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I need a VPN with a kill switch that’s genuinely reliable. A lot of providers advertise kill switch protection, but some users report traffic leaks when the VPN connection suddenly drops.

From what I’ve seen, NordVPN, ExpressVPN, and Mullvad are often praised for having dependable kill switches. ProtonVPN also gets recommended frequently, especially for desktop use. Mobile kill switches, though, seem to be less consistent overall.

For anyone who prioritizes leak protection, which VPN do you think has the strongest kill switch feature? I’m interested in both desktop and mobile experiences. Also, have you come across any providers where the kill switch failed during real-world testing?

Iran blocks a large number of websites and many VPN services, so I’m looking for a VPN that can reliably access the open internet from inside Iran.

I’ve heard that ProtonVPN, NordVPN, and ExpressVPN still have methods that work there. ProtonVPN’s Stealth protocol is often recommended because it’s designed for heavily restricted countries like Iran. I’ve also seen people mention Lantern and Outline as possible alternatives.

For anyone currently in Iran or familiar with the situation there, which VPNs are actually working right now? Any setup advice would help too, especially since downloading VPN apps from inside Iran can be difficult. Are there any free options that still work reliably?

Russia has been cracking down on VPN services more aggressively lately, so I’m looking for one that still works reliably for accessing news sites and Western online services from within the country. I’ve heard that ExpressVPN, NordVPN, and ProtonVPN are still usable despite the restrictions. Roskomnadzor keeps blocking more VPN providers, but some people say obfuscation features can still get around the blocks. For anyone currently in Russia or who has visited recently, which VPNs are still working consistently? How long do they usually stay functional before being blocked again? Also, what backup options do you keep in case your main VPN stops working?

I’m traveling to China for work and need a VPN that can reliably get past the Great Firewall. A lot of VPN services seem to be blocked or inconsistent there.

I’ve seen people recommend ExpressVPN, NordVPN, and AstrillVPN as some of the few options that still work in China. Astrill is often mentioned as the most reliable, though it’s pretty expensive. ExpressVPN seems to work most of the time, and NordVPN’s obfuscated servers are also supposed to help.

For anyone who has recently used a VPN in China, which service is currently the most dependable? I’ve heard it’s important to install everything before arriving since many VPN websites are inaccessible there. Any backup VPN recommendations would also be helpful.

Our school Wi-Fi blocks a lot of websites, and most free VPNs don’t work anymore either. I’m trying to find a reliable VPN that can get around the network restrictions without constantly disconnecting or being detected.

I’ve heard that NordVPN and ExpressVPN are good for restrictive networks because they offer obfuscated servers that make VPN traffic look like normal HTTPS traffic. Surfshark’s NoBorders mode also gets recommended a lot.

For students who use VPNs on school networks, which services actually work consistently? Are there any free VPNs that still work, or do schools usually block them all? I’m mainly looking for something that works well on a Chromebook or laptop

So I'm trying to watch DAZN events from a different country because the PPV pricing is way cheaper in some regions, plus certain fights aren't even available where I am. The problem is DAZN's VPN detection has gotten way stricter recently, so it's harder to actually access it. I keep seeing people mention that NordVPN and ExpressVPN currently work with DAZN, but Surfshark is hit or miss. The price differences between regions are honestly huge, especially for boxing PPVs, so it's worth trying to figure out.

For DAZN users abroad, which VPN actually works reliably? Are there specific country servers that get better content selection or cheaper pricing? Also, how are you handling the payment side of things, does it matter what country your payment method is from?

I'm living outside the US and there's a bunch of shows on US Prime Video that aren't available in my region. Plus, some content is blocked the other way too, so it's frustrating. I've heard that NordVPN and ExpressVPN both work with Prime Video, and Surfshark works most of the time too. From what I understand, Amazon detects VPN IPs and just shows you local content instead of completely blocking you, which is actually better than some other streaming services.

For people actually switching Prime Video regions with a VPN, which one is most reliable? Are there specific servers I should be using? Also, does it matter if I have a US Amazon account versus my home country account, or does that not really affect things?

I’m currently living outside the US and mainly just want reliable access to Hulu again. The VPN I was using worked for a while, but Hulu eventually detected it and I ended up canceling. From what I’ve seen, NordVPN and ExpressVPN still seem to work pretty consistently with Hulu. Surfshark sounds a bit hit or miss lately, and providers like Mullvad don’t really focus on streaming support at all. For anyone abroad still using Hulu with a VPN, what’s been working for you recently? Also curious how people are handling Hulu Live TV since the US payment method requirement makes things even more complicated.

So I'm living outside the US and I really miss having access to Hulu, but my old VPN stopped working a few months ago so I had to cancel. Now I'm trying to figure out which VPN actually still works with Hulu without getting blocked. I keep hearing that NordVPN and ExpressVPN are supposedly reliable for it, and Surfshark sometimes works, but I'm not sure if that's actually current.

The annoying part is that even if I get a VPN working, Hulu Live TV requires a US payment method, which is a whole separate headache. So I'm wondering if anyone abroad is actually using a VPN to access Hulu right now and can tell me which one is actually working. What setup are you using that doesn't get blocked?

Picked up an Apple TV recently and now trying to figure out the best way to run a VPN on it Since tvOS supports VPN apps now but only a few providers actually offer them Right now I’ve seen NordVPN ExpressVPN and Surfshark all release native Apple TV apps My main use would be streaming things like US Netflix and BBC iPlayer Another option I’m considering is just running the VPN through the router instead For people using VPNs on Apple TV which setup has worked better for you Native tvOS apps or router level setup Also wondering which streaming platforms are the strictest about blocking VPN traffic

I’m trying to find a good VPN for Windows 11 that’s actually stable and doesn’t randomly disconnect every few hours. So far I’ve mostly been checking out NordVPN, ExpressVPN, and Surfshark. I mainly need it for normal privacy stuff, using public WiFi when traveling with my laptop, and sometimes streaming. Split tunneling would also be nice since I don’t want every single app going through the VPN. For people on Windows, which VPN app has been the most reliable for you? Any providers with buggy Windows clients I should stay away from? Also wondering how good the kill switch works on these nowadays.

I'm in Europe and I'm looking for a free VPN that actually works. I've heard that Proton VPN works in Europe with European servers. I've also heard that Windscribe free works in Europe. I've also heard that Mullvad is Swedish-based and privacy-focused. I'm wondering if any free VPN actually works in Europe.

The thing that concerns me is that some VPNs are blocked or limited in Europe due to GDPR. I've heard that some free VPNs have limited European servers. I'm also wondering if free VPNs have speed issues in Europe. I'm trying to figure out which free VPN actually works reliably in Europe.

Does Proton VPN work in Europe? What about Windscribe? Should I try Mullvad? Are free VPNs blocked in Europe? Have you used free VPNs in Europe? What worked? Would you recommend it? Should I pay for NordVPN? What about Hide.me? Do European VPNs work better? I'd appreciate advice about free VPNs in Europe.