VPNs are nowadays extremely useful when surfing the internet as they serve a multitude of purposes: online anonymity, streaming without geographical boundaries, secure downloads, bypassing web censorship… The drawback of these tools is that they can slow down your internet connection speed. Fortunately, this is not the case with all VPN providers. So in this article, we’re going to introduce you to the 3 fastest VPNs of and then explain (or remind you) why a Virtual Private Network has an impact on your speed. We tested over 20 big names in the VPN market and came up with a selection…
Auteur/autrice : Dan Parker
When choosing a VPN provider, there are many criteria to consider. One of the most important is certainly the absence of logs conservation. Indeed, if a provider keeps logs, it can very quickly become dangerous for your security. At any moment, this recorded information could turn against you and take away the very interest of the Virtual Private Network. We have selected the three best VPNs that do not keep logs and we will present their privacy policy in detail. What are VPN logs? Before we start our presentation of the three best VPNs without logs and connection logs, we…
VPN providers usually offer applications for desktops, smartphones, but also sometimes browser extensions. Proton VPN did not yet offer the latter and has just announced their arrival, explaining their usefulness for users wishing to securely surf the web only. The installation of a VPN application on a computer will indeed completely secure the device’s connections, whether it is the classic Internet network used by the operating system or the various programs and applications, but also the web browsing via the various browsersbrowsers. Browser extensions will offer a slightly different kind of security by applying only to web traffic. For example,…
More security for the same price! The Mountain View giant has just announced that it is extending access to its VPN to all packages of its Google One offer. It also adds a new function to monitor the Dark Web to flush out any stolen personal data. More for all that! Google is beefing up its One subscription plan, which offers more storage space for the giant’s services you use. Two new features are particularly noteworthy. A VPN for everyone The first is the decision of the Mountain View giant to integrate the VPN in all its packages. No need…
An agreement has just been signed between Proton VPN and Deutsche Welle to fight online censorship. In order to give everyone access to the information delivered by the German media, the VPN provider has deployed dedicated and optimized servers that serve to bypass the blocks put in place by authoritarian governments. These servers are accessible to all VPN users, even those with a free subscription. They can also be accessed from a PC or mobile app, by simply typing “news” in the server’s search bar and clicking on the servers with a DW logo. Unlocking access to reliable, independent news…
Brave, the privacy-focused web browser, is stepping up its game by introducing features that enhance internet privacy for its users. Although the firewall and VPN capabilities aren’t exactly new, since they’ve been available on the mobile version of the browser, they’re now making their debut on the desktop platform. Seamlessly integrated into the latest version of Brave Browser, both features are set to provide immediate functionality and improved online security for users in select regions. So, get ready to enjoy a safer browsing experience! More private internet browsing The Firewall + VPN feature will help make browsing the internet more…
On January 30, 2023, the WireGuard VPN protocol became the new VPN protocol to get a wide adoption and is becoming more and more popular among mainstream VPN services being offered by many providers. But what is Wireguard, how does it work, how secure is it and how does it compare to historical protocols such as OpenVPN? This guide will teach you everything you need to know about the WireGuard protocol. What is WireGuard? Wireguard is an open source VPN protocol that uses a combination of elliptic curve encryption and symmetric key cryptography. It was designed to be more powerful…
Microsoft Edge continues to integrate new services to try to stand out from the competition. The next innovation is a free VPN that will be available to all Internet users. Will this be enough to convince new users to make Edge their default browser? It all depends on their expectations of a VPN, as it won’t give as many possibilities as a paid subscription. Microsoft Edge’s free VPN has already started its deployment Through its Windows Insiders program, Microsoft has offered registered users to preview this VPN integrated into Edge. The test phase seems to be successful, since the service…
The importance of technology in the modern business world cannot be understated. Whether you’re a small start-up or an established enterprise, having the right technological tools can make all the difference in your success. A virtual private network (VPN) is one of those crucial tools that can provide both security and efficiency, but many businesses don’t know what it is or why they need one. To gain a better insight into VPNs and how they benefit businesses of all sizes, let’s start by examining the history of VPNs and how they became popular in the first place. Then we’ll discuss…