This makes sense. TunnelBear is a popular VPN with a reputation for being easy and high-performing.
I think they serve an essential function and are both easy to use and easy to access. And the best part is, there are a LOT of VPNs out there.
So recently I tried a VPN that I, honestly, didn’t know too much about:
At first, I thought I was dealing with a really unknown VPN…
Until I realized that a LOT of people have taken a look at it:
But there’s one VPN that is popular—as in it’s on the bigger side—but isn’t AS popular as some of the biggest names.
This VPN is one I was skeptical of at first, because of my own biases. But after testing it, I’ve discovered this is one of the BEST VPNs around.
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If you’re even just a little interested in VPNs, and you’ve done a quick Google, there’s one name you DEFINITELY encountered.
NordVPN is HUGE in the VPN world.
It’s not exaggeration to say that NordVPN is one the most popular and acclaimed VPNs of all time.
It’s got over 8 million customers, PLUS it’s been well received:
CLEARLY, NordVPN is doing something right.
To say Hotspot Shield is popular, or well-known, is an…understatement, to say the least.
Their website says this:
Which is INSANE.
I’ll admit to being a little skeptical. That number sounds a little too high—does it include multiple installs by the same account, accounts made by the same people, etc?
(I’ve actually got some comments on that number, but you’ll have to keep reading!)
If you haven’t heard of it before, that makes sense. If you have, that makes sense, too:
This is because Windscribe is one of the more popular VPNs, but it also isn’t THAT well-known.
I mean, it’s been downloaded over a MILLION times on the Google Play store, and its Chrome extension has nearly a MILLION users—to say nothing of the times it’s been downloaded on Apple products, or PCs or even Linux desktops.
It’s a known fact that VPNs keep you safe. VPNs are available across multiple platforms, few of these include Mac.
There are several reasons you might have chosen a Mac device. Mac provides a unique user interface, good look and feel, hardware and so on. Multiple reasons, why users find it appealing.
However, what about its security? While you have antivirus and other security software, a VPN can provide ultimate security.
A point to note here is that not all VPN solutions offer support for Mac. So, in case you are a Mac user, you need to choose the solution after making a thorough review.
As a matter of fact, I had heard about IPVanish before I really even cared about VPNs—so at least to me, it’s one of the big names.
But is it recognized for its quality? Or is it just recognized?
I’ve always been a little put off by the name: what’s the “tor” in TorGuard for?
Because people often confuse VPNs and TOR, I figured it was a sneaky attempt at dragging in less aware customers.
It turns out that the “Tor” does mean something else—but more on that later.
I knew about it, but I thought it was just some tiny VPN that no one used.
And then I saw this on their website:
Now, I’m always skeptical about these numbers. VPNs often count downloads as users—which is pretty inaccurate considering how often people re-install or use multiple devices.
Torrenting is still not dead. It’s a medium to share files over the internet, right?
Normally, we all look up for torrent files on the internet because we want to download free stuff and who doesn’t like free stuff.
Anyways, we have enlisted a few best unknown torrent websites from which you can download free files.
But,
Use a VPN connection before you use these torrent websites.
Based on tested dozens of VPNs, ExpressVPN can be the best option to protect your online privacy and torrenting.
Let’s take a look at the list now:
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Why? It’s hard to say exactly why, but I think their branding and origin story are fantastic.
ProtonVPN actually started with ProtonMail, a secure and encrypted mail service. The project was crowdfunded and founded by geniuses at CERN.
ProtonVPN was built to improve protection for people using ProtonMail, but it’s ballooned to become as famous as ProtonMail and is often used completely on its own.
To make matters even MORE heartening, ProtonMail and ProtonVPN BOTH have FREE versions.
Limited, of course, but it sure stands out as a sign of how serious ProtonMail/ProtonVPN are about their goals to protect people’s privacy.
Anyway, it’s pretty clear that at first glance, ProtonVPN seems to be one of the most legitimate VPNs around.
Founded by experts, crowd-sourced for privacy (not for streaming), located in a country known for its strong privacy laws, and providing reputable free software…
Surely, ProtonVPN must be one of the best VPNs in the world, right?
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Cybersecurity is a BIG issue, and the interesting thing is…a lot of people don’t realize they care about it.
A lot of people think about cybersecurity as something pretty basic: choose a good password, and beyond that it’s really a term for governments and big companies to worry about.
Of course, when you think about it, cybersecurity matters to just about everyone.
It’s super important for small businesses, who may be targeted without having the resources to hire a security professional.
And have you ever been concerned about what Facebook is doing with your data? Then you’ve worried about cybersecurity.
See what I mean? This goes for EVERYONE who does anything on the internet.
So I’ve picked quite a few of the most relevant and reputable statistics about cybersecurity in this list, and I think they’ll matter a lot to you, no matter your context.
We finally did it. We found the fastest VPN service there is. Yep, you guessed it, it’s FastestVPN. You can go ahead right now & click on ‘Buy Now’.
But hold on! Don’t rush so easily yet. Don’t you want to know what you’ll be getting into before you shell out some cold hard cash? That’s what we want to cover in this review of ours today.
The name feels a bit handful at first, doesn’t it? A VPN with the word ‘Fastest’ in it has a lot to prove if it wants your approval, right?
Well, we put ‘FastestVPN’ to the test to see if it is REALLY that fast. And the results are what we’d like to share today. So you as a consumer can make an informed decision.
I’ve always loved VPNs, and the last few years I’ve had the privilege of watching them become steadily more popular.
But sometimes it’s hard to understand just how much VPNs have entered the mainstream. Is it something that most internet users know about?
Or maybe it’s only most younger people? Or maybe you and I assume people know as much as us, but really VPNs are only of interest to a small number of people.
Well, I’ve done some digging, and I’ve got quite a few interesting stats about VPN usage for you to take a look at.
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Ask anyone: One of the biggest problems in today’s world besides global warming, terrorism, inflation, social unrest and slow internet, is the problem of CHOICE.
Because of widespread competition, the average consumer is flooded with an enormous number of options to dig through. Now, generally speaking, this isn’t a bad thing. We all need options.
But how do you decide the best possible option between 2 products that basically do the same thing under the surface without going through the ache of trying them all?
We ALL love movies. They’re a diverse form of entertainment & amusement. There’s something for everyone. Yet, as much as we all love to go to the movies every now & then.
Not all of us have either the time or the money to visit the theatres once a week. Hence, we all know Putlocker. The divine site that blesses people like you & me with free movies to stream.
But as divine, as it may be. What is good can also be better, right? Don’t get me wrong, Putlocker is a great site with a constantly updated library…and sometimes there are pop-up ads & poor quality. Continue reading
We all know VPNs are all the rage right now. Internet privacy and security are as big of a concern as global warming at this point! We live in strange times now where personal and private data are the biggest commodity of today.
Hence, a market for VPNs was born. At this point, we don’t need to explain what a VPN is and what it does. If it’s worth anything, all we want to know is what a VPN doesn’t do, right?
If you live in India, there’s a good chance you might’ve heard about Astrill VPN. Astrill has been in the business for over 10 years now and has amassed a million subscribers worldwide growing.
So what makes Astrill our hot topic today? Well, we went deep into Astrill’s service to see what all the fuss is about and tried it out before you do. Let’s dive in find out if it is worth your time money.
The world is getting digitized day by day at a rapid pace. The amount of media consumption is unprecedented. Here comes Kodi, which takes care of all your media consumption requirements.
Updating Kodi is not a very complicated task. To update Kodi, follow these simple steps.
By the time you are done reading this article, the giant conglomerate media company that we usually associate our chilling weekends with — Netflix, would’ve crossed another milestone, achievement or grown its user base by a few more thousand.
There’s no doubt that Netflix is at the apex of premium entertainment right now. Back when hardware physical sales were predicted to be the be all end all of media, streaming was something never predicted to gain traction, Netflix saw an opportunity.
Do you come from a land down under? Are you concerned about your internet safety, security, and privacy? Are you looking for reliable VPNs for your computer and mobile device? We’ve got just the right options for you.
There’s no doubt that Australia is as vulnerable to cybercrime, cyber-attacks, data theft/leak, restricted sites censorship as any other country. Internet safety concerns have taken a lot more priority in the past couple of years than ever before.
Hence, here are 5 great VPN services for the Aussies:
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In layman terms, ExtraTorrents a search engine that allows users to download various movies, games, applications and many more things for their entertainment or usage purpose. The most remarkable feature about ExtraTorrent is that it’s user base ranges from a kid (for educational purpose) to a software engineer (for work).
Sites like ExtraTorrent and ThePirateBay have gained tremendous popularity among users as they allow them to download free torrents.
ExtraTorrent was founded in 2006 by an individual who was an administrator operating under the alias name SaM. Upon completion of the 10th Anniversary of the website, they launched a celebrity theme with a contest running across where users were asked to guess the most downloaded movies.
As of 2019, Android remains to be the most used mobile OS as a subsystem of Linux and a huge majority of 5.1 billion users coming from mobile. Although computers are the most preferred platform, mobile has become the most popular way of accessing the internet due to its form factor.
Due to such a huge boom in internet access across the globe, Mobile (especially android) has had an increasing demand for VPN services, like its computer counterparts. We emphasize Android in this article because of its robustness and open-source nature of development.
So, accessing the web on a public wifi spot or reaching a site in a country with elevated censorship is as vulnerable on a phone as it is on a computer. Hence, we have compiled a list of 5 of the best VPNs for secure browsing on your smartphone.
CouchTuner was THE spot to stream TV Shows. Not that the site is down or anything but it has become a bit overused and populated with annoying ads. Clicking the play button auto opens a tab or pops up an ad that claims to make you more money or burn all your fat.
We’re not telling you to dump CouchTuner altogether but being aware of a few good options at hand is always great. So here we have a few sites which are similar to CouchTuner but less to none ads and/or just TV shows.
Who doesn’t like theatres? Sure, we all do but movies are often expensive. Hence, we have Kodi that lets you access all your favourite media streaming services into one place and brings the theatre experience right into your living room. But of course what’s good can be better.
In this internet fueled age, borders have become imaginary. There has been an increasing demand among users to access foreign country networks to enjoy a diversified space of entertainment without sacrificing security.
There’s also censorship laws in place in some countries that ban certain sites. Hence, we have fetched some of the best VPN services that let you access restricted sites and services from any device, just like Kodi. Starting the list with…
Are you torrenting without a VPN? Didn’t you hear the news? There are HUGE penalties for being caught torrenting. By not using a VPN or any other kind of security tool while using a torrent client, you are risking federal punishments, civil lawsuits,and even jail time.
Yes, that last movie you so successfully downloaded can get you jailed. So how do you escape the shackles of law? Well, VPNs do offer the much needed protection. What kind of protection?
Since all VPNs do the same thing, why even bother reading this list? Well, because my fellow netizens, although all VPNs serve the same purpose, they aren’t all equal. Some ARE better than others and offer more features or functionality.
So, here we have a few of the best VPNs that offer the best torrenting speeds and don’t let the government guys find you. Let’s begin, shall we?
While the VPN technology was originally developed almost exclusively for business use, it has now become a staple for many regular internet users.
DataProt says 26% of all internet users have used a VPN at some point. That is a lot of people requiring VPN services and shows how the VPN has become an essential tool for privacy and safety online.
Here at TopVPN, we’ve reviewed and benchmarked hundreds of VPN services for desktops as well as mobiles. We’ve covered the most niche and bold VPN services in the market.
But never have we ever covered a customizable, cloud-based VPN solution like the UTunnel VPN.
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First India did it and then America followed. We mean, it doesn’t make a lot of sense banning a harmless song and dance app, does it? Something needs to be done.
Now, just because the government banned it doesn’t mean it’s the end of the world. There is one very obvious way of getting around an IP ban. The same way you can get around using another country’s Netflix: VPN.
A Virtual Private Network can say, transport your IP to some other country. For example, TikTok is completely legal and works fine in Canada (for now), so you can simply use a VPN to use a server in Canada.
We have an entire article on which VPNs work best with Netflix and how it isn’t technically illegal to use them but TikTok is a different animal.
So here we’ve found some of the best hybrid VPN services that you can use right now and get to enjoy your favorite app again, regardless of the ban.
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Fmovies is a website (or according to Wikipedia, a series of sites) that gives you access to unlimited Movies & TV Shows to watch, stream and even download. You can find movies by genre, top-rated, alphabetically and even find regional movies for your country.
Sounds great, right? Not entirely. Like a lot of free services, Fmovies makes money through ads. Not up to the point that the site is completely unusable but enough to disturb browsing through the site. It uses one of those ‘Click here’ gimmicks that redirect you out of the site.
So what’s the solution? Are there any other sites that offer free streaming? Fortunately, Fmovies isn’t the end of the world. There are certain alternatives that offer similar services & features to Fmovies but with less to no ads. What are these sites you ask? Let’s check them out:
AirVPN is a small VPN that has reached its 10th anniversary this year.
You may or may not have heard of it, but it’s definitely not that famous.
Despite that, it’s got a strong reputation for being good on privacy.
In fact, AirVPN was founded, and is managed by, a coalition of activists and hackers who care a lot about online privacy and still promote it through other actions.
So it seems promising!
But is it good for you? Is it crazy expensive, or difficult to use? Why haven’t you heard more about it if it’s been around for so long?
I personally tested AirVPN in-depth, and have got quite a lot of things to say about it.
Mullvad is not a new entrant in the VPN market: it was launched in March 2009, so it’s about to celebrate its 11th anniversary.
But despite being around for over a decade, it’s never been one of the more popular VPNs.Why is that?
Has it stayed in business in a competitive market because it’s a hidden gem, or is it lacking in serious areas that prevent it from going mainstream?
Well, having tried Mullvad VPN, I’ve got a lot to say about it!
Let’s start with the good stuff:
There’s an increasing number of people using their phones to browse the internet, download files, check emails, make online transactions and communicate through text & video calling. So it’s pretty obvious that there’s a need for a VPN on your mobile device.
Knock Knock! Are you really present in this place shown in your IP address?
You might or might not be there.
And how is that possible? Magic! Lol… No.
Thanks to the Virtual Private Network Software that helps you hide your IP address online, naming of which there is a VPN Software that you can use for certain applications.
May I present – SaferVPN.
But is it really that “safer” compared to all other VPNs? I came across a lot of such software that claims to be the best but when I run the tests on them, they turn out to be not as per the expectations they have built.
I did the same for this VPN software. I ran some of my regular tests to check out whether this VPN goes according to its name or not.
Let’s go through them individually and see what the results were…
| VPN | Trial Duration | Credit Card Required? |
Price after trial | Money Back Guarantee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SmartyDNS | 3 days | No | $6.95 monthly $49.95 yearly |
30 days |
| Private VPN | 7 Days | No | $10.95 monthly $72 yearly |
30 days |
| Proton VPN | 7 Days | No | $4 monthly $48 yearly |
30 Days |
| 7vpn | 7 days | Yes | $2.99 monthly $35.88 yearly |
30 Days |
| Ivacy VPN | 3 Days | Yes | $9.95 monthly $40 yearly |
30 Days |
| IPVanish | 7 Days | Yes | $10 monthly $77.99 yearly |
7 Days |
Imagine if you just end up buying a VPN only to realize you made a wrong purchasing decision.
That sounds terrible right. Such a waste of money.
While you can look at reviews, it still might not let you know if the selected VPN will be the right choice for you.
Wouldn’t it be great if VPN providers give you free trials?
You are being monitored online!
Yes, that’s TRUE.
Whatever you surf on the internet, whatever you search and all the websites you visit are being monitored by the government.
Chill, you don’t need to worry as long as you are not a terrorist. (Haha… I hope you are not)
Anyways, there is an option to hide your IP address and maintain privacy over the internet.
Meet SurfEasy
Hide.me is the world’s fastest VPN!
Ha, just kidding. Every VPN says that. And realistically?
Some are fast, but usually it’s standard advertising. Same thing goes for the “safest” and “most secure” VPNs.
Most VPNs are basically the same. They make the same promises, have similar features, and do the same basic job.
That’s not a complaint, by the way! It’s good to have competition, and nuance is important.
BUT, every now and then, a VPN comes along that distinguishes itself as a unique contender.
Enter Speedify:
Yep. Speedify is a VPN with a special focus: a focus on combining different types of internet connections seamlessly.
But you might know that quite a few VPNs already offer encryption for data as well as WiFi. This leads to some questions:
Is Speedify offering something new, or a fancy name?
And is that all Speedify is good for, is it a good VPN in other ways as well?
Is it within my budget?
Don’t worry my friends—I’ve tested Speedify thoroughly and I’ve got answers to all those questions, and more.
In fact, it’s probably one of the most popular VPNs around—and I don’t just mean the amount of users it has.
It’s pretty well received:
And it has a reputation for being a great bargain with lower than average prices.
And sometimes, I’ll even have used it before.
But TigerVPN?
Man, I barely knew this existed till recently.
But you might know that I love underdogs, and as the VPN market is competitive and full of good options—I was real excited to learn more about TigerVPN.
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While Hidemyass has certain good points, it has a couple of issues as well. A point you just can’t avoid while using Hidemyass.
Hidemyass claims not to store logs. However, their logging policy reveals that they do track certain user information. When it comes to torrenting or Netflix streaming, Hidemyass is not a very suitable VPN option.
Now that’s not all. Hidemyass provides certain installable files which look suspicious. These are some things that make Hidemyass users look in for alternatives.
CyberGhost is a VPN that has become one of the most popular VPNs around, but is still somehow underrated.a VPN that has become one of the most popular VPNs around, but is still somehow underrated.
Wait—how popular are we talking about here?
Okay, so pretty popular. As in, tens of millions of people worldwide.
How on earth can it be underrated?
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Let me start at the beginning: I have heard A LOT about ExpressVPN. I’ve even used it before, but not consistently or in-depth.
And in the meantime, ExpressVPN has reigned as one of the most popular VPNs around.
This is ONLY from the Google Play store:
If you’ve been interested in getting a VPN for the first time, or perhaps acquiring a new one, you’ve likely heard of Betternet.
Betternet is easily one of the most popular VPNs around, mostly because of its presence in the mobile app market.
Betternet has been the #1 VPN app on both the Google Play Store and Apple’s App Store.
On the Play Store alone, it counts over 10 million downloads, and in total Betternet claims to have 38 million users worldwide.
Clearly, Betternet is popular. How? Why? There are so many VPNs nowadays, especially for mobile users. What makes Betternet among the most popular?
