• ayaya@lemdro.id
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      2 years ago

      Mullvad no longer supports port forwarding, making it completely useless for torrenting which is my main use case.

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          2 years ago

          Had to leave MV because of this. I went to Proton, though I did need special software to support its form of port forwarding without introducing a regular hassle. All good now, mostly.

          • umami_wasabi@lemmy.ml
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            2 years ago

            I was looking at Proton too but I’m already a customer and the VPN is going to be shared with family members. I worries if they can access my mail if I share my account.

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              2 years ago

              You can get around this by generating the files for OpenVPN or Wireguard for them and sending those.

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                3 days ago

                I’ve been using fast vpn for android app for studying on my phone and tablet. It’s convenient for accessing educational content and research papers while commuting or studying at cafes.The main issue is it drains battery faster than I’d like, especially during long study sessions. Sometimes the app crashes randomly, and reconnecting can be frustrating when you’re trying to focus. The interface feels a bit cluttered too. It works well enough for basic student needs, but there’s definitely room for improvement in stability and optimization.

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        2 days ago

        Great roundup of VPN options! I’ve been using FastVPN for Windows for about six months now. The connection speeds are solid and the interface is straightforward, which I appreciate. However, I’ve noticed occasional disconnects during peak hours, and their server selection is somewhat limited compared to bigger names. Customer support response times could also be better. It’s decent for basic browsing needs, but power users might want more features.