Microsoft will soon add free built-in VPN network to Edge browser

Microsoft is adding a free built-in virtual private network (VPN) service to its Edge browser to enhance security and privacy, according to the company's support page. By using Edge Secure Network, Microsoft Edge will encrypt users' web traffic directly, preventing their internet service providers from collecting browsing data about them, such as which websites they visit. 

In addition to encrypting internet connections, this feature helps to protect data from online threats like hackers, an IANS report said.

"Online entities can use your location and IP address for profiling and sending you targeted ads. Microsoft Edge Secure Network lets you browse with a virtual IP address that masks your IP and replaces your geolocation with a similar regional address to make it more difficult for online trackers to follow you as you browse," the company said in a blogpost.

When they sign in to Microsoft Edge with their Microsoft Account, users can get 1GB of free data every month.

Users of Microsoft's online store, which is built into Windows, will be able to download Microsoft teams this week as part of an update released by the tech giant.

(With Inputs from IANS)