@Adventurer A VPN is a great tool. Just be sure you understand what it actually does, what it doesn't do, when to use it, when not to use it, when a VPN isn't enough, and when a VPN is actually a detriment.
And always remember... when you feel conpletely safe, when you feel there is NO risk, I assure you you missed something.
EVERY action online has SOME level of risk. If you feel a sense of 0 risk, you fucked something up!