After going through a lot of VPN services finally we found one cool service that doesn't suck and is completely free, without nagging advertisements, or user registrations, speed or time limitations. And it also keeps your PC safe from malware and viruses. Lets look at this free VPN service for your Mac and PC.
The name is Spotflux, yes it is the same VPN we earlier discussed in our post given in related links section below.
We are again writing about them because they have truly made their services unique. They allow users to experience private, safe and a free internet. Apart from this the most interested thing it provides is a United States VPN connection. Yes! That's why we are in love with this service. It allows users to connect to their servers in US and experience the web free without restrictions. Let take a detailed look at how you can benefit from it!
UPDATE: After going through this post do check our latest post which explains how you can share this VPN connection and extend it to be consumed by Android, iPhone and other WiFi devices - How to Share your PCs VPN connection with your smartphones for free!
The Download
Head on to http://spotflux.com/ and download their free client. Two seperate versions are available for you PC and Mac systems so select the one you are on and download.The PC version is about 9.6 MB.
The Installation
Proceed with the installation steps as guided. Please note that it require Administrator rights on the machine you are installing it upon. After the installation finishes you will get a prompt to install driver, also install the driver when it asks for.
If you are looking for a VPN client that does not require administrator right to work head on to our post Accessing Gmail Call Features without Admin Rights.
The Use
It super easy to use it once it gets installed. Just double click on the Spotflux icon to launch it. Once it gets launched hit the enable button to connect to the secure network.
The Check
When Spotflux successfully establishes a connection it will automatically open your default browser. now in your browser go to http://www.whatismycountry.com to check if you are now connected to a US server.
The Applications
Now apart form safe and secure there are many applications to a VPN connections. Some of those are listed below:
- Share it over Wifi to make this VPN available to your smartphone and other devices.
- Get $25 credit in Play store on your Google Nexus 7 tablet outside US.
- Access US only sites once your are connected to VPN - Sites like Hulu, Vevo, Pandora, Veho etc.
- Access US only service - Best of which is Gmail Call features for free calling to US and Canada.
- Stay tuned as we are soon goin to revel a great trick to do more with it!
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