On 2023-11-28, Andy Smith <a...@strugglers.net> wrote: > Hello, > > On Mon, Nov 27, 2023 at 06:42:53PM -0500, Dan Purgert wrote: >> On Nov 27, 2023, Maureen L Thomas wrote: >> > NORPVPN is software that installs a VPN. Not really trying to solve a >> > problem just securing my machine against intruders. My understanding of a >> > dedicated IP means I will always have the same IP. >> >> Well, a VPN doesn't "secure your machine against intruders", so seems >> their service (with "dedicated IP" or not) is pointless for you. > > Pointless for almost everyone who isn't e.g. trying to access their > home country's Netflix while they're overseas or whatever. But > commercial VPN companies are not well known for truth in advertising > so I'm not surprised they would also tell someone they need to pay > for a static IP. > > Thanks, > Andy
NordVPN advertises very heavily in France on television and claims to provide safety against bad actors (personified as villainous figures observing your every move) when using it. It's their only selling point.
