Summary
Do you really need a VPN?
Listener Andrew has seen and heard lots of adverts for Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) and wants to know if they'll beef up the security on his computer. Will they provide extra protection from malware or hackers?
To get the answers, presenter Greg Foot is joined in the studio by Professor Victoria Baines, fellow of the Chartered Institute for IT.
All our investigations start with YOUR suggestions. If you have seen a wonder product promising to make you happier, healthier or greener, please do email us at sliced.bread@bbc.co.uk or send a voicenote to our Whatsapp number - 07543 306807.
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| 0:00.0 | BBC Sounds, Music, radio, podcasts. |
| 0:07.0 | In 2019, we began investigating the disappearance of Dr. Ruzha Ignatva. |
| 0:14.0 | I believe we are a very special network. |
| 0:16.0 | A scammer who stole billions from investors around the world. |
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| 0:27.8 | She has money and when you have money, you have power. |
| 0:30.6 | Join me, Jamie Bartlett, as the hunt for the missing crypto queen continues. |
| 0:35.5 | Listen first on BBC Sounds. |
| 0:40.4 | Hello, I'm Greg Foote and welcome to Slice Bread, the show that investigates the |
| 0:44.3 | Wonder Products promising to make you happier, healthier or greener. |
| 0:47.9 | Each episode, we follow the crumbs of evidence to find out if one of your suggested |
| 0:51.1 | wonder products is indeed the best thing since sliced bread or |
| 0:54.5 | marketing BS. And today's suggestion comes from Andrew who is in Lincolnshire. Hello Andrew. |
| 1:01.2 | Hello Greg. What wonder product would you like us to investigate today? I would like you to |
| 1:05.8 | investigate VPNs. VPNs on your computer. Virtual private network it stands for. |
| 1:11.6 | I'm sure you knew that. |
| 1:12.6 | I did. |
| 1:13.6 | Yes. |
| 1:14.6 | I see adverts for it saying I need this security. |
| 1:18.6 | Now I thought I had security on my items anyway with Windows defender and noughty antivirus. |
| 1:24.6 | This seems to be something that I need to make me secure. Right, well, we will find out. |
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