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Alex (Shurf) Frenkel
Ex-Hacker and Technical Researcher
While we wish it offered as many devices as NordVPN, Cloak succeeds in protecting Apple devices connected to public unprotected networks. Once installed on the users' devices, the Cloak app automatically creates a VPN connection when the device uses an untrusted Wi-Fi network. The users can define what Wi-Fi networks are trusted and which ones are not. Cloak creates a trusted connection between the
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Mel Snyder
Simple for all my iOS/OSX devices
I travel a lot, US and EU, and use airline club, airport and hotel connections - all of which make me nervous, especially because I check my IRAs 2-3 times a day.
Cloak is the third VPN I've tried - I don't remember the names of others because I quickly abandoned them when I found them kludgy and hard to set up. Cloak is SO easy, and shows up as a simple iOS setting choice. I see no speed impact, although I suspect there may be one, and so when I'm connecting to a slow service, I may use it only when transmitting or receiving sensitive data.
Like seatbelts and life jackets, the easier they are to use, the more likely they are to be used. Cloak is easy.
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Katie Kasunic
Technology Researcher
Private Internet Access (PIA) is one of the most popular VPNs on the market. True to its name, this provider is best known for its strict no-logs policy and commitment to user privacy.
Is PIA truly as trustworthy as they claim when it comes to protecting user privacy and anonymity? How does it perform in other categories like streaming, torrenting, and safety?
We tested PIA ourselves to find
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Seamous O'Reason
I Trust PIA
PIA has been protecting me for years now and been very easy to use. Payment via gift card is straightforward and an excellent option -- though a more expensive option since you won't get as many days as you would via other sources for the same amount of money. However, PIA has proven itself to be trustworthy with its no logs policy. That in itself makes me a loyal and continuing subscriber.
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Alex (Shurf) Frenkel
Ex-Hacker and Technical Researcher
VPN Unlimited is headquartered in New York and is the subsidiary of KeepSolid. While the fact that VPN Unlimited is US-based in New York does not thrill us (as opposed to, say, ExpressVPN, which runs out of the British Virgin Islands) VPN Unlimited provides users with a solid VPN service.
With its server locations and data centers in more than 39 countries and 50 regions respectively, VPN Unlim
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Anonymously
Been using it for couple of years. I have an unlimited plan.
Bought the VPN Unlimited lifetime plan with some big discount. At first I thought that there's nothing to loose with a proposed price and it is always good to have a spare VPN at hand when needed. But I was really surprised about the service. Connection speeds, user support (although I don't need much of it but used it couple of times), choice of server's location. Everything is good and better than average VPN providers. I have tried a lot of them like CyberGhoust, BlackVPN, ibVPN (this one is good too), NordVPN. To my humble opinion VPN Unlimited is one of the best! I use several slots on different devices (mobile phone, PC, router, pfSense) and they can work for months without the need of rebooting and connection losing. The privacy concerns? Well, there are no VPN providers that will keep your data safe if they have a warrant. I'm absolutely sure that EVERY VPN provider keeps all the logs of all your connections. So you can't get 100% privacy while using bought VPN. You just have to keep that in mind. With time VPN Unlimited dramatically improves their application with new features added. So I can't say anything bad about that company.
Latest negative user review
Review by our expert
Alex (Shurf) Frenkel
Ex-Hacker and Technical Researcher
While we wish it offered as many devices as NordVPN, Cloak succeeds in protecting Apple devices connected to public unprotected networks. Once installed on the users' devices, the Cloak app automatically creates a VPN connection when the device uses an untrusted Wi-Fi network. The users can define what Wi-Fi networks are trusted and which ones are not. Cloak creates a trusted connection between the
Read all
Katie Kasunic
Technology Researcher
Private Internet Access (PIA) is one of the most popular VPNs on the market. True to its name, this provider is best known for its strict no-logs policy and commitment to user privacy.
Is PIA truly as trustworthy as they claim when it comes to protecting user privacy and anonymity? How does it perform in other categories like streaming, torrenting, and safety?
We tested PIA ourselves to find
Read all
Alex (Shurf) Frenkel
Ex-Hacker and Technical Researcher
VPN Unlimited is headquartered in New York and is the subsidiary of KeepSolid. While the fact that VPN Unlimited is US-based in New York does not thrill us (as opposed to, say, ExpressVPN, which runs out of the British Virgin Islands) VPN Unlimited provides users with a solid VPN service.
With its server locations and data centers in more than 39 countries and 50 regions respectively, VPN Unlim
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Mel Snyder
Simple for all my iOS/OSX devices
I travel a lot, US and EU, and use airline club, airport and hotel connections - all of which make me nervous, especially because I check my IRAs 2-3 times a day.
Cloak is the third VPN I've tried - I don't remember the names of others because I quickly abandoned them when I found them kludgy and hard to set up. Cloak is SO easy, and shows up as a simple iOS setting choice. I see no speed impact, although I suspect there may be one, and so when I'm connecting to a slow service, I may use it only when transmitting or receiving sensitive data.
Like seatbelts and life jackets, the easier they are to use, the more likely they are to be used. Cloak is easy.
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Seamous O'Reason
I Trust PIA
PIA has been protecting me for years now and been very easy to use. Payment via gift card is straightforward and an excellent option -- though a more expensive option since you won't get as many days as you would via other sources for the same amount of money. However, PIA has proven itself to be trustworthy with its no logs policy. That in itself makes me a loyal and continuing subscriber.
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Anonymously
Been using it for couple of years. I have an unlimited plan.
Bought the VPN Unlimited lifetime plan with some big discount. At first I thought that there's nothing to loose with a proposed price and it is always good to have a spare VPN at hand when needed. But I was really surprised about the service. Connection speeds, user support (although I don't need much of it but used it couple of times), choice of server's location. Everything is good and better than average VPN providers. I have tried a lot of them like CyberGhoust, BlackVPN, ibVPN (this one is good too), NordVPN. To my humble opinion VPN Unlimited is one of the best! I use several slots on different devices (mobile phone, PC, router, pfSense) and they can work for months without the need of rebooting and connection losing. The privacy concerns? Well, there are no VPN providers that will keep your data safe if they have a warrant. I'm absolutely sure that EVERY VPN provider keeps all the logs of all your connections. So you can't get 100% privacy while using bought VPN. You just have to keep that in mind. With time VPN Unlimited dramatically improves their application with new features added. So I can't say anything bad about that company.
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John
PIA Sucks
If you are shopping for a VPN I am here to tell you NOT to buy a product called PIA (Private Internet Access).
The reasons are short and sweet:
(1) it will degrade your internet speed just about to uselessness (mine went from 150 Mbps to ~30 Mbps) and
(2) if you try to cancel they will not refund your subscription fee. After 4-5 attempts to resolve the speed issue they gave up.
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Heidi Epstein
Terrible VPN--don't take the bait
40.00 for a lifetime subscription may seem like a great deal, but not if it's a useless VPN. No indication when you ask for a refund after constant problems that they work through stack commerce--a no-refund policy company. Messed up my laptop and very very slow. I'd give 0 stars if I could. Stay away!!!
Mel Snyder