In the age of data leaks and internet scams, the need for bolstering personal security and privacy while browsing the Internet has never been more important. With the Canva and TrueDialog customer data breach making headlines for the amount of impacted individuals, it has really highlighted the need to secure Internet user sessions.
Luckily, virtual private networks exist. These networks create safer, more secure spaces in public or shared connections, making any information that is sent or received while in the VPN safe and secure.
But not every VPN is created equal. While there are hundreds of free virtual private networks out there that you can take advantage of, they rarely offer the same level of protection as a paid, premium VPN. I’ve tested many VPN services out there and VPN Unlimited is my favorite so far. The interface looks very sleek and easy to use; Basically, you just need to open the app, select a server, and click on Start.
It’s the best VPN for accessing blocked content, especially if you want to watch shows on Netflix that are locked from being accessed by a specific region. For example, you can watch The Office (US) on Netflix, which is normally restricted for specific regions, if you choose to use a server that is located in the US. VPN Unlimited even offers dedicated streaming servers for different services like Netflix, Hulu, BBC iPlayer, Disney+, etc.
VPN Unlimited provides the option to encrypt your Internet browsing activity. This prevents any third party from being able to access your browsing history or any other pertinent information you may happen to send or receive while the VPN is on. The service itself will not log any of your online activities including browsing history, connection times, metadata, downloads, server usage, data content, and IP address.
Geo spoofing is also a feature that VPN Unlimited is able to pull off successfully and effectively. You can choose the location of the server that you will be pinging off of, or you can use their smart location option to find the best server for you.
The higher level of encryption and other security protocols makes this a good choice for torrenting and downloading. VPN Unlimited can hide information that can identify your location such as your IP address. It uses AES-256, 256-bit encryption. This type of encryption is military-grade, making their security top notch.
One of the pitfalls of using a VPN service is that the upload and download speeds often get affected. This is due to the VPN provider having extra layers of encryption for privacy and security. In the process of encrypting and decrypting all the data it sends and receives, it uses more of the CUP of your machine. Additionally, the fact that the information gets routed to a more distant server also increases latency. While VPN Unlimited is not exempted from any latency issues due to the very nature of its service, users have the option to choose the best performing server so that they do not experience a noticeable dip in their upload and download speeds. You can choose the Optimal option which promises to give you the best performing server; Or you can ping all servers to see response time and current workload for each of them, so you can have an informed decision of which the best server is.
Notably, you can use the VPN service on 5-10 devices, depending on your plan; That means you can install it on your PC, laptop, and mobile devices. Specifically, the app can be found on official app stores of MacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, and Android.
VPN Unlimited has a range of 4 different price points. Users can purchase it for 5 devices and the 1-month access costs $9.99, or opt for a yearly plan at $59.99. Notably, it is currently running a 50% sale on its 3-year and lifetime subscription which cost just $49.99 and $99.99 respectively. There is also a free 7-day trial so you can test and make sure it meets your requirements. It comes with free DNS Firewall which analyzes DNS resolution requests and blocks the known harmful websites from serving malware, popups, and phishing webpages.
