From: ithinkiam@gmail.com
micky wrote:
> In alt.comp.os.windows-11, on Mon, 16 Feb 2026 12:33:27 -0000 (UTC),
> Chris wrote:
>
>> micky wrote:
>>> The cheapest cost for the most basic ExpressVPN, which I've used before
>>> and been satisfied with, is $3.49/month, or 42/a year. I think other
>>> VPN's are about the same. I don't really want a VPN all the time, and
>>> had planned to just get it while traveling, 3 months would be $39.
>>>
>>> But Malwarebytes is $60/year and you can add its VPN for just 20 more.
>>>
>>> How come it's so cheap? Is it no good? Is it good but it doesn't work
>>> for everyone? Is it good but it has some annoying problem?
>
> I'm thinking the real cost to them is very low and including it will
> increae sales of Malwarebytes, which has to be hurting since MSoft has
> improved the built-in AV program. A review said it was missing some
> features like a password handler, but I don't want that anyhow.
>
>>> Do I even need malwarebytes when I have the one built in to windows 11?
>>
>> What exactly do you want a VPN for? There are plenty of free ones available
>> which might be enough for your needs.
>
> Last time I went out of the country it was to a) watch a free movie on
> the service my public library is connected to (but I never really had
> time to watch a movie) and b) to listen to American web radio,
> especially news, since there was no English language radio on the radio
> in the rental car. My interest in news has waned, but not entirely. I
> do need to hear some English, but I don't know/remmeber if youtube
> videos were a problem without the VPN I eventually got.
If it's just 1 or 2 movies a month and some internet radio then the free
Tier (2GB) with TunnelBear is probably sufficient. A Canadian service -
hence the bears - I've used for years.
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