Downloading Wireguard config files is useful for running the VPN on a router. Check out the GL.iNet Brume 3 “security gateway” device. I’m using that at home and I’m getting 900mbps on my gigabit connection when I check Speedtest.net or FAST.com using Proton’s Wireguard configs.

https://www.gl-inet.com/en-ca/products/gl-mt5000

Wireguard is generally fast and secure. All the other transport options fail on at least one of those (OpenVPN is secure and slow, L2TP is slow and insecure, IPSec and IKEv2 are less secure and brittle).

Essentially, the one downside to Wireguard is prevalence. So if you can find somewhere trustworthy that it IS an option, why not?

That said, I do wonder why more people don’t turn to global Tailscale networks and bypass central control. Of course, you DO need some way to establish trust for your Tailscale network.

If you’re willing to pay though, why not just spin up a VPS somewhere and run Tailscale on it? You control the logging, Your exit node is on a trusted netblock, and you can connect whatever you want to it over Wireguard.

No.

You are not donating to a cause when you purchase goods or services. You are not liable for what someone else does with their money.

Boycotts are only effective when paired with direct action. There is no direct action in this case.

Boycotts that involve not using some necessary service are paired with replication of service through the group organizing the boycott. There is no replication of service in this case.

So you aren’t responsible for the actions of the mullvad owner and not using it isn’t an effective method of changing his behavior (there is no direct action or service replication to accompany an organized boycott, which I would also argue there isn’t since people who made the decision to switch didn’t do so in a unified way or with any demands).

But does it protect you to leave mullvad?

No.

You’re leaving the most straightforward, private and secure vpn with if not the best apps, certainly best in class apps, and a history of literally functioning as a brick wall against investigations by the authorities. No other provider has done what mullvad has done when the screws were put to them because no other provider has had that happen.

So it accomplishes nothing and makes you less safe.

I don't see how a ceo's opinion matters if it does not impact the product. mullvad has the best privacy track record or any VPN I've looked into and is a better deal overall the ivpn in cost for what you get.