A VPN, or virtual private network, is a terrific method to increase your internet security quickly, but it usually comes at a fee and requires additional downloads.
Microsoft revealed this week that it will integrate a VPN into its Chromium-based Edge browser.
Microsoft has incorporated this new VPN function straight to Edge in its latest move to boost the browser’s value proposition.
Cloudflare powers the “Microsoft Secure Edge Network.” Cloudflare’s 1.1.1.1 service looks to be quite comparable to this capability.
The benefit for users that run this private network is increased online security, as your data is mainly secured from your ISP and your location is hidden. According to Microsoft,
Even when utilising a non-secure URL that begins with HTTP, your data is sent from Edge through an encrypted tunnel to create a secure connection while using the Microsoft Edge Secure network. On a shared public Wi-Fi network, this makes it more difficult for hackers to obtain your browsing data.
We assist prevent your internet service provider from gathering your browsing data, such as which websites you visit, by encrypting your web traffic straight from Microsoft Edge.
Microsoft Edge Secure Network hides your IP address and substitutes your geolocation with a comparable geographical address, making it more difficult for online trackers to track you as you surf.
This VPN service is currently in testing and will be sent out to the Dev channel of Edge updates. You must be logged into a Microsoft account to utilise the functionality. Why? While this VPN is essentially free, it does have a monthly data cap of 1GB. Cloudflare purges your data cap at the end of each month, which is related to your Microsoft account. Every 25 hours, personally identifiable information is removed.
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