VPNs, DNS, TOR, and Proxies? +Antimalware/spyware?

Question

I have a few neophyte questions concerning the listed topics.

What exactly is a DNS?
What's a good DNS?
What does a VPN do?
What's a good VPN?
Can you run Spotflux and Hotspot Shield together without causing errors?
Can you run multiple VPNs and is it better to run multiple VPNs? If so, what VPN(s) should I use?
What is a good proxy?
Can you use TOR with a VPN?

Also, is it good to run an anti-malware and an anti-virus at the same time?

I'm curious as to what these things are, as I've just recently heard about them. I'd love to learn more about it; any more information would be appreciated. I realize that they sound stupid, sorry. ^_<

Answer 1

I use http://www.unspyable.com and they are great. I especially love their multi hop VPN servers that bounce the connection through multiple countries

Answer 2

A DNS is an acronym for Domain Name System.



The Domain Name System (DNS) is a hierarchical distributed naming system for computers, services, or any resource connected to the Internet or a private network. It associates various information with domain names assigned to each of the participating entities. Most prominently, it translates easily memorized domain names to the numerical IP addresses needed for the purpose of locating computer services and devices worldwide. By providing a worldwide, distributed keyword-based redirection service, the Domain Name System is an essential component of the functionality of the Internet.



For DNS I'd either use Google DNS or OpenDNS, with OpenDNS having more features.



A VPN (Virtual Private Network) is a private network shared publicly across a public network. It makes you look like your IP is in a different place.



Spotflux and Hotspot? No.



Can you run multiple VPNs and is it better to run multiple VPNs? If so, what VPN(s) should I use?

No. I don't think so.



What is a good proxy? Hide My ***.

http://hidemyass.com/



Can you use TOR with a VPN. TOR is basically an internet browser that encrypts your browsing information. More detailed @ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tor_(anonymity_network)



Yes, it is good to run an anti-malware and an anti-virus at the same time, it's more secure.



Hope I helped!



Edit: I used to use SecurityKISS or openVPN. Hidemyass is pretty good too.



-Elian

Answer 3

Anything free is going to be full of malware and spyware and you will get your identity stolen and passwords hacked.



Buy a good VPN service.



Whatever you do don't trust the reviews from the "best vpn review" sites. The best reviewed sites are the ones that pay the most kickback to the vpn review site owner. So in essence you will likely get the worst vpn's from the best vpn review sites.

Answer 4

I suggest using http://www.vpnpower.net to be able to unblock web-sites. I have been with them since 4 years.

Answer 5

Ehm..

If you want to download Spotflux you can download it here for free http://bit.ly/1no9BP1

Very useful program!