By Cat Ellis
Virtual private network (VPN) services can use secure connections called tunnels to re-route data between your PC and an endpoint in another location, which gives the impression that you’re browsing from there. This has several advantages: it hides your real location, it gives you access to content that wouldn’t normally be available in your country, and it enables your data to be encrypted to prevent it being intercepted.
There are lots of free VPN clients around, but many are time-consuming to set up, and assume a certain amount of familiarity with web protocols. TunnelBear, by contrast, is a simple plug-and-play affair, and while it lacks the granular configuration options of more advanced tools, it’s ideal for everyday browsing and anyone can have it running in minutes.
User experience
TunnelBear is a subscription-based service with three tiers:
- Little (free)
- Giant (US$7.99 per month, about £6.09, AU$10.62 – billed monthly)
- Grizzly (US$4.16 per month, about £3.17, AU$5.53 – billed annually)
The two premium options will tunnel unlimited data, but the free version limits you to just …read more
Source:: techradar.com – PC and Mac
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