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00:00:00 – 00:07:37
Tom Spark provides an in-depth guide on using Proton VPN, emphasizing the advantages of upgrading to the paid version for enhanced speed, streaming compatibility, and additional connections. He details key features such as the VPN accelerator, which theoretically enhances speed but needs further validation, and the use of custom DNS for ad blocking. Important tools like the Kill Switch, Secure Core, and Net Shield are explained for their roles in preventing IP leaks, enhancing privacy by routing data through secure countries, and blocking ads and malware, respectively. Furthermore, the speaker covers settings for port forwarding, DNS leak protection, alternative routing, split tunneling for selective application routing, and hardware acceleration. He notes the absence of extensive tutorials but highlights the detailed tooltips available for each setting, and encourages viewers to join the community for more discussions and support.
00:00:00
In this part of the video, Tom Spark introduces Proton VPN, discussing its features and providing a detailed guide on how to use it. He explains the benefits of upgrading to the paid version for better speed, streaming compatibility, and more simultaneous connections. Tom highlights the VPN’s basic tutorial system and shows how to create and customize profiles, including selecting servers, protocols, and other settings for optimized performance. He also touches on the importance of using WireGuard as a protocol and discusses various settings for automatic startup and quick connections, offering tips on personalization and security enhancements.
00:03:00
In this part of the video, the speaker discusses various features of ProtonVPN. They highlight the VPN accelerator, which theoretically should enhance speed but hasn’t shown significant improvements in the speaker’s tests. The use of custom DNS for ad blocking is briefly touched upon, but it’s noted that it’s optional. ProtonVPN’s informative tips and specific features, such as moderate NAT settings for gaming, port forwarding, and the Kill Switch, are explained in detail. The Kill Switch ensures no IP leakage in case of disconnection, while Secure Core routes data through privacy-friendly countries, potentially reducing speeds. Net Shield blocks ads and malware. The speaker suggests that many of these features are paywalled, recommending the paid version for full access.
00:06:00
In this part of the video, the speaker continues to discuss the settings available in Proton VPN. They mention that port forwarding and DNS leak protection do not require much adjustment. Alternative routing can help unblock certain websites but is generally fine to leave as is. Split tunneling allows users to run specific applications through the VPN while leaving others unaffected, which can be practical for selective internet privacy. Hardware acceleration should typically be left on unless it causes screen glitches. The speaker notes that although Proton lacks an extensive tutorial system, it compensates with detailed tooltips for each setting. They encourage viewers to seek further help via the description link, join their Discord for more VPN discussions, and support the channel through provided links.