Nord VPN

VPN

Type of Solutions

VPN Software

About Nord VPN

In theory, it is challenging to defeat a VPN service such as NordVPN.

It has a large and diverse set of servers, an impressive array of rare and useful tools, robust privacy and security policies, and potential customers for every major platform.

They have 5600 servers in 59 countries.

 

Curious Notes

After a data breach, the company says it has improved its security game by keeping it in better shape for the future.

Now NordVPN has the challenge to restore trust, which will take a lot longer than setting up new servers.

However, it still is a great VPN and has been very successful in online tests conducted by tech enthusiasts.

Pros

  • Multihop and Tor connections.
  • Easy to use.
  • It allows up to six simultaneous connections.
  • Numerous server locations.
  • Blocks ads, other web threats.
  • Strong customer privacy stance.

Cons

  • Has had issues with server security.
  • Expensive.

For Business Size:

Medium Small
Africa, Asia, Australia, Canada, Europe, Latin America

Online Reputation:

Additonal Information

What is VPN Software

In very simple terms, a VPN connects your PC, smartphone, or tablet to another computer (called a server) somewhere on the internet, and allows you to browse the internet using that computer’s internet connection. So if that server is in a different country, it will appear as if you are coming from that country, and you can potentially access things that you couldn’t normally.

How Does it Help?

You can use a VPN to:

  • Bypass geographic restrictions on websites or streaming audio and video.
  • Watch streaming media like Netflix and Hulu.
  • Protect yourself from snooping on untrustworthy Wi-Fi hotspots.
  • Gain at least some anonymity online by hiding your true location.
  • Protect yourself from being logged while torrenting.

Many people these days are using a VPN for torrenting or bypassing geographic restrictions to watch content in a different country. They are still very useful for protecting yourself while working at a coffee shop, but that’s hardly the only use anymore.