What is a VPN, and Why Should You Care?
There was a time I used to connect to every “Free Wi-Fi” like it was a national cake. Banks, cafés, hotels — hotspots that didn’t even ask for a password. But one day, my Gmail showed a login attempt from Ukraine, and I hadn’t even been to Lagos. That was the day I stopped clicking “Connect” carelessly.
If you’re like me—always online, always looking for cheaper data or public Wi-Fi—you need to hear this: not everyone watching you online is friendly.
Let’s talk VPNs, your personal digital invisibility cloak.
What’s a VPN?
A Virtual Private Network (VPN) hides your IP address and encrypts your connection; think of it like locking your internet traffic in a safe.
Why Should You Care?
- Public Wi-Fi is dangerous. Anyone can spy on what you’re doing.
- Your passwords and banking info can be stolen.
- Scammers can track your location.
- VPNs help you stay anonymous and safe.
Simple Steps to Get Started:
- Download a trusted VPN app (e.g., ProtonVPN, TunnelBear, NordVPN).
- Install and open it.
- Tap “Connect.”
- Browse freely—safe and unseen.
I think Winsdcribe and Thunder are the safest free VPNs. Personal opinion
Thank you very much for your opinion. I will check them out as well.
My Dad usually mentioned the risk of losing sensitive info through public wifi when I was younger but I didn’t take it seriously then till I witnessed some subtle hacks. I’d recommend proton vpn and windscribe.
Wow! Your dad is a wise man. Thank you very much for sharing…
Thank you
You are welcome