You've heard all about VPNs. But can your device support one? Here are some devices you can install a VPN on. Take a look!
You've heard all about VPNs. Now you know what a virtual private network is and the reasons you should have one.
But you're still doubtful. Does a VPN really make a difference to you? Surely your hardware cannot be used with a VPN?
It doesn't matter if you want to use a VPN to unblock Facebook, Youtube, Netflix, Tiktok and many more contents that are blocked from your country or to keep yourself secure on public Wi-Fi, or for protecting your online gaming. Perhaps you want to secure your Kodi medica center's connection to the internet, or simply ensure your work is secure when you work from home.
Whatever the case, you should be able to use a VPN. But which one?
Fortunately, the vast majority of VPN services support the OpenVPN standard. This means that even if they don't offer a dedicated app for your computer, laptop, mobile device, or whatever, you'll be able to set up a VPN -- with relative ease -- thanks to OpenVPN.
The three main desktop operating systems can all be setup with a VPN client, or by manually configuring an OpenVPN connection.
The mainstream choice for running a VPN, every VPN provider offers a client app for Windows. This means downloading and installing the client, inputting the credentials for your account, and then activating the VPN when you need to use it.
It's really that simple.
Although coverage for macOS isn't as wide as it is for Windows, the majority of the top VPN providers offer clients for Mac users. Again, this means downloading a client application with which to connect to your chosen VPN server.
Support is less widespread for Linux, although some VPN providers offer dedicated apps. Those that don't, however, usually support OpenVPN, which can be set up in pretty much every Linux operating system.
It isn't just desktop and laptop computers that benefit from the added security and privacy benefits of a VPN. Almost all VPN providers offer mobile apps. Even those that don't can probably be used thanks to OpenVPN apps.
If you're an iPhone or iPad user, you're in luck. Your device is widely supported by VPN providers, and there's a very good chance that you'll be able to get connect to the net via a dedicated client.
Like iOS, Android phones and tablets can connect to your VPN service of choice using a dedicated app. It often goes beyond the standard Android devices, too. Some VPN services provide apps for the Amazon Fire tablets, as well as the TV sticks.
Again, like iOS, if there is no dedicated Android app from your VPN provider, you can use an OpenVPN app instead.
It's amazing that VPN providers are so flexible. Almost any device you can think of can run a VPN client, or at least connect to your preferred VPN server.
But have we missed anything out? What device do you use with a VPN? Help us fill in the blanks, and let us know in the comments.
