VPNs provide a lot more protection than proxy servers, even for those who just want to hide their IP addresses. Here's why you should use a VPN instead.

Advertisement What is a VPN? A Virtual Private Network (VPN) is best described as an encrypted virtual tunnel that shuttles your internet activity between a host server and your PC or phone.

V irtual Private Networks (VPNs) have become ubiquitous tools on the internet of today. A VPN creates an encrypted tunnel ...

However, if your data is routed through a server unencrypted by a proxy, this exposes your data to the proxy. If data privacy is a big factor for you, then a proxy is not the right technology for you.

3] Disable VPN If you are using a VPN app, it could be the source of your problem. Sometimes the VPN server doesn’t work correctly, and that is why Edge says Can’t connect to the proxy server.

VPN Proxy Unblocker is easy to use, it had some issues and irritations during testing. You must create a free HideMyAss! account to use the extension, for instance.

FlashVPN Free VPN Proxy speeds were inconsistent and generally poor during our review, ranging from around 4-20Mbs for our UK location. Quality VPNs typically average 67-68Mps at the same site.