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A simple VPN that protects a user's IP address and provides access for blocked content

A simple VPN that protects a user's IP address and provides access for blocked content

Vote: (2 votes)

Program license: Free

Developer: AnchorFree Inc.

Version: 1.1.14.0

Works under: Windows

Vote:

Program license

(2 votes)

Free

Developer

Version

AnchorFree Inc.

1.1.14.0

Works under:

Windows

Pros

  • It's a free VPN
  • Fast, unlimited bandwidth
  • A high-performance online identity masker
  • Provides access to over 40 international servers
  • Features geo-location virtualization and traffic encryption
  • Connects fast in public areas

Cons

  • The privacy policy seems iffy

TouchVPN is a special utility that secures your online presence. Installed on your Windows computer, the software masks the location and identity of your internet gateway. That means you can explore the web, all while safe in the knowledge that you're not being tracked by a digital stalker of some kind. Really, in this day and age, all netizens should be using a location virtualizer like TouchVPN. Better still, you should use exactly this utility, for this secure web connector does offer some intriguing extras, including an App version that'll protect your smartphone.

Virtual Private Networks are not all created equal. Some editions are simply more secure than others, so you need to do some research before selecting one that'll serve your particular needs. With TouchVPN installed on your Windows computer, you'll gain a geo-location blocker. Instead of someone, whether it's a hacker or a legitimate website cooky that wants to target you with localized ads, knowing exactly where you're situated, the software redirects your connection through a secure server. That's a valuable feature to have on-call in your home, but the benefits don't end at your desktop connection. If you own a tablet, smartphone or laptop, install the software on any of these devices; they'll create an anonymous connection as soon as the program starts. Used in coffee shops, WiFi hotspots, hotels, and other "dicey" public spots, your identity is up for grabs when you're not using a VPN. By installing and running TouchVPN, which is free, by the way, you instantly privatize your online connection so that public spaces can't access your online travels.

Extras were mentioned, so they need coverage. As mentioned a little further back, desktops and laptops aren't the only devices that can shelter under this VPN utilities' protective umbrella. Besides Windows computers, your smartphone and tablet can also install an App version of the program so that your touchscreen internet journeys are secured, too. Other VPNs can be hard to configure, what with all the IP Address config settings causing user confusion. That's not exactly a welcome issue. If you're having to run through several hard-to-configure steps before activating a VPN, then a nearby snooper could use that time to get access to your connection and see all the websites you've visited. Conceivably, a good hacker could even access your financial data and empty your bank account. No, a quick to activate workflow is essential, which is why Touch VPN promotes its three-step quick connect feature. Sign up for an account, install the software, or the App, then connect to one of over 40 worldwide servers. As soon as that last step is complete, your connection is secure and encrypted. If someone does try to look up your IP Address, they'll receive a virtual location, which could be located anywhere in the world, nowhere near where you're actually working.

Free VPNs don't usually provide premium features. Be aware of this fact. If a server is slow to connect and slow to load your favorite website, try connecting to another server. The slow connection could be temporary, could be overloaded, but there's also the possibility that the service doesn't provide a lag-free gateway. If speed is a real concern, you might want to try a paid service. Still, performance rates have been reported by pleased users as being "very satisfactory," so TouchVPN seems to have overcome such limitations. However, the program doesn't always create a fully credible international connection. It'll emulate a UK based internet presence so that you can try to load a local BBC website, but there's no guarantee you won't be flagged by the website as a VPN user. It's the same case with users trying to access Netflix content in an outside country; there's just no way to guarantee success when attempting such a move. Still, that's often the case when using an expensive paid proxy service, too.

All in all, with total identity privacy and location security on the line, TouchVPN does perform well as a reliable Virtual Private Network. Considering that it's free, that's something of an impressive feat. Be that as it may, the TouchVPN website doesn't have a lot of information to offer, besides a long page of small print, which does seem to imply a few shortcomings in the privacy department. The point being: If you're going to use a service that exists to protect your very identity, maybe this is the one time you should read the small print.

Pros

  • It's a free VPN
  • Fast, unlimited bandwidth
  • A high-performance online identity masker
  • Provides access to over 40 international servers
  • Features geo-location virtualization and traffic encryption
  • Connects fast in public areas

Cons

  • The privacy policy seems iffy