6 of the best VPNs to keep your Windows 10 system secure

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It's important to keep secure when browsing online. While you can be aware of where you're browsing and what you're doing online, using a VPN is the best way to guarantee your cyber safety.

A good quality VPN will block any nefarious traffic coming your way while also keeping your browsing history private from your ISP and anyone else trying to snoop on your activities. It typically blocks ad trackers, as well as malware in some cases. It also means you can conduct activities such as check your online banking while connected to public WiFi without worrying that you're leaking valuable information. Read more...More about Tech, Apps, Vpn, Mashable Shopping, and Consumer Tech

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BEST CHOICE OVERALL

ExpressVPN

Easy to use with plenty of different locations, ExpressVPN is ideal whatever your requirements.

Price: Between 8.32 a month and 12.95 per month depending on length of plan

Features: AES-256 encryption, no logs kept, 160 VPN server locations in 94 countries, split tunneling feature

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BEST VALUE

NordVPN

NordVPN is an exceptional bang for your buck, offering tons of security features for as little as 3 a month.

Price: Between 2.99 per month and 11.95 depending on subscription plan.

Features: AES-256 encryption, no logs policy, 5559 servers across 60 countries, double VPN option

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BEST FOR A LARGE HOUSEHOLD

IPVanish

IPVanish offers the features that everyone expects from a VPN service, but with one key extra bonus: You can use one account across 10 connections.

Price: Between 6.49 per month and 10 per month depending on length of subscription plan

Features: AES-256 encryption, 1300 servers across 75 locations, 10 connections at once, no logs kept

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BEST SERVER OPTIONS

CyberGhost

CyberGhost is a simple-to-use VPN that prides itself on having a server for every occasion.

Price: Between 2.75 per month and 12.99 per month depending on length of plan chosen

Features: AES-256 encryption, no logs policy, up to 7 devices can connect at once, 4800 servers across 61 countries

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BEST FOR ANONYMITY

Private Internet Access

Private Internet Access allows you to pay with gift cards and other untraceable methods for maximum privacy.

Price: Between 6.95 per month and 3.33 per month depending on the length of the plan.

Features: AES-128 encryption, multiple VPN gateways, no logs kept, up to 10 devices can connect

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BEST FREE CHOICE

TunnelBear

Don't want to pay for a VPN? TunnelBear is a flexible option that's super cute and really easy for newbies.

Price: Free to 9.99 per month depending on the plan chosen

Features: AES-256 encryption, independently audited security, servers across 22 countries, free to use

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