Question 1

Can I use a VPN to access ChatGPT at work or school?

Accepted Answer

Yes, a VPN is a great way to use ChatGPT while at work or school. A VPN encrypts your online traffic so that network administrators can’t see what websites you’re visiting. A VPN also changes your IP address, so it’s important to note that some savvy network administrators will be able to tell that you’re using a VPN and, assuming you’re not using the VPN for appropriate purposes, block your connection.

That’s why it’s important to use a VPN that has obfuscation capabilities if at all possible. Obfuscation makes your VPN connection look like a regular internet connection, thereby hiding the fact that you’re using a VPN. I recommend getting ExpressVPN because it has obfuscation on all its servers and protocols and is super-fast and easy to use.

Question 2

Can I use a free VPN for ChatGPT?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but I don’t recommend it. While there are some decent free VPNs available, they often come with drawbacks such as slow connection speeds, a limited number of server locations, and intrusive advertisements. Additionally, some free VPNs may not offer the same level of security and privacy as paid VPNs do, so I recommend only using a premium VPN like the ones I chose for this list.

Question 3

Can a VPN slow down my connection to ChatGPT?

Accepted Answer

Yes, because of the encryption process, but all of the VPNs on this list maintain fast speeds for a smooth experience with ChatGPT, streaming HD videos, and other online activities.

Question 4

Is it legal to use a VPN for ChatGPT?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but note that some countries ban VPNs, so I strongly recommend you first research your local laws to make sure it’s perfectly okay to use a VPN in your location. As long as you’re in a country that allows VPNs, I recommend using ExpressVPN because of its fast speeds, top-notch security features, and intuitive apps.

Question 5

Where is ChatGPT banned?

Accepted Answer

ChatGPT is banned or unavailable in only 8 countries: Belarus, China, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Russia, Syria, and Venezuela. This is mostly due to strict internet censorship in these countries. Other countries that initially banned ChatGPT, including Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Eritrea, and Italy, recently made the tool available after OpenAI addressed their government’s privacy and security concerns.

OpenAI aims to make its flagship app available in as many places as possible and says “we are working hard to increase the number of locations we can provide safe access to.” It’s currently available in 188 countries.

Question 6

Why do some countries ban ChatGPT?

Accepted Answer

Every country has its own specific reasons for banning ChatGPT. However, the reasons can be grouped into 3 broad categories. The first one is that ChatGPT falls under a wide umbrella of Western internet platforms that some governments don’t want influencing their populations. These countries, such as China, Russia, and Iran, already have strict internet restrictions in place.

The second reason is that some governments believe ChatGPT poses a security threat. The regimes of Cuba, Syria, and Venezuela, for example, are very sensitive to any tool that might be used to spread anti-government messages more easily.

The third reason is that certain governments believe ChatGPT is a risk to the privacy of its citizens. Italy stated as much in April 2023 when it temporarily banned the use of ChatGPT in the country. However, the ban was later lifted when ChatGPT provided privacy safeguards for Italian users.

Question 7

What is the best VPN for Amazon Prime Video?

Accepted Answer

ExpressVPN is my top choice for streaming content on Amazon Prime Video — it consistently works with Amazon Prime Video, provides incredibly fast speeds on all servers, has great security features, and works with 100+ other streaming sites.

Question 8

Do all VPNs work with Amazon Prime Video?

Accepted Answer

No, not all VPNs work with Amazon Prime Video, but all of the VPNs on my list do. I especially recommend ExpressVPN for its blazing-fast speeds, top-tier privacy and security features, large server network spread across 105 countries, and more.

Question 9

Can I use a free VPN with Amazon Prime Video?

Accepted Answer

Maybe, but most free VPNs won’t work with Amazon Prime Video. Even if it does work, it’s possible a free VPN will limit the amount of data you’re allowed to use, have slow speeds, or lack important security features.

I recommend using a premium VPN like ExpressVPN, which consistently works with Amazon Prime Video, has great security features, provides fast streaming speeds, and offers unlimited data.

Question 10

Do all VPNs slow down my internet?

Accepted Answer

Yes, all VPNs will at least slightly decrease your internet speeds. This is due to the time required to reroute and encrypt your activity. However, good VPNs are able to minimize this slowdown and maintain fast speeds. All the VPNs on this list provided me with decent streaming speeds and limited buffering, but I had the fastest speeds with ExpressVPN.

Question 11

Is Surfshark free?

Accepted Answer

No, but it offers a 30-day money-back guarantee so you can try it risk-free. Trying Surfshark requires a small up-front cost, but its plans, starting at just $2.29 / month, are some of the most affordable on the market. Contact customer support before your first 30 days is over to request a full refund.

Surfshark does, however, offer a 7-day free trial for Android, iOS, and macOS devices. This is the only way to try Surfshark with no up-front cost — unfortunately, the free trial isn’t unavailable on Windows devices. Just keep in mind that to get a refund after the free trial, you must request it through the Google Play Store or Apple App Store.

Question 12

Does Surfshark work with Netflix?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Surfshark works with Netflix. It also works with other top streaming sites like Hulu and Amazon Prime Video, but it doesn’t always work with Disney+, which might leave you unable to stream your favorite Disney content.

For a great streaming VPN, I recommend ExpressVPN — it consistently works with all top streaming sites, including Disney+ and 100+ other streaming sites. Its blazing-fast speeds on all its servers ensure smooth streaming, and its strong security features keep your internet activity safe from hackers and ad trackers.

Question 13

Does Surfshark slow down my internet connection?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but only slightly — all VPNs slow your internet connection a bit because they require routing your traffic through an encrypted server before sending it to the destination site. Good VPNs will be able to minimize this slowdown to the point that it’s not noticeable.

Surfshark provides fast speeds when connected to nearby VPN servers. During our tests, my colleagues and I experienced an average slowdown of around 13% when connected to nearby servers. This is pretty good, although not as fast as some top competitors like ExpressVPN. That said, when connected to more distant servers, Surfshark slowed our connection by as much as 84%, which is considerably more than competitors. I recommend using ExpressVPN for a consistently fast VPN connection.

Question 14

Does Surfshark keep records of my activity?

Accepted Answer

No, Surfshark doesn’t log your browsing activity. It has a strict no-logs policy that has been independently verified. Surfshark doesn’t keep records of any of the sites you visit, the videos you watch, or the files you download.

Surfshark has RAM-only servers — this means no data is ever written to a hard drive and all data is wiped every time the server reboots. This helps ensure that none of your internet activity is obtainable by hackers or snoopers.

Question 15

What’s the best VPN for watching Netflix Japan?

Accepted Answer

ExpressVPN is my top choice for streaming content on Netflix Japan — my colleague in Japan confirmed that it consistently works with Netflix Japan, it has easy-to-use apps for all major devices, and it provides incredibly fast speeds.

Question 16

Do free VPNs work with Netflix Japan?

Accepted Answer

Some might, but most free VPNs won’t work with Netflix Japan. Even if a free VPN works with Netflix Japan, I still don’t recommend it — most free VPNs limit the amount of data you’re allowed to use each day or month, are slow, and lack basic security features.

Instead, I recommend a low-cost VPN like ExpressVPN or Private Internet Access — both work with Netflix Japan, have fast speeds, and are incredibly secure.

Question 17

Why does Netflix Japan have different content?

Accepted Answer

This is due to licensing agreements, which typically only allow Netflix to stream certain content in specific regions, like Japan. When you travel outside your home country, the content available to you may change. In theory, a good VPN (like any of the VPNs on this list) will allow you to watch titles that aren’t available in your location, but that goes against Netflix’s Terms of Service and can be regarded as copyright infringement.

Question 18

What’s the best VPN for streaming NBA games?

Accepted Answer

My favorite VPN for watching NBA games is ExpressVPN. It provides blazing-fast speeds on all its servers, has great security features, and works with 100+ streaming services, including those that stream live and recorded NBA games.

Question 19

Can I use a free VPN to watch NBA games?

Accepted Answer

Maybe, but I wouldn’t recommend it. Although a few free VPNs may allow you to watch some NBA games, most free VPNs have slow speeds, lack key security features, and often limit the amount of data you can use. This puts strict limits on how many NBA games you can watch per day or month.

I only recommend using a premium VPN like ExpressVPN. It has super-fast speeds on all its servers and great security features, and it works with 100+ streaming sites, including many that broadcast live NBA games.

Question 20

Is it legal to watch NBA games with a VPN?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it’s completely legal to stream NBA games using a VPN. My top choice is ExpressVPN because it works with NBA streaming sites like NBA League Pass, Hulu, FuboTV, and Sling TV.

Question 21

Where can I watch all NBA games?

Accepted Answer

There are many streaming sites that broadcast live NBA games — NBA League Pass is the NBA’s official streaming platform where you can watch the entire season. But there are other streaming sites like Hulu, YouTube TV, and Sling TV that offer live NBA games.

Question 22

What is the best VPN to install on my Samsung Smart TV?

Accepted Answer

ExpressVPN is my top choice for a Samsung Smart TV — it comes with a user-friendly router app, has the fastest download speeds on the market, it has great security features, and it works with all of the major streaming services.

Question 23

Can I use a free VPN on my Samsung Smart TV?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but I wouldn’t recommend it — most free VPNs don’t work with streaming sites, don’t support routers, or don’t allow you to connect your device with a smart DNS. Free VPNs may also have strict data limits and some even keep logs of your online activity.

Instead, I recommend only using premium VPNs like the ones on this list because they all work on routers and have a smart DNS, provide fast streaming speeds with unlimited data, have great security features, and never keep logs of what you’re watching.

Question 24

Are Samsung Smart TVs compatible with VPNs?

Accepted Answer

No, as Samsung Smart TVs use operating systems that don’t support VPN apps. So, you can’t find and download VPNs from your TV’s app store.

But there are several workarounds, like setting up the VPN on your router, using the VPN’s smart DNS tool, or sharing your VPN connection to your Samsung Smart TV via an ethernet or Wi-Fi connection.

Question 25

Are Smart DNS Tools and VPNs the same?

Accepted Answer

No, a smart DNS is completely different from a VPN. A Smart DNS connection will only change your DNS settings and make your Samsung TV appear as if it’s connecting from the location of the server you’re connected to. A smart DNS does not encrypt your traffic (like a VPN does).

A VPN is a service that changes your IP address and encrypts your traffic. This way, it hides your location and prevents anyone from spying on your online activities. All the VPNs I recommend provide access to a smart DNS, making it very simple to switch between the two tools depending on your needs.

Question 26

What is the best VPN for getting a Guatemalan IP address?

Accepted Answer

ExpressVPN is my top choice because it offers the most reliable connections to servers in Guatemala, has blazing-fast speeds, and comes with high-end security features. It’s also great for streaming, and allows torrenting on all of its servers in Guatemala. That said, Hotspot Shield is also a good choice for fast and secure connections to servers in Guatemala.

Question 27

Can I use a free VPN to get a Guatemalan IP Address?

Accepted Answer

No, I couldn’t find any free VPNs that offer access to a Guatemalan server. Regardless, I don’t recommend that you use a free VPN — they often have slower speeds, put strict limits on the amount of data you’re allowed to use per day/month, many of them don’t support streaming and torrenting, and some even share your data with third parties.

Instead, I recommend only using a premium VPN like ExpressVPN. It has a server in Guatemala, maintains the fastest speeds out there, offers affordable pricing plans that start at $6.67 / month, and backs each purchase with a 30-day money-back guarantee. You can get ExpressVPN by following these 3 simple steps.

Question 28

Can I use a VPN to watch Netflix Guatemala?

Accepted Answer

Yes, if you want to watch Netflix in Guatemala you can use a VPN with at least 1 server in Guatemala to secure your connection. ExpressVPN is my top choice because it offers blazing-fast speeds and has great security features.

Theoretically you can use a VPN to watch Netflix Guatemala from elsewhere in the world, but I don’t recommend it because this goes against Netflix’s Terms of Use and may constitute copyright infringement.

Question 29

Can I still torrent with a Guatemalan IP Address?

Accepted Answer

Yes, as long as you’re connected to a VPN server in Guatemala. ExpressVPN and Hotspot Shield support P2P traffic on their Guatemalan servers and are compatible with top torrenting apps like BitTorrent, uTorrent, and Vuze.

Question 30

What’s the best VPN for getting a Swedish IP address?

Accepted Answer

ExpressVPN tops the list, as it has really fast and stable Swedish servers, high-end security features, supports torrenting on all of its Swedish servers, and offers great streaming support.

Question 31

Can I use a free VPN to get a Swedish IP address?

Accepted Answer

Maybe, but I wouldn’t recommend it — while some may have servers in Sweden, many free VPNs have slow speeds, aren’t very secure, and impose strict limits on the amount of data you’re allowed to use.

Instead, I suggest using a premium VPN like the ones I chose for this list. Premium VPNs have much faster speeds and better security, and they have unlimited data. My top choice is ExpressVPN because it offers the most reliable connections to servers in Sweden, has blazing-fast speeds, and is very secure.

Question 32

Can I use a VPN to watch Netflix Sweden?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can use a VPN to watch Netflix Sweden if you’re currently in the country. This way, all of your activities on Netflix will remain private and secure. The best VPN for that is ExpressVPN — it offers the most reliable connections to servers in Sweden and has blazing-fast speeds.

You could, in theory, also watch Netflix Sweden from a different location by using a VPN. However, that may constitute copyright infringement and is against the streaming service’s Terms of Use, so we don’t condone it.

Question 33

Can I torrent while using a Swedish IP address?

Accepted Answer

Yes, and I have confirmed that all of the VPNs on this list allow torrenting on Swedish servers and work with top torrenting apps like BitTorrent, uTorrent, and Vuze.

ExpressVPN is my favorite VPN for torrenting with a Swedish IP Address — it has excellent download speeds and secures your data and privacy while you share files with industry-leading security features.

Question 34

What can I do with a Singaporean IP address?

Accepted Answer

If you have a Singaporean IP address, you can surf Singaporean sites as if you were physically located in Singapore.

To get a Singaporean IP address, you need a VPN with at least 1 server in Singapore. I recommend ExpressVPN — it includes excellent security and privacy features, provides very fast speeds, comes with user-friendly apps, works with Singaporean sites, and allows P2P traffic on Singaporean servers.

Question 35

Can I use a free VPN to get a Singaporean IP address?

Accepted Answer

Maybe, but most free VPNs don’t have a server in Singapore. I actually strongly advise that you avoid downloading free VPNs because they usually have slow speeds, limit how much data you can use, lack important security and privacy features, and have glitchy apps. It’s much better to purchase a low-cost VPN like ExpressVPN.

Question 36

Can I watch Netflix with a Singaporean IP address?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You can watch Netflix Singapore with a VPN while in the country. However, if you were to use VPN to get a Singaporean IP address to watch Netflix Singapore outside the country, you would be violating Netflix’s Terms of Use (even though it’s theoretically possible). This could result in copyright infringement, and we don’t condone it.

Question 37

What’s the best VPN for getting a Singaporean IP address?

Accepted Answer

ExpressVPN is my favorite VPN for getting a Singaporean IP address — it comes with high-end security and privacy features, maintains very fast speeds, is very user-friendly, works with Singaporean sites, and allows torrenting on Singaporean servers.

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