Publisher's Description
From Rayner Software:
NetShade is an Internet security tool which conceals your IP address on the web. NetShade will route your web connection through either a public anonymous proxy server, or NetShade's own dedicated anonymous proxy. (The latter option is available only to registered users.) This has the effect of masking your IP address as you browse the web. Anonymous proxies are becoming very popular in this age of heightened security and privacy concerns, and NetShade provides a very effective and straightforward interface for this.
What's new in this version: - Rewrite
- No more logins and passwords for the NetShade proxy servers
- Updated server backend
- New user interface
- Improved Proxy Manager
- Auto-Cycle proxies
- Customizable block list
- Save proxies to user proxies
- Batch proxy testing
- Audio feedback for proxy tests
- Space-saving collapsible windows
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All versions:
3.5 starsout of 40 votes
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"Don't take the protection for granted. Verify."
Version: NetShade 4.3
Pros
It's a needed product. It has several proxy addresses all over the Western world. It works if you work with it by always verifying your proxy connection and switching browsers if necessary.
Cons
Seems pretty inconsistent in providing the proxy connection, although its graphic shows you are connected. Check your IP address every time you activate Netshade. I switch between browsers because it works on one but not the other at times.
Summary
Not at all seamless. Can be frustrating. You've got to make sure you are getting a proxy connection by testing. Switch your browser if it isn't working on one. Do not take the protection for granted. Make sure you are connected via a proxy. Reviews on sites by the "professionals" have been too positive. It works if you make sure it works.
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"Does not Work"
Version: NetShade 4.3
Pros
There is no pro's.
Cons
The free trial does not work, it automatically says the trial period is over and asks you to buy it.
Summary
If a company is going to offer a free trial it should actually allow you to try it.
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"Seemed to work well during trial period."
Version: NetShade 4.2
Pros
Installed easily.
Cons
I did not find any during the trial period.
Summary
I would recommend this to anyone who felt they needed it.
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"excellent cover"
Version: NetShade 4.0.1
Pros
provides exactly what it specifies and more! right now im streaming from hulu where i would otherwise be blocked from the site because of my location. it does not slow down connection or streaming speed!! excellent!
Cons
the price - $29 for first year, then $19 annual membership renewal. Despite this, it will be well worth the buy when my trial runs out!
Summary
excellent software, well worth the purchase and if not just try it out. very simple to use and self-explanatory, if necessary check the site which is more than helpful. in short, the best software of its kind i have found at a very reasonable price - compared to all other mac and pc products which i have tried.
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"Pretty bad support."
Version: NetShade 3.3.5
Summary
This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.
Aside from the complaints of others before me, is the issue of trying out this tool.
Registered users can use the NetShade server. Unregistered users, that is people who want to try NetShade for a week, can use public servers.
If any.
There are none!
Forget this utility, it seems as bad as the developers are painted by others.
Plonk -
"No Problems Here"
Version: NetShade 3.3.4
Summary
This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.
Straight-forward GUI - friendly response to friendly query, and gives every impression it does what it says it does. -
"Should be simple but its not don't look for support..."
Version: NetShade 3.3.3
Summary
...it aint there
This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.
I am having problems with the keychain interface working with this and am constantly being asked to provide it after just entering it. I asked for some help and got a cursory answer but didn't resolve the issue.
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"Netshade 3.3"
Version: NetShade 3.3
Summary
This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.
Netshade 3.3 is a vast improvement over the last version, this program does what is says and very well too. I had problems some time ago and got a response within 12 hours and the problem was taken care of then and there. Recommend to all you want to be safe at a modest cost and no trouble -
"Netshade 3.3"
Version: NetShade 3.3
Summary
This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.
Netshade 3.3 is a vast improvement over the last version, this program does what is says and very well too. I had problems some time ago and got a response within 12 hours and the problem was taken care of then and there. Recommend to all you want to be safe at a modest cost and no trouble -
"BEWARE!! THIEF!!"
Version: NetShade 3.1.1
Summary
This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.
This guy stole my money. I paid for an upgrade through PayPal on July 26, 2007. I never received the serial number. For the past four months I have tried to contact him and he never answers my email. BEWARE!
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