How to Choose or Identify Reliable VPN Services

If you’re up to date with the rate of cybercrimes that have been taking place since years, are you equally up-to-date with methods to work around it? If not, then that’s okay! There’s still time! With that being said, I’ve been noticing many questions or rather many worried users placing inquiries regarding the best VPN for either speed, location or even privacy, on various platforms. Going through so many of these questions, I’ve also gone through many unresolved answers put up by people who simply just want to make a quick buck or maybe gain a few upvotes on platforms like Quora. This just leaves everyone even more confused with their decisions than ever before. For all those who’re looking for the best or even budgeted VPN services, this is for you. Firstly, you should know that the superiority of a VPN doesn’t depend upon a bigger price tag and neither does it depend on what marketers are pushing. There are many blogs that give you honest reviews after having actually tested VPNs out. With that being said, the best VPN for you is one that you take the time to test out. Of course, not everyone knows each and every basic functionality of every feature that a VPN has. But, with simple research you’d understand what you’re about to invest into, in no time. So, for your convenience I’m going to lay out some quick tips on how to choose the perfect VPN for you. Firstly, always look for the basic security features. A VPN should incorporate at least a 256-bit AES encryption and score major protocols like OpenVPN (the most important). I always look for a Kill Switch, it’s an inbuilt feature that either works automatically or has to be configured by you. A Kill Switch basically stops your data or IP from leaking out, if ever the VPN connection fails half way. Other advanced features that you should look for are Split-Tunneling, GPS Spoofing, DNS and IP leak protection, Malware protection and an AdBlocker. If there are more features, then welcome it with open arms. Next always look for the best price, this plays an important part. If it’s expensive, it should definitely have the features and performance speeds to suit the tag. And the only way this was work for you, is if the VPN itself comes with a reliable money-back policy, giving you opportunity to test the VPNs premium features out. If it has a free trial with unlimited bandwidth and premium features then even better! You know there are so many reliable websites where you can test the speed of a VPN in comparison to your local connection speed. I usually go for Speedtest.net, since it’s reliable and provides accurate results. To check if the VPN leaks your DNS, and IP, revealing your physical location, you can test it out on websites like ipleak.org and dnsleak.com. Besides this, the VPN has to have a maximum server coverage. Most free VPNs come with so many limitations like providing just 3-10 server locations, and that just won’t cut it! always look not for number but variety of locations. Some VPN offer servers in around 30+ locations. As long as those locations cover up the main parts of the world, you’re good to go. For example, for streaming on Netflix or Disney Plus, you’ll need to connect to a US server, and to access Indian content like Hotstar from abroad you’ll need to connect to an Indian server. So, depending on the above, and all the details mentioned, should you go ahead and choose the VPN for you. It takes work and a lot of patience, but it’s worth it!