UltraSurf

UltraSurf: Secure your Internet browsing sessions by using a solid proxy connection

The internet is a very vast cyber-space with millions of users browsing and using its services daily. Unfortunately, it's not always a friendly place, with constant malware and phishing attacks, a user must protect its data and privacy at all times. Combine this with restrictions or limitations that are applied to certain websites or services and suddenly, a solid proxy connection is everything we need.

Enter UltraSurf, a free utility that allows us to browse the internet securely using a proxy connection. The application lets us bypass region restrictions while hiding our online identity for a safer browsing experience. UltraSurf works only with Internet Explorer and Google Chrome at this time, so if you plan on using other browsers, it may not work correctly, if at all.

The interface is very easy-to-use and intuitive and it lets you run the program on automatic or by manually setting a proxy. You can also enable hotkey commands, disable or enable proxies, delete cookies and history on exit, and define the local listening port. You have to keep in mind that this software will integrate itself with IE or Chrome and while it's not an extension for these browsers, it uses their core functionality. For example, if you use Google Chrome, while using UltraSurf, Chrome will always use the Incognito window.

The software also features an UltraShare function which tunnels connection through your computer without exposing vulnerabilities on the system. Overall, if you browse the internet daily, we recommend trying UltraSurf since it's very easy to use, free and it has a start and forget function and works very well for most users.