Vivaldi and Proton partner to integrate free browser VPN

Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years.TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust What just happened? At a time when the privacy of people's online browsing habits has never been more important, two companies focused on consumer protection are joining forces. Vivaldi and Proton have formed a partnership that brings Proton's VPN service directly into the Vivaldi browser. Vivaldi (download safely here) is a fast, ultra-customizable browser that prioritizes user privacy – the antithesis of Chrome, arguably – offering built-in ad-tracking protection, ad-blocking, and a dedicated privacy menu. ProtonVPN, meanwhile, is one of the top-rated virtual private networks available, promising not to log online activities or show ads. With the implementation, ProtonVPN's free VPN service is now accessible directly from Vivaldi's desktop browser. Accessing the VPN requires a Vivaldi or Proton account, which Vivaldi says is to avoid fraudulent usage of the services. As it is the free ... Read full article.