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Protect your WiFi hot spot from cyber threats with this dedicated security utility for Mac

Protect your WiFi hot spot from cyber threats with this dedicated security utility for Mac

Vote: (300 votes)

Program license: Free

Developer: AnchorFree Inc.

Version:  7.9.0

Works under: Mac

Vote:

Program license

(300 votes)

Free

Developer

Version

AnchorFree Inc.

 7.9.0

Works under:

Mac

Pros

  • Gives users access to secure, fast VPN for all browsing and streaming purposes
  • Easy to install and use right away on up to five devices under one account
  • Browsing activity is never tracked by the service

Cons

  • Service will require a subscription
  • Not available in all countries

Hotspot Shield for Mac is a VPN, or Virtual Private Network, that provides secure and private browsing for users. Using the Hotspot Shield, users are able to completely protect their online transactions, streaming, and browsing data from prying eyes through obfuscating their IP address.

Most other VPN technologies use OpenVPN as a default protocol, which ends up becoming bogged down by traffic, user demands, and other workloads. However, Hotspot Shield works on its own transport protocol, known as Catapult Hydra. The individualized protocol helps to service to secure faster connections over longer geographic distances.

Even if you're unfamiliar with VPNs, Hotspot Shield is dead-simple to install and use right away for more secure browsing. Users simply need to download the service, connect their VPN in one click, and enjoy private browsing immediately.

If you're still stuck, it's possible to reach out to dedicated, live tech support for 24/7 service.

Hotspot Shield uses military-grade encryption in order to keep your personal data private. All streaming is optimized and unlimited for up to five different devices in one account, such as Windows, iOS, and Android systems.

When users get connected, they simply need to select their favorite server location from over 70 different countries across the world. In this way, the Hotspot Shield VPN may allow customers to interact with censored data in their own country.

Even more importantly, Hotspot Shield never records VPN browsing activities in a way that can be associated back to the user.

Users should keep in mind that Hotspot Shield isn't a free service. However, the company offers a 45 day money back guarantee for any reason; this should give users plenty of time to determine whether or not it's right for them.

Pros

  • Gives users access to secure, fast VPN for all browsing and streaming purposes
  • Easy to install and use right away on up to five devices under one account
  • Browsing activity is never tracked by the service

Cons

  • Service will require a subscription
  • Not available in all countries