nsane.forums Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 So what is a VPN? A VPN is a private network with "virtual" encrypted connections routed through the Internet to remote servers. The data traveling between you and those servers is encrypted, and the IP address that will appear will surfing or downloading content from the Internet will be that of the server and not your own. Thus, a VPN provides a level of anonymity on the Internet that helps protect your data and identity from theieves, criminals, and the prying eyes of govt. VPNs willl become a vital tool, in conjunction with proxies and other methods, to avoid DNS filtering and other Internet censorship plans being formulated by US authorities under the PROTECT IP Act. I've taken the time to compile a list of the 5 of the best free VPN services around. All offer upgrade packages for a nominal monthly fee ($6 and up) if you find the bandwitdh data and speed caps too restraining, and each are fairly easy to set up and install.1. Its Hidden I've been mentioning ItsHidden to our readers since as far back as 2009. The free VPN service includes 5GB daily limit, and an unspecified bandwidth speed cap. Total Privacy, says absolutely no records of your surfing are kept and maintained. ItsHidden has 128 Bit Secure Connection and "super low user/server" ratio for "lightening download speeds." Available on Mac, PC, and Linux, and requires no software installation. Paid packages begin at $9.99.2. SecurityKiss SecurityKiss is a popular free VPN service available for use on PCs only. The paid version available for use on Mac, Linux, and smartphones. The free package includes a 300MB daily limit, and an unspecified bandwidth speed cap of less than 12.5 Mbps, and basic packages start at about $6 per month. Software installation is required.3. CyberGhost Cyber Ghost's free free VPN service includes a generous 1GB daily data limit, and a modest bandwidth speed cap of 2 Mbps. The free VPN service has "limited availability with possible waiitng times" so don't expect quality round-the-clock access. Also, Cyber Ghost advertises forced disconnection after 6 hours with a redial possible to make room for other free users and prevent server hogging. Cyber Ghost is limited to PCs only, and software installation is required. Paid packages start at $6 per month.4. Anchor Free Anchor Free's free VPN service is one of the more popular free VPN services around because its generous data allowance and ease of installation and use. Anchor Free's free VPN serviceincludes 10GB monthly limit with no mention of bandwidth speed caps. It works on Mac and PCs, and does require software intsalltion. There are no paid packages.5. Your Freedom Your Freedom free VPN service has a bandwidth speed cap of 64 kbit/s. It also limits server connections times, allowing connection time of up to 1 hour continuously, up to 6 hours in any 24 hour interval, and up to 15 hours in any week interval. No mention of data caps for any of the packages, free or paid. Basic packages begin at about $6 per month. Your Freedom works on Mac, PC, and Linux. View: Original Article Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avmad Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 Thanks for this, I've just spent hours looking at vpn services, paid mainly but some free. First in list looks interesting.Maybe not. Looks like they'll give up all information to the government or any legal bodies that ask, to save themselves but not us. Have to watch out for vpn's that do that. A lot of them will do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rseiler Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 That's funny, since every time I tried Itshidden this year it was dead to me. I now use Freeusvpn, with its 2down/1up speeds. You don't even need to sign up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demoneye Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 nice list , i know most of them already...anyway some ppl mention "its hidden" stop to give a free accounts only paid ones.. :frusty: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mara- Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 I have CyberGhost premium. Got it on some give away. Don't use it much. I also like:http://www.freeukvpn.com/http://www.freeusvpn.comhttp://www.freenlvpn.com/http://www.freecavpn.com/The best thing is that it does not require any software. You just create PPTP VPN connection in Windows. It seems that this VPN sites are run by same guys. If anyone knows links for other countries from them, please post it. I'm specially interested in France VPN (free of course).Cheers ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadioActive Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 It seems that "ItsHidden" is down, I can't access their website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeetPirate Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 It seems that "ItsHidden" is down, I can't access their website.That's cuz it's hidden. :rofl:But don't waste your time with them, they only offer paid services on their signup page. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadioActive Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 But don't waste your time with them, they only offer paid services on their signup page.So, the article above is outdated? They no longer offer free services? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeetPirate Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 So, the article above is outdated? They no longer offer free services?The author of the article didn't do his homework it seems. Just check the comments from the source article, one person said that itshidden has not been free for a really long time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atasas Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 brill posts, links, its rather imperative to use such services in many places Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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