• mrmule
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    15 days ago

    Probably not a popular choice, but my VPN comes with an ad blocker which works great.

    I’m still using Nord VPN as I got an insane deal a few years ago. Now it has something called Threat Protection which blocks all ads whether on my desktop browsers or on mobile.

    ✨Edit to add: Yeah down vote me. Nord was a blackfriday deal from 3 years ago. Much has changed since then.

    I travel full time and I’m now in the market for a new VPN provider. I don’t have my own router… I don’t even have a home.

    Instead of just down voting, perhaps come with some constructive ideas or suggestions, thank you! ✨

    • @x00z@lemmy.world
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      15 days ago

      You can just use a free adblocking DNS for that.

      A browser adblocker is better for a few tricky ads.

    • mechoman444
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      415 days ago

      I use proton vpn but you’ll get downvoted no matter what if you don’t use the vpn the bandwagon likes.

      This kind is behaviour is a major downfall on platforms like this.

      • mrmule
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        115 days ago

        💯 This is absolutely true. I’ll look at Proton. Thank you so much

        • @Ilandar@lemm.ee
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          114 days ago

          Mullvad. Its only real downside is its lack of port forwarding and it passes all the Lemmy purity tests. You will never be downvoted for recommending it.

    • katy ✨
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      15 days ago

      GL-AX1800 router with mullvad wireguard vpn config and adguard

      • mrmule
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        215 days ago

        I travel full time, so I don’t have my own internet connection.

          • mrmule
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            115 days ago

            Appreciated, however I’m down to a 45 liter carry on bag now and I literally have no space to carry my own router around.

              • mrmule
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                115 days ago

                Thanks for the link.

                In all my travels, in all the cafés, libraries, hotels and co-working spaces I’ve used around the world, never have I seen anyone pull out their own router.

                I’m not dismissing it’s potential or usefulness, I just think that for me to avoid adverts and to connect to a few streaming services from weird locations it might be a bit overkill.

                • @lka1988@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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                  214 days ago

                  Sure thing! It can absolutely all be done from your phone; this is just another method if you have multiple devices.