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How we test VPNs
- There are over 180 VPN options for commercial users, leading to decision overwhelm and misleading claims by providers.
- Engadget has developed a rigorous testing process for assessing VPNs, combining investigative journalism, objective testing, and qualitative review.
- The testing process includes steps like installing and using the VPN on multiple platforms, testing speeds, security, pricing, and deals, and examining the server network.
- VPN security is crucial, with IP address hiding, encryption tests, and leak checks being primary focuses during testing.
- Pricing evaluations involve assessing long-term deal costs, discounts, free trials, and refunds, ensuring the value justifies the price.
- Analyzing VPN bundles, such as NordVPN Complete or Surfshark One, helps in understanding the added value and potential costs of bundled services.
- Attention is given to privacy policies to spot any loopholes or questionable practices, including data retention and sharing policies.
- VPN geolocation-changing abilities are tested by examining if content is accessible and if VPN servers can bypass geo-blocking measures by various streaming platforms.
- Background investigation covers security breaches, privacy violations, and transparency issues of VPN providers to inform the overall assessment.
- The testing process involves 11 steps, ranging from security assessments and pricing evaluations to customer service testing and background investigations.
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