I'm using ExpressVPN on my Linux. Its working great never got any issue about Express. I will also refer you to use ExpressVPN which not only keep you anonymous also never compromise your internet speed. Also, the best about Express it gives 30 days money back guaranty. If just in case it's not in your budget then I will suggest you go through the guidance about best VPN services. It would help you choose which VPN you have to pick.

im using pia vpn, 3 year deal was 80ish €, nothing to complain.

Try running TAILS on a laptop you connect on through random Public WiFi spots from a thumb drive.. Fairly good way to ensure anonymity whether you're into it for the principle of it, or to engage in morally questionable activity. I leave such choices up to you. TAILS comes with a number of interesting security tools (including VPN). you can read up on here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tails_(operating_system)
Its fun to learn about even if you aren't paranoid about the government monitoring you. I find the technology interesting. And you don't HAVE to visit terrible dark web sites with it either. But people debate its legitimacy since the 'bad guys' can use it just as easily as 'the good guys'. There's the ol if you don't have anything to hide....saying. But that doesn't mean I want cops regularly going through my underwear drawer either.
Be careful since just visiting the TAILS site might get you on a list since it presupposes you're trying to hide bad bad things. Just a heads up.

Later,
Al

Well, of course, anything beyond "the usual magazines, peep-shows or their digital equivalent" is never "a smart thing to do with a digital computer."

VPN services are very handy for giving you strong security within your coffee shop: the information is securely encrypted and sent far-away before being released. If you ensure that all of your traffic goes through the tunnel, there's nothing for the spy who's sipping lattes over there on the table by the window to steal from you.

But always remember that all your traffic does emerge from the tunnel someplace ... and that it is undoubtedly true that records are being kept. Every country has laws and therefore law-enforcement, and it so happens that the exit-portal of a public VPN service is an excellent "concentrator" for surveillance purposes. You can't expect them not to keep records: anywhere you go, there are laws providing for "search and seizure." They could be subpoenaed, and they must exercise "due diligence" if only to protect their asses. (They probably aren't allowed to intercept and to record content, but they can be obliged to furnish metadata.) Enjoy your computer – safeguard your privacy – and stay on the good side of the law. Nothing to it ...

No one is going to care if you download tv and movies. If you try to sell them you might get into trouble. I like a vpn because it stops pop-ups, is one more layer against online stalkers/hackers/surveillance, provides adequate anonymity, is cheap and easy.