scorecard Posted July 3, 2016 Share Posted July 3, 2016 Would appreciate some expert opinions re current best free proxy servers. Have been using Hola for a couple of years but recently have to reload the whole thing every time. Thanks. By the way; does proxy and VPN mean the same thing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muratremix Posted July 3, 2016 Share Posted July 3, 2016 Free proxy would not be reliable. You need to spend some money if you want proxy. VPS servers are cheap (like 1 usd per month, or even cheaper) and there are tutorials to how to install proxy servers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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DaveBKK Posted July 3, 2016 Share Posted July 3, 2016 You have to be very careful about free proxy servers. They are often set up for ill intentioned purposes. They can interfere in encrypted connections, steal passwords, attach malware or adware to anything you download, monitor where you go, what you do, sell the info to ad companies, etc. Nothing is ever free. Proxy server hosts are charging someone for bandwidtH / usage and there are very few altruistic people that'll just pay this for your benefit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorecard Posted July 3, 2016 Author Share Posted July 3, 2016 You have to be very careful about free proxy servers. They are often set up for ill intentioned purposes. They can interfere in encrypted connections, steal passwords, attach malware or adware to anything you download, monitor where you go, what you do, sell the info to ad companies, etc. Nothing is ever free. Proxy server hosts are charging someone for bandwidtH / usage and there are very few altruistic people that'll just pay this for your benefit. Thanks for the valuable comments all round. In my case it's only for basic surfing, nothing more, so I assume I need a VPN, is that correct? So any suggestions (no guarantees expected) of non expensive legit providers. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopburi3 Posted July 3, 2016 Share Posted July 3, 2016 I have been using PIA for the last year and it has been extremely reliable with servers in most countries of the world and all without limitations on torrent usage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worgeordie Posted July 3, 2016 Share Posted July 3, 2016 You can get Zenmate Premium for 3 months if you share on VNK or Facebook,google it or go to giveawayradar.weebly.com, they also have another 2 VPN on there for free. Browsec on chrome browser,free OK, Hoxx VPN,free and pay, just got 1 year for $19,offer finished,lots servers all over the World. I just use them for streaming from BBC iplayer,ITV,etc. so for free check out Browsec and Hoxx . regards Worgeordie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted July 3, 2016 Share Posted July 3, 2016 Nothing in this world is truly free What are you trying to achieve? To hide your location => a proxy may do the trick, To maintain privacy (at least to a point) => a VPN is likely your solution, To bypass government blocks => we cannot discuss that a VPN would also be a solution. I use StrongVPN, at $1 a week it's pretty close to free without the issues that any "free" service may (or may not) have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drm200 Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 I second the motion that free proxy servers should be avoided. You are using a proxy server in order to have some security/privacy. But many of the free ones are known to be harvesting your personal data as you use them ... So rather than gaining security/privacy .. your data is breached. I pay about $50 per year for a VPN that has world wide servers ... I routinely connect my laptop using hotel wifi. Using a VPN provides another layer of security while using hotel wifi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pib Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 Sign up for a low cost VPN service....some have unlimited bandwidth annual plans that average out to approx $2 to $3 USD per month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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