Google is finally bringing its VPN to desktop users with its latest improvement to the Google One VPN service.

The move means macOS and Windows users will only need an active premium Google One subscription to enjoy better online privacy with the click of a button.

After promising it for a while, users in 22 countries can now protect their sensitive data on their PC or laptop with the Google-owned VPN. These include many European countries like France, Italy and the UK, alongside the US, Japan, Mexico and Taiwan.

Google One VPN for macOS and Windows

As mentioned, users will need an active Google One premium subscription of 2TB or more, with a starting price of around $10 per month.

The move is the latest in a series of releases and upgrades to Google’s VPN service.

The new Google Pixel 7 series of smartphones launched with the software built-in and ready to use at no additional cost, before the company later confirmed that it would remain free VPN for up to five years or, better, exactly for the same period. smartphone will support security updates.

Compared to the competition, it’s definitely not the cheapest VPN out there. However, there are useful additional privacy tools, like more space on its encrypted cloud storage. Additionally, you can share the VPN connection and other benefits with up to five people at the same time.

It should be noted that Google One VPN also cannot match the features offered by our favorite VPN providers on the market.

For starters, it lacks some advanced security features like auto-connect when accessing unsecured Wi-Fi, or handy extras like blocking malware and phishing sites.

For those looking for a reliable streaming VPN, Google One VPN is also not the right choice. This is because you cannot change servers or spoof your location to circumvent geo-restrictions. This means that you will also not be able to access censored sites.

In terms of VPN encryption protocols, the choice is quite short as it only supports Google’s custom offering, but we still consider this safe and suitable for basic privacy use.

Despite these weaknesses, if you already pay for a premium Google One plan, you can now continue your online activities even more securely regardless of the device you use, all without needing to subscribe to another service.