WHAT IS A VPN? Non-technical explanation of how a VPN works
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- Опубликовано: 3 авг 2024
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Video Timestamps
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0:00 - Introduction to VPNs
0:52 - Why Use a VPN?
1:45 - What is a VPN?
3:20 - How to Use a VPN
4:00 - Why NOT to Use a VPN
5:00 - Final Thoughts on Security
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*What is a VPN?*
What is a VPN? A VPN is a means to encrypt, or secure, your data to keep it safe and add a layer of privacy to protect your identity. Before we dive into what it is, exactly, let's look at why you might need one and how it works.
Why a VPN?
It seems like almost every week there’s a front-page news story about somebody’s email getting hacked, identities stolen or privacy exploited.
Get used to it: this is our new reality. It’s more important for us to secure our computers nowadays than it is for us to lock our front doors. If you’ve known anybody who has had their identity stolen, you know that it’s not a simple wipe and replace. It takes years, sometimes more than a decade to recover from an identity theft.
So, what can you do to protect yourself? There are a number of measures you can take, but one of the easiest things you can do today is start using a VPN. It’s not foolproof and despite the marketing, I don’t believe we’re ever completely anonymous or totally safe on the internet, but it is the best step you can take to secure yourself online.
How a VPN Works
Without going into too much boring detail, here’s one way you can visualize a VPN. Imagine that you're on your computer and the cloud is the internet. Normally, your computer accesses the internet directly to the cloud ("internet") via your internet service provider. While this connection may be fast, it’s rarely secured and it’s very easily traced back to you.
When you access the internet via a VPN, imagine that your connection is routed through the internet via a secure tunnel through the cloud to a server in another location - sometimes in a different city, sometimes in a different country. At this point, the server accesses the internet on your behalf. The benefit here is that not only are you keeping your data safe, you’re also masking your location by making the internet think that you’re located where the server is, not your actual home or office.
Initially, VPNs were developed for corporations that needed to protect their sensitive data being sent over public and private networks, but ever since Wikileaks became a household name, the personal VPN market has rightly grown by leaps and bounds.
How to Use a VPN?
Now, in the real world, what does it look like to use a VPN? With a VPN, you can jump on the internet at your favorite coffee shop and be confident that all the passwords you’re typing or the websites you’re visiting can’t be intercepted by a hacker sipping a latte in the corner. A VPN can also spoof, or trick the internet into thinking you’re in a different location.
Any Reasons to NOT Use a VPN?
Great question! There are a few reasons why many people don't use VPNs.
#1 Most people don’t realize that something as simple as using a public Wi-Fi network outside their home puts your security at serious risk. I’m not being an alarmist here. It’s scary easy to snoop on computers over a public Wi-Fi network.
#2 Some people don’t like using a VPN because it naturally slows down your internet speeds. When you begin encrypting and rerouting your internet traffic, there’s just no way to get around a loss in speed.
#3 Personal VPNs cost money. Sure, there are free VPNs out there but as they say, nothing is really “free”. These free VPNs, they either display tons of ads or sell your information, which is exactly the opposite purpose of using a VPN! The paid services aren’t crazy expensive, but for some reason it’s been a deterrent for people.
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This chap is a natural teacher. Excellent presentation skills. Thanks.
I’ve always had vpn cause I use public WiFi but didn’t really get the actual point of it. Now I do lol he explained it like he was explaining it to a child... which I appreciate cause i clicked on the video with a student mentality & I get it now
Yes! This makes so much more sense. I like how you've organized this
video instead of just rambling on and on like I've seen with other
similar videos
+caleb2003 I'm glad it ended up being a useful explanation! :)
Man, this guy is easy to understand. And the video quality is crisp.
Thanks, Lance. I really appreciate the kind words!
I'm an IT professional (a software developer) and think this is a very concise and informative video.
I'm glad it meets your approval, Gavin :)
I've watched many YT presentations and this one was really done well, thank you.
best vpn explanation I have heard so far
Great! I’m glad to hear it :)
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I always think outside the box. If the VPN reroutes your information to different servers, what prevents the servers from hacking one..? Seems like to me , the only one who don't has access to my information is my own network.
I agree.
I love this app it works for me and the speed is 60 seconds especially if your under WiFi if not it saves you on your own data as well I would highly recommend using one and downloading to your pc
I have been using a VPN for years and it truly one of the best ways to keep my home business data safe. I found this out the hard way several years ago when my network was hacked. I like the idea of keeping both my identity and computer safe. I also like knowing I am safe when using my computer on pubic WiFi.
What is a good VPN to use and a reasonable one
"pubic wi-fi's" are risky !!! :)
You give direct access tobyiur hard drive to the owner of the vpn. They will rob your ideas and source files.
@Steve Frankes Hello, Steve Frankes....can you prove your statement?
@Steve Frankes at least using vpn, can reduce the risk of being hack...
best explanation, no complicated info nobody would understand, explains what it is, perfect.
Thanks! Glad it was helpful.
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Ditto, good job, thanks
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Thank you 👍🙏
I love the lighting and studio setup you used. Pretty clever use of the space over your left shoulder to flash extra text, especially in the branded font and so forth.
Finally, found someone that talks on my level. Thank you for sharing this information. You are great at speaking.
Glad you found it helpful, Barbara!
Thank you for such a thorough, well articulated and informative video. Learned a lot in this 6 minutes!
Thanks, Steve! I'm glad it was helpful.
Great explanation of a VPN for those travelers that want to either secure their data or circumvent geo-restricted sites (like Netflix and Hulu).
+RenegadeTravels Thanks! VPNs are a "must" for any world traveler, that's for sure.
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Best explanation on VPN available on YT
Finally....
Someone smarter than me in internet issues
This was really informative. Thank you.
Always wanted to know what a VPN was NOW i know. Very informative
Excellent presentation. I loved the time stamp options at the beginning of the video to show where to jump for specific topics in the video.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you so much, you are so clear and easy to understand, especially for me, I'm so not tech savvy.
My pleasure! So glad it was easy to understand! 😎
This is the sort of information us none nerds need what a change I understood it all.
Awesome! Thanks, Peter.
I do appreciate this information, I learned a lot and congratulations for the easy way to explain it !!! thanks
My pleasure!
Indeed a natural teacher, you did great. Thanks.
Awesome teaching technique and the outline with time stamps on subjects is a nice touch.
Interesting tutorial,thanks very much for posting. Going to check all others before committing to buying a VPN service.
+Roadrunner Wales My pleasure. I’m glad you’ve found them useful!
Thank you so much, nicely and simply presented.
Very interesting, he made a complicated subject easy to understand. It put into layman term, no jargon.
Thanks! Glad to hear it :)
yeah finally
I was going through more and more websites without any understanding of the VPN
it's a blessing to have someone here like u !!!
Awesome! I’m glad you liked it, Feres.
Super Interested kid! yeah, great reviews! Yeah 🤔 Nuff said! Ty for this piece of information......
Faultless presentation, very professional.
Thank you so much, Sun! I appreciate the kind words and I hope it was helpful.
I am very impressed with the delivery of this VPN video. I enjoyed the smoothness of the man's voice giving the information. The information was very clear, I am not a computer techie.
Thanks, Betty! I’m glad it was useful for you.
Fantastic. This is the first time I read or listen about VPN. But I've understood very well what it's all about! Very well done.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Best VPN explanation I've heard
Great! So glad you enjoyed it, Bob.
Great information and excellent delivery! Thank you for making this video, VPN Video Reviews.
My pleasure! So glad you found it helpful ;)
I know nothing about computers. Thanks so much for this great explanation!!
You’re most welcome!
You explained it very well.Extremely helpful.Thank you!
I am IT professional and the explanation on the video as to what is a VPN and why use a VPN is on point. Great video.
6 minutes ago, I did not have a clue what a VPN is.
Yes, it was a very useful and informative video. Discussed both the pros and cons.
Hahahahaha I thought I new 6minutes ago but I didn’t
Knowledge is power brother
@Kevin Meehan oh wow sounds great. Blessings to your family. You made my day ❤️
Thank you for this video - well done! I recently was in China and found the VPN very helpful.
Awesome! Glad it was useful.
Exceptionally clear explanation. This is exactly what I was looking for. Thank you.
Great to hear!
Great info. I am spending the weekend trying to decide on which VPN to go with. I did a search a few days ago on a health problem a family member has - and at the very bottom, below the "More" button, was my precise location. I've know for a long time that my internet activity was tracked, but did not realize how precise it was. I have researched VPN's for months already, so I am now considering one of 3 or 4, and, as I am writing this, am trying one. Last night I tried another.
I am willing to pay to have more privacy on the internet. The two VPN's I have tried so far, have not slowed my connection too badly. But, then, I have very fast internet, so that might have something to do with it.
what a great video!! I've been searching info about VPN's for some time and in 6 minutes you delivered the best video I've seen.
Awesome, thank you!
Thank you. I'm a novice and you have given me the best description of VPN!
Great! Thanks, Gordon.
Thanks for explaining the concept of VPN pretty easily and clearly. Your presentation skills is the best on this topic so far. Brief logical and to th point.
You are most welcome, Joseph!
very informative :) thanks
My pleasure, Chris! Glad you enjoyed it ;)
VPN =¹ Vision people need. Thx you brother.
Of all the VPN videos I watched, this really made me understood what it really is.
So glad to hear that, Edward! I hope you'll share and/or subscribe for more great tech videos here :)
Great informative video I love the straight forward delivery without all the geek crap, thanks!
Great video, well presented, much appreciated!!
My pleasure, John! Thanks for the comment.
One day I turned my vpn and it was saying that I was at white house 😂😂😂
Say what?!?!
lol did you take a tour?
@@christinekurtz1355 😀😀😀😀😀😀
I am a new IT tech looking to grow and gain knowledge. This video is so simple and helps me understand the compTIA concepts much better. Thank you !
Great to hear, Nathaneal!
Great video! One of the best presentations on RUclips. Thank you.
Thank you so much!
You're welcome :)
Great info and clearly presented.
Thank you, Lisha! I appreciate the comment :)
Brilliant. Clear concise. Glad I found your channel. Thanks a lot
Glad it was helpful, Michael!
Very nicely done. Clear, concise, and that matters to us older folks who were not fed technology in utero.
Ha! I’m glad it was useful 😎
Thank you so much for this great informative video.
I’ve asked what vpn is for several times. Even at phone shops. Back then was okay but now not to know it is murder.
Glad you were able to get it figured out! :)
Nice tutorial.
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it.
Ok, I,m a retired IT Director who worked in a school district, so I know good teachers. I also had a side business making videos. Kudos my friend! Excellent job!
Thanks so much for the kind words, Mark!
Thank you for the clarity !! Great information.
Great! I'm glad it was clear for you :)
Thank you for this video, really good
My pleasure!
Thank You so very Much!!!!
Great explanation to this novice,lol.
Off to your Nord setup to save that video. I like the Zero eyes vs the 5+ eyes other VPN's have. Maybe you can do a video explaining that, if you havent done so yet.
Thnx again, HabsRule!!!!!
I'm glad it was helpful!
Really a best video to get to know about VPN ever.... A blank person can get a idea about this if he is not aware about a computer ......real thumps up.....
Thank you, Anish.
Thank you to this channel for a SIMPLE, FAST and EASY way to understand VPN
Sure thing, Chad.
Thank you. I still don't fully understand it but it is a start.
So basically if I go on a website like RUclips with a vpn network, the WiFi router doesn’t see the IP address of RUclips or does it?
Yup... the best explanation of vpn. I've heard so far. Thanks
Thanks! Glad you liked it :)
Easy to understand explanation. This guy is good!
I learned alot.
Awesome. I'm glad to hear it!
Damn, you're good.
Thank you :)
Great video. Easy to understant, no technical words or explanation. Thanks
Glad you enjoyed it, Sahir!
Great video, clear not too technical, well balanced and the right length . Keep up the good work
Glad you liked it, Tony. Thanks for the comment.
Express VPN is what I use and is the best!
I’m glad you’ve found one you like!
I'd like to know does your internet provider also uses a VPN when you are doing business in the internet. Or do they let in hackers take your personal information also??
No they aren't using a VPN. However your ISP can look at your data and even sell it. Using a VPN encrypts all data you send so nobody can intercept it and sell it (without decrypting it correct first of course). Some ISPs will never sell your data or even look while others can. And most don't need to tell you if they handed any data over to police if it was part of an investigation of some kind.
Thank you very much for the information. Presentation was clear, concise and educational.
Thanks! I'm glad it was useful.
What about router VPNs? Are they safe to use? Your videos makes the most since and easy to understand.
Easy to understand and he breaks everything down. I use a VPN and I love it.
Awesome! Thanks for leaving a comment, Roy.
Can u please tell me when switching on VPN (during connection to any server) it changes the protocol from UDP to TCP what happens between there???
I'm not clear about your question. Anytime there is a switch between protocols or servers, there is naturally a small window of time that you are unsecured online.
It tried UDP and couldnt connect, so it tried TCP instead, UDP is faster.
Great info. Never knew this was available.
I’ve heard of a girl that loves to visit china. She said something like something is limited with internet over there, but she uses a VPN and it works fine.
Wait minute,
_China has coronavirus._
China censors the internet for its citizens, so you need a VPN to get around it.
All Things Secured yeah actually she said something like that
All Things Secured she’s a vlogger and I think she also said other americans have to do it too. Would she get in trouble for doing that?
So if I'm on my own wifi @ home... this is unnecessary?
From a network standpoint, no. But a VPN does hide your IP address and cloaks your activity so that your ISP (internet service provider) can't snoop in on what you're doing. It all depends on what you want to secure.
Information on VPNs is presented clearly, concisely, and is informative. Thank you!
Glad you think so, Sanjay!
Great job in presenting VPN. Very clear and concise.
Hillary Clinton should have used a vpn😂
Haha! Yea, probably so. :)
VPN Video Reviews Thanks bro great video , i have a question : Is the pay vpn protect me when i downloading movies? And is he protect me when i stream from kodi media center ? Because we hava streaming illegal in france , i need inswer please
HRC should be in jail, nough said
So is Trum, he released private military information even on live tv. Put him in prison
Unlike Prescott Bush? The guy was charged with treason for running Nazi spies and his son and grandson become President? @@raules70
Identity theft 7 yrs ago. Still trying to re-establish credit, probably never recover financially. No, you won't get any help from the authorities. It's your problem, and can be life destroying problem. Wasn't for a lack of a VPN, but would have helped a bit.
Be careful, protect yourself.
Oh my...I'm so sorry to hear that! I wish you the best as you try to get re-established.
Thanks for the info.... Worth watching it. You explained it well!!
Thanks so much! Glad you found it useful.
Thank you for your detailed info. It helped me understand now.
we lost anonymity on the internet after the early 2000's imo
Maybe so, but even a little protection is better than none at all.
Im confused you said VPN is not an "internet connection" it just reroute you or secure way...but how come everytime i use my "modem" with "sim card" and use my VPN i can connect to the internet? VPN by the way is really cheap here in philippines...$6 will give you 2 months internet connection,unlike the ISP connection will cost you $38 a month.. with the same speed.
You can't connect to a VPN without having a connection to the internet. Perhaps you're using your cell phone connection or a wifi connection, but without some sort of internet connection, a VPN is useless.
As far as I understand some mobile companies allow you to access their website only without purchasing data package, so there is a chance they are using VPN to encrypt traffic to confused the firewall.
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Amazing video! So concise! Thank you
You train so well! It's like you comprehend my tempo...
I purchased VPN and now, when it is activated and I want to not reveal my IP address, the Websites I want to sign into will not let me sign in, until I turn off VPN.
dont use a vpn its bullshit, the vpn company you use can do and see the same thing all internet companies can so i mean bro theyre just selling ur shit. its not worth it, you gotta get tor and linux my dude.
@@martianpersonal1979 Start using proper English grammar and stop writing in Ebonics and I just might understand you, dude.
@@MrKen-wy5dk LMBO. Good reply.
@@MrKen-wy5dk are you the grammar police? 🤦♂️
Mr. Ken I understood him just fine, maybe you have cognitive or understanding issues? 🤷♂️
yup. Using a VPN will stop you from getting hacked. Yeap
Well...kind of. It's an added security measure, but it's not going to absolutely keep you from getting hacked. There are many other ways to get hacked that a VPN can't protect you from.
Easy to understand, short and to the point.
Good deal...glad it was useful!
Thank you. Very well explained
Don Jr should have used one when receiving and then responding to a Russian women to meet about "adoption programs"😂😂😂
clinton still isn't president 😂😂😂
"It's more important for us to secure our computers nowadays than it is for us to lock our doors".
So true, I have two very burly dogs who are quick to alert anything suspicious, one I would label "a killer" if he was allowed, our door locks haven't worked for 5 years+(cheap shit) but hey... Dogs are here. No break-ins, no thefts....
Bring a gun, you might get away with a trail of your blood following you to the getaway car, I am poor, enjoy your worn out shit.
I've run my own VPN server and SSH server for a good year or so now and honestly without a doubt my SSH server has been bruteforced since the day it was live.
I'm not worried, it has a IP blocklist and maximum attempts limits to 5 attempts then no one can attempt for 30 minutes, even then my usernames and password are non standard. I update it almost daily and it would take a zero day or vulnerability in OpenVPN to get into my network, even then, enjoy your anime streams.
PPTP is weak as hell, if you are here then you are more than qualified to listen when i say DO NOT USE IT!
L2TP over IPSEC is better and has not been cracked and is the minimum a modern MAC will support.
OpenVPN is even better still , it has higher encryption and hasn't been cracked but still L2TP over IPSEC is fine, it's(I would say) just as good at this point.
RESEARCH YOUR VPN SUPPLIER!!
DO NOT just jump on the cheapest one, you do not know what is going on with their host server(it could be bugged/unencrypted via the root certificate).
You need to look this stuff up. Yes we all know NordVPN had their security certs stolen(expired).... This just shows you, do not trust a company who says they can provide the best encryption possible because their best is only as good as the host they run on. NordVPN was only hacked because it's almost impossible to self host in every country so they outsourced, in this case the hosting company had an unprotected backdoor into the servers which hosted the NordVPN servers. Still a HUGE BLAGFLAG.
DO NOT immediately trust a company based on their promises.
If it's personal security then host your own VPN server but if you want absolute security and privacy and I gotta say you are pulling at straws with who you trust then go with who the government hates the most.
NordVPN is still a strong contender and there are many many other good contenders who offer better than what you would have without it.
But don't expect it to be a wall of obscurity between you and the government, look at TOR and I2P if you want absolute anonymity.
Thanks for the video didn’t know what vpn was quick and easy to understand 😂
No problem 👍 Glad it was helpful, Richard!
So happy to watch; this describes what VPN is for a common man. Thank you so much for posting such nice, informative video.
Glad you enjoyed it, Shah!
Hillary Clinton is the expert on computer privacy.
Adrian R Epstein didn’t kill himself.