{"id":506382,"date":"2022-05-08T11:31:31","date_gmt":"2022-05-08T11:31:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/yorunoteiou.com\/?p=506382"},"modified":"2022-05-08T11:31:31","modified_gmt":"2022-05-08T11:31:31","slug":"best-vpn-for-windows","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yorunoteiou.com\/?p=506382","title":{"rendered":"Best VPN for Windows"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>id=&#8221;article-body&#8221; class=&#8221;row&#8221; section=&#8221;article-body&#8221; data-component=&#8221;trackCWV&#8221;&gt;<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"recommendationCallback\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><u>        <\/p>\n<div class=\"col-1 spacer\"><\/div>\n<p><\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>    <\/p>\n<div class=\"col-6 article-main-body row\" data-component=\"lazyloadImages\"><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"speakableTextP1\">Is Windows your operating system of choice and you&#8217;re on the hunt for a VPN to secure your online privacy? If so, I have good news: Thanks to Windows&#8217; <span class=\"link\"><\/span>, all the major VPN players ensure their services will work seamlessly for anyone running the OS. So if you&#8217;re currently using Windows 10 or Windows 11, you&#8217;re in luck. While\u00a0<span class=\"link\"><\/span>\u00a0users need to factor in several Apple-specific things, finding a reliable Windows VPN is a lot more straightforward. \u00a0  <\/p>\n<p class=\"speakableTextP2\">All our top picks on our main <span class=\"link\"><\/span>\u00a0are compatible with all <span class=\"link\"><\/span>, and CNET has tested them for use in the latest available operating system. (That means they&#8217;ll work well on\u00a0<span class=\"link\"><\/span>, which is\u00a0<span class=\"link\"><\/span>\u00a0for eligible devices.) All of them also offer a stand-alone VPN client that will work without a hitch on your desktop. I&#8217;ve specifically tackled some core factors in testing, including speed measurements, security strength and <span class=\"link\"><\/span>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Here are our recommendations for the best VPN for Windows, ranked for their performance across all categories. Once you choose the right VPN service for you, make sure you read our guide on <span class=\"link\"><\/span>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Editor&#8217;s note, Feb. 9, 2022<\/strong>: The VPN industry has undergone significant change in the past few months, with <span class=\"link\"><\/span> in corporate ownership. In December, <span class=\"link\"><\/span>, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thefashionablehousewife.com\/?s=company\">company<\/a> that already owns several other VPNs and has <span class=\"link\"><\/span>. In February, <span class=\"link\"><\/span>, though they&#8217;ll continue to operate autonomously. We&#8217;re in the process of re-evaluating all of our top picks in light of these changes. We will update our reviews and, if necessary, our rankings to account for this new competitive landscape.\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"shortcode listicle c-listicle    \" id=\"listicle-370d849e-0a99-4079-b98e-cc20f83c4333\" data-track=\"listicle\">\n<p><b>            <\/p>\n<div class=\"itemImage nolinks norewrite\"><\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><b><u>            <span class=\"imageCredit\">ExpressVPN<\/span><\/u><\/b><\/p>\n<p><u>    <\/p>\n<div class=\"c-listicle_heading\">\n<div class=\"c-listicle_heds\"><\/u><\/p>\n<p><strong><u>                    <\/p>\n<div class=\"nolinks norewrite\"><\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"subhedlisticle nolinks norewrite\">\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><b>                <\/p>\n<div class=\"listicle_inline_p\"><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Number of IP addresses: 30,000<\/li>\n<li>Number of servers: 3,000-plus in 160 locations<\/li>\n<li>Number of simultaneous connections: 5<\/li>\n<li>Country\/jurisdiction: British Virgin Islands<\/li>\n<li>94-plus countries<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0(limited-time offer)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>ExpressVPN tells us its network is powered by TrustedServer technology, which the VPN provider built to ensure that there are never any logs of users&#8217; online activities, providing private internet access. In the privacy world, ExpressVPN has a strong track record, having experienced a server seizure by authorities which proved its zero-log policy true at the time. I also like the quality of the VPN&#8217;s setup guides and the detailed information in its FAQ.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>While its speeds consistently compete with heavy-hitting competitors, CNET&#8217;s\u00a0\u00a0saw ExpressVPN produce a 52% overall loss of normal internet speeds, representing a significant slowdown compared with its 2019 score of 2% speed loss.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Like the rest of the top five VPN services, ExpressVPN offers a useful kill-switch security feature that prevents network data from leaking outside of its secure VPN tunnel in the event the VPN connection fails. ExpressVPN also offers excellent DNS leak protection. Unlike the others, though,\u00a0\u00a0gained points for supporting Bitcoin as a payment method &#8212; something not all of my favorites offer, but which adds an additional layer of privacy during checkout.<\/p>\n<p>The VPN service provider has been in business since 2009, and\u00a0\u00a0has a substantial network of fast VPN server locations spread across 94 countries. This is the best VPN for protecting your online privacy, has best-in-class encryption, and provides unlimited bandwidth.\u00a0\u00a0a month for an annual package, which includes three months free.<\/p>\n<p><u><b>                        <\/p>\n<p><\/b><\/u><\/p>\n<p>.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><u>    <\/p>\n<div class=\"c-promoSingleProduct \"><\/u><\/p>\n<p><h3 class=\"c-promoSingleProduct_productName\">ExpressVPN<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"c-promoSingleProduct_productPromo\">\n<ul class=\"c-promoSingleProduct_points\">\n<li>Competitive speeds <\/li>\n<li>Solid security suite <\/li>\n<li>Company is based in privacy-friendly jurisdiction.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>            <\/p>\n<div class=\"c-promoSingleProduct_offer \"><\/b><\/p>\n<p><u><i>                                                    <span class=\"c-promoSingleProduct_promo\"><\/i><\/u><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"c-promoSingleProduct_promoText\">$6.67\/mo for 1-yr plan + 3 mo free<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"c-promoSingleProduct_button nolinks norewrite\">\n<\/div>\n<p><u>                                            <\/div>\n<p><\/u><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"shortcode listicle c-listicle    \" id=\"listicle-ce8fef6c-fcfc-46d0-b86a-55e978c69b1c\" data-track=\"listicle\">\n<p><u><i>            <\/p>\n<div class=\"itemImage nolinks norewrite\"><\/i><\/u><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><b>            <span class=\"imageCredit\">Surfshark<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>    <\/p>\n<div class=\"c-listicle_heading\">\n<div class=\"c-listicle_heds\"><\/b><\/p>\n<p><u><b>                    <\/p>\n<div class=\"nolinks norewrite\"><\/b><\/u><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"subhedlisticle nolinks norewrite\">\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><b>                <\/p>\n<div class=\"listicle_inline_p\"><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Number of servers: 3,200-plus\n<\/li>\n<li>Number of VPN server locations: 65<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>Jurisdiction: British Virgin Islands<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>While\u00a0\u00a0network is smaller than some, the VPN service makes it up on features and connection speed. Let&#8217;s start off with the biggest win it offers: unlimited device support. If you want to run your entire home or office on Surfshark&#8217;s VPN, you don&#8217;t have to worry about how many devices you have on or connected. It also offers antimalware, ad-blocking and tracker-blocking as part of its software.<\/p>\n<p>And it&#8217;s fast. With more than 3,200 servers in 65 countries, I lost less than 17% of average internet speed during our\u00a0. That&#8217;s faster than the 27% speed loss I saw in previous tests, and pushes it ahead of ExpressV\u00a0by German security firm Cure 53 () &#8212; though that audit was commissioned by Surfshark.<\/p>\n<p>The company has a solid range of app support, running on Mac, Windows, iOS, Android, Fire TV and routers. Additional devices such as\u00a0\u00a0can be configured for Surfshark via DNS settings. I particularly like the feature that allows you to whitelist certain apps and websites to automatically bypass the VPN. For some business uses, this can be critically important.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Surfshark also offers three special modes designed for those who want to get around restrictions and more carefully hide their online footsteps. Camouflage Mode masks your VPN activity so your ISP doesn&#8217;t know you&#8217;re using a VPN. Multihop jumps your internet connection through multiple countries to hide your trail. Finally, NoBorders Mode &#8220;allows [you] to successfully use Surfshark in restrictive regions.&#8221; Just be careful. Doing any of these three things could be illegal in your country and could result in severe penalties. During testing, I didn&#8217;t see a single IP address or DNS leak, and had no trouble accessing Netflix.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Unlike many of the other VPN providers, Surfshark doesn&#8217;t offer a one-year plan. Its best offer is\u00a0\u00a0for its two-year plan (you pay about $60 upfront). A six-month plan is $6.49 a month (about $39 upfront), and month-by-month plans are $13 a month. Definitely take advantage of its generous 30-day trial to decide if you like this VPN service (and if you choose the two-year plan, maybe set a reminder in 23 months to see if you can talk it into a continued discount rate).<\/p>\n<p><strong>                        <\/p>\n<p><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><b>    <\/p>\n<div class=\"c-promoSingleProduct \"><\/b><\/p>\n<p><h3 class=\"c-promoSingleProduct_productName\">Surfshark VPN<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"c-promoSingleProduct_productPromo\">\n<ul class=\"c-promoSingleProduct_points\">\n<li>Market-leading speeds <\/li>\n<li>Doorbuster pricing <\/li>\n<li>Multihop VPN<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><u>            <\/p>\n<div class=\"c-promoSingleProduct_offer \"><\/u><\/p>\n<p><b>                                                    <span class=\"c-promoSingleProduct_promo\"><\/b><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"c-promoSingleProduct_promoText\">24 months + 2 months free for $2.30\/mo <\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"c-promoSingleProduct_button nolinks norewrite\">\n<\/div>\n<p><u><b>                                            <\/div>\n<p><\/b><\/u><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"shortcode listicle c-listicle    \" id=\"listicle-77459259-2c88-420c-9f40-7187291a9a6e\" data-track=\"listicle\">\n<p><b>            <\/p>\n<div class=\"itemImage nolinks norewrite\"><\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><i><u>            <span class=\"imageCredit\">NordVPN<\/span><\/u><\/i><\/p>\n<p><u><b>    <\/p>\n<div class=\"c-listicle_heading\">\n<div class=\"c-listicle_heds\"><\/b><\/u><\/p>\n<p><b>                    <\/p>\n<div class=\"nolinks norewrite\"><\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"subhedlisticle nolinks norewrite\">\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><b>                <\/p>\n<div class=\"listicle_inline_p\"><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Number of IP addresses: 5,000<\/li>\n<li>Number of servers: 5,200-plus servers<\/li>\n<li>Number of VPN server locations: 62<\/li>\n<li>Country\/jurisdiction: Panama<\/li>\n<li>62 countries<\/li>\n<li><\/li>\n<li>\u00a0(ZDNet)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0is one of the most recognized brands in the VPN field. It offers a generous simultaneous connection count, with six simultaneous connections through its network,  <a href=\"https:\/\/Cults3D.com\/fr\/utilisateurs\/saimanwatsoaa\">PerfectPCServer<\/a> where nearly all other providers offer five or fewer. NordVPN also offers a dedicated IP option, for those looking for a different level of VPN connection. NordVPN offers a kill-switch feature, and the ability to VPN into Tor. I detected no privacy leaks during my tests.<\/p>\n<p>In our\u00a0, NordVPN&#8217;s performance was on par with many of its competitors, reducing speeds by 53% on average (which is slower than the 32% loss measured in previous speed tests). I found NordVPN&#8217;s speeds were reliably fast. There were never any sudden dips or service interruptions, and where I expected the VPN to underperform, it proved itself up to the task.<\/p>\n<p>The company&#8217;s\u00a0\u00a0($99 billed at once). That price is lower than most contenders, but creeps up for the one-year plan ($4.92 a month or $59 total) and the monthly plan ($12 a month). But it does have a full 30-day refund policy.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>While NordVPN has lived on this list for a long time, CNET moved it to the penalty box in October 2019 to re-evaluate our recommendation after a report emerged that one of its rented servers was\u00a0. Nord&#8217;s actions following the discovery included &#8212; eventually &#8212; multiple security audits, a\u00a0\u00a0and heavier investments in server security.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>While I&#8217;d have preferred it if Nord had self-disclosed the issue much earlier, the fact that the\u00a0\u00a0served to further verify that NordVPN keeps no logs of user activity. As a result, Nord remains on this list as a recommended vendor.<\/p>\n<p><u><i>                        <\/p>\n<p><\/i><\/u><\/p>\n<p>.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><u><i>    <\/p>\n<div class=\"c-promoSingleProduct \"><\/i><\/u><\/p>\n<p><h3 class=\"c-promoSingleProduct_productName\">NordVPN<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"c-promoSingleProduct_productPromo\">\n<ul class=\"c-promoSingleProduct_points\">\n<li>Reliable, competitive speeds <\/li>\n<li>RAM-disk servers <\/li>\n<li>Feature-rich software<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>            <\/p>\n<div class=\"c-promoSingleProduct_offer \"><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>                                                    <span class=\"c-promoSingleProduct_promo\"><\/b><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong>                        <span class=\"c-promoSingleProduct_promoText\"> $3.29\/mo for 2-yr plan<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"c-promoSingleProduct_button nolinks norewrite\">\n<\/div>\n<p><b>                                            <\/div>\n<p><\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>For more, check out our picks for the <span class=\"link\"><\/span>\u00a0and the <span class=\"link\"><\/span>. 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