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The video discusses the five best free VPN providers, emphasizing their importance for users in censorship-heavy countries like China, Russia, and Turkey. It begins by explaining the concept of a VPN, its benefits such as accessing region-locked content, bypassing censorship, and enhancing online privacy, and the potential drawbacks including reduced browsing speed and resource use.
Kevin highlights several free VPN options, starting with Opera's built-in VPN feature, despite its ownership by Chinese investors, and Microsoft Edge’s upcoming VPN feature with limited data. The video continues with Psiphon, developed by the Citizen Lab at the University of Toronto, which offers a free, ad-supported option with permanent installation-free use. Proton VPN, from Swiss-based Proton Technologies AG, offers unlimited data on its free plan. PrivadoVPN, another Swiss provider, boasts strong privacy laws and aims to convert free users to premium plans.
Lastly, HotSpotShield is reviewed, offering limited daily data and connection speeds, which suits basic browsing but not streaming. The video evaluates each VPN's trade-offs and invites viewers to share their experiences while encouraging subscriptions for future content.
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In this part of the video, Kevin introduces the topic of the five best free VPN providers and their significance, especially for users in countries like China, Russia, or Turkey. He starts by explaining what a VPN (Virtual Private Network) is and how it works, emphasizing how it hides your actual location and browsing activities from your Internet service provider and websites. Kevin highlights three main benefits of using a VPN: accessing additional entertainment content from different regions, bypassing local censorship, and enhancing security and privacy. He uses examples such as accessing more Netflix content and using restricted services like YouTube in China. He also mentions potential drawbacks, including the need to install an app and the possible impact on system resources and browsing speed.
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In this part of the video, the presenter explains that using a VPN can slow down your internet connection due to increased latency and reduced upload/download speeds. The first free VPN option discussed is the Opera web browser, which has a built-in, free-to-use VPN feature. Despite being owned by Chinese investors (a country known for internet censorship), Opera offers this VPN functionality. The steps to enable the VPN in Opera are outlined: accessing settings, toggling the VPN on, and choosing a server location. The video also mentions Opera’s pro version with additional server options and explains their revenue model based on search engine agreements. Additionally, Microsoft Edge is highlighted as another browser expected to offer a free VPN feature soon but with limited data. The segment underscores the convenience of built-in browser VPNs while noting that switching browsers may be necessary depending on user preferences.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker highlights various tools and services aimed at bypassing internet censorship and enhancing online privacy. The first tool discussed is Psiphon, developed by the Citizen Lab at the University of Toronto. Psiphon can be installed on major platforms and runs as a lightweight application without installing anything permanently on your computer. It monetizes through ads and a feature called PSICASH, which offers faster speeds for a fee. However, the free version has limited speeds.
Next, the speaker discusses Proton VPN, a favorite free VPN provider owned by the Swiss company Proton Technologies AG, known for ProtonMail. Proton VPN offers unlimited data on its free plan and displays available premium features to encourage upgrades.
Lastly, PrivadoVPN, another Swiss company established in 2019, is introduced. It offers privacy-focused services and aims to convert free users to premium plans. The speaker notes Switzerland’s strong privacy laws as an attractive basis for these companies.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the features and limitations of a particular free VPN service. Those on the free plan can upgrade to premium for additional benefits. After signing up, users can download the VPN on major platforms, connect to 12 different servers, and get 10 gigabytes of data per month at full speed. The speaker then reviews HotSpotShield, noting that it provides 500 megabytes of data per day, speeds up to two megabits per second, and access to only one server, which can be limiting for streaming content. Despite its constraints, it is deemed an acceptable option for basic web browsing and privacy. The speaker concludes by inviting viewers to share their VPN usage reasons and encouraging them to subscribe for more content.