VPN

Whether you're looking to protect yourself online or just unblock your favorite content, a virtual private network (VPN) is an essential tool in the modern world. With cybercrime getting more complex with each passing day, it's an effective and inexpensive way to secure yourself, your home, and your family from digital threats.
Tom's Guide's experts put VPNs through hundreds of tests every year to make sure we're only recommending the best VPN services, so check out our in-depth comparisons, VPN reviews, and guides to find out which VPN provider suits your needs best.
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The debate over the UK's Online Safety Act intensifies as internet users share their thoughts
By George Phillips published
There are strong opinions on both sides as Britons react to the Online Safety Act's implementation.

Proton VPN Free review
By Aleksandar Stevanović last updated
Proton VPN Free is seriously powerful, and its unlimited data cap is unrivalled. However, there are some limitations to be aware of.

The best free VPN in 2025
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
Most free VPNs are useless – but there are a few that are worth considering. This is our tested and ranked guide to the only free VPN services we recommend.

Will the UK government ban VPNs?
By Joe Chivers published
As UK residents turn to VPNs to get around the Online Safety Act, concerns that VPNs will be banned have bene raised

I'm a VPN expert — these are the top three VPN services I recommend
By Mo Harber-Lamond published
With the UK's Online Safety Act introducing age verification and a surge in online censorship, VPNs are highly sought-after. Here are the top VPN services you should get.

We asked 4 VPN experts which VPNs they use – and the results surprised us
By George Phillips last updated
Here at Tom's Guide, the VPN team spend all day writing about VPNs. But which providers do we actually use? The team shares their favourite VPNs and why they like them.

A petition might not repeal the Online Safety Act, but you can still protect your privacy online
By George Phillips published
The petition demanding the UK government repeals the Online Safety Act is unlikely to succeed. But there are other ways to protect your privacy online.

What is NordVPN's new Scam Call Protection feature?
By Aleksandar Stevanović published
NordVPN's new scam call protection features aims to stop you from getting scammed by detecting phishing calls before you pick up the phone
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