Advice Request Do you prefer Desktop VPN client or browser extension?

[Thales]

Feel free to share your opinion and experience!

 

[Sunshine-boy]

1-Extension don't hide Ports from ISP but VPN hides them.
2-the website you visit know you are using a proxy(depend on what type of proxy you are using transparent anonymous and elite)but for VPN it's harder to detect.
3-Proxy dont Encrypt your connection(only https proxy do that)
4-Proxy only protect your browser (if it's encrypted) but vpn protect your whole network
5=proxy is faster than VPN
I use both.

 

[Ink]

You can use both for the Double-hop feature found in some VPN clients. I know Windscribe offer this, but requires both client and extension, on supported OSes and browsers.

Browser extensions are easier to install and use.
Desktop clients need to run at boot (for max. effectiveness), may need configuring, and a login with the service provider.

I don't use a VPN on Windows.

 

[Andrew999]

I definitely prefer Desktop clients especially because everything on the computer goes through the VPN connection, not just the browser traffic.

 

[bribon77]

I prefer desktop vpn.

 

[17410742]

neither,

Directly on the router as a VPN Client.

 

[Ink]

neither,

Directly on the router as a VPN Client.

Doesn't this affect online gaming (PC/Console) and movie streaming (TV/Mobile)?

 

[Deleted member 178]

both because i use 1 VPN for the browser (Windscribe) when i just need a quick IP change and another for the system when i do serious stuff

P.s: an NO, don't ask me which VPN i use for the system, it is secret and i don't want the FBI/CIA/NSA flag me hahahaha

 

[17410742]

Doesn't this affect online gaming (PC/Console) and movie streaming (TV/Mobile)?

Nope, not at all.

Maybe with a poor Router or bad VPN service...

I have noticed zero difference & every connected device to my wifi is instantly VPN protected (without their knowledge lol)

So yep, my Amazon Prime Video & even Nintendo Switch all runs under the VPN without any issues of streaming, gaming lag or otherwise.

My internet is under 40mb but pings remain <20

This is by far the best option, as Laptops, Phones, Gaming devices or tablets all run under your VPN with no added software or security settings needed - Just connect to Wifi as normal & BAM! - off you go.

 

[Vincent Valentine]

Router VPN Client

 

[gerinho]

I use both TorGuard based.

Cheers

 

[37507]

Desktop

 

[LDogg]

Definitely prefer Desktop client, the browser extensions are very prone to DNS and/or IP leakage. Plus some don't offer good protection.

~LDogg