Visit ipleak.net or dnsleaktest.com to ensure your IP address matches the chosen VPN server location and that no DNS leaks are present.
For advanced Windows users who prefer automation:
This is useful for scripting VPN connections at Windows startup.
Cause: Power management settings turning off network adapter.
Solution: Device Manager > Network Adapters > Properties > Power Management > Uncheck "Allow the computer to turn off this device."
| Feature | Geph | Psiphon | Freegate | Tor Browser | |---------|------|---------|----------|-------------| | Obfuscation | Multi-layer | SSH tunneling | Proprietary | Obfs4 bridges | | No account | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | | Kill switch | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ (Tor only) | | Windows GUI | Native | Native | Legacy | Browser-only | | Speed (relative) | Medium | High | Low | Very low |
When to use Geph: You need a system-wide VPN on Windows with a kill switch and split tunneling, but you cannot pay for commercial VPNs.