Download Central | Free VPN

Not quite what it says on the box, Free VPN is actually a trial plug-in to a VPN network. That said, you get 1,400 free minutes, and the software is easy to use, which isn’t always the case. A VPN, or virtual private network, is a way of creating a walled-off network on the Internet. This means that you can securely connect far-flung computers, making it ideal for businesses and for collaboration. At the same time, you can also surf the Web anonymously, leaving no traces beyond the VPN.

add_main_imageFree VPN uses the VPN Master network, which is based in the US, so you can also use it to subscribe to services such as Netflix, provided you can give US billing details. Log into the software with your email Id, and the tiny interface has only two buttons—connect and disconnect.

It doesn’t affect your browsing speed, and a counter displays your free minutes. It’s fast and easy and if you like the service and want to continue, the charges are $7.95 (around ₹ 440) per month.NextMAds

Download at: vpnmaster.com/freevpn/

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