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12 Feb 2023


Although VPNs can come in handy, they can also annoy you if you keep them on while browsing all the time.

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Woman on her phone activating her VPN to keep her privacy safe.

Woman on her phone activating her VPN to keep her privacy safe.

What are the pros of leaving a VPN all the time?

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Man visibly upset at his computer because his VPN is causing issues with his search capabilities.

Man visibly upset at his computer because his VPN is causing issues with his search capabilities.

What are the cons of leaving a VPN on all the time?

Some of the frustrating parts of having it on all the time include the following:

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Should my VPN always be turned on?

Ultimately, the decision is yours as you technically do not need to keep your VPN all the time if you don't want to. However, we'd say that having it on always is certainly the safer bet, even if it means dealing with some slower internet speed and a few site blockages.

For best VPN software, see my expert review of the best VPNs for browsing the web privately on your Windows, Mac, Android & iOS devices by searching ‘Best VPN’ at CyberGuy.com by clicking the magnifying glass icon at the top of my website.  

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Do you leave your VPN on all the time? Let us know how it helps you.

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