Didn't notice any speed difference as I am on a 2mbps conn.

Googled about starting a VPN at boot, apparently you can use the Task scheduler for that. I just use a desktop shortcut for the VPN connection.

Btw you have to use the IP of the server which you got in your email, not the trial one at the tutorial. I forgot to do that the first time

US PPTP VPN Address : xx.xxx.xx.xx