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A VPN is a virtual private network, an isolated subset of the Internet that allows for much greater security and privacy without sacrificing the Internet's ability to connect far-flung PCs and users together. VPNs have lots of uses, such as telecommuting into a corporate network, secure collaboration with others -- even on the other side of the world -- and private browsing. With a VPN, you can surf the Web anonymously and securely, leaving no traces. Free VPN from VPN Master is an easy-to-use VPN tool for Windows. Free VPN comes with more than 1,400 minutes of free access on VPN Master's network. After that, you can opt for an inexpensive monthly plan, if you'd like. We looked around for some sort of limitations or fine print, but it appears that your free minutes start when you start using Free VPN and end when they run out.
Free VPN is easy to use, but you must provide a username and e-mail address to access the VPN servers. But the rest is easy; Free VPN's tiny, draggable, Aero-style interface has two buttons, Connect and Disconnect. We pressed Connect, and a message indicated we were connected while a counter began counting down our free minutes. VPN Master says its network doesn't compromise browsing speed. Experience made us skeptical, but bandwidth tests proved the claim, and Free VPN didn't affect our bandwidth at all -- a first, for us. There's no Help file or support for Free VPN, beyond VPN Master's contact form and FAQs.
Now we understand that there are many reasons for wanting to use a VPN, and not all of them are ethical or even legal, at least maybe not in your country. But that's the point: the Internet reaches all corners of the globe, but not all of them allow free and open access, and tools that let citizens communicate freely, safely, and anonymously are obviously a good thing, though in this case, "freely" doesn't necessarily mean "for free." But it goes without saying that it's a good thing that Free VPN is said to work perfectly nearly everywhere, including China and the Middle East.
Publisher's Description
From VPNMaster:
Free VPN software. Unblock Web sites, surf anonymously. At full broadband speed. Servers from USA, Canada, UK and Germany. Change your IP easy and secure. No logs are kept. Super fast servers. 7/24 live support. Top class service. Works perfect in Middle East and China.
What's new in this version: Version 3.0 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.
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All versions:
4.4 starsout of 228 votes
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Current version:
4.5 starsout of 50 votes
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"Are people that naive? IT DOESN'T WORK!"
Version: Free VPN 3.0
Pros
This software does nothing, it's a sham. It has an fake interface that says it's connecting you, it connects to nothing. Are the CNET reviewers and users that naive? Just because something says it's connected, you believe it without verifying your ISP when you go online? TAKE THIS OFF YOUR WEBSITE PLEASE!
Cons
ABSOLUTELY NONE!
Summary
This product is a scam all the way!
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"Doesn't work - take it off the website"
Version: Free VPN 3.0
Pros
None this software does not work
Cons
Doesn't work - no longer free and hides nothing
Summary
useless
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"No good - USELESS!"
Version: Free VPN 3.0
Pros
Installed fast, but did NOTHING!
Cons
locked up the computer on Facebook and refused to go to other sites. though my system went right to the site as soon as I turned it off
Summary
Just isn't worth the frustration. Don't bother downloading it.
I can't believe CNET sent me another nagging e-mail asking me to evaluate this useless program! It's NOT free and it's NOT worth downloading.
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"VPN is very helpful software"
Version: Free VPN 3.0
Pros
I am using it. Its easy and simple to use.
Cons
VPN is very useful software. It works very fast.
Summary
VPN is one of the best software. When I want to download anything, first I try to use VPN software. I think every one can use it very easily because it has a lot of benefit.
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"it is best softwere."
Version: Free VPN 3.0
Pros
virtual privet network work successfully i my pc .
Cons
without VPN youtube cannot be think.
Summary
so i decided i always used vpn because it s service is better and very helpful.
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"VPN is the best software."
Version: Free VPN 3.0
Pros
VPN is my best software. When I can't open some website. I use VPN Software. This software work very fast and easily. I think every one can it use easily and benefit more.
Cons
This is great software. I like it so much.
Summary
This is great software. I like it so much.
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"does not work"
Version: Free VPN 3.0
Pros
none. no pros
Cons
does not work
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"Beware of CNET's bundled software like price***"
Version: Free VPN 3.0
Pros
None: Do not download or install through CNET, in spite of their download policies, they still bundled unwanted software with which was virtually unremovable from my browser
Cons
Dsownload somewhere else apart from CNET! DISSAPOINTED!
Summary
This is my last CNET download, in spite of choosing custom installation and disabling all add-on software. the bundled software still got installed on my computer. It says a lot about the organisational policy
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"Full free VPN software"
Version: Free VPN 3.0
Pros
Normally when i can't open youtube, I use VPN Software. It is very easy.
Cons
VPN (virtual private network) is still a very popular software.
Summary
VPN is the basically poxy system for internet. This program is very very useful for the organizations who focus on the quality service along with the security of the data. it is the best software.this software is very useful to me.
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"VPN is high speed soft"
Version: Free VPN 3.0
Pros
its easy and simple to use
Cons
not recognized so far but there is a great opportunity to recognize it.
Summary
i think it is the best softwere.this softwere is very useful to me because i like to download from youtube.thanks
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