


The principles of a VPN are pretty straightforward. This week, the company launched an iOS app that streamlines the connection process and adds bandwidth-saving compression on top of that, with a modest $9.99 yearly fee. VPNs have been a mainstay of distributed corporate workforces for years, but recently they've gained traction with everyday folk as well. If you're a security-conscious web surfer - or an international traveler who likes to maintain access to US-based video streaming or voice services - you may already be one of the millions of users of AnchorFree's Hotspot Shield, one of the leading consumer virtual private network (VPN) services.
