Hi all, Firstly - my machine is a Surface Pro 3 running latest Windows 10 and latest downloadable AirVPN client from website. I am running standard Windows defender (windows firewall etc) and everything is up to date in terms of updates (as far as Windows update tells me).

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PIA is a US-based VPN which has around 3000+ VPN servers in 25 countries across the globe. It is a well known VPN service and has apps designed for various operating systems including Windows

Feb 15, 2020 · Many of PIA’s customers have had problems in the areas we’re about to discuss, so let’s dive into why you should pick an alternative VPN. Slow speeds. To start, PIA doesn’t offer a server status page with real-time updates about your server’s bandwidth. Jun 29, 2020 · PIA is an elite VPN, and it should work with almost any setup, including Mac, Android, and iOS devices – as well as Windows. The workarounds discussed here can often furnish a solution, but if they aren’t helpful, you can try contacting the PIA support team.

So I use PIA and download all my torrents through this VPN, and I have the software set up to shut down access to the internet for qBittorrent in the event the VPN fails or disconnects for some reason as a fail safe. I literally have my torrenting software set up to only work through VPN.

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