Change IP Online

Your IP address is the identifier to your computer and provides a gateway to who you are personally. Linking your browsing activity with your IP address, it can limit you to websites that are regionally available (like Netflix in The USA) to you. It can also allow people to determine where you are physically. Using IP address hiding software is a good mechanism to protect your identity online, as well as allow you browsing freedom.

The most common type of IP address hiding software is the software that is required to use a Virtual Private Network (VPN). This type of network is a very secure form of network that uses tunneling protocols to bypass regional and firewall restrictions, while data sent through the network is encrypted. This prevents the interception of data by hackers and external parties, and even if the data is intercepted, it is not readable. In simpler terms, it means that when you communicate with a website, the data you exchange back and forth is coded and sent through a "secret tunnel".

To access a VPN generally you need to install software. The software installation is normally pretty simple, as many users of VPN providers are not well versed in computer knowledge. Once the software is installed it allows all browsing and internet activity to be anonymous with the click of the button. This applies not just to web browsing, but also to any form of software that uses the internet, such as VOIP, messaging programs and internet games.

The VPN server allocates IP addresses to all the computers on the network and it is through this that the IP address hiding software works. The server may allocate IP addresses in a number of different ways, depending on how the company has it set up. Many good VPN providers offer numerous IP addresses across many different countries. Their service generally includes on-demand switching between different IP addresses in different countries. Choosing an IP address that belongs to a different country allows you to view content that is usually region restricted.  For this reason, IP addresses from The USA and The UK are usually in high demand.

There is little noticeable speed difference when using a VPN than when not, as there are no extra steps required. One provider that offers IP address hiding software is Hide My Ass. This VPN provider charges a low monthly fee for a wide range of services, including unlimited and free switching between IP addresses and IP country, good customer service and several security protocols. The software is easy to install and use, and comes with the option of setting it up so that programs that use the internet are unable to run without the VPN being active, in order to prevent accidental unsecured browsing.

http://hidemyass.com

Check out Hide My Ass. It's a well rounded VPN service for users looking to surf the internet anonymously.  If it's not your thing, or you just want to compare, you could also check out StrongVPN and 12VPN.

StrongVPN has a larger range of plans and protocols available, but the charge for server switching, are more expensive, and it can be a bit confusing to figure out what you need if you're not 100% sure when you get to their site. However, they are one of the largest VPN services in the world, so you can be sure that the extra cash you pay will be well spent. They've also got live support which makes fixing any issues or answering any questions so much easier.

http://strongvpn.com

12VPN has a simpler set up than the above two services.  They've got two plans available – US IP Only and World VPN.  Unless you  need an IP from other locations in the world other that The US, in most cases, The US IP Only plan will be sufficient for the IP address hiding software you're looking for.  They've also got a wider range of  VPN protocols available so if you haven't got something standard like a Mac, PC, or iPhone, head over to 12VPN and they'll have something for you.

http://12vpn.com

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