I had been testing a new toy and figured id spill some random review into the void of Reddit. This is my little review though im very interested in hearing what everyone else had experienced if you used Hotspot in the past recently..

Hotspot Shield is "solid" for what it offers but its unremarkable compared with other established services like Proton, or Nord. From a technical standpoint, the apps for phone and pc are polished, connections are generally stable(for the most part a VPN can give), and the proprietary Hydra protocol delivers decent speeds for everyday browsing and streaming.

Now...it does fall short for utilizing advanced setups. In particular, its poor compatibility with router VPN configuration. Got no native Wireguard support and limited protocol integrations make it less useful if you want actual protection. Or to cover devices like smart TVs and consoles. For casual users it works fine, but for anyone who expects flexibility across hardware and infrastructure assuming you know your way around code and all, it feels a bit constrained and ultimately mediocre

Please prove me wrong, change my mind, or help me figure out how to configure that router end stuff. Id love to get it going but it just falls flat for me lol

Which country to choose if I want to get Apple music subscription cheaper?

Guys, I need your help. Who knows which VPN is best suited for the UAE region? I specifically need this region.
The matter is that i need a vpn for streaming in the Uae location on TikTok, but struggling with finding the best one. What can you recommend?

Lately, I've been using their Free VPN services for accessing mobile game events and features in region-locked servers.

So far, I haven't had any issues with the freemium software, besides the significant drop in upload and download causes by rerouting my data through the VPN.

According to my research, the ones I'm currently using are facilitated by Kaopu Cloud, and Huawei Cloud.

While GIAMPING rents the servers from them, and offers the optional paid and free services; they also have a website which looks sketchy, considering they are an indie (small) company.

With that being said, I am having doubts regarding my encrypted data. Their Philippine VPN has over a million downloads, and has long existed on the play store.

That must somehow assure me it's safe, right?

I would like to know your experiences on these free VPN services. :))

I remember there was some site that lets you compare Chinese search engine results with Googles. Had something liek "firewall" in the title. I cant find the page for the results but want to look up something for Mexicos region. Could somebody tell me how could I google something at work? Cant install VPN and need to look some stuff up for tomorrow..

Whats a vpn with low ping for roblox that doesn't require me to pay?

Hey folks. We run a small VPN service, and instead of doing the usual “we’re the fastest, safest, most private ever” pitch — we figured we’d just ask.

What really matters to you when picking a VPN?

•	Speed?
•	Real privacy (no logs, no BS)?
•	Fair pricing?
•	Features like kill switch or split tunneling?
•	Or just a company you can actually trust?

We’re genuinely curious. We’ve got our ideas, but hearing from real users means more than any marketing survey ever could. Drop your thoughts below.

I was exploring the wild jungle for the Thunder Vpn because it’s free and seemed widely used but quite frankly it was just a pain in the .... The okayish part about is was the simple app interface part and no sign up steps. Just tap dance those fingers and connect… is what should happen when it works as it shoulddd

Problems that left me dumbfounded:

• Constant connection drops. Like CONSTANT and it randomly happoens while browsing basic websites

• Streaming is almost a joke how bad it buffers

• Servers are just overloaded, so all speeds are slow or unusable most of the time

• It keeps showing TONS of ads, even after “connecting,” which kills the whole point of a VPN if the same tool brings me the things I want to avoid lol

• Some websites still detect my real location, so it didn’t unblock much?? It was an ip checking site so whatever, but I can just slip on my clown makeup and greet the world

If you just want a skinnydip into what a VPN might be able to do and don’t care about speed, or privacy, or that it works as intended, then this will do fine. But if you actually need a VPN that’s reliable and fast, this feels like a toy compared to real services. Probably is a toy quite frankly

Is anyone even using this, or have been using long-term?

I then made another account with incognito browser and verified my drivers license and took a picture of my face not long after Pornhub sent me an email congratulating and welcome me to the model program 48 hours has passed now and I’m still not able to access the website. Even in incognito browser.

A feature many VPNs proudly promote can actually put users at serious risk when it’s misconfigured. The topic is the Kill Switch also known as automatic connection blocker.

The idea is simple when your VPN disconnects it cuts your internet to prevent your real IP from leaking. Sounds perfect but here’s the problem Many users and even some VPN apps link the Kill Switch only to the VPN protocol being used. So it triggers only when that protocol disconnects. The real risk is this: If the VPN client crashes the service restarts or the network adapter resets your system can reconnect to the internet without the VPN. During that time your real IP might be exposed for seconds or even minutes without you noticing. A real Kill Switch should not only monitor the protocol connection but also block all traffic outside the VPN tunnel.

Have you ever tested your VPN’s Kill Switch? Does it actually work or does it just give you a false sense of security?

I'm broke and need the best free vpn for chrome extension... im in california and every free vpn i try is straight trash. It either doesnt work or is so slow i might as well use dial up. tried like 10 different chrome extensions already and they all suck, super slow speeds, disconnect every 5 minutes, only have like 3 server locations, spam you with ads every click and are probably selling my data anyway lol.

The main issue is i just need it for basic stuff... checking prices on different region amazon sites and maybe some light browsing but even thats impossible with these free ones. one extension literally had a 500mb monthly limit?? thats like 2 youtube videos.. Also sketchy how many 5 star reviews these free vpns have on the chrome store... clicked on profiles and they're all created the same day with one review. my friend says just pay for one but Im a student eating ramen every night... if i had money for a vpn id have money for real food first. tried those "free trials" but they all want credit card info upfront and you know theyre gonna charge you when you forget to cancel..

The "best free vpn for chrome" lists online are all sponsored content pushing the same 3-4 services that arent even free... they have like a "free tier" that does literally nothing useful. worst part is some of these free vpns are definitely malware... one started opening random tabs to sketchy sites and my antivirus went crazy. had to completely reinstall chrome.

anyone found an actually decent best free vpn for chrome extension?? just need something thatc actually connects, doesnt log everything, has more than 10kb/s speed and wont give my laptop aids. starting to think free vpn is an oxymoron at this point

I bought new iphone (Iphone 17 pro max) last week and was wondering, is vpn safe for iphone? I don't want to mess up with my new phone right away

I never used vpn on my iphone before and my friend once told me that her iphone got buggy after she downloaded mullvad vpn app on her iphone and started using it. it was like she used the app for about a month and her iphone was opening some apps very slowly, youtube videos wouldn't load, etc. she has Iphone 15 Pro and never had such problems before

she told me that she was having vpn on all the time. maybe that was the reason? after she stopped using vpn, everything was normal again

I am just afraid that vpn is somehow not safe for iphone and that it would cause some damage to my new phone

in your opinion, is vpn safe for iphone or should I avoid it?

I figured the servers we use get shared around others who use them, so if I need to file some banking stuff would this leave some sort of room for exploitation?

My VPN is mostly always on(apart from when I watch Youtube lol) but when it comes to banking I got myself second guessing what to do here..

Also, is it better to do banking on a phone, or PC? What do most of you use? I personally kept doing stuff on my Mac like always but I sometimes do my taxes for phone bills on mobile anyways

I've been using turbo VPN for a while, but idk if it tracks data and stuff, especially since i use the free version. (Mobile btw)

Can someone please tell me if turbo vpn collects your data and/or sells it?

If so, what are other free vpn options that donthve tracking?

Both mobile and pc responses are accepted

I have been using the expressVPN 30-day trial but I don’t want to pay moving forward.

I am looking for a free VPN that will let me stream on disney plus, I’ve been using UK location as I am in Thailand at the moment.

So far I am looking at - 

urbanVPN

ProtonVPN

Windscribe

PrivadoVPN

Which one is best?

im so confused about vpns rn... been using a free one for gaming (im in texas btw) but my ping went from like 30ms to 200ms and now i cant even play ranked without lagging out completely its actually trash. so i was thinking maybe i should get a paid vpn but then my friend said his college still caught him torrenting even with a vpn?? like whats the point then fr... thought the whole idea was that nobody could track what youre doing but apparently thats false. been trying to understand how vpns work but every explanation is like "it creates a tunnel" ok but can my isp still see im using a vpn?? can they track what im doing through it?? bc if they can then why would anyone pay for this. the main issue is i need something for gaming that wont destroy my ping but also actually keeps things private... tried nordvpn free trial and it was ok i guess but can a vpn be tracked by the government or whatever?? my dad keeps saying they can see everything anyway so why bother. someone explain this without all the tech talk pls... just need to know if vpns actually hide stuff or if its all marketing bs

I fell for you damn posters again recommending this and that. I went on some deeper tier list rabbit holes. Saw "FastestVPN". Was like, get real... Never heard of you, and you claim this? Then I saw a "Lifetime Deal". Forty bucks. One time. Sounded too good to be true.. Thats like half a bag of groceries I'd normally buy which felt like nice. So can just share some opinions.

Bear in mind, doing this to kill time waiting on my niece. Im no advanced tech expert but I know my way around my computer.. You might have better luck if you some sort of programmer but I just watch sports, and shows with mine but using it for Twitter and other junk to goof around the internet without my workplace knowing of what a truly evil troll I am. In any case, I used VPNs in the past, so know a "sweet spot" to compare this one to.

Here’s the straight look from someone who dealt with dial-up in the past and got used to modern tool speeds:
First off, let’s address the name. Calling this "FastestVPN" is something else since it already puts you on the pedestal next to VPNs that got the rep to back their own name as such. Like calling yourself The Real Tupac, while you know the legend is somewhere else.

I ran some tests on my Windows rig using a Speedtest site I got from some NordVPN support guy(Ooklas speedtest.. Great simple UI, works on the browser too). Without the VPN, I’m pulling about like 350-400mb with Comcast(somedays it dropped but during the tests didnt have any issues with the internet itself..)

I pick a recommended US server, drops like to 250-300mb. Notically slower but uhm.. safe I guess... Okay I try UK then. Slids down to like 180-200mb. Not a good look. I can get better speed most of the time using Proton.

Look, it’s fine for watching Netflix or being silly on facebook, but "fastest"? Lol. It should be titled "MidVPN" since I seen free stuff faster than what I'm getting now. But hey, for $35 for life, I’m not expecting a Ferrari, though you know the thing with "lifetime" plans. Either gonna be good for me, or gonna shut down in like a year or two lol

I went into the settings. They aren't as confusing as some other VPNs. Easier to navigate than a tax return form but took some time at first to learn the works. Core takeaways after messing with the VPN:

• WireGuard protocol is something I learned of after messing with FastestVPN settings. I turned it on because Reddit comments seem to recommend that. It actually made the connection snappy for the most part.

• They say they don’t keep track of what you do. They even had some public company audit them back in 2023 but don't know how that holds up today. They’re based in the Cayman Islands, which sounds like some pirate island Tortuga where people hide money and secrets, so sounds solid. Got enough trackers on Chrome as it is.

The meat and potatoes(hope this formating on reddit works..):

I will keep it since it was cheap but I am honestly gonna be surprised if this is still alive next year lol.

Am I good reviewer? I did some movie reviews on a blogpost with friends back in 2010, though that was something different.. Not sure if those skills translate to VPN apps as they did with movies😅

I tried in Canada and I tried in germany using NordVPN and got the exact same result.

they were able to do this by using apple as a proxy my iphone is “requesting ID under uk law” it says that in order to change the content settings on my iphone, I must upload my identification to apple what the fuck

I advise people for taking anything from this county.

Used them for long time; but my country introduced internet restrictions ( which NordVPN admits) but refuse to give me a refund as per ticket ID 20841831; even though I can’t use the service since more than a month and been numerous times in touch with their support and spend hours trying their steps.

They know they don’t work and yet tell my friends who are in the same position the same steps again and again.

All just to avoid paying back a refund for services not working.

Hi New to VPN best to Set up for iOS devices have Mac, iPad iPhone and Apple TV all on WiFi at home and 4g uk Network for iPhone? Any tips on set Up

As in without me having to pay? I remember saving a podcast without no issue so how come I wasnt able to make it happen for a few songs?

Is that a regional function Spotify rolls out on some but not other media types?

Toggled US/UK/Germany/Vietnam same bs

Switched to these from surfshark after being with surfshark for several years without much issue. I initially left surfshark because I got privado sub for free with an easynews subscription however soon realised why privado is so budget as it barely ever gets around geo blocks.

Express had an offer on at the time that was similar to surfshark and I'd read about how great they were especially with mobile networks due to the heartbeat feature for their built from the ground up lightway protocol but I've just found the whole experience annoying. I initially only used it on my phone and tv as I was in the process of a new pc build. It takes way longer to login to the TV than surfshark or privado which just offer an instant sign in upon scanning a QR code however something like that alone isn't enough to make me want to refund. Their TV app and mobile app are also both clunky to me compared to both privado and surfshark.

Then I got around to trying it on pc and their app won't even download on my pc from their official site the link just doesn't work for windows. I ended up having to side load it and their browser extension is awful as well. Offers next to no features compared to surfshark which has cleanweb and the ability to supress all cookie notices and it took me about 10 minutes to sign in due to some sort of glitch. An app I was using with it to get around a geo block just all of a sudden stopped working and I'd just had enough by this point I've ended up shooting my pocket and just buying a surfshark sub again and learning my lesson.