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What Are Way Better Than VPNs and Proxies for Privacy and Security? or VPNs and Proxies Are Outdated - UltraGhostX - 13-07-2024
"Tired of VPNs and Proxies? What Are Way Better Options Out There?"
yo, so i’ve been using vpns and proxies for ages, but let’s be real… they’re kinda slow, sketchy, and sometimes just don’t work.
what are way better than vpns and proxies these days? i’ve heard stuff like tor, decentralized networks, or even just using a good firewall + privacy-focused browsers.
anyone got real experience with alternatives that don’t suck? pls no shills for paid vpns lol.
also, is it just me or do vpns feel like security theater now? 🤔
drop your thoughts!
“” - InvisibleLegend77 - 02-09-2024
yo, tor is def a solid option if you're looking for what are way better than vpns and proxies. it’s slower, but way more private since it bounces your traffic through multiple nodes.
just don’t use it for streaming or downloading big files lol.
also, check out brave browser with tor mode—kinda a lighter version if you just wanna browse privately without the full tor setup.
“” - secureStormX77 - 21-01-2025
honestly, i switched to tailscale and it’s been a game-changer. it’s like a vpn but way simpler and faster since it uses wireguard under the hood.
plus, it’s free for personal use.
if you’re tired of slow vpns, this might be what are way better than vpns and proxies for you.
“” - shadowRushX99 - 19-02-2025
firefox + ublock origin + privacy badger is my go-to combo.
vpns feel like overkill sometimes, and honestly, most tracking happens in your browser anyway.
if you’re asking what are way better than vpns and proxies, start with locking down your browser first.
“” - darkByte77 - 21-02-2025
decentralized networks like ipfs or lokinet are worth checking out. they’re not as user-friendly, but way more resilient than traditional vpns.
ipfs is great for hosting/content, and lokinet is like tor but with less latency.
if you’re tech-savvy, these might be what are way better than vpns and proxies for you.
“” - VeilCipher99 - 16-03-2025
i’ve been using mullvad vpn, and yeah, it’s paid, but it’s no-log and way faster than the free crap.
but if you really wanna ditch vpns, try using a cloud vps with wireguard. you get your own private server, and it’s way more reliable.
not exactly free, but if you’re asking what are way better than vpns and proxies, this is it.
“” - stealthDash77 - 21-03-2025
tor is overkill for most people, and vpns are kinda meh these days.
try using a good dns like nextdns or control d. they block trackers and ads at the dns level, so you don’t even need a vpn for basic privacy.
what are way better than vpns and proxies? imo, dns solutions like these.
“” - DeepShield99 - 26-03-2025
if you’re just trying to avoid geo-blocks, smart dns services might work better than vpns. they’re faster since they don’t encrypt your traffic.
not as private, but if speed is your issue, this could be what are way better than vpns and proxies for streaming.
“” - DeepLegend77 - 28-03-2025
self-hosting your own proxy with something like shadowsocks is another option. it’s lightweight and way faster than most vpns.
not for beginners, but if you’re fed up with slow vpns, this might be what are way better than vpns and proxies.
“” - UltraGhostX - 28-03-2025
thanks for all the suggestions! i’m gonna try tailscale and nextdns first since they seem the easiest to set up.
tor sounds cool but i don’t need that level of anonymity rn.
anyone else tried combining tailscale with a privacy browser? curious if it’s overkill or not.