What to look for when choosing a VPN

There are many VPN providers out there - how do you choose just one? The first thing to remember is that free VPN services are of poor quality and should be avoided. There are many problems with free VPNs, including

Poor security: many free options use weaker security protocols, such as PPTP.

Fewer servers: When there are not enough servers to cover the necessary bandwidth for many users, your speeds may slow down.

Annoying advertising: Some free VPNs rely on advertising to generate revenue on their free VPN applications.

Download limits: Free services often have strict limits on how much you can download or even upload.

Many premium paid services offer free trials, allowing you to test drive before submitting. Paid VPN services are essential for secure, reliable VPN use - but how do you know which provider to choose? There are a number of factors to bear in mind when choosing the perfect VPN application.

Speed: You want to make sure the VPN offers sufficient speed, as many providers struggle to keep up with speeds fast enough for streaming or downloading.

Reputation: To fully understand the performance of a VPN, read consumer and professional reviews. Also, many fake VPNs have emerged as net neutrality issues have risen to the forefront, so make sure you are seeing a real VPN.

Shared IP addresses: Choose a VPN that offers a shared IP, adding another layer of privacy to your browsing among multiple anonymous users.

Servers: In terms of performance, more servers equals better browsing because each server is less crowded. In addition, the closer you are to the server, the faster and more reliable your connection is likely to be.

Encryption: Look for AES-256 (Advanced Encryption Standard), which has the highest encryption standard to date. Cracking it is almost impossible, as it has more combinations than there are stars in the universe.

Protocols: Avoid weaker security protocols such as PPTP

Data logs: Choose a VPN service that doesn't keep data logs (basically, its own account of internet activity). Read the VPN policy to see if it collects information about you.

Customer support: The best VPNs have customer support in case any problems arise.