~~NOTRANS~~

====== VPN ======

===== some (mostly german) comparisons =====

  * https://vpnoverview.com/
  * https://www.netzwelt.de/vergleich/vpn-anbieter-vergleich-2022-20-besten-vpn-dienste-test.html
  * https://www.heise.de/download/specials/Anonym-surfen-mit-VPN-Die-besten-VPN-Anbieter-im-Vergleich-3798036
  * https://www.privacytutor.de/vpn/test/
  * https://www.chip.de/artikel/VPN-Test-Die-besten-Anbieter-im-Vergleich_182800063.html
  * https://www.computerbild.de/bestenlisten/cb-Bestenlisten-Technik-VPN-Test-31082709.html

  * 08/2021: Kann man VPNs wirklich trauen?! | c't uplink 39.3
    * https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QXcYfBW7FzQ
  * 07/2020: Warum du (k)ein VPN brauchst – TECHfacts
    * https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XlxJssT5EI0
  * 10/2019: Mein NordVPN Debakel - wie geht es weiter?
    * https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wdVJ5w-_srg


===== criteria / features =====

  * zero/no-logs policy
  * provides DNS server / hiding
  * not under 5/9/14-eyes or similar jurisdiction
    * https://protonvpn.com/blog/5-eyes-global-surveillance/
  * supports streaming (platforms)
    * selectable countries
    * possibility for a dedicated IP
  * supported OS'es for client app
  * supported browser addons
  * double/multi-hopping
  * anonymous registration - and payment


===== similar technology =====

as alternative or for complementary use

  * https://www.torproject.org/
  * https://tails.boum.org/


===== related =====

cryptographic e-mail

  * https://www.openpgp.org/
  * https://gnupg.org/