How to connect to a SoftEther VPN server from Mac

This tutorial is a guide on how to set up SoftEther VPN on Mac. As the SoftEther VPN server can support multiple protocols, there are several options to connect from macOS.

This article also briefly explains what SoftEther is and what are the advantages of a SoftEther VPN server.

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How to set up PPTP VPN on iPhone or iPad (iOS 10 and above, iOS 9 and below)

This short tutorial helps you set up a PPTP VPN connection on an iPhone or iPad.

It also explains why PPTP is no longer supported starting from iOS 10 and what are the alternative solutions to set up the iPhone PPTP VPN.

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The best VPN for streaming? A Transylvanian guide on how to choose it

Grab your popcorn! We’re about to learn what is a VPN for streaming blocked websites and how to choose the one that best meets your streaming needs.

Things have changed so much on the Internet, as is no longer the Information Superhighway it used to be. These days the Internet is more like a dirt road filled with potholes, or like an electrical installation that always seems to fail.

To fix these bat bad problems and enhance your online experience, you will need a very special toolbox consisting of patience, few technical pieces of knowledge, a VPN (Very Pointy Needle), and, of course, the popcorn I previously told you about.

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How to set up PPTP VPN on Mac (macOS Big Sur, Catalina, Mojave, High Sierra, and below)

This short tutorial helps you set up a PPTP VPN connection on your Mac. It also explains why PPTP is no longer supported on macOS starting from version 10.12 (Sierra) and what are the alternative solutions to set up PPTP VPN on Mac.

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How to use a VPN on Android. The 3 best Android VPN apps according to RoboBat

Your Android device needs the protection of a VPN. RoboBat, our Android specialist, is here to show you how to use a VPN on Android and to present his picks for the best Android VPN app.

VPNs are often used when working remotely and using a laptop to connect to a company’s private network, thereby protecting sensitive data. Nowadays, many Android or iOS smartphones or tablets also contain sensitive data that needs to be safeguarded from hackers and snoops.

Enabling a VPN on your Android phone while connected to the Internet is necessary to keep your data safe and secure.

Android makes it easy to create a VPN connection using either the built-in VPN features or by installing third-party VPN software. Learn how to set up a VPN on Android, how to use a VPN regularly on Android, and what we consider to be the best Android VPN apps.

BTW, did you know that robotic bats exist?

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How to turn off VPN on Mac in less than 10 seconds

This short tutorial helps you rapidly turn off VPN on Mac. It also explains how a VPN runs on macOS, how to see the VPN configurations set on your Mac, and what is the difference between turning off and deleting a VPN. Let’s proceed!

How to turn off VPN on macOS [Summary]

As your goal is it turn off the VPN connection on your Mac, I suppose that you already know how to set up VPNs (Virtual Private Networks) on your device. However, that does not mean that I should not recommend our bat-iful post on how to use a VPN on Mac.

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How to bypass internet censorship with a VPN? Do bats work out?

1991 was an epic year, as two legends were born that year – the Internet and me as we know it today.

So, here’s how things changed…

Growing up, there was a constant bat-tlefield between my mother and me. She’s overly-protective, so she came up with all sorts of restrictions daily. Of course, these “restrictions” affected me in a very positive way, a thing that I was able to realize only a while ago.

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Is VPN legal? The 4 countries where the VPN is banned.

Some things are too good to be true, right? VPN is good, but is VPN legal? First of all, I feel like I owe you an “explanation” for the excellent mood I have while writing this article.

I am currently enjoying a lovely Saturday afternoon in my hammock, at my mom’s house, in a picturesque place, between the foothills of the Calimani Mountains. If you’re curious, drop me a line, and I will e-mail you a picture of this stunning place, as I think that anyone needs to see it.

Then this thought kicked in. Some things in life feel just too good to be true, right?

This past week felt too good to be true, as I had a few days off from work, and I got the chance to do whatever I wanted to.

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How to remove VPN from iPhone or iPad – 2 simple options

This short tutorial helps you rapidly remove a VPN app or VPN profile from your iPhone or iPad. It also explains what a VPN profile is, how to see the VPN configuration files installed on your iOS devices, and what to do if you have deleted a VPN file by accident.

How to remove VPN from iPhone [Summary]

As your goal is to delete a VPN from your iPad or iPhone, I suppose that you already master the installation of a VPN on your iOS device. Nevertheless, the repetition is the mother of learning, as TomBat tells all baby bats from his colony. Here is why I recommend you read How to use a VPN on iOS – The Transylvanian explanation.

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Top 5 Black Friday VPN deals – a fine Transylvanian selection

Many VPN providers strike it rich during the popular sales periods, and if you’re wondering what’s the best occasion to look for the best VPN deals, the answer is simple – during Black Friday.

Best VPN deals 2020

Are you in a hurry to spend your money on a good VPN deal? Here are the ones that TomBat (the Bat pet) recommends:

  • CyberGhost VPN83% off for a 3-year plan (and get extra 3 months as a gift)
  • NordVPN68% off for the 2-year VPN plan (and get an extra plan as a gift)
  • ExpressVPN49% off for a 1-year plan (and get extra 3 months as a gift)
  • TunnelBear58% off for a 1-year plan
  • StrongVPN50% off for 1-year plan

and a few more:

  • PureVPN83% off for the 5-year plan
  • Hide.me81% off for the 2-year plan
  • Surfshark83% off for the 2-year plan

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