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1. crossr+P01[view] [source] 2025-07-28 13:11:51
>>mmaria+(OP)
Since it's about VPNs - what are good VPNs for someone looking for safety/privacy but not anonymity or even IP hiding?

Not even for streaming. But for general "safety while on the Internet" when the devices (Mac, iPhone) are mostly on public or not-so-secure WiFi (at the residence or on the go). Plan is to keep it always ON or almost always ON.

Not necessarily for the UK.

(Other than Mullvad)

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2. Xiol32+hs1[view] [source] 2025-07-28 16:12:22
>>crossr+P01
Can I ask - why not Mullvad?
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3. crossr+SB1[view] [source] 2025-07-28 17:06:14
>>Xiol32+hs1
Connectivity and IP blockage (I assumed) issues last time I tried it.

But the main reason is — it’s the default recommendation on HN. So I would prefer to know what else good there that people are using. Because it would be really sad if it’s the only one. I kind of refuse to believe that.

That’s all.

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4. observ+et2[view] [source] 2025-07-28 21:53:29
>>crossr+SB1
It's the only one. It's technically difficult, and there are lots of things to do to sell out the user in the name of not leaving money on the table or bowing to authority, or other excuses for bad behavior. Principle in anything is rare, we're lucky to have mullvad.

Next best option is self hosting. Beyond that, it's a thoroughly enshittified marketplace.

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