Thinking of buying one of those "magic" dongles that promise global internet access without VPN fees? In this episode, Charly breaks down what a Decentralized Private Network (DPN) really is and why it might be too good to be true.

📌 You’ll learn:

✅ What a DPN is and how it compares to a VPN

✅ Why these devices can pose serious security and privacy risks

✅ How your bandwidth, data, and legal liability could be affected

✅ The hidden dangers of letting unknown users access your network

🛡️ These dongles create peer-to-peer networks that might let anyone use your internet connection—raising concerns about hacking, bandwidth theft, and legal responsibility for others' actions online.

🔗 Charly’s advice: Think carefully before trading a few bucks in VPN fees for potential security nightmares.

🔗Join my locals community and strike up a conversation about the topic

About the Author Charly Leetham

Charly Leetham has been in technology for over 40 years - from earning her amateur radio license at 13 to founding and running Ask Charly Leetham, a digital services business serving small businesses worldwide. After losing $1 million in a franchise failure, she rebuilt from scratch and has kept her business running for nearly two decades through skill, systems, and relentless practicality.

She hosts the podcast Rise and Shine - Your Business Tech Boost with Charly Leetham and speaks about what it actually takes to build businesses that work and last - not just look good on paper.

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