On: Do you need a VPN?

[WellDressed]

I've set up my own VPN using Streisand [https://github.com/StreisandEffect/streisand] & Google Compute Engine (Micro Instance). When you create an account on Google's Cloud, you get $300 (or used to at least). This instance type is big enough to handle the few devices I connect to it, fairly speedily too.

[komali2 → WellDressed]

Is it not feasible that a warrant to Google instantly reveals your identity?

[WellDressed → komali2]

Without a doubt! I'm not too concerned because I'm using it within the USA to access my email, HN, and various other common websites while on public wifi.

[foxyv → komali2]

Yup, hosting illegal content via a cloud provider is a good way to have your account shut down.

[thomasahle → WellDressed]

How long does those $300 last you?

[mtmail → thomasahle]

The micro instance is (eligible to be) free https://cloud.google.com/free/ so the $300 is an extra (expires after 12 months)

[WellDressed → mtmail]

Thanks mtmail! I've yet to pay a dime. I won't mind doing so once it expires though.