Still living with unsecured internet? Lock it down with NordVPN — just $3 a month

Tell me if this sounds familiar: You're texting with a friend about their new TV. They send you a link. Next thing you know, your Instagram, Facebook — even your own TV — is flooded with ads for the exact same one. Creepy? Totally. It's like someone’s spying on you. Because, well, they kind of are.

Want to get rid of "The Man" constantly looking over your digital shoulder? A VPN is the answer. It keeps your browsing private and your connection secure, whether you're firing up your laptop from the local coffee shop or streaming Netflix overseas. And according to Yahoo's own tech guru Rick Broida, NordVPN is the crème de la crème. That's French for the best overall (I think. I haven't studied French since high school). And right now you can get it for 77% off — just $3/month.

Why is this a good deal? 💰

One of Rick's only complaints about NordVPN was its expensive price point. Well, that issue is as gone as targeted ads thanks to this current sale: 77% off the 2-year plan plus three bonus months, bringing the price down to just $3.09/month. That's way better than the standard $11.59/month rate. To put it another way: Over the course of 27 months, you're saving close to $230. Not bad for something that protects your identity and makes the entire internet just a little safer.

Why do I need this? 🤔

Because the internet's basically a nosy neighbor peeking through the blinds 24/7. NordVPN is like slamming the curtains shut. It keeps your info private, your browsing history yours and blocks the kind of tracking that makes you feel like you're being followed. It's not just for spies and hackers — it's for anyone who'd rather not have their digital life on display.

It's not just for blocking ads, either. If you've ever checked your bank account using public Wi-Fi, you've put yourself at risk. Checked your email? Yep. Even ordered a pair of shoes while sipping coffee? Guilty.

Bottom line: If you've done any of those things or just hate how creepy targeted ads can be, a VPN is worth having. And at this price? NordVPN kind of makes it a no-brainer.

What reviewers say 💬

According to a study by security.org, NordVPN is the most popular VPN in the world. Here's what some users are saying about it.

Pros 👍

NordVPN doesn't keep any data about its users, something that some reviewers like this one really appreciate. "Good buy, price was low. Love the no-log security," they said. "Very fast servers, barely notice any lag when connecting to European servers. U.S. servers are even faster."

"Good deal for a good VPN!" praised another five-star reviewer, who was happy with Nord's internet speeds. "Very fast, lots of servers. No complaints. I use it 24/7 on my phone and on my TV. I'm streaming YouTube and Netflix, and it never goes slow on me."

Another happy customer summed up one reason why they love NordVPN with one word: "Versatility — I use the NordVPN application on my desktop, laptop, phone, and tablet."

Cons 👎

If you're expecting the fastest internet you can get, just know that using a VPN will slow you down, like it did for this reviewer: "I expected a performance cost for the VPN encryption, no big deal. For me, it's about a 100 Mbps reduction in network speed. This creates annoying delays in connecting to websites and navigating web pages."

You can't have too much protection when online, though for some it felt a bit overbearing. "It checks every file I download, which is nice, but the little pop-up telling me it's safe every time I download something is a bit much."

The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.

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