Instantly Accessing a private VPN server

With the rise of identity and data thieves, one might be tempted to invest in extra protection such as a Virtual Private Network (VPN), especially in vulnerable countries like China and Iran. However, it might be daunting to some, due to how technical it seems. Contrary to popular belief, it really isn’t all the hard to set it up or to find one which is legitimate. So if you are sick of restricted websites or videos not available in your country and for added protection, here is a quick how-to guide on connecting to a vpn server with zero hassle.

First of all though, is finding a VPN provider that is legitimate and secure. Over at CNET, they suggest saying away from free providers as they might come with hidden costs. The go on to mention that the best providers do not keep any logs or records of your usage. The number of IP addresses generated and number of servers available ensure for a seamless experience. Furthermore, check their value for money such as how many simultaneous connections do they allow and how much they charge per month or annum.

One way to determine whether the VPN host you’ve chosen is respectable, is to look at whether it is compliant with federal laws. They should be responsive towards copyright infringement and strict towards torrenting and other such illegal behaviours.

Secondly, you’ll want to check where their servers are located as a server half a world away would place a significant strain on your internet speeds. The closer to you they are geographically, the better. However, bear in mind that routing your connection through a third party server will introduce delays but if your internet is running at considerably high speeds, the delay would be unnoticeable.

That’s pretty much it to choosing a provider and whilst there are concerns regarding how customers are able to stay anonymous upon using their credit card during payment. However, these fears are unwarranted unless one is planning to use a VPN for unscrupulous behaviour.

In the event someone wants to remain completely anonymous on the internet, there is only one way to do so and it is also one of the reasons why cryptocurrency is on the rise. There are VPN providers which accept bitcoins as payment. It really depends how far you are willing to go and how much security you are after.

Most internet users opt for free providers to bypass geographical restrictions to get to certain information or to access certain websites or videos on youtube, for example. If that is all you had in mind, there are many free VPN hosts that can be added to your browser as an extension and provide you with a quick fix.

However, if you are after something a little more heavy handed, it does pay to do your research properly in regards to which provider to sign up with. After that, all you need to do is download their app and activate it with just one click. Now you are all set to protect your privacy and ward off any unwanted eyes searching through your data.

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