More and more people play online. Besides, we have noticed lately that is was mostly the case of the Chinese. Indeed, China set up a censorship, which goal is to block different websites’ contents, such as Facebook, Twitter and Youtube. But it is also because of that kind of censorship that Chinese people can’t play their favourite games online. The solution then is to install a VPN on your computer, if it concerns you. So today’s article is about the way to avoid Internet censorship in China, when playing online.
What is a VPN service and why do you use it?
After this introduction, let me explain to you what an IP address is, because it is important to understand this concept before understanding the VPN concept.
An IP address is what identifies your computer, when you go online. It changes according to the place/country where you live. Then, if you are in China, you will have a Chinese IP; if you are in the United States, you will have an American one.
This leads me to come back to the main subject, which is the VPN. But what is the link between this and the IP address? Well, a VPN is a software that allows you to change your IP, so you can fake your localisation: it means that if you live in China, you can make the others believe that you are in the United States (or another country). Then, you become anonymous thanks to your new IP.
The VPN service has also other functionalities:
- It gives you more confidentiality and anonymity: when you visit any website, all your data leaks out (passwords, your Internet service provider, the browser you use…); when you have installed your VPN on your computer, your data are then protected.
- It secures your Internet connection: with a VPN, you prevent hackers from hacking your e-mail or your bank account (for example).
Now that you know what a VPN service is and what it is used for, you can look at the chart below, so you can choose the VPN that suits you the most.
Top 3 best VPN services for Chinese gamers in 2013
Server locations: 13 countries
Desktop App: Windows, Mac
Mobile App: iOS, Android
Price: $14.99 (only for ST4RT*vpn users)
Server locations: 53 countries
Price: $11.52
Server locations: 23 countries
Price: $12.95
