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I’ve watched dozens of your videos since discovering your channel a few days ago. Your ability to simply explain complex technologies is amazing.❤

I'm never as excited to learn as I am whenever you upload a new video. Greatest explanations ever!

I have just subscribed after watching one video. You have a knack for delivering video content while faceless. Your way of explanation is awesomely on another level. One can easily comprehend the concepts and the flow of information fully. Keep it up.

Thank you Professor PowerCert ! You have this uncanny ability to explain technical concepts in a manner that is easy to understand.

I've just been really confused about VPNs all the time, but your video made me instantly understand all of it. Love your videos

Hey your effort towards providing the quality content is just amazing!! I just wanted to say you that please make a complete detailed video on the OSI and TCP/IP MODEL. That would be really helpful 😌

Chapters: 0:07 - What is a Virtual Private Network (VPN)? 0:24 - How Internet Service Provider (ISP) Work 0:38 - Why using ISP's normally may be a concern 1:08 - How using VPN servers work 1:35 - How a VPN hides your IP address activity and identity 2:17 - How data is sent through a network by default 2:45 - How data is sent and protected through a VPN connection 3:27 - Geographical Content Blocks by IP address 3:46 - How a VPN can bypass Geographical content blocking 4:26 - How businesses can use VPN's for remote employee access 5:26 - Who needs a VPN? 6:17 - Free VS Paid VPN Service Biggest issues I don't see being talked about here are how VPN's are not actually one shoe fits all service... There are many more issues not covered in this video about how still even while using a VPN you are not actually 100% safe and secure but the fundamental layout of this video is pretty accurate for the most part and is exactly how I would explain it to a kid or elderly person. There is still some major technical flaws in VPN's like: 1.) ISP's still know you are using a VPN, as they are able to see your connection to the VPN servers. (Unless masked which some provide) 2.) Shared IP's on these servers are almost always flagged for fraud or spam, causing more issues like Captchas and not being able to use them for purchases. (Annoying for daily use) 3.) VPN's are not magic, it just adds an extra hop in your routing which, usually cause more latency. ("Gaming VPN's" are a gimmick) 4.) Your data is almost always end-to-end encrypted WITHOUT a VPN by HTTPS & SSL already so you get red flags if you connect to an unsecure site. (End-to-End Encrypted VPN is pointless) 5.) Who is providing your DNS? If its your ISP's DNS then your VPN is worthless because they know what domains you are resolving anyways. Without going on and on though.. its so hard to find honest reviews and information online about VPN's anymore. Most of these people running these channels don't care what company actually has more credibility or security or who is actually offering a higher quality service. All they know is the sponsors is willing to pay them and the referral link will make them some passive income when people use it.

Been following your videos for a while now, it helped me a lot, thank you.

I could completely relate to the remote work part, as my IT Director is adamant about everyone using a VPN, as 95% of our workforce at my employer are fully remote.

Thank God i found this channel! Thank you so much PCAV! You explain things so well and the animations help the information stick to my brain. I've learned so much from your videos with your "explain it like im 5" animations more than other sources! You should sign up as a Udemy teacher! I'd definitely pay top price for your class!!

I love this channel, your content is great, I've been following you a few years now and when I need to refresh/learn something this is the first place I try to go

Also, some VPN providers (most of the time free ones) act often like ISPs, as they sell to third parties your activity on their VPN

hey, thanks for making this video...I've been following your videos for sometime. I'm now watching them as you post them.😀

Great video as always. One thing I wanted you to mention is different TYPES of vpn, like peer-to-peer, web-to-web or something like that.

Man! Your learning videos are interesting enough! Adding funny stuff in them, (like the flaming coffee pot!) is the whipped cream and cherry on top!

These videos are gold ! Keep going and thank you so much for making them!

I really like this channel because it has the ability to explain sometimes difficult concepts in easy and fast way. However sometimes faster isn't always better and it does leave a lot of room for deception and dishonesty about product that people don't actually need (like in this case) ...

Explanation with animation is brilliant!

Beautiful work as always. Thank you so much.

Love your Channel! Thank you for creating helpful and straight forward videos.

Thanks for another great lesson.👍 2:49 Original Xbox logo appears.😲 Those hacker jokes at the end, and dude, that coffee pot is on fire. Lol!

Clearly explained!Well done bro 👍

A note about traffic logging: as of this writing, to the best of my knowledge, VPN providers aren't required, in some areas, to log traffic data. With NordVPN in particular, they will comply with law enforcement requests after putting law enforcement through the ringer, but the only records they would have would be payment data and email addresses. Still, that's something. Obviously, a discussion on completely anonymizing and privatizing one's Internet activities falls outside the scope of this video (encrypted DNS, Tor, and how those might even have their vulnerabilities), but kudos on yet again another simple, straight forward explanation on what a thing is, how it works, what it does, etc.

Thank you for your thorough explanation. I'm Nigerian, and from mid 2021 to early 2022, our government banned Twitter (because we were insulting them on it), so a lot of us downloaded VPNs to access Twitter. I've always wanted to how that worked. Great video!

Thanks for the quick tutorial on VPNs.👍

You have done it again sir, straight to the point and very concise. Your content is awesome. Thank you! One question though, let's say you pay for a VPN here in America right and let's say you visit a country overseas would you be able to connect to the same VPN server in America or it has to be something closer to where you are located?

Once again the best instructor in the galaxy

Great video, as always. I think you could have mentioned some downsides of VPNs. For example: VPNs can slow your internet speed. Some sites might not accept VPN connections. Some VPNs will disconnect, and reconnect; even if this is done momentarily, it can be long enough to gather data about you.

My school use your video like documentary and teach student like us. Thank you for your hard work ! Because OMG !!! my teacher explain things so bad to the point where I have to watch your video to understand what he say xD

Do you do videos on cyber security? Love your vids!

best channel for me in the world. i have binhed watched all videos and continue to do so.

You can set up your own VPN on your broadband router for remote access to your office server.

Hello. Great video. (Are you the LearnLinuxTV guy?). How can a VPN bypass the ISP, if it is using the ISP's router in the home?

Explained it really well for me thanks!

I like your explanation, but i would like more if you could list some trade off like disadvantages or limitation of vpn as well.

Wonderful explanation 👏 can you please make a video on what an endpoint is and how is it accessed using API s?

Great video yet again !

Great videos. Could you do one on ssh tunelling (and how come ssh can avoid “the network stack” to change port numbers) please ?

Very straightforward and helpful! Thanks!!

very beautiful animation! thanks for the lesson!

The mug of coffee was really cool.

Thank youuuuu! For imparting education to lay persons like me! Most browsers allow browsing incognito. Does that add an extra layer of safety?

Your explanation is very awesome .

Some online sites (streaming, banking, etc) have blacklisted known VPN server addresses so your connection may bug out. Always best to give a VPN service a good work out during the trial period. All you have done is swapped out your current ISP tracking for a VPN further down the road.

This is so helpful even I use these videos while learning Azure Cloud.

Thank you so much💗 ur explanation is the best

Explanation is great .

Great videos, may I know what software do you use to create those amazing animated videos. Thanks

I love your explanations...very clear !!! would you please make a video for difference between DNS and cdn ? and what is a cdn ?♥

Could you go over the OSI model layers and their functions?

Could you do a video on Active Directory, Azure and LDAP?

Please make a video on Circuit switching vs Packet Switching. Thanks.

Excellent content. amazing teacher

Best Channel So far :D 💥

Can you please explain in more detail how tunneling works? Is it the data just encrypted? And also, how does a VPN protect you from fake AP since you are connected to it directly?

Thank for your explanation. I have a question,Do the packets go directly to the VPN server or they go first to the ISP server and then routed to the VPN server?

A well explained video on what VPN's are. I especially liked the Hacker in the coffee shop. Nice touch, PowerCert

Thank you for another great video.

I have a subscription with STC for internet service, but my home does not have an landline extension, so STC has partnered with Mobily to provide the connection. As such, I was provided two devices: one from Mobily (that is connected to a fiber optic cable) and a router from STC. Is there any way that I can activate the Mobily device and do away with requiring the second STC router ?

The coffee maker started burning at the end of the video 😁

I would like to see a more indepth videos from you. If you use a VPN you still need to go through your ISP, you are not avoiding them. Only thing is your connection is encrypted and even that, which parts are encrypted. I suppose destination of the packet must not be encrypted. Also are packets encrypted only between you and a VPN server but I guess it is not encrypted between VPN and whichever site you are trying to access?

I get so excited for each new video. As usual, great video

Freaking love you PowerCert

Good one... Simple to understand...❤

this one could use a follow up with more detail around how the encryption/tunneling works, at least practically

Even though the connection is secure between you and a specific server with a VPN, if you connect to a bad server (such as fake websites, scam downloads and so on), it no longer protects you. A VPN secures the connection, but it doesn't protect you from the server your are connecting with.

Thank you, teacher, really you explain very very well, and thanks very much for turkhis subtitles

Sir, we have to say thank you for this VPN-based video, perfectly explained, just have one question is real that ISPs does not reach our web search via VPN? and does ANTI-Virus software's VPN include to paid VPNs, or VPN has to be bought from additional vendor for this purpose?

Well, I thought VPN stands for Vice President for Negotiation 😁(kidding) Nice video as always. Thanks

Watched 2/14/2023; Thank you so much for explaining VPN

Thanks for the awesome explanation. Which software/tools do you use to create such animation....I want to learn ....Please reply

Does your internet become slower using a VPN and what about a router VPN?

Its amazing, well explained in 7 minutes

Is the burning coffee pot a result of the HTCPCP(Hyper Text Coffee Pot Control Protocol) implementation?

Even the VPN providers can have our original IP and can share with government or companies right?

can you make a video about routing tables please!!🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

Please make a video about CORS and same-origin policy!

Hello Sir, Which software is commonly used for animation?? Please named it.

does this mean I can only use this VPN on a laptop? It would be more useful on my tablet so I can stream it to my smart tv

Can you circumvent the European Digital Services Act with a VPN?

I connect to another mac - would we both need to have VPN access?

What guarantee is there that the ISP hasn't set up their own VPN? Or that the VPN you've chosen hasn't made deals to sell your IP?

Hi sir, i am from India..Your videos are Excellent. your way of teaching is awesome easily understandable.But one thing i request u to Please make Video about OSI and TCP/IPmodel..

I hope you make a video on Graphics cards!

Your coffee is burning bro😂

finally a good explanation of vpn

you missed out part where you can create a vpn server by yourself with openvpn in cloud/home server.

Great illustrated We need to know how to establish VPN connection for Free!

You are a gem, awesome.

also, is VPN an application or a programme? where would I download it? is there a charge for downloading? about how much is the subscription fee? is the information here still valid or has it been superceded? has this got anything to do with this new chatgpt I'm hearing about?

Can you make a video of what's the difference between VPN vs Proxy

Thank you sir 🙏

The coffee machine is on fire. Without joking, thanks man. This helped me out a lot!

Thank you... when I feel like I already know something... I know nothing. lol

Your servers are running pretty hot - especially if that display is in Celsius

Great explanation. How do you know the VPN isn’t logging your activities?

Nice explanation. Often a VPN will really slow down your thruput. Often a trade off between safety & speed.

how good is Tailscale in use ?

Which is safer?. ISP or VPN server??. What is the guaranty?