1. Click Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center
2. Under Change your networking settings, click Set up a new connection or network
3. Click Connect to a workplace
4. Click Use my Internet connection (VPN)
5. Type in either a domain name or IP address in Internet address box and the name of the VPN connection in the Destination name box. After that, click Next.
6. Type in your login info and then click Create. You may want to click Remember this password so you won't have to type your login info again when you want to connect the next time.

Advantages of using Hotspot Shield
- Unlimited Bandwidths
- Unblock websites & bypass firewalls and filters
- Hide your IP Address
- Data compression for iPhone and Android
- Malware protection
- Get a USA IP Address
- No personally identifiable information collected on Hotspot Shield
- Get a Australia and United Kingdom IP Address (Elite only)

Disadvantages of using Hotspot Shield
- Torrent download is not allowed
- Ad supported (Without elite plan only)

Advantages of using CyberGhost VPN
- No logs kept
- Encrypt your connection with CyberGhost VPN
- Your IP Address will be changed
- Automatically get disconnected from the Internet in the event of sudden connection loss so none of your recent traffic will be exposed
- Remove Internet restrictions and censorship
- Free
- Unlimited traffic for free user
- Torrents are allowed
- Your ISP will not be able to slow down your VOIP and Torrents
- Your ISP will not be able to track your Internet activites
- More than 200 servers to choose from (premium only)

Disadvantages of using CyberGhost VPN
- Forced disconnection after 6 hours
- Not allowed to send email though CyberGhost VPN
- Advertisements will be shown for a few seconds before connecting to VPN
- Not allowed to choose the server you want to connect to (for free user)