Private Internet Access is the one I use. No complaints, it seems to work well.

Shponglefan wrote on 2022-12-04, 19:02:

Private Internet Access is the one I use. No complaints, it seems to work well.

How is the software interface? The Nord VPN software seems a bit bloated to me - I have a pretty fast computer, but the app takes some time to load.

It's well rated here, though it has the same rating as Nord; the highest rating is for Proton. https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/private-internet-access-vpn

Eh, that was also my question some months ago, although thankfully my government called it off.

Repo Man11 wrote on 2022-12-04, 19:53:

How is the software interface? The Nord VPN software seems a bit bloated to me - I have a pretty fast computer, but the app takes some time to load.

The interface is straight-forward, uncluttered and easy to use. Loads quickly and then just sits in the background.

Upgrading the software has also been a painless experience.

I use Hotspot Shield, which is included in my Dashlane subscription. It's quick to load and seems fine - the reviews were good. Up until recently though I was using Nord too - agree that the app was too slow and the constant updates it interrupted me with were annoying.

If you don't like the PIA program then OpenVPN will work with PIA servers.

Proton VPN is highly rated so I decided to give it a try; I signed up for one month as a test run, and I'm glad that I didn't make a longer commitment. There is a somewhat controversial political site I like to visit - the sort of place that you might need a VPN to look at depending on circumstances. I thought maybe they were down again, only to discover that Proton VPN blocks it! It's supposed to be a VPN, not a nanny. I'll not be signing up for any further service from Proton VPN.