{"id":32934,"date":"2023-05-18T00:16:00","date_gmt":"2023-05-17T23:16:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nakedexpat.com\/staging\/?post_type=essentials&#038;p=32934"},"modified":"2024-05-25T10:43:38","modified_gmt":"2024-05-25T09:43:38","slug":"why-you-need-a-vpn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nakedexpat.com\/staging\/guides\/why-you-need-a-vpn\/","title":{"rendered":"Why you need a VPN"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1290\" height=\"587\" src=\"https:\/\/nakedexpat.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/What-does-a-VPN-do-1290x587.webp\" alt=\"What Does A Vpn Do\" class=\"wp-image-34359\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nakedexpat.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/What-does-a-VPN-do-1290x587.webp 1290w, https:\/\/nakedexpat.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/What-does-a-VPN-do-480x218.webp 480w, https:\/\/nakedexpat.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/What-does-a-VPN-do-768x349.webp 768w, https:\/\/nakedexpat.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/What-does-a-VPN-do.webp 1321w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1290px) 100vw, 1290px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id32934_388884-50 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id32934_388884-50 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id32934_388884-50 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id32934_388884-50 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id32934_388884-50 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id32934_388884-50 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id32934_388884-50 alignwide has-palette-color-6-background-color kt-row-has-bg wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column32934_b977c5-97 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column32934_b977c5-97 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column32934_b977c5-97 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column32934_b977c5-97 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column32934_b977c5-97 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column32934_b977c5-97 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column32934_b977c5-97{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column32934_b977c5-97 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column32934_b977c5-97 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column32934_b977c5-97\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p class=\"\"><em><em>*This post contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission when you make a purchase through links on the site. This is\u00a0at no additional cost\u00a0to\u00a0you<\/em>.<\/em>\u00a0<em>Read full disclosures\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nakedexpat.com\/staging\/disclosures\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-juicy-bit\">The Juicy Bit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">OK, the main reason people use a VPN abroad is to watch BBC iPlayer, ITV Hub, My5, C4 etc. by &#8216;appearing&#8217; to be in the UK. But it also works great if you need to access online Banking in your home country too! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Enjoy watching UK TV like BBC iPlayer, Netflix UK etc abroad: <a href=\"https:\/\/nakedexpat.com\/staging\/guides\/how-to-watch-uk-tv-abroad\/\" data-type=\"guides\" data-id=\"28347\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading32934_3ad6a9-1f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading32934_3ad6a9-1f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading32934_3ad6a9-1f\"]{max-width:70vw;margin-right:auto;margin-left:auto;text-align:center;font-style:normal;font-family:Quicksand;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading32934_3ad6a9-1f mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading32934_3ad6a9-1f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading32934_3ad6a9-1f\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading32934_3ad6a9-1f img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading32934_3ad6a9-1f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading32934_3ad6a9-1f\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading32934_3ad6a9-1f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading32934_3ad6a9-1f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading32934_3ad6a9-1f\"]{max-width:90vw;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading32934_3ad6a9-1f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading32934_3ad6a9-1f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading32934_3ad6a9-1f\"]{max-width:100vw;}}<\/style>\n<h5 class=\"kt-adv-heading32934_3ad6a9-1f wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-palette-color-4-color has-text-color has-palette-color-1-background-color has-background\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading32934_3ad6a9-1f\">I<mark style=\"background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-1, #f8e60c)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-palette-color-4-color\"> would strongly advise everyone to read this article in its entirety at least once!<\/mark><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"take-online-security-seriously-please\">Take Online Security seriously &#8211; Please!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">In this article you can learn about the many reasons why a VPN is vital for for everyone, irrespective of whether an expat, tourist or at home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"top-online-anonymity-threats\">Top online anonymity threats<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">There are tons of different snoopers online who could discover your identity in different ways. And then there are services that require you to reveal your online identity in order to use them. Let\u2019s find out who might be snooping on your online activity behind your back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-wi-fi-networks\">1. Wi-Fi networks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Whoever owns the Wi-Fi network you connect to has a great deal of power over your internet connection, including the ability to monitor what you do. Plus, on unsecured public networks, there are ways for other participants to see what other people are doing as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Most websites use trackers and cookies too. Cookies can be useful because they can save login sessions or shopping baskets. However, they also play a huge role in creating your \u2018user profile.\u2019 This personal information of who you are and what products or ads you\u2019ve engaged with can then be sold to third parties. You can avoid this by deleting cookies manually after each browsing session or installing various browser plugins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-internet-service-provider-isp\">2. Internet Service Provider (ISP)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Because your ISP processes all of your traffic, they have extraordinary access to everything you do online. In most countries, they are given broad rights to profit from their internet data or to share it with government surveillance agencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">If you aren\u2019t using a VPN, your&nbsp;ISP can see what websites you visit&nbsp;(via their IP addresses) and how much time you spend there. They know who you are and your original IP, so without a VPN, they can trace any information back to you. In the US, they don\u2019t even need your permission to record, share or even sell your browsing history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">With VPN software enabled, your ISP can no longer see what you do online. However, your ISP will always know your real IP address because they\u2019ve assigned it to you. You pay for the service so they need to keep a record of your personal and payment details. The only way to cut them out of the loop is to use someone else\u2019s internet (like public Wi-Fi), but you\u2019ll still need a VPN so they can\u2019t see what you\u2019re doing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-government-surveillance\">3. Government surveillance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">The anonymity a VPN provides against government surveillance will depend largely on the surveillance methods your government uses. The tools a government would have at its disposal far exceed the scope of protection a VPN provides. As far as just your internet connection is concerned, however, a VPN can go a long way to keep you private.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-websites\">4. Websites<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Websites need your IP so they can send you their content. Unless you\u2019re using a VPN, that IP will be your real IP address, revealing your location and potentially other information about you. Even with a VPN, the websites can see the operating system and the browser you use, the plugins you have installed, your CPU and even whether you are currently logged into any social media platforms. Do you trust every website you visit with that information?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">A VPN won\u2019t stop you from collecting cookies \u2013 only your browser can do that. However, with a VPN, you can prevent websites and their cookies from discovering your real IP address.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Any website you upload anything, including but not limited to social media, will be able to see your metadata as well \u2013 if you have it. Metadata is data attached to your digital documents and photos that can reveal who created the document, what organization they\u2019re a part of, when it was edited, and the device and even the software used to create it. Metadata is generated automatically for most types of documents, but it can be manually stripped off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-social-media-platforms\">5. Social media platforms<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Social media platforms make money from ads, so it\u2019s in their best interest to get as much information about you as possible. From your email address and the pages you liked to the friends you interacted the most and what your face looks like \u2013 they know it all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Your anonymity on social media depends on how much data you give up, but they generally require quite a bit just to sign up. If you willingly share this information with social media networks and the people on them, an anonymous VPN won\u2019t protect you. You\u2019re not protecting your privacy if you keep your social media profiles public or openly share sensitive information. If you forget to disable your location settings, social media giants and everyone else can see where in the world you are every time you post anything online. Make sure your&nbsp;social media profiles are as private as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-google-and-other-search-engines\">6. Google and other search engines<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Similarly to other social media platforms, this tech giant built their business on trackers and advertising. However, the worst part about Google is that it owns a huge number of different platforms and the more apps you use, the more information they gather about you. The \u201cuser profile\u201d they create is pretty accurate and includes a lot of personally identifiable information like your location, age, gender, things you\u2019ve searched for, videos you watched on Youtube. Let\u2019s not forget that Google tracks your location even if you disable your settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">It uses face recognition technology to scan your photos, its robots crawl through your Gmail and Google Drive documents, and Chrome tracks all the websites you visit and ads you\u2019ve engaged with. This information is used to feed you ads. You should learn how Google tracks you and look for&nbsp;privacy-oriented alternatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile has-white-background-color has-background\" style=\"grid-template-columns:15% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/nakedexpat.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Guru_circle-e1632795442173-200x200.png\" alt=\"Naked Expat Guru Guide\" class=\"wp-image-28109 size-thumbnail\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nakedexpat.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Guru_circle-e1632795442173-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/nakedexpat.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Guru_circle-e1632795442173-270x270.png 270w, https:\/\/nakedexpat.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Guru_circle-e1632795442173.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\" id=\"recommended-reading--the-best-private-browsers-to-use-\">Recommended reading:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcmag.com\/picks\/stop-trackers-dead-the-best-private-browsers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><br>The best private browsers to use<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7-payment-providers\">7. Payment providers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Your credit card and digital payment platforms also leave a trail and can be personally identifiable. They can reveal where and when you shopped, where you boarded the train and where you got off, and which cities or countries you traveled to. Most financial systems require this level of identification, so maintaining anonymity without using cryptocurrency or cash is difficult. This is why privacy-focused companies like NordVPN now accept payments in cryptocurrency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"8-apps\">8. Apps<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">We place a great deal of trust in apps from the moment we download them onto our devices. Almost every app will ask for permission to access certain parts of your device and you\u2019ll need to grant that access to use them. What they do with that access is up to the app\u2019s creators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">And then there are the apps we share our private data with \u2013 messaging apps, image editing apps, and others. If you want to stay anonymous to others while browsing the web, this might not change much, but the app\u2019s creators or service providers could still potentially access all of that identifying and private data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">When you download an app, make sure you trust the developers. Also, look for any that have good security and privacy features. For example, you can choose a private and&nbsp;encrypted messaging app&nbsp;over some of the more popular options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"don-t-let-them-get-away-with-it\"><strong>Don\u2019t let them get away with it!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">One of the very best ways you can secure yourself whilst online is by using a Virtual Private Network (VPN). They act as a middleman between your device and the internet. All communication between your device (computers, tablets, smartphones) and the internet is encrypted \u2018end-to-end\u2019 making your data illegible to hackers. (Public WiFi hotspots are a favourite haunt of hackers)&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id32934_f47232-6a > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id32934_f47232-6a > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id32934_f47232-6a > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:1290px;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xl, 4rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xl, 4rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id32934_f47232-6a{background-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);}.kb-row-layout-id32934_f47232-6a > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id32934_f47232-6a > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id32934_f47232-6a > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id32934_f47232-6a alignnone has-theme-palette9-background-color kt-row-has-bg wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column32934_700f9f-6b > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column32934_700f9f-6b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column32934_700f9f-6b > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column32934_700f9f-6b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column32934_700f9f-6b > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column32934_700f9f-6b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column32934_700f9f-6b, .kadence-column32934_700f9f-6b h1, .kadence-column32934_700f9f-6b h2, .kadence-column32934_700f9f-6b h3, .kadence-column32934_700f9f-6b h4, .kadence-column32934_700f9f-6b h5, .kadence-column32934_700f9f-6b h6{color:var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);}.kadence-column32934_700f9f-6b a{color:var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);}.kadence-column32934_700f9f-6b{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column32934_700f9f-6b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column32934_700f9f-6b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"inner-column-1 wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column32934_700f9f-6b\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading32934_443aa4-91, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading32934_443aa4-91[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading32934_443aa4-91\"]{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxl, 5rem);text-align:center;font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-lg, 2rem);font-style:normal;color:var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading32934_443aa4-91 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading32934_443aa4-91[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading32934_443aa4-91\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading32934_443aa4-91 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading32934_443aa4-91[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading32934_443aa4-91\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading32934_443aa4-91 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-3-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading32934_443aa4-91\">Everyone should use a VPN \u2013 especially expats!<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kt-accordion-id32934_9de0a4-26 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:0px;}.kt-accordion-id32934_9de0a4-26 .kt-accordion-panel-inner{border-top:0px solid transparent;border-right:0px solid transparent;border-bottom:0px solid transparent;border-left:0px solid transparent;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kt-accordion-id32934_9de0a4-26 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header{border-top:0px solid #f2f2f2;border-right:0px solid #f2f2f2;border-bottom:0px solid #f2f2f2;border-left:0px solid #f2f2f2;border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;background:#f2f2f2;font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);font-family:Quicksand;font-weight:500;color:#555555;padding-top:10px;padding-right:14px;padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:14px;}.kt-accordion-id32934_9de0a4-26:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basiccircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclosecircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrowcircle )  > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:after, .kt-accordion-id32934_9de0a4-26:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basiccircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclosecircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrowcircle )  > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:before{background:#555555;}.kt-accordion-id32934_9de0a4-26:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger{background:#555555;}.kt-accordion-id32934_9de0a4-26:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:after, .kt-accordion-id32934_9de0a4-26:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:before{background:#f2f2f2;}.kt-accordion-id32934_9de0a4-26 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover, \n\t\t\t\tbody:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id32934_9de0a4-26 .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible{color:var(--theme-palette-color-7, #FDFDFD);background:var(--theme-palette-color-3, #1a1a1a);border-top-color:#eeeeee;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#eeeeee;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#eeeeee;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#eeeeee;border-left-style:solid;}.kt-accordion-id32934_9de0a4-26:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basiccircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclosecircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrowcircle ) .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:after, .kt-accordion-id32934_9de0a4-26:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basiccircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclosecircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrowcircle ) .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:before, body:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id32934_9de0a4-26:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basiccircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclosecircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrowcircle ) .kt-blocks-accordion--visible .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:after, body:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id32934_9de0a4-26:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basiccircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclosecircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrowcircle ) .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:before{background:var(--theme-palette-color-7, #FDFDFD);}.kt-accordion-id32934_9de0a4-26:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger, body:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id32934_9de0a4-26:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger{background:var(--theme-palette-color-7, #FDFDFD);}.kt-accordion-id32934_9de0a4-26:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:after, .kt-accordion-id32934_9de0a4-26:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:before, body:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id32934_9de0a4-26:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:after, body:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id32934_9de0a4-26:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:before{background:var(--theme-palette-color-3, #1a1a1a);}.kt-accordion-id32934_9de0a4-26 .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible,\n\t\t\t\t.kt-accordion-id32934_9de0a4-26 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active{color:var(--theme-palette-color-3, #1a1a1a);background:var(--theme-palette-color-1, #f8e60c);border-top-color:#444444;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#444444;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#444444;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#444444;border-left-style:solid;}.kt-accordion-id32934_9de0a4-26:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basiccircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclosecircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrowcircle )  > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:after, .kt-accordion-id32934_9de0a4-26:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basiccircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclosecircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrowcircle )  > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active 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1024px){.kt-accordion-id32934_9de0a4-26 .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible,\n\t\t\t\t.kt-accordion-id32934_9de0a4-26 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active{border-top-color:#444444;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#444444;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#444444;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#444444;border-left-style:solid;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-accordion-id32934_9de0a4-26 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{display:block;}.kt-accordion-id32934_9de0a4-26 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap .kt-accordion-pane:not(:first-child){margin-top:0px;}.kt-accordion-id32934_9de0a4-26 .kt-accordion-panel-inner{border-top:0px solid transparent;border-right:0px solid transparent;border-bottom:0px solid transparent;border-left:0px solid transparent;}.kt-accordion-id32934_9de0a4-26 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header{border-top:0px solid #f2f2f2;border-right:0px solid #f2f2f2;border-bottom:0px solid #f2f2f2;border-left:0px solid #f2f2f2;}.kt-accordion-id32934_9de0a4-26 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover, \n\t\t\t\tbody:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id32934_9de0a4-26 .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible{border-top-color:#eeeeee;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#eeeeee;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#eeeeee;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#eeeeee;border-left-style:solid;}.kt-accordion-id32934_9de0a4-26 .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible,\n\t\t\t\t.kt-accordion-id32934_9de0a4-26 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active{border-top-color:#444444;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#444444;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#444444;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#444444;border-left-style:solid;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id32934_9de0a4-26 kt-accordion-has-8-panes kt-active-pane-0 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-basic kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-1 kt-pane32934_548b1a-cf\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Access online Banking (Remote Access)<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<figure class=\"is-resized wp-block-image aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/nakedexpat.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Remote-Access-VPN.svg\" alt=\"Access your work or Bank online from abroad\" class=\"wp-image-28541\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">If you use online banking in the U.K. (or anywhere else for that matter) your bank is likely to have security measures in place that make it very difficult to access their online banking systems from abroad. Many expats (and tourists) don&#8217;t realise this and get caught out. To avoid issues logging-in a VPN can make it look like you are still in the U.K. (or any other location you choose) enabling you to access your bank&#8217;s online platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Without a secure VPN many expats &amp; tourists suffer great inconveniences. Don&#8217;t be left high &amp; dry. A good VPN is invaluable for expats and a definite <strong>must have essential!<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-2 kt-pane32934_f2c87f-87\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">You use public Wi-Fi regularly<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/nakedexpat.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/NordVPN-06.svg\" alt=\"Encrypt your data with a VPN\" class=\"wp-image-27462\" style=\"width:139px;height:139px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">By definition, a VPN is your best friend when using public Wi-Fi. Hackers have many methods to steal your data on public hotspots, but using a VPN means that you can stop worrying about that. Therefore, people who want to browse in full privacy should use a VPN to secure their connection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">If a public Wi-Fi outlet alerts you that your data may not be secure, don\u2019t ignore the warning! Avoid using public Wi-Fi to log into sensitive websites, like your bank account. And look for websites that have an \u201cS\u201d in the url, like: https:\/\/www rather than http:\/\/www. The \u201cS\u201d stands for secure, meaning the website has some encryption for added security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">If you use your laptop in public often, at the very least get a security plug-in like \u201cHTTPS Everywhere\u201d to give you some extra security automatically. Best practice is to only store, sync and access your sensitive data via a securely encrypted online \u2018Vault\u2019. I use&nbsp;the free NordLocker and recommend you do too. It is <a href=\"#why-NordLocker\">explained further in this guide<\/a>, or you can hop-over and read all about it on their website.<br>Get it here for&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/go.nordlocker.net\/SH3ZI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FREE<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-3 kt-pane32934_9c216f-29\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Public computers and Internet Cafes<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/nakedexpat.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/NordVPN-06.svg\" alt=\"Encrypt your data with a VPN\" class=\"wp-image-27462\" style=\"width:139px;height:139px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Contrary to what you might read elsewhere \u2013&nbsp;<strong><em>Never<\/em><\/strong>&nbsp;use a public computer to access anything sensitive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"\">Just remembering to logout of a public computer is simply&nbsp;<strong>not<\/strong> good enough!<\/p>\n<cite>Naked Expat<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Key-logging (spy) software might be installed on the public computer to remember what you have typed \u2013 effectively giving scammers a \u2018playback\u2019 of what you accessed and the passwords you typed!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-4 kt-pane32934_62dae0-40\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">You want to access blocked content<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<figure class=\"is-resized wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/nakedexpat.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/NordVPN-03.svg\" alt=\"Use a VPN to access restricted content\" class=\"wp-image-27459\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">One of the most popular things a VPN is used for is content access. If using streaming services and social networks while abroad is important to you, a VPN can help. It changes your IP address and redirects your connection to the internet through a remote server.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Enjoy watching UK TV like BBC iPlayer, Netflix UK etc abroad:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/nakedexpat.com\/staging\/guides\/arrivals\/how-to-watch-uk-tv-abroad\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span style=\"color: var(--theme-palette-color-3, #1a1a1a);\" class=\"stk-highlight\"><mark style=\"background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-1, #f8e60c)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-palette-color-3-color\">Read more<\/mark><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Expat TV Packages exclusive to nakedexpat: <a href=\"https:\/\/nakedexpat.com\/staging\/international-tv\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-1, #f8e60c)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-palette-color-3-color\">ExpatTV<\/mark><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-5 kt-pane32934_da948f-a5\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">You want to encrypt your data<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/nakedexpat.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/NordVPN-Apps.svg\" alt=\"User-friendly NordVPN apps\" class=\"wp-image-28542\" style=\"width:139px;height:139px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Using a VPN is a good idea even when browsing from your home.&nbsp;VPN encryption&nbsp;is important when you want to protect your internet traffic and minimize your online footprint. This way, your internet service provider won\u2019t be able to sell your entire browsing history to the highest bidder.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-6 kt-pane32934_ac56be-9d\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">You need to mask your location<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/nakedexpat.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/NordVPN-02.svg\" alt=\"Mask your location with a VPN\" class=\"wp-image-27458\" style=\"width:139px;height:139px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">People working in countries with limited freedom of speech rely on private internet connection for their work. Sometimes, their lives might depend on it. Someone who lives under an authoritarian regime should use a VPN to hide their IP address and ensure extra security for their sensitive messages.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-7 kt-pane32934_668718-92\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">You want to encrypt your data<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/nakedexpat.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/NordVPN-04.svg\" alt=\"Using a VPN to avoid surveillance\" class=\"wp-image-27460\" style=\"width:139px;height:139px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Government agencies track and collect your browsing activity, messages, social posts, and other private data. A VPN protects you from that by encrypting your traffic and hiding your IP address. Use it at home, at work, and on the go to enjoy non-stop protection.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-8 kt-pane32934_d81427-16\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">You have an avid gamer in the family<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/nakedexpat.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/NordVPN-05.svg\" alt=\"Use a VPN for Gaming\" class=\"wp-image-27461\" style=\"width:139px;height:139px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">People who like gaming online have to deal with DDoS attacks, bandwidth throttling, and content restrictions. Luckily, you can forget about all of these problems with NordVPN. If you\u2019re serious about gaming and want to enjoy a stable and safe connection, you should use a VPN.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/go.nordvpn.net\/SH7hs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1290\" height=\"258\" src=\"https:\/\/nakedexpat.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Nord-Sports-Banner-1290x258.webp\" alt=\"Nord Sports Banner\" class=\"wp-image-35386\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nakedexpat.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Nord-Sports-Banner-1290x258.webp 1290w, https:\/\/nakedexpat.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Nord-Sports-Banner-480x96.webp 480w, https:\/\/nakedexpat.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Nord-Sports-Banner-768x154.webp 768w, https:\/\/nakedexpat.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Nord-Sports-Banner.webp 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1290px) 100vw, 1290px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-does-a-vpn-work\">How does a VPN work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">When you download&nbsp;VPN software&nbsp;to your device, it does most of the work for you \u2014 you only need to log in and connect.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id32934_76451e-08 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id32934_76451e-08 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id32934_76451e-08 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:1290px;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id32934_76451e-08 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id32934_76451e-08 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id32934_76451e-08 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id32934_76451e-08 alignwide wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column32934_3d5e37-90 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column32934_3d5e37-90 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column32934_3d5e37-90 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column32934_3d5e37-90 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column32934_3d5e37-90 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column32934_3d5e37-90 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column32934_3d5e37-90{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column32934_3d5e37-90 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column32934_3d5e37-90 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column32934_3d5e37-90\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<figure class=\"is-resized wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1290\" height=\"688\" src=\"https:\/\/nakedexpat.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/How-does-NordVPN-work-1290x688.webp\" alt=\"How does a VPN work\" class=\"wp-image-32798\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nakedexpat.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/How-does-NordVPN-work-1290x688.webp 1290w, https:\/\/nakedexpat.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/How-does-NordVPN-work-480x256.webp 480w, https:\/\/nakedexpat.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/How-does-NordVPN-work-768x410.webp 768w, https:\/\/nakedexpat.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/How-does-NordVPN-work.webp 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1290px) 100vw, 1290px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"\">However, it\u2019s helpful to know how a VPN works to understand the service better. Here\u2019s what\u2019s going on behind the scenes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">When you connect to a virtual private network service, it authenticates your client with a VPN server.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">The server then applies an encryption protocol to all the data you send and receive.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">The VPN service creates an encrypted \u201ctunnel\u201d over the internet. This secures the data traveling between you and your destination.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">To ensure each data packet stays secure, a VPN wraps it in an outer packet, which is then encrypted through encapsulation. This is the core element of the VPN tunnel, keeping the data safe during transfer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">When the data arrives at the server, the outer packet is removed through a decryption process.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-vertically-aligned-center\" style=\"grid-template-columns:15% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/nakedexpat.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Guru_circle-e1632795442173.png\" alt=\"Naked Expat Guru Guide\" class=\"wp-image-28109 size-thumbnail\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nakedexpat.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Guru_circle-e1632795442173.png 300w, https:\/\/nakedexpat.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Guru_circle-e1632795442173-270x270.png 270w, https:\/\/nakedexpat.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Guru_circle-e1632795442173-200x200.png 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-to-look-for-when-choosing-a-vpn\">What to look for when choosing a VPN<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"speed-security-and-privacy\">Speed, security, and privacy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<p class=\"\">People turn to VPNs for different reasons, and whatever yours is, you need to ask three questions before choosing a provider. How fast is it? Will it keep my data safe? And will it respect my privacy? Of course, you want your connections to be safe and your data to stay private. But to have all that without losing any speed? That\u2019s the trick. So when you choose a VPN service, make sure they don\u2019t make any compromises \u2013 there\u2019s no point in having unbreakable encryption if every website takes ages to load.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"270\" height=\"270\" src=\"https:\/\/nakedexpat.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/NordLocker-online-file-security-jpg-270x270.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27746\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nakedexpat.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/NordLocker-online-file-security-jpg-270x270.webp 270w, https:\/\/nakedexpat.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/NordLocker-online-file-security-jpg-200x200.webp 200w, https:\/\/nakedexpat.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/NordLocker-online-file-security-jpg.webp 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 270px) 100vw, 270px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"paid-vs-free\">Paid vs. free<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Price is one of the most important factors, no matter what product you\u2019re buying. And if a free option comes up, people are naturally interested. But when it comes to free VPNs, it\u2019s better to steer clear of them. Remember \u2013 you\u2019re looking for speed, security, and privacy, and with free VPNs, you\u2019re unlikely to get any of these features. These providers usually don\u2019t invest in their server network or maintenance, so their VPN connections might be unstable and leaking users\u2019 IP addresses. They also must make money somehow \u2013 usually by selling their users\u2019 data. So instead of looking for the cheapest option, try to find a VPN provider you can trust. I have used NordVPN for over 10 years now and I am very confident in recommending them here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"convenient-amp-easy-to-use-apps\">Convenient &amp; easy to use Apps<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<p class=\"\">NordVPN offers dedicated apps for all major platforms. And you can protect up to six devices with a single account. Install it on your phone, laptop, your kid\u2019s iPad, Smart T.V. or your Wi-Fi router!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Don\u2019t want to encrypt your entire device? Use the split-tunnelling NordVPN feature and select which apps connect to NordVPN and which stay on the local network.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/nakedexpat.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/NordVPN-Apps.svg\" alt=\"User-friendly NordVPN apps\" class=\"wp-image-28542\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"can-you-be-tracked-with-a-vpn\">Can you be tracked with a VPN?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">A private VPN will make it very difficult to track your online activity. It all depends on what sort of tracking you might be subject to and what you\u2019re doing. If you\u2019re using Chrome connected to your Google account, it doesn\u2019t matter that your traffic is encrypted. Google will know what sites you visited and the content you interacted with. Your ISP or the government won\u2019t be able to tell what you do online after you connect to the VPN server \u2013 but they may be able to ask Google.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">If you live in a totalitarian regime that has highly restrictive internet rules, the authorities will be able to tell that you&nbsp;connected to a VPN, but not what you did afterward. However, NordVPN has a feature called Obfuscated servers that will help make your VPN-secured connection harder to detect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"is-nordvpn-an-anonymous-vpn-service\">Is NordVPN an anonymous VPN service?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Yes. While it\u2019s practically impossible to grant absolute anonymity online, NordVPN does everything it can to provide fast and reliable security and privacy. We have an industry-leading list of powerful features to help you stay anonymous, but even so, you\u2019ll need to take other precautions to stay anonymous. With that being said\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Here are just a few of the features that help NordVPN keep your information as private as possible:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Strict no-logs policy:<\/strong> NordVPN only collect the data needed to provide their service. They are a zero-logs VPN and they believe that their&nbsp;industry-first audit&nbsp;shows that they won\u2019t share your information with government agencies because they simply don\u2019t have it;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Next-generation encryption: NordVPN offers some of the best&nbsp;VPN protocols&nbsp;available, including their proprietary high-speed&nbsp;NordLynx protocol. Your browsing is private and cannot be seen by hackers or your ISP;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">DNS leak protection: Your traffic is routed through dedicated DNS servers so it will never leak your IP to a third-party;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Obfuscated servers: These special servers mask the fact that you\u2019re using a VPN connection at all. This makes it easier to enjoy unfettered internet access in authoritarian countries and other environments where VPN access may be blocked. <strong>These servers are very good for accessing BBC iPlayer &amp; UK Netflix from abroad!<\/strong> Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/nakedexpat.com\/staging\/essentials\/how-to-watch-uk-tv-abroad\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to watch UK T.V. abroad<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Kill switch: Your IP shouldn\u2019t leak even if your VPN connection drops.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Cryptocurrency payments: Anonymous payments take you one step closer to total anonymity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">High speed: The faster your VPN is, the more often you\u2019ll use it and the better your privacy protection will be. <strong>This is also crucial to help mitigate any annoying &#8216;buffering&#8217; when trying to watch online T.V.!<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"is-resized is-style-rounded wp-block-image aligncenter size-thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/nakedexpat.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Clap-Hands-200x200.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29501\" title=\"smartphone\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nakedexpat.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Clap-Hands-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/nakedexpat.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Clap-Hands-270x270.png 270w, https:\/\/nakedexpat.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Clap-Hands.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-purple-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"priority-secure-your-smartphone\">Priority: Secure your smartphone<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"you-should-never-have-apps-on-your-smartphone-that-access-sensitive-data-you-are-more-likely-to-loose-your-smartphone-than-you-are-your-computer-so-store-all-your-valuable-data-on-your-computer-\u2013-encrypted-\u2013-and-\u201cin-the-cloud\u201d-this-way-no-one-but-you-or-whom-you-permit-can-access-your-encrypted-data-and-it\u2019s-useless-to-a-hacker-when-encrypted\" class=\"\">You should never have apps on your smartphone that access sensitive data. You are more likely to loose your smartphone than you are your computer, so store all your valuable data on your computer \u2013 encrypted \u2013 and \u201cin the cloud\u201d. This way no one but you (or whom you permit) can access your encrypted data and it\u2019s useless to a hacker when encrypted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"only-use-apps-that-are-absolutely-necessary-any-\u201cpayment-apps\u201d-should-be-kept-to-the-absolute-minimum-and-definitely-do-not-instal-apps-to-access-investment-portfolios-or-trading-all-sensitive-activity-should-be-done-in-a-secure-encrypted-manner-using-a-dedicated-online-\u2018vault\u2019\" class=\"\">Only use Apps that are absolutely necessary. Any \u201cpayment apps\u201d should be kept to the absolute minimum and definitely do not instal Apps to access investment portfolios or trading. All sensitive activity should be done in a secure, encrypted manner using a dedicated online \u2018Vault\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"similarly-if-your-computer-gets-stolen-or-blows-up-it-doesn\u2019t-matter-\u2013-because-you-can-easily-login-from-another-computer-and-access-your-files-\u2013-everything-is-encrypted-\u201cin-the-cloud\u201d-not-on-the-local-computer\" class=\"\">Similarly, if your computer gets stolen or blows up, it doesn\u2019t matter \u2013 because you can easily login from another computer and access your files \u2013 everything is encrypted \u201cin the cloud\u201d not on the local computer!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"advantages-of-using-encryption\">Advantages of Using Encryption<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">When using the Internet, most people know to use encryption of data in transit. This is the big difference between HTTP and HTTP<strong>S<\/strong>&nbsp;traffic (i.e. whether or not the lock icon shows up in the address bar).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\" id=\"why-NordLocker\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\/\/sp-ao.shortpixel.ai\/client\/to_auto,q_lossy,ret_img,w_576,h_324\/https:\/\/nakedexpat.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/https-768x432.png\" alt=\"Stay safe online with https websites\" class=\"wp-image-27801\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nakedexpat.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/https-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/nakedexpat.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/https-480x270.png 480w, https:\/\/nakedexpat.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/https.png 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Check your browser address bar for an https connection<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Using HTTP<strong>S<\/strong>&nbsp;helps to ensure that you\u2019re connected to the right website and that no one can eavesdrop on your connection, which may include personal data like credit card information, your location, your Netflix account etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"expats-get-scammed-a-lot\">Expats get scammed. A lot!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"80\" height=\"80\" src=\"https:\/\/nakedexpat.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Arrivials-small.png\" alt=\"Moving abroad planning logo\" class=\"wp-image-28515\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">In over 15 years as an expat myself, I have lost count of the amount of other expats and holidaymakers who have fell victim to scammers and data theft. Let\u2019s face it, technology makes our life as expats and living abroad in another country much more convenient and straightforward than it ever used to be.&nbsp;<strong>But<\/strong>! (there\u2019s always a but)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Unfortunately the increased reliance on technology hasn\u2019t gone hand-in-hand with an increase in data security awareness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"\"><em>Ignorance is bliss<\/em>&nbsp;\u2013 unless you become a victim of data\/identity theft or credit card fraud. Then it\u2019s a nightmare!<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"summary\">Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\" id=\"3-steps-to-take-right-now\">2 Steps to take right now<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"nfd-container wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"nfd-max-w-prose wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:8px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"nfd-gap-2xl nfd-text-md wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-stretch is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-353c4f5a wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"nfd-gap-lg nfd-px-sm wp-block-group nfd-bg-surface nfd-theme-white is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-f66f9956 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"nfd-rounded-full  nfd-p-2 nfd-shrink-0 wp-block-group nfd-bg-surface nfd-theme-dark wp-container-content-2cb1e7d4 is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-b6c1f246 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"min-height:32px\">\n<p class=\"nfd-text-contrast\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500;line-height:0;text-transform:uppercase\">1<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"nfd-gap-sm wp-block-group wp-container-content-9cfa9a5a is-content-justification-space-between is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-9366075c wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Get a VPN<\/strong> and encrypt your data whilst online.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"nfd-gap-lg nfd-px-sm wp-block-group nfd-bg-surface nfd-theme-white is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-f66f9956 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"nfd-rounded-full  nfd-p-2 nfd-shrink-0 wp-block-group nfd-bg-surface nfd-theme-dark wp-container-content-2cb1e7d4 is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-b6c1f246 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"min-height:32px\">\n<p class=\"nfd-text-contrast\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500;line-height:0;text-transform:uppercase\">2<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"nfd-gap-sm wp-block-group wp-container-content-9cfa9a5a is-content-justification-space-between is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-9366075c wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Get a VPN<\/strong> and enjoy watching UK TV like BBC iPlayer, ITVX and Netflix UK whilst abroad. <strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/nakedexpat.com\/staging\/guides\/arrivals\/how-to-watch-uk-tv-abroad\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read more<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"nfd-gap-lg nfd-px-sm wp-block-group nfd-bg-surface nfd-theme-white is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-f66f9956 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div 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