PIA
Universal version latest seen at v4.1.0 · Reported by 1 Mac in the community.
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Private Internet Access (PIA) is a VPN client for macOS that encrypts your internet traffic using AES-256 encryption and either WireGuard or OpenVPN protocols. It maintains a strict no-logs policy, does not record IP addresses, browsing history, bandwidth use, or DNS requests, and includes a kill switch to prevent data leaks if your connection drops. The app offers split tunneling to route specific apps through or outside the VPN, supports multiple countries, and includes ad-blocking (MACE) and identity-monitoring features. PIA is open-source, widely used for privacy-conscious browsing and bypassing geo-restrictions, and has a user base of millions. A native Apple Silicon build has been confirmed running on Macs in the Rosetta Check community.
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1 suggestionA native Apple Silicon build of PIA exists and has been confirmed running on M-series Macs. The standard download from privateinternetaccess.com/download/mac-vpn will automatically serve the Universal Binary on Apple Silicon systems, so simply downloading and installing the latest version from the official website will give you the native build. If you already have an older Intel-only version installed, uninstall it first (through the app's menu or by dragging it to Trash), then download and run the new installer from the PIA website. Your account credentials and settings will remain intact. After installation, the native build will offer better performance and significantly longer battery life compared to the Intel build running under Rosetta.
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