WHAT IS A VPN? Non-technical explanation of how a VPN works
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- Опубліковано 24 лип 2024
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Video Timestamps
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0:00 - Introduction to VPNs
0:52 - Why Use a VPN?
1:45 - What is a VPN?
3:20 - How to Use a VPN
4:00 - Why NOT to Use a VPN
5:00 - Final Thoughts on Security
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*What is a VPN?*
What is a VPN? A VPN is a means to encrypt, or secure, your data to keep it safe and add a layer of privacy to protect your identity. Before we dive into what it is, exactly, let's look at why you might need one and how it works.
Why a VPN?
It seems like almost every week there’s a front-page news story about somebody’s email getting hacked, identities stolen or privacy exploited.
Get used to it: this is our new reality. It’s more important for us to secure our computers nowadays than it is for us to lock our front doors. If you’ve known anybody who has had their identity stolen, you know that it’s not a simple wipe and replace. It takes years, sometimes more than a decade to recover from an identity theft.
So, what can you do to protect yourself? There are a number of measures you can take, but one of the easiest things you can do today is start using a VPN. It’s not foolproof and despite the marketing, I don’t believe we’re ever completely anonymous or totally safe on the internet, but it is the best step you can take to secure yourself online.
How a VPN Works
Without going into too much boring detail, here’s one way you can visualize a VPN. Imagine that you're on your computer and the cloud is the internet. Normally, your computer accesses the internet directly to the cloud ("internet") via your internet service provider. While this connection may be fast, it’s rarely secured and it’s very easily traced back to you.
When you access the internet via a VPN, imagine that your connection is routed through the internet via a secure tunnel through the cloud to a server in another location - sometimes in a different city, sometimes in a different country. At this point, the server accesses the internet on your behalf. The benefit here is that not only are you keeping your data safe, you’re also masking your location by making the internet think that you’re located where the server is, not your actual home or office.
Initially, VPNs were developed for corporations that needed to protect their sensitive data being sent over public and private networks, but ever since Wikileaks became a household name, the personal VPN market has rightly grown by leaps and bounds.
How to Use a VPN?
Now, in the real world, what does it look like to use a VPN? With a VPN, you can jump on the internet at your favorite coffee shop and be confident that all the passwords you’re typing or the websites you’re visiting can’t be intercepted by a hacker sipping a latte in the corner. A VPN can also spoof, or trick the internet into thinking you’re in a different location.
Any Reasons to NOT Use a VPN?
Great question! There are a few reasons why many people don't use VPNs.
#1 Most people don’t realize that something as simple as using a public Wi-Fi network outside their home puts your security at serious risk. I’m not being an alarmist here. It’s scary easy to snoop on computers over a public Wi-Fi network.
#2 Some people don’t like using a VPN because it naturally slows down your internet speeds. When you begin encrypting and rerouting your internet traffic, there’s just no way to get around a loss in speed.
#3 Personal VPNs cost money. Sure, there are free VPNs out there but as they say, nothing is really “free”. These free VPNs, they either display tons of ads or sell your information, which is exactly the opposite purpose of using a VPN! The paid services aren’t crazy expensive, but for some reason it’s been a deterrent for people.
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Yes! This makes so much more sense. I like how you've organized this
video instead of just rambling on and on like I've seen with other
similar videos
+caleb2003 I'm glad it ended up being a useful explanation! :)
This chap is a natural teacher. Excellent presentation skills. Thanks.
I’ve always had vpn cause I use public WiFi but didn’t really get the actual point of it. Now I do lol he explained it like he was explaining it to a child... which I appreciate cause i clicked on the video with a student mentality & I get it now
I've watched many YT presentations and this one was really done well, thank you.
I love this app it works for me and the speed is 60 seconds especially if your under WiFi if not it saves you on your own data as well I would highly recommend using one and downloading to your pc
I have been using a VPN for years and it truly one of the best ways to keep my home business data safe. I found this out the hard way several years ago when my network was hacked. I like the idea of keeping both my identity and computer safe. I also like knowing I am safe when using my computer on pubic WiFi.
What is a good VPN to use and a reasonable one
"pubic wi-fi's" are risky !!! :)
You give direct access tobyiur hard drive to the owner of the vpn. They will rob your ideas and source files.
@Steve Frankes Hello, Steve Frankes....can you prove your statement?
@Steve Frankes at least using vpn, can reduce the risk of being hack...
best explanation, no complicated info nobody would understand, explains what it is, perfect.
Thanks! Glad it was helpful.
I love the lighting and studio setup you used. Pretty clever use of the space over your left shoulder to flash extra text, especially in the branded font and so forth.
Man, this guy is easy to understand. And the video quality is crisp.
Thanks, Lance. I really appreciate the kind words!
Great explanation of a VPN for those travelers that want to either secure their data or circumvent geo-restricted sites (like Netflix and Hulu).
+RenegadeTravels Thanks! VPNs are a "must" for any world traveler, that's for sure.
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I'm an IT professional (a software developer) and think this is a very concise and informative video.
I'm glad it meets your approval, Gavin :)
Finally, found someone that talks on my level. Thank you for sharing this information. You are great at speaking.
Glad you found it helpful, Barbara!
best vpn explanation I have heard so far
Great! I’m glad to hear it :)
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I always think outside the box. If the VPN reroutes your information to different servers, what prevents the servers from hacking one..? Seems like to me , the only one who don't has access to my information is my own network.
I agree.
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Ditto, good job, thanks
😃
Thank you 👍🙏
Thank you for such a thorough, well articulated and informative video. Learned a lot in this 6 minutes!
Thanks, Steve! I'm glad it was helpful.
Excellent presentation. I loved the time stamp options at the beginning of the video to show where to jump for specific topics in the video.
Glad you enjoyed it!
I am very impressed with the delivery of this VPN video. I enjoyed the smoothness of the man's voice giving the information. The information was very clear, I am not a computer techie.
Thanks, Betty! I’m glad it was useful for you.
Great info. I am spending the weekend trying to decide on which VPN to go with. I did a search a few days ago on a health problem a family member has - and at the very bottom, below the "More" button, was my precise location. I've know for a long time that my internet activity was tracked, but did not realize how precise it was. I have researched VPN's for months already, so I am now considering one of 3 or 4, and, as I am writing this, am trying one. Last night I tried another.
I am willing to pay to have more privacy on the internet. The two VPN's I have tried so far, have not slowed my connection too badly. But, then, I have very fast internet, so that might have something to do with it.
Thank you so much, you are so clear and easy to understand, especially for me, I'm so not tech savvy.
My pleasure! So glad it was easy to understand! 😎
I am a new IT tech looking to grow and gain knowledge. This video is so simple and helps me understand the compTIA concepts much better. Thank you !
Great to hear, Nathaneal!
yeah finally
I was going through more and more websites without any understanding of the VPN
it's a blessing to have someone here like u !!!
Awesome! I’m glad you liked it, Feres.
Always wanted to know what a VPN was NOW i know. Very informative
Interesting tutorial,thanks very much for posting. Going to check all others before committing to buying a VPN service.
+Roadrunner Wales My pleasure. I’m glad you’ve found them useful!
Fantastic. This is the first time I read or listen about VPN. But I've understood very well what it's all about! Very well done.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Very interesting, he made a complicated subject easy to understand. It put into layman term, no jargon.
Thanks! Glad to hear it :)
This is the sort of information us none nerds need what a change I understood it all.
Awesome! Thanks, Peter.
This was really informative. Thank you.
Ok, I,m a retired IT Director who worked in a school district, so I know good teachers. I also had a side business making videos. Kudos my friend! Excellent job!
Thanks so much for the kind words, Mark!
Awesome teaching technique and the outline with time stamps on subjects is a nice touch.
I do appreciate this information, I learned a lot and congratulations for the easy way to explain it !!! thanks
My pleasure!
I am IT professional and the explanation on the video as to what is a VPN and why use a VPN is on point. Great video.
I think your presentation style is one of the best I've ever seen. Good facts, easy to understand, no cool dude talk nor loud and irritating music. I have only one piece of advice. VPN seems to have taken on two meanings that should be distinguished. One is the one you explained regarding increasing one's privacy but the other is in connecting two or more of one's own networks together. I was searching for information on the latter. I'm convinced of the value of setting up and using a VPN but there don't seem to be any videos on what comes next. How one uses the VPN once set up. If you've got any references on that I'd love your referral. Thanks again for a job very well done. Sincerely, Dave out
Thanks for the kind words, Dave!
Of all the VPN videos I watched, this really made me understood what it really is.
So glad to hear that, Edward! I hope you'll share and/or subscribe for more great tech videos here :)
Finally....
Someone smarter than me in internet issues
So basically if I go on a website like UA-cam with a vpn network, the WiFi router doesn’t see the IP address of UA-cam or does it?
Really a best video to get to know about VPN ever.... A blank person can get a idea about this if he is not aware about a computer ......real thumps up.....
Thank you, Anish.
Best explanation on VPN available on YT
Super Interested kid! yeah, great reviews! Yeah 🤔 Nuff said! Ty for this piece of information......
Faultless presentation, very professional.
Thank you so much, Sun! I appreciate the kind words and I hope it was helpful.
What about router VPNs? Are they safe to use? Your videos makes the most since and easy to understand.
Thank you for this video - well done! I recently was in China and found the VPN very helpful.
Awesome! Glad it was useful.
what a great video!! I've been searching info about VPN's for some time and in 6 minutes you delivered the best video I've seen.
Awesome, thank you!
Thank you so much, nicely and simply presented.
Very nicely done. Clear, concise, and that matters to us older folks who were not fed technology in utero.
Ha! I’m glad it was useful 😎
I know nothing about computers. Thanks so much for this great explanation!!
You’re most welcome!
Great information and excellent delivery! Thank you for making this video, VPN Video Reviews.
My pleasure! So glad you found it helpful ;)
Best VPN explanation I've heard
Great! So glad you enjoyed it, Bob.
Thank you to this channel for a SIMPLE, FAST and EASY way to understand VPN
Sure thing, Chad.
Thank you. I'm a novice and you have given me the best description of VPN!
Great! Thanks, Gordon.
very informative :) thanks
My pleasure, Chris! Glad you enjoyed it ;)
VPN =¹ Vision people need. Thx you brother.
Thanks for explaining the concept of VPN pretty easily and clearly. Your presentation skills is the best on this topic so far. Brief logical and to th point.
You are most welcome, Joseph!
You explained it very well.Extremely helpful.Thank you!
Thank you so much for this great informative video.
I’ve asked what vpn is for several times. Even at phone shops. Back then was okay but now not to know it is murder.
Glad you were able to get it figured out! :)
Thank you. I still don't fully understand it but it is a start.
Reading your comments below from 1 year ago, All Things Secured, I see your preference of VPN providers as follows:
I prefer both ExpressVPN and NordVPN - both excellent options with a good history of quality customer service." I also noticed that you made a recommendation to one of the commentors about where to find the best discount on a particular VPN provider. I am wondering if you have any info regarding the best discounts on these two you had mentioned preferring:, ExpressVPN and NortVPN? I just want to also say your explanation really enlightened my understanding of what a VPN is, and thanks for an outstanding video which made this subject understandable for the beginner. Sure hope to hear if you know discounts on Express and NortVPN.. Blessings on you, friend.
Information on VPNs is presented clearly, concisely, and is informative. Thank you!
Glad you think so, Sanjay!
I'd like to know does your internet provider also uses a VPN when you are doing business in the internet. Or do they let in hackers take your personal information also??
No they aren't using a VPN. However your ISP can look at your data and even sell it. Using a VPN encrypts all data you send so nobody can intercept it and sell it (without decrypting it correct first of course). Some ISPs will never sell your data or even look while others can. And most don't need to tell you if they handed any data over to police if it was part of an investigation of some kind.
Thank You so very Much!!!!
Great explanation to this novice,lol.
Off to your Nord setup to save that video. I like the Zero eyes vs the 5+ eyes other VPN's have. Maybe you can do a video explaining that, if you havent done so yet.
Thnx again, HabsRule!!!!!
I'm glad it was helpful!
Indeed a natural teacher, you did great. Thanks.
You train so well! It's like you comprehend my tempo...
6 minutes ago, I did not have a clue what a VPN is.
Yes, it was a very useful and informative video. Discussed both the pros and cons.
Hahahahaha I thought I new 6minutes ago but I didn’t
Knowledge is power brother
@Kevin Meehan oh wow sounds great. Blessings to your family. You made my day ❤️
Can u please tell me when switching on VPN (during connection to any server) it changes the protocol from UDP to TCP what happens between there???
I'm not clear about your question. Anytime there is a switch between protocols or servers, there is naturally a small window of time that you are unsecured online.
It tried UDP and couldnt connect, so it tried TCP instead, UDP is faster.
Exceptionally clear explanation. This is exactly what I was looking for. Thank you.
Great to hear!
when you’re in the channel rack, click on gms to open up the gms nu, in the light blue screen on the top left look where it says
Great video, well presented, much appreciated!!
My pleasure, John! Thanks for the comment.
Great info and clearly presented.
Thank you, Lisha! I appreciate the comment :)
So happy to watch; this describes what VPN is for a common man. Thank you so much for posting such nice, informative video.
Glad you enjoyed it, Shah!
Great explanation and discussion. Thank you. Will look at your FAQ's and VPN review.
Glad it was helpful, Wayne!
One day I turned my vpn and it was saying that I was at white house 😂😂😂
Say what?!?!
lol did you take a tour?
@@christinekurtz1355 😀😀😀😀😀😀
Thank you so much!
You're welcome :)
I still prefer using my data plan for everything, including UA-cam and Netflix. It's really cheap today. I don't knows how it works, but Netflix always knows I'm using a proxy. However some internacional TV channels that also broadcast online aren't that strict and you whatever watch stuff from other countries.
Thanks a lot for the video.
Brilliant. Clear concise. Glad I found your channel. Thanks a lot
Glad it was helpful, Michael!
Easy to understand and he breaks everything down. I use a VPN and I love it.
Awesome! Thanks for leaving a comment, Roy.
I’ve heard of a girl that loves to visit china. She said something like something is limited with internet over there, but she uses a VPN and it works fine.
Wait minute,
_China has coronavirus._
China censors the internet for its citizens, so you need a VPN to get around it.
All Things Secured yeah actually she said something like that
All Things Secured she’s a vlogger and I think she also said other americans have to do it too. Would she get in trouble for doing that?
Thank you for your detailed info. It helped me understand now.
Great video. Easy to understant, no technical words or explanation. Thanks
Glad you enjoyed it, Sahir!
Express VPN is what I use and is the best!
I’m glad you’ve found one you like!
Thank you for this video, really good
My pleasure!
And can someone please explain in the event one has a persona vpn, can this vpn be used to log in to an email account if using a public computer such as in a computer center to order to hide the exact location of the user?
Thank you! That was a great explanation. You answered all the questions I needed to determine that I will buy a VPN. Also, due to the speed issue, I'll wait until the solid state drives are installed on my work computer before doing so (just a week or so). Now, on to which service to purchase.
I'm glad it was useful!
Nice tutorial.
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it.
So if I'm on my own wifi @ home... this is unnecessary?
From a network standpoint, no. But a VPN does hide your IP address and cloaks your activity so that your ISP (internet service provider) can't snoop in on what you're doing. It all depends on what you want to secure.
Thanks for the video didn’t know what vpn was quick and easy to understand 😂
No problem 👍 Glad it was helpful, Richard!
Great job in presenting VPN. Very clear and concise.
I learned alot.
Awesome. I'm glad to hear it!
Damn, you're good.
Thank you :)
Thank you for the clarity !! Great information.
Great! I'm glad it was clear for you :)
So let’s say If I had an iPad and turned on my VPN and my iPad was synced to my MacBook, would the MacBook be able to see what I do?
Im confused you said VPN is not an "internet connection" it just reroute you or secure way...but how come everytime i use my "modem" with "sim card" and use my VPN i can connect to the internet? VPN by the way is really cheap here in philippines...$6 will give you 2 months internet connection,unlike the ISP connection will cost you $38 a month.. with the same speed.
You can't connect to a VPN without having a connection to the internet. Perhaps you're using your cell phone connection or a wifi connection, but without some sort of internet connection, a VPN is useless.
As far as I understand some mobile companies allow you to access their website only without purchasing data package, so there is a chance they are using VPN to encrypt traffic to confused the firewall.
VPN Video Reviews can you put a VPN on your Iphone? And should you?
we lost anonymity on the internet after the early 2000's imo
Maybe so, but even a little protection is better than none at all.
Great video! One of the best presentations on UA-cam. Thank you.
Great informative video I love the straight forward delivery without all the geek crap, thanks!
I purchased VPN and now, when it is activated and I want to not reveal my IP address, the Websites I want to sign into will not let me sign in, until I turn off VPN.
dont use a vpn its bullshit, the vpn company you use can do and see the same thing all internet companies can so i mean bro theyre just selling ur shit. its not worth it, you gotta get tor and linux my dude.
@@martianpersonal1979 Start using proper English grammar and stop writing in Ebonics and I just might understand you, dude.
@@MrKen-wy5dk LMBO. Good reply.
@@MrKen-wy5dk are you the grammar police? 🤦♂️
Mr. Ken I understood him just fine, maybe you have cognitive or understanding issues? 🤷♂️
Hillary Clinton should have used a vpn😂
Haha! Yea, probably so. :)
VPN Video Reviews Thanks bro great video , i have a question : Is the pay vpn protect me when i downloading movies? And is he protect me when i stream from kodi media center ? Because we hava streaming illegal in france , i need inswer please
HRC should be in jail, nough said
So is Trum, he released private military information even on live tv. Put him in prison
Unlike Prescott Bush? The guy was charged with treason for running Nazi spies and his son and grandson become President? @@raules70
Nice video. Good explanation of how a VPN works in layman's terms that anyone can understand. Thank you!
Thanks for the comment!
Yup... the best explanation of vpn. I've heard so far. Thanks
Thanks! Glad you liked it :)
Identity theft 7 yrs ago. Still trying to re-establish credit, probably never recover financially. No, you won't get any help from the authorities. It's your problem, and can be life destroying problem. Wasn't for a lack of a VPN, but would have helped a bit.
Be careful, protect yourself.
Oh my...I'm so sorry to hear that! I wish you the best as you try to get re-established.
Don Jr should have used one when receiving and then responding to a Russian women to meet about "adoption programs"😂😂😂
clinton still isn't president 😂😂😂
Thank you very much for the information. Presentation was clear, concise and educational.
Thanks! I'm glad it was useful.
Thank you very helpful for a non tech savvy person such as myself
My pleasure!