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We preferably launch once in a while. ;-) This is not really a launch btw, although it's getting a launch with upvotes on HN this time. But I just wanted to show the current state of WifiMask, it took some time to work on it more and there is still a lot of work to do, like Android and Windows apps.

I have seen this throughout macOS lately with other apps too, a rightclick will show you the paste option btw. Meanwhile I will investigate this, thanks!

Android and Windows will follow soon, meanwhile we have OpenVPN config files for every OpenVPN capable device too ;-)

https://wifimask.com/contact#androidwindows

We have now sort of "hidden" the information that Netflix is not unblockable under the FAQ part of this page: https://wifimask.com/contact Maybe we should say we cannot unblock Netflix on the frontpage, because I also realize that's why a lot of people are looking for a VPN who does. Nevertheless, besides Netflix, there is still a lot of content to be unblocked. And ofcourse, if unblocking Netflix was the main reason the get WifiMask and it doesn't work, you'll get your money back.

I was thinking/reconsidering this same thing today too! ;-) I have to discuss with my brother, but I think it will be changed soon into "Made in the Netherlands". Thanks for the feedback. ;-)

I think this is true. We want to be as honest and open as possible, that includes being honest about the laws we have to comply too. On the other hand, we have a strict no log policy, we have nothing to hand over to authorities accept for the registered email address, a hashed password and the last 4 numbers of a creditcard. Authorities will need to find different ways to get the information they want.

Unfortunately not yet, but we are working on it. Meanwhile we have example OpenVPN config files available, which you can use for OpenVPN on Android too: https://www.wifimask.com/contact#androidwindows

It's fixed now, you can use the coupon code now if you have a subscription.

Oh, and if anyone wants to know, WifiMask doesn't run on Windows, it's all Linux. ;-)

Hi Remy! Thanks for your support! :-)

I will check this and get back at you soon.

I hope so! We just started, we will try anything possible to reach that number. All tips are welcome! ;-)

All true. You have to start somewhere, and the first focus was on Apple devices, apps for other platforms will soon follow. Meanwhile examples of OpenVPN config files are available too, so you can use the WifiMask service on any OpenVPN capable device: https://www.wifimask.com/contact#androidwindows

We have .net, .de, .nl, etc for you too. ;-)

Every euro we put in advertising we get back 2 times. ;-)

Thank you for your questions and feedback!

WifiMask uses OpenVPN for the macOS app and IKEv2/IPSec for iOS. We haven't had 3rd party audits yet, this is definitely on our wish list, because we understand it's all about trust. Alternative payments like bitcoin are on the list as well, we aim for total anonymity for our users, payments are part of that. To be honest we can't track any illegal activity, because we have a strict no log policy, all we can do now is say it is not allowed. We have nothing to hand over to enforcement either, they have to find different ways of getting the information they want. We should investigate and think about transparency reports and a public disclosure policy too, thanks!

Many thanks for your feedback! Much appreciated. The missing newlines and subresource integrity are now fixed. The Privacy Policy is now updated with information on how to opt-out.

WifiMask uses OpenVPN for the macOS app and IKEv2/IPSec for iOS. Examples of OpenVPN config files can be found at https://www.wifimask.com/contact#androidwindows which allows you to use the WifiMask service on every OpenVPN capable device. Meanwhile an Android and Windows app are in development, so stay tuned. ;-)

Everybody here gets a 25% discount for 12 months with de couponcode HACKERNEWS ;-)

"Once this change was applied, requests started being served without involving the AWS Metadata service and returned to an even lower latency than in EC2."

Title should be: My configuration made my latency 10x higher.

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With my WifiMask apps it's the case as long as the on/off switch is turned on, the VPN will either be connected or try to connect, as long as there is no connection the kill switch will do it's work, prevent data leaking and the app will show what's going on. Only manually turning off the switch will disable the VPN and any data leaking protections. I can still do some improvements here and there to show more information on what's going on, so this is useful feedback to me, thanks.

For example on iOS you use the iOS NEVPNManager API for setting up an IKEv2 VPN connection, if this is updated in an iOS release and you use it in your VPN app, your app will be "updated" too. So in this sense it's not comparable with videocard drivers from back in the day.

That's what I'm trying to do with WifiMask VPN, the apps are an important piece of the puzzle to make VPN as simple and clear to use as possible for the normal user. For now there's an app for macOS and iOS. A simple on/off button is the center of the design, with not too much bells and whistles. The focus is ease, security, stability and speed.

Check the website for a macOS app: https://www.wifimask.com

I love how Cloudflare turns an outage into a selling opportunity by explaining exactly why you need their product to a hungry audience waiting to read about it.

I would recommend my own company, based in the Netherlands: WifiMask.com.

A VPN with a focus on WiFi protection. MacOS and iOS only for now, I'm working on Android and Windows too. Send me an email for a test account if you'd like to try it out: support@wifimask.com