TunnelBear

Some of us enjoy having a nice cup of coffee and browsing the Internet at nice, little coffee shops now and then. If you’re using your own data, there’s nothing to worry about. However, if you are considering using the free wireless there, then make sure to also use a VPN.

With TunnelBear, you can enjoy your coffee and browse the internet with peace of mind. The app creates a secure, encrypted connection between your device and their servers, kind of like a secret tunnel that keeps your online activities private and secure, even on public Wi-Fi.

You will need an account to use the app, but that’s not an overly complicated process. Once you log in, you can choose any of the available locations and wait a few seconds for the connection to establish. The connect and disconnect notifications are enabled by default, but you can turn them off, if they become bothersome.

The app includes a noteworthy feature, VigilantBear, puts a temporary hold on all unsecured traffic until your connection is safely reestablished. Simply put, if your Wi-Fi drops unexpectedly, your data remains shielded from potential threats until you're back online.

In countries where internet censorship is prevalent, and VPN usage is restricted, GhostBear is a feature that could come in handy. The idea here is to make your encrypted data appear less conspicuous to government agencies, businesses, and internet service providers (ISPs).

Even if you use a VPN connection in those regions, they might be easily detected and blocked, preventing you from accessing the content you need or maintaining your privacy online. With GhostBear activated, TunnelBear employs advanced techniques to disguise your VPN-encrypted data, making it harder for authorities and ISPs to identify and block your connection.