Do I need to use a VPN with this late 2013 iMac?

I have a iMac late 2013, do I need to use a VPN with this iMac.? While receiving Apple support, I was told by the technician that my iMac has enough security. Therefore, I do not need to pay for a VPN.


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Posted on May 31, 2021 5:43 AM

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May 31, 2021 3:31 PM in response to modesto from marietta

Unless you're using a true VPN tunnel, such as between you and your employer's or bank's servers, they are useless from a privacy standpoint: Public VPN's are anything but private.  


Also there is no reason to ever install or run any 3rd party "cleaning", "optimizing", "speed-up", anti-virus, VPN or security apps on your Mac.  This user tip describes what you need to know and do in order to protect your Mac: Effective defenses against malware and other threats - Apple Community.  


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