On: What we give away when we log on to a public Wi-Fi network

[xamolxix]

Private internet access (dot com) provide a point and click interface for windows and mac os x. On linux one has to manually config but it's not that hard. I have had non-technical people use it with no issues. I am sure there are others out there.

I am not associated with them in any way.

[poopchute → xamolxix]

I use that on my desktop and laptop but trying to get it to connect on my nexus 5 was a nightmare - I eventually gave up.

[chimeracoder → poopchute]

Both Private Internet Access[0] and VyprVPN[1] have apps on the Play store, which are completely plug-and-play.

[0] https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.privateint...

[1] https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.goldenfrog...

[MichaelGG → chimeracoder]

GoldenFrog has publicly stated that they are very much in favour of logging things.

[tjbiddle → MichaelGG]

Where did you read this? I haven't check in in a while, but I remember doing research to ensure the provider I used wouldn't be logging - and I settled on PIA.

[MichaelGG → tjbiddle]

http://www.goldenfrog.com/privacy

30 day logs.

[HorizonXP → chimeracoder]

The names of those apps are totally unfriendly and off-putting.

TBH, this is a combination of being a usability issue (solvable) and marketing/branding issue (solvable, but not as easily.)