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I'm looking for a vpn for gaming and streaming purposes. Any leads?

[imwjl]

I suggest the search feature here and on open web. This is a topic where there's lots on it. I prefer OpenVPN based solutions. All that stuff already written can do a better job than I can in a short time if you don't trust my preference for OpenVPN.

[Annie_M]

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[Lee_Bo]

I'm looking for a vpn for gaming and streaming purposes. Any leads?

OpenVPN is a good options. Nord is ok, but their encryption slows down the connection.

But, why do you need a VPN for gaming and streaming? Are you trying to get around a security feature somewhere?

Sorry, but inquiring minds want to know. :-)

[flyinion]

NordVPN will definitely allow you to get around regional restrictions on some streaming stuff. I got it for general security purposes but did try it since I was new to VPNs and wanted to see and got a UK only Netflix show to appear while I live in the US. As far as gaming use, be careful there. Some game developers may ban you if you're using a VPN. Not necessarily because you're using a VPN but for example Blizzard has banned people because they were using a VPN and it got detected as logging in from multiple locations a large distance apart and the account was flagged for sharing which is not allowed on their accounts.

[Just_Me_D]

OpenVPN
NordVPN
VPN Unlimited

are all good choices, in my opinion. Take your pick.

[metllicamilitia]

I just did a decent bit of research before choosing a VPN myself. ExpressVPN is considered of the top VPN's, it's not too expensive, and it's fast, however, it's not based in an ideal country.

I chose NordVPN myself because it can handle everything I want, is based in an ideal country, is affordable (and currently you could really luck out and get up to 3 years free when you buy), and it's fast enough that I haven't noticed any real lag from it.