035: VPN, Privacy, and You

02/27/17 • 60 min

Grounded Reason Podcast - Cord Cutting and Internet Issues

Today's episode discusses Virtual Private Networks, or VPNs, and why every home user needs one. They can provide access to content on the internet, protect your privacy, and keep your information secure.

Topics discussed today are covered in this article: https://www.groundedreason.com/what-is-a-vpn-and-how-to-chose-the-best-one

To test your DNS for information leaks, use this tool:https://www.dnsleaktest.com/

To to for leaky IPV6 information, try this tool: http://test-ipv6.com/

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Topics discussed today are covered in this article: https://www.groundedreason.com/what-is-a-vpn-and-how-to-chose-the-best-one

To test your DNS for information leaks, use this tool:https://www.dnsleaktest.com/

To to for leaky IPV6 information, try this tool: http://test-ipv6.com/

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Previous Episode

034: Kinda Unlimited Data

Today we discuss the battle of the unlimited wireless data plans between AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, and Sprint. We also have a bit of news on a few Viacom Shows leaving Hulu, and a ridiculous statement made by an FCC commissioner not named Ajit Pai.

Article on Data Plan Comparison: https://www.cnet.com/news/how-does-verizon-unlimited-plan-stack-up-against-the-others/

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Next Episode

036: March Madness, YouTube TV, and FCC Madness

Joel and Dennis discuss FCC Chairman Ajit Pai and his recent speech where he calls Net Neutrality “a mistake.” We answer a question on last weeks VPN episode, and talk about Google's new Live TV service YouTube TV. We also go over how to watch March Madness when you don't have cable.

Support link to install IPVanish on an Amazon FireTV Stick https://support.ipvanish.com/customer/portal/articles/2650803

YouTube TV: https://youtube.googleblog.com/2017/02/finally-live-tv-made-for-you.html?m=1

Coverage of Ajit Pai’s Speech http://www.theverge.com/2017/2/28/14761510/fcc-chairman-ajit-pai-says-net-neutrality-was-a-mistake

Reasons why it’s complete BS: https://consumerist.com/2017/02/28/fcc-chair-claims-broadband-investment-at-historic-low-level-because-of-net-neutrality-thats-not-what-the-numbers-say/

How to watch March Madness without cable https://www.groundedreason.com/watch-march-madness-without-cable/

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