![]() ![]() However, any VPN will somewhat slow down your connection.Īll of the speed tests, taken together, across all locations and times tested averages out to 44.5 Mbps download speed. Privacy shouldn’t slow your connection down to a crawl. ![]() ![]() Speed will always be crucial to a VPN’s success. We’ll look at all of the above points in this review. But to others, it could be a deal-breaker. Yes, the advanced settings point is on both lists because, to some, it’s a great feature. Client app isn’t very user-friendly or pretty.AirVPN Key data OVERALL RANK: #21 of 75 VPNs The bottom line is that AirVPN is a fine choice for the privacy-conscious, though the less-experienced privacy-conscious users may have a steeper learning curve. But one can still use it to simply select a server and connect. In fact, the app would likely intimidate greener users. However, it only supports OpenVPN, and its app isn’t the prettiest I’ve seen. AirVPN provides very good speeds and a decent amount of features. The service adheres to a robust no-logging policy, makes it a point not to collect more information than what’s necessary, and appears to be quite passionate about online privacy and internet freedom. AirVPN is run by activists and privacy advocates. Since then, it has become a paid service that has grown to provide access to over 200 servers in 21 countries. AirVPN SummaryĪirVPN started in 2010 as a completely free VPN service based out of Italy. Those questions and more will be covered in this review. What VPN protocols does the service support?.What are AirVPN’s privacy practices like?.Does AirVPN work with streaming sites, like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Disney+?.I wanted to answer the usual questions one typically has when assessing a VPN provider.įirst of all, how fast is AirVPN? Nobody wants a VPN that bogs down their connection. I had never used its service before this review, so I was curious to see how well AirVPN would hold its own relative to the competition and my expectations. Either way, AirVPN is still around and still has a reputation for being serious about privacy. Back in the day, before the internet was flooded with VPN providers promising “unbreakable encryption” and “absolute anonymity,” AirVPN was a relatively popular VPN provider. ![]()
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![]() ![]() Once setup is complete, you can connect your Quest to your PC at any time – your Quest will ask if you want to enable Oculus Link, and from there you can launch SteamVR and play Half-Life: Alyx. The app will then run through the Link setup, test your cord and connect and then enable your Quest for use with Oculus Link. ![]() ![]() In the ‘Devices’ tab of the Oculus PC app, you’ll see an option to set up a new headset. Then, simply plug in your Oculus Quest (while powered on) to your computer using your Link-compatible cord. Once you have your Oculus Link cord of choice, you’ll need to make sure you have the Oculus app installed on your PC. Make sure that both the adaptor and the USB-A port on your computer are USB 3.1 Gen 2.įor options other than the official Oculus Link Cable, check out our article on building a USB cable solution that works with Oculus Link. If you only have USB-A ports, you’ll need to buy a USB A to C adaptor to use the official cord. The official cable is pretty much guaranteed to work, provided you have a USB-C port on your computer that is the USB 3.1 Gen 2 standard. It is a 5m, fibre optic cable that is relatively thin and provides good flexibility, with USB-C connectors on both ends. The easiest option to adopt with the least hassle is the official Oculus Link Cable, available to purchase from Facebook. Then, the only other physical equipment you’ll need is a USB-C cord that is compatible with Oculus Link. If you have a VR-ready PC that also meets the minimum requirements for Half-Life: Alyx, make sure that the PC also meets all compatibility requirements for Oculus Link. The bottom line is that we would recommend Oculus Link overall, but depending on your setup and equipment, you might be able to get Virtual Desktop to work well enough as well. We went hands-on with both Oculus Link and Virtual Desktop and described our experience with both. However, the downside is that the performance of the streamed VR games is highly dependant on the strength of your internal connection between your router, PC and Quest, and it can take a bit of wrangling with settings to find what works for you. The major benefit of Virtual Desktop is that it is a wireless solution to play PC VR games on Quest. ![]() However, if you sideload an alternate version of the app from SideQuest, you can also use it to stream and play PC VR games wirelessly on your Quest. Virtual Desktop is an application available on the Oculus Store that streams your PC desktop to your Quest, to interact with inside VR. The downside is that you’re tethered to your computer with a cord at all times. The benefits of Link are that, with the right equipment, it is very stable and offers very low latency. The Oculus Quest, when connected via Link, acts as if it is an Oculus Rift. Oculus Link allows you to use a compatible USB-C cord to connect your Quest to a VR-ready PC and play PC VR content. So which will you be using? It’s a difficult choice and both come with pros and cons. You’ll also need to purchase and download a copy of Half-Life: Alyx off of Steam, but you probably already knew that. Not only will the PC need to be VR-ready, but it will also need to meet the minimum specifications for Half-Life: Alyx, which are: Regardless of whether you’re using Oculus Link or Virtual Desktop, you will need a VR-ready PC for either method. However, with the right set up, it is possible to play Half-Life: Alyx on the Quest through either service. Both of these solutions require additional equipment, the most important of which is a VR-ready PC. However, it is possible to play Half-Life: Alyx on the Quest through Oculus Link or Virtual Desktop. Half-Life: Alyx is a PC VR game and an intensive one at that, so it’s not available as a native Quest title and there’s almost no chance we’ll see it ported anytime soon. The short answer is no - at least not natively via the Quest Store. However, is it possible to play Valve’s flagship VR title on the Oculus Quest? Half-Life: Alyx is one of the biggest PC VR releases in recent history. ![]() ![]()
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