your choice.
- You can disconnect from the VPN at any time. Pull down the Android notifications panel then tap on the link Disconnect under the notification from Nord VPN.
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