depends, why do you want vpn in the first place?
proton free isn't bad
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privacy mainly, lowkey why im posting it here
imo it's good enough especially when you don't trust your isp/gov
i dont really trust them but i also don't think they're untrustworthy
i just like the extra layer of privacy
I think they pay mullvad. It has a no logs policy. Better than most. I currently use Mullvad but maybe will try proton when it expires as they've had some missteps, but they ain't funding Nazi parties.
Set up DoH globally for your devices if you need privacy. Something like Adguard DNS.
i use nextdns, its good right?
I don't know. Probably not bad. Large DNS providers tend to be OK unless specifically known to be not OK. Just make sure you really use DoH
I use the free version on mozilla, it gets the job done. Better than no vpn
ouu shii mozilla has a vpn?
Btw, Mozilla has its own VPN, and I don't recommend using it.
why naut?
Because Mozilla VPN is a paid service. But actually there are more well-maintained VPN providers available for a decent price with a strict no-log policy. for example, IVPN, Mullvad, Windscribe, Proton, etc., so there is no need to use the Mozilla VPN. Also, Mozilla VPN is based on Mullvad.
aahhh okay
It's a add on like a addblocker
ah so theres no system wide app or something?
There is a system wide app, but it's only for the paid versions.
gotcha
No unfortunately.
If you're gonna use a free one, might aswell. It's just their barebones service with 3 countries. I don't see why it would be any different from the paid option within the same company. There's no different TOS afaik.