New Update Microsoft 365 includes a VPN now, but there is a catch

[Gandalf_The_Grey]

Microsoft has added a VPN service to Microsoft Personal and Family subscriptions. It is available as part of the subscription plan, which means that there are not any additional costs.

Here are the details:

• Available as part of Microsoft 365 Personal and Family subscriptions.
• Supports the platforms Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS.
• Requires the Microsoft Defender app.
• Limited to the countries United States, United Kingdom, Germany, and Canada.

Microsoft 365 includes a VPN now, but there is a catch - gHacks Tech News

Microsoft has added a free VPN service to Microsoft Personal and Family subscriptions. Here is all you need to know about it.

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[Marko :)]

I trust Microsoft VPN as much as I trusted Google's one.

 

[lyldz]

I think it's extremely unnecessary.

 

[jackuars]

I trust Microsoft VPN as much as I trusted Google's one.

As long as you're running Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Defender, and Microsoft Office, you're likely to encounter minimal trust-related problems when using Microsoft VPN.

 

[Marko :)]

As long as you're running Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Defender, and Microsoft Office, you're likely to encounter minimal trust-related problems when using Microsoft VPN.

Well, you can make Windows as private as Linux. You just need to know how...

 

[Vitali Ortzi]

Well, you can make Windows as private as Linux. You just need to know how...

Just kick the PC till the wifi adapter breaks

 

[jackuars]

Well, you can make Windows as private as Linux. You just need to know how...

I would prefer to use Linux in that situation, which I already do, because it is much faster and more secure. However, please trust me when I say that if Microsoft wanted to access your information, they would likely be able to do so regardless of the privacy controls we have in place. While we can minimize data being harvested, it cannot be completely eliminated."

If Google hadn't had access to the extensive data needed to train and refine their models, it likely wouldn't have become the leading search engine in the world. The vast amount of data has been crucial in enhancing their algorithms and improving search accuracy,

 

[Gandalf_The_Grey]

Microsoft Defender VPN is retiring on Windows 11, macOS, Android and iOS

Microsoft has confirmed Microsoft Defender VPN (privacy-protection feature) is being retired on Windows 11, Windows 10, macOS, Android, and iOS. Starting February 28, 2025, the Microsoft Defender VPN feature will stop working, and Microsoft will turn it off for everyone. But why is it getting removed? Likey due to low usage.

In a support document spotted by Windows Latest, Microsoft confirmed that the privacy protection (VPN) feature within Defender is going away on February 28, 2025.

Microsoft Defender VPN is retiring on Windows 11, macOS, Android and iOS

Microsoft has confirmed Microsoft Defender VPN (privacy-protection feature) is being retired on Windows 11 and more.

www.windowslatest.com

 

[misterman2100]

Microsoft Defender VPN is retiring on Windows 11, macOS, Android and iOS

Microsoft Defender VPN is retiring on Windows 11, macOS, Android and iOS

Microsoft has confirmed Microsoft Defender VPN (privacy-protection feature) is being retired on Windows 11 and more.

www.windowslatest.com

I frequently used their VPN when going out and about. Shame.

 

[Dave Russo]

Will they be considering a paid for VPN as the one, that's getting dropped was limited, and properly the reason (if your right Gandalf, makes sense),I attempted to find in the past the option but could not