VPN Apps
Internet privacy.
What VPN does
- Encrypts internet.
- Hides location.
- Coffee shop wifi safer.
- ISPs can't track.
- Senior privacy.
- $3-$10/month.
Best VPNs
- NordVPN — $4/mo.
- ExpressVPN — $8/mo.
- ProtonVPN — free tier.
- Mullvad — $5/mo privacy.
- Senior pick.
- Avoid free sketchy.
Free included?
- Google One 2TB has VPN.
- iCloud+ Private Relay.
- Norton 360 includes.
- Senior may already have.
- Check existing.
- Avoid double pay.
When senior needs
- Travel hotel wifi.
- Coffee shop work.
- Public hotspots.
- Sensitive banking.
- Senior protection.
- Worth $50/yr.
When NOT needed
- Home wifi password-protected.
- Cellular 4G/5G.
- Senior daily life ok.
- Don't over-engineer.
- Most useful travel.
- Not always-on.
Senior tips
- NordVPN one-click.
- Auto-on for hotel wifi.
- No technical knowledge needed.
- Senior simple.
- Adult kid can set up.
- Free trials available.
$50/yr VPN = senior travel safety
$50/yr NordVPN = senior travel/hotel wifi protection. Or check Google One/iCloud+ if subscribed — VPN included free. Auto-on for public wifi. Senior simple — one click. Most useful when away from home wifi. Don't skip when traveling.