7 of the best VPNs for Mac users looking for privacy
There are a number of reasons why you might want to start using a virtual private network or VPN. VPNs offer many benefits, like getting around geographic restrictions for streaming content.
They can also help protect your privacy and make browsing more secure (though it's always a good idea to vet your VPN provider's claims carefully — some do a better a job than others).
But choosing the right VPN for you can be a daunting task. With so many options, you'll want to think carefully about which features are most important to you and how much you're willing to pay. Read more...
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BEST FOR THE PRIVACY-CONSCIOUS
Nord VPNThe privacy-conscious will surely enjoy Nord VPN's kill switch that'll allow them to stop applications from running should their connection drop.
- 1-month: $11.95/month
- 1-year: $6.99/month
- 2-years: $3.99/month
BEST FOR BROWSERS
OperaMac users will rejoice at the Opera's simple setup and how easy it is to control your connection through your URL bar.
BEST FOR STREAMERS
PIAPIA's VPN offers a hassle-free way for streamers to control their activity through a dropdown menu and get around any geographical restrictions while binging.
- 1-month: $6.95/month
- 1-year: $3.33/month
- 2-years: $2.91/month
BEST FOR CUSTOMIZATION
Pure VPN- 1-month: $10.95/month
- 3-months: $8/month
- 1-year: $3.33/month
BEST FOR TORRENT SITES
TorGuard- 1-month: $9.99
- 1-year: $59.99
- 2-years: $99.99
BEST FOR THE TECH NOVICE
TunnelBear- 500MB of data per month: Free
- 1-month: $9.99/month
- 1-year: $5/month
BEST FOR ADVANCED VPN USERS
VPN Unlimited- 1-month: $9.99/month
- 1-year: $5/month
- 3-years: $2.78/month
- Lifetime: $199.99