If you’re looking for a way to boost the security and privacy of your online activities, you might be thinking about using a VPN.
VPNs, or virtual private networks, are designed to do just that. A good VPN routes your internet traffic through a secure server, which hides your IP address, encrypts your traffic and keeps your personal data away from prying eyes.
Those capabilities have made the software popular with everyone from human rights activists to regular people just looking to stream blacked-out sporting events or other TV programs.
There are countless VPN options out there ready for download, including some you don’t need to pay for, but experts you really need to think before installing anything that’s being given away free of charge, as well as educate yourself about the possible risks that come with them.
In this story, we’ll cover the potential pitfalls you face when using a free VPN, including slower speeds and your data being collected and sold, and we’ll also show you why there is one free option that you should consider.
If you want to learn more about VPNs, check out our review of ExpressVPN, our Editors’ Choice for Best VPN, and how Express stacks up against NordVPN.
