With its most recent updates, Apple TV has finally open to VPNs: the private virtual networkswhich allow you to browse the Internet at a high level security and anonymity superior.
A novelty much appreciated by users, who until some time ago they had no way neither to download apps for the device, nor to manually configure a VPN inside the smart TV.
The only way forward was to connect Apple TV to a router. Then connecting the router to a VPN configuredperhaps using a DNS intelligently.
All without forgetting that i router can support natively running VPN They are few. And they have a cost that is anything but cheap.
But now things have changed radically. All users have to do is access the App Store of their Apple TV e install the VPN software that they prefer.
What are VPNs and what are they for?
The acronym VPN indicates i Virtual Private Network, or Virtual Private Networks. Connections that allow the user to protect your most sensitive data.
In fact, VPNs allow you to connect safelyregardless of one’s own remote location. Guaranteeing the various services of private networks.
Added to this are several functionality, which vary depending on the individual software. Starting from the activity of traffic encryptionuntil you get to preventive blocking of violations of information security.
VPNs are generally distinguished among those ad remote access and those site-to-site. The former connect the client device with a specific server. The latter connect a private network to one or more external offices.
Another characteristic element of VPNs is their security protocol. And even in this case there are several: from Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol all’Internet Protocol Security. Dal Point to Point Tunneling Protocol all’Hyper Text Transfer Protocol Secure.
How to Use VPNs on Apple TV
The fundamental prerequisite for use VPNs with Apple TV is that the device is updated at least with the operating system tvOS 17.
In this case, the first thing to do is visit the App Store Apple owner and look for software with which to enable virtual private networks.
By entering the keyword “VPN” several results should appear within the digital store. Among the various app It is in fact possible to quote some of the most famous and popular VPNs internationally.
And NordVPN a ExpressVPNpassing through hide.me, Hola e Pure. Without forgetting that the opening of Apple TV to virtual private networks is pushing the developers without software in the App Store to take action. And that therefore the list of available VPNswill, in all likelihood, continue to grow.
Once VPN detected most in line with your needs, you need to select the button named Get e install it in the device.
At this point we must log in to the appinserting your own credentials. And, if necessary, by signing a subscription based on the desired service.
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