Posted: 29th Jul, 2009 By: MarkJ
ItsHidden is currently offering FREE access to its remote Virtual Private Network (VPN) during beta testing, which is something that would normally cost money. VPN's essentially allow users to setup a private/encrypted network between users over the Internet, which can be good for remote office/work connections and anonymous website browsing etc. Don't be surprised if it gets hammered by thousands of users to the point of being useless though.
How does it work?
When you browse the Internet normally through any network your information is open to anyone to read. This is very simple and allows someone to see where you go, what you do and more importantly, capture your personal information.
At ItsHidden.com we create a connection called a VPN. This is a secure connection that encryts all your information and is not readable by anyone else so wherever you are your privacy is always maintained! There is no software required and ItsHidden.com works on all Platforms including Windows, Mac, Linux, IPhone etc.
Features
•ItsHidden.com is fast and reliable with over 4 Gigabits of Dedicated Bandwidth
•Instant access
•Total Privacy, no records of your surfing are kept by us
•No Software is needed
•128 Bit Secure Connection to ensure privacy over all networks
•It's FREE!!!!
It's important to recognise that there are many different types of VPN, for example you can create a P2P style one yourself by using applications such as
Hamachi,
Wippien or better yet..
Hotspot Shield. However local VPN solutions do not completely mask your online activity and may require some technical knowledge to get the most out of them.
By comparison ItsHidden is a remote VPN host, which can easily be connected to with a few network setting changes and no need for additional software. These are much better at hiding/securing your online activity, not unlike anonymous proxy servers. The ItsHidden beta does not allow port forwarding, though that will be available for the final release, which incidentally will probably cost around £3 per month. Source:
ZeroPaid.