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Recommendation for VPN/Password manager?

Posted on 3/1/23 at 9:56 am
Posted by LSUSoulja08
Member since Oct 2007
16969 posts
Posted on 3/1/23 at 9:56 am
What do you all use and what do you find are ones that are good and ones to steer clear from? Looking for something that ideally has both VPN and password manager

Thanks baws
Posted by gpburdell
ATL
Member since Jun 2015
1551 posts
Posted on 3/1/23 at 11:16 am to
I use Mullvad for VPN. Stay away from free vpns and Private Internet Access

For passwords, I use bitwarden and you can even host it locally if you want. Lastpass has had a couple recent breaches, so I wouldn't recommend them.
Posted by LemmyLives
Texas
Member since Mar 2019
9996 posts
Posted on 3/1/23 at 8:35 pm to
Second BitWarden. I switch to it from Lastpass maybe two years ago. Mobile app, automatic sync, browser plugins, good to go.
Posted by 3deadtrolls
lafayette
Member since Jan 2014
6333 posts
Posted on 3/1/23 at 10:18 pm to
We just went with Passbolt. Really like it so far. Open source, very secure, and easy to self host.
Posted by LemmyLives
Texas
Member since Mar 2019
9996 posts
Posted on 3/2/23 at 12:49 am to
Self hosting is not for newbies. Synchronization for laymen becomes a nightmare immediately. It's more secure, but if it's not usable for most people, it won't get used, therefore no bueno.
Posted by Will Cover
Davidson, NC
Member since Mar 2007
39472 posts
Posted on 3/2/23 at 7:26 am to
For password manager, I really like 1Password. I used to use LastPass, but 1Password is far more simplistic, and appears to be more secure.

For VPN, Surfshark.
Posted by mdomingue
Lafayette, LA
Member since Nov 2010
37820 posts
Posted on 3/2/23 at 9:25 am to
quote:

For password manager, I really like 1Password.


Second this

quote:

For VPN, Surfshark.


I have this but my only issue is it gets blocked on the guest network at the site I work. Nord gets through so I use that out here.

Surfshark seems to have less impact on speed.
Posted by Jimbeaux28
Baton Rouge
Member since Jun 2007
4061 posts
Posted on 3/2/23 at 12:32 pm to
quote:

Private Internet Access


Curious as to why you say stay away?
Posted by gpburdell
ATL
Member since Jun 2015
1551 posts
Posted on 3/2/23 at 1:43 pm to
quote:

Curious as to why you say stay away?

https://www.reddit.com/r/privacy/comments/q3lepv/former_malware_distributor_kape_technologies_now/

I used PIA for many years as they were considered one of the best to protect their user privacy. When they got bought out by a shady ad company, many people left over privacy (and security) concerns.
Posted by Lazy But Talented
Member since Aug 2011
14867 posts
Posted on 3/2/23 at 1:49 pm to
1password

I don’t use a VPN. Eero Plus comes with 1Password and a Encrypt.me VPN. But I haven’t used the VPN yet.
Posted by PetroBabich
Donetsk Oblast
Member since Apr 2017
4920 posts
Posted on 3/2/23 at 2:11 pm to
Proton VPN is a legit free VPN service unless someone knows something bad about it I don't.
Posted by LSshoe
Burrowing through a pile o MikePoop
Member since Jan 2008
4301 posts
Posted on 4/20/23 at 12:34 pm to
If you just want occasional VPN for source address obfuscation or firewall sidestepping, etc. Proton VPN free tier is excellent. Only one device, less selection of servers, no torrenting or streaming but that's about the only catches. If any of those are dealbreakers you can pay for an account, which you'd have to do with any other reputable VPN provider.

I'll also throw in a Bitwarden recommendation. It's not required to self host but is an option. It's open source and the Dev seems to be responsive to requests, feedback, etc. It's a good project and worth supporting. Free version probably would suit you if it's just you using. If you want to share passwords with family etc. Then you'll need a paid account or to self host.
Posted by Vannur8520
London
Member since Jun 2023
3 posts
Posted on 6/15/23 at 6:02 am to
I speak from personal experience. Free VPNs are consistently unreliable and subpar. I have extensively tested numerous free options, and they have always proven to be prone to crashing. Thus, it is preferable to invest a small amount of money in a reliable and trusted VPN service. There are numerous options available, and currently, I am using NordVPN. However, if it ever ceases to meet my requirements, I am open to switching to another service.
This post was edited on 6/20/23 at 6:54 am
Posted by Matt225
St. George
Member since Dec 2019
1067 posts
Posted on 6/15/23 at 6:37 am to
Express VPN -- mostly to prevent geoblocking. Works with everything I use.
Posted by broadhead
Member since Oct 2014
2383 posts
Posted on 6/15/23 at 10:08 am to
Another vote for 1password.
Posted by SG_Geaux
Beautiful St George, LA
Member since Aug 2004
79554 posts
Posted on 6/15/23 at 10:18 am to
quote:

For password manager, I really like 1Password. I used to use LastPass, but 1Password is far more simplistic, and appears to be more secure.



This
Posted by SG_Geaux
Beautiful St George, LA
Member since Aug 2004
79554 posts
Posted on 6/15/23 at 10:18 am to
quote:

I speak from personal experience. Free VPNs are consistently unreliable and subpar. I have extensively tested numerous free options, and they have always proven to be prone to crashing. Thus, it is preferable to invest a small amount of money in a reliable and trusted VPN service. There are numerous options available, and currently, I am using NordVPN. However, if it ever ceases to meet my requirements, I am open to switching to another service.




Found the bot
Posted by Grigio
Member since May 2023
616 posts
Posted on 6/15/23 at 3:46 pm to
This post was edited on 4/5/24 at 3:28 pm
Posted by jrobic4
Baton Rouge
Member since Aug 2011
10296 posts
Posted on 6/17/23 at 3:55 pm to
Any of you guys know how to use the VPN/ESPN app in Paris to catch the Tigers?
Posted by bonstonker
Member since Jan 2008
333 posts
Posted on 6/17/23 at 4:55 pm to
Used ip vanish the last 2 years with zero problems on multiple devices. Pc,laptop and Nvidia shield tv.
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