Chrome VPN extensions come in several varieties, but each has its limitations compared with standalone applications. We explain how these plug-ins differ and run down the top extensions we've tested.

We can all accept that the Internet is a world unto itself, with many things to do and content to consume. Nevertheless, many services and content are restricted to certain regions and are ...

A popular Chrome VPN extension, FreeVPN, is accused of being spyware. It was reportedly capturing screenshots of every single that that the user would visit. It was then sending those screen grabs to ...

The open-source engine Chromium powers Google Chrome, along with several other browsers, including Brave, Vivaldi, Opera and Edge. Luckily, your VPN provider probably offers a browser extension for ...

Windscribe VPN has launched a new Anti-Fingerprinting feature Available for free and paid plans via its browser extension, it limits online tracking The new feature comes as snoopers no longer rely on ...

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TL;DR: A security firm discovered that a Chrome extension, FreeVPN.One, secretly captures screenshots of all browsing activity - even though this add-on is 'featured' by Google in the Chrome store and ...

Virtual private networks, or VPNs, are an essential tool for those looking to privately and securely use the internet. They encrypt your online traffic and hide your true IP address from would-be ...

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Chrome is one of the most popular web browsers in the world. In 2021, it was estimated to have 3.2 billion users globally. Chrome includes a versatile library of browser extensions, which boost its ...

Johanna Leggatt is the Lead Editor for Forbes Advisor, Australia. She has more than 20 years' experience as a print and digital journalist, including with Australian Associated Press (AAP) and The Sun ...