/vpng/ VPN General - Edition

This is a general for Virtual Private Networks
>A VPN extends a private network across a public network, and enables users to send and receive data across shared or public networks as if their computing devices were directly connected to the private network. Applications running across the VPN may therefore benefit from the functionality, security, and management of the private network.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virtual_private_network

>Beware of False Reviews, Shills, Marketing, and Affiliate Programs:
Do not trust a single review to tell you the whole story. Find someone reputable or someone you personally know and ask them about their experience with the company. Almost no one on the internet is impartial.

>Detailed, shill-free, honest comparisons of almost every VPN provider:
https://thatoneprivacysite.net/vpn-section/

>Useful testing resources:
https://ipleak.net
https://www.dnsleaktest.com
https://speedof.me/

>Why You Should Be Using a VPN
https://lifehacker.com/5940565/why-you-should-start-using-a-vpn-and-how-to-choose-the-best-one-for-your-needs

>How Do I know If My VPN Is Trustworthy?
https://lifehacker.com/how-do-i-know-if-my-vpn-is-trustworthy-508866499