Networking (539 programs)

Pros: Free to download and use. Works smoothly and efficiently.

Cons: Need an administrator’s account. Some useful features missing.

Pros: Turns a laptop into WiFi hotspot. Doesn’t require hardware devices. Completely free. Sets up within seconds.

Cons: Issues with connection stability. Not very practical for extended usage.

Pros: One of the best proxy servers on the market.. There are a number of different proxy options that can be selected..

Cons: Not nearly as advanced as more modern software bundles.. Does not offer the same levels of protection as a VPN service..

Pros: Continually developed by community. Helps companies find gaps in security.

Cons: Can be exploited by hackers. Quick DNS lookups.

Pros: Impressive number of tools included. Simple and intuitive interface.

Cons: A few bugs in the system. Tends to crash from time to time.

Pros: Free to download and use. Works quickly and smoothly.

Cons: Only available for Windows. A few bugs in the system.

Pros: Free to download and use. Easy to adapt and customise.

Cons: Only suitable for Windows users. Nothing very new or different.

Pros: The developers keep making very clever changes and updates. All the tools are command line that allows heavy scripting.

Cons: You need the programming skills to generate your own DLLs. May be used for more nefarious purposes.

Pros: Free Chrome extension. Share your online accounts without sharing passwords.

Cons: Can cause bugs with some sites. May breach terms of service.

Pros: Very effective. Fairly flexible.

Cons: Some setup required. Some slowness.

Pros: Users will not have to pay to download this software bundle. A size of just over 48 kilobytes will save a good deal of memory.

Cons: Will not protect against more advanced online threats. Sites which do not use SSL procedures may be blocked entirely.

Pros: Very secure. Very stable.

Cons: Learning curve. Few features.

Pros: Turn your computer into a router. Safe and secure.

Cons: Not available through official Windows app store. Not available on Macs.

Pros: The QEMU architecture supports most major operating systems. Its open-source nature is associated with regular updates and improvements.

Cons: There is currently no version of this package which supports Mac systems. Some users have complained that performance speeds could be slightly increased.

Pros: Simple tabbed design. Quick and easy setup.

Cons: Some stability problems. Relatively large file.