Do You Need a VPN? - DTNS 4741
Daily Tech News Show
Tom Merritt
4.8 • 1.5K Ratings
🗓️ 4 April 2024
⏱️ 32 minutes
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Summary
We share long time supporter Craig Porter’s insight into the connectivity and internet situation in the Antarctic. Plus Social Media service X is doling out free blue checks to users that have more than 2500 premium followers. And how do you determine if you actually need a VPN? Patrick Norton is here to explain.
Starring Sarah Lane, Robb Dunewood, Patrick Norton, Roger Chang, Joe.
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