Icon representing Linus in a network context.

yazaru
Junior Member

08-27-2023, 05:06 AM

It looks like the lock on Linus' Ethernet icon is a security feature. This helps protect his device from unauthorized access.

yazaru

08-27-2023, 05:06 AM #1

It looks like the lock on Linus' Ethernet icon is a security feature. This helps protect his device from unauthorized access.

MonkeyMan1125
Member

08-27-2023, 05:54 AM

VPN idea

MonkeyMan1125

08-27-2023, 05:54 AM #2

VPN idea

Sannetjhuuux
Senior Member

257

09-17-2023, 02:45 PM

I also thought that way, though at least my VPN doesn't display that small lock. (Windows shows the VPN when you expand the network icon, but not the lock)

Sannetjhuuux

09-17-2023, 02:45 PM #3

I also thought that way, though at least my VPN doesn't display that small lock. (Windows shows the VPN when you expand the network icon, but not the lock)

cowcow4321
Senior Member

623

09-21-2023, 07:21 AM

The OpenVPN indicator appears while connected but not active. The lock isn't fully secured.

cowcow4321

09-21-2023, 07:21 AM #4

The OpenVPN indicator appears while connected but not active. The lock isn't fully secured.

DragonBlack246
Member

100

09-21-2023, 08:12 AM

Haha, gets lots of sponsorships from PIA but never uses it. Guilty as charged, Linus.

DragonBlack246

09-21-2023, 08:12 AM #5

Haha, gets lots of sponsorships from PIA but never uses it. Guilty as charged, Linus.

iiMiaaa
Member

200

09-25-2023, 01:37 PM

OpenVPN functions as a client, not a service. PIA might provide its own configurations for it.

iiMiaaa

09-25-2023, 01:37 PM #6

OpenVPN functions as a client, not a service. PIA might provide its own configurations for it.

Jasvam
Junior Member

09-25-2023, 08:29 PM

Is it really possible to use PIA with other clients? That sounds interesting.

Jasvam

09-25-2023, 08:29 PM #7

Is it really possible to use PIA with other clients? That sounds interesting.

Apollo_47
Member

09-26-2023, 03:38 PM

It seems like you're unsure about PIA. Could you clarify what you mean?

Apollo_47

09-26-2023, 03:38 PM #8

It seems like you're unsure about PIA. Could you clarify what you mean?

Spartan_GB3
Member

204

09-30-2023, 10:33 PM

It's the OpenVPN client application.

Spartan_GB3

09-30-2023, 10:33 PM #9

It's the OpenVPN client application.

xEchoz
Member

208

10-01-2023, 01:27 AM

#10

The PIA client relies on OpenVPN for its functionality.

xEchoz

10-01-2023, 01:27 AM #10

The PIA client relies on OpenVPN for its functionality.