![]() Keep in mind that while a VPN can improve your privacy, it won't protect against other threats. While rarely necessary, these features are still something we like to see VPNs provide.Īmong the services we've tested, only Editors' Choice winners NordVPN and ProtonVPN offer split tunneling, multi-hop, and VPN access to Tor. StrongVPN does not provide access to the free Tor anonymization network via VPN either. This feature routes your traffic through a second VPN server, ensuring a secure connection. StrongVPN also does not offer multi-hop connections. Weirdly, StrongVPN does offer split tunneling in its Android app but on no other platforms. It's especially useful for high-bandwidth, low-risk activities like streaming video. Some VPNs will let you designate which apps send traffic through the VPN and which do not, a feature called split tunneling. StrongVPN is one of the few services that offers apps for streaming devices, namely, the Amazon Fire TV.īeyond basic VPN protection, StrongVPN has very little to offer. That said, we don't think this setup is for the average consumer as it may cause far more trouble than it's worth. Some companies offer preconfigured routers for sale, but StrongVPN offers instructions (Opens in a new window). ![]() If you want your VPN connection to cover every single device in your house, including those that can't run VPN client software, you may want to configure your router to connect via VPN. ![]() Avira Phantom VPN, Ghostery Midnight, Editors' Choice winner Surfshark VPN, and Windscribe VPN all place no limit on the number of simultaneous connections. Some VPNs, however, have abandoned these restrictions altogether. We generally see VPN companies offering just five simultaneous connections per account, meaning StrongVPN will easily handle a family's usage or device-heavy households. One of StrongVPN's best facets is that it allows up to 12 devices to be connected at the same time, all under one subscription. (Editors' Note: VPN and SaferVPN are owned by Ziff Davis, PCMag's parent company.) Both of those services can still be used by existing subscribers. Safer VPN and VPN have both ceased to accept new customers and are referring visitors to StrongVPN. StrongVPN has notably been the beneficiary of a consolidation that's starting within the VPN industry. Notably, Editors' Choice winners IVPN and Mullvad VPN both accept anonymous cash payments sent to their respective HQs. The company currently does not offer an anonymous cryptocoin option. You can purchase a subscription with StrongVPN using any major credit card, AliPay, or PayPal. Foremost among them is Editors' Choice winner ProtonVPN, as it is the only VPN we've tested yet that doesn’t restrict the data usage of free subscribers. If that's all too rich for your blood, there are some free VPNs worth considering. Instead, sign up for the shortest subscription available so you can test out a VPN in your home environment to make sure it will meet your needs before committing to anything. While long-term subscriptions will absolutely save you money, we recommend against starting with one. We're not fans of this practice, which we've seen other VPNs implementing. ![]() We've seen more and more VPNs offer such deals. This increase is clearly communicated at signup, at least. One thing we don't like is StrongVPN's first-year introductory price of $43.99, which jumps to $79.99 per year the following year and all subsequent years. Editors' Choice winner Mullvad VPN, for example, costs just €5 ($5.66 USD at time of writing) per month. That said there are many good, cheap VPNs that rival StrongVPN. StrongVPN costs $10.99 per month, which is a bit more than the $10.55 average we've seen across all the VPNs we've tested, as mentioned above. (Editors' Note: StrongVPN is owned by Ziff Davis, PCMag's parent company.) Additionally, for what it offers, it's a bit pricey. Beyond that, however, StrongVPN has an awkward interface and doesn't offer enough additional privacy or security tools to challenge our top VPN choices like NordVPN. It also boasts VPN servers in regions often ignored by other VPNs. StrongVPN does that, and lets you use almost three times the average number of devices on its service. Switching on a VPN routes all the traffic on your machine through a secure connection to a server controlled by the VPN provider, thus shielding your online activities from your ISP and making you harder to track. ![]() How to Set Up Two-Factor Authentication.How to Record the Screen on Your Windows PC or Mac.How to Convert YouTube Videos to MP3 Files.How to Save Money on Your Cell Phone Bill.How to Free Up Space on Your iPhone or iPad.How to Block Robotexts and Spam Messages. ![]()
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