*Hotspot Shield for Mac* is a free program that allows you not only to secure
your connection while surfing the net, but also to access sites not normally
available outside of the USA such as Pandora and Hulu. To secure your
internet connection, Hotspot Shield creates a Virtual Private Network (a
secure connection, usually abbreviated to VPN) between your computer and the
Hotspot Shield developer's website, Anchorfree, based in the USA. Everything
is done in an extra tab open in your browser so there's *no need to
configure* anything. A green and red shield in your system tray indicates
when Hotspot Shield is and is not connected. The VPN is encrypted with 128
bit SSL encryption so that you can surf safely without worrying about others
intercepting your data. The major reason why users are flocking to Hotspot
Shield though is because it allows you to view sites in the USA that are
usually restricted to outside users. This is particularly useful for video
sites such as *Hulu* or restricted videos on YouTube. Hotspot Shield
generally works very well. However, you do have to put up with an ad banner
at the top of your browser although you can close it. In addition, it tries
to install a toolbar at the beginning although you can opt out of this. If
you've got Expat Shield installed, you'll also need to remove that first
before installing. Also, surfing with Hotspot Shield is noticeably slower
than normal but it's fine for streaming video from video sites such as Hulu.
Hotspot Shield for Mac now includes malware protection meaning that while
using it, you shouldn't get infected by anything that may damage your system.
*Hotspot Shield for Mac is an easy to install and use way of accessing sites
that are blocked in your region.*Download *Hotspot Shield for Mac 2.72* in
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