Latest articles by George Phillips
Russia is dialling up the pressure on VPNs – but there's still no ban
VPNs in Russia have been targeted for years, and pressure on the privacy tools is once again increasing. However, an outright ban is still not materialising.
So long overcrowding – NordVPN surpasses 100 Tbps global server capacity
VPN performance slowdowns during peak times is now a thing of the past, as NordVPN surpasses 100 Tbps worldwide server capacity – here's what you need to know
ExpressVPN confirms it's not killing off this core feature
ExpressVPN's mixed messaging concerning third-party router support didn't please its users – here's what you need to know.
NordVPN responds to its 'dumpster fire' Mac VPN update
NordVPN's desktop users have reported connection issues, bugs, and lagging after installing its new update. These are serious problems, but NordVPN has promised a fix.
VPNs are beginning to become quantum secure – here are six of the best
It's World Quantum Day and what better way to mark the occasion than checking out the best quantum secure VPNs – here are six of them
Introducing Dausos – Surfshark's new protocol which is 'revolutionizing the VPN industry'
Dausos is Surfshark's new VPN protocol. It claims to be 30% faster than the industry standard and is fully post-quantum secure – here's what you need to know
NordVPN now has 211 server locations worldwide – leapfrogging ExpressVPN
A significant server upgrade sees NordVPN offer the highest number of locations out of any major VPN – here are some highlights
AmneziaVPN is ideal for evading internet censorship – but not much else
AmneziaVPN is a relatively new VPN, with a primary focus of evading internet censorship. It does a great job at that but can't compete with the big guns in other areas.
Proton VPN now covers 145 countries – more than any other VPN
Proton VPN now covers more countries than any other major VPN – including some unique locations. Here's everything you need to know.
HeyPolo vs Life360 – which location sharing app is more private?
I compared the privacy policy of HeyPolo, the new privacy-focused location sharing app, with its biggest rival, Life360 – here's what I found.
ExpressAI is finally here – but not everyone can use it yet
ExpressVPN has launched ExpressAI, the fifth and final part of its privacy suite. It's private-by-design but, for now, is only available with ExpressVPN Pro.
Surfshark's new CEO says it's 'more than just a VPN' – here's why
A new CEO often signals change. I sat down with the new boss of Surfshark, Dovydas Godelis, to discover his way of working and the future of Surfshark
Caught up in the Aura hack? NordVPN can help
Almost a million people have been impacted by Aura's data breach. If you're one of them, NordVPN can help – there's extra months and free Amazon gift cards too.
Stream March Madness this Spring Break with our exclusive NordVPN deal
Stream March Madness from anywhere this Spring Break thanks to our exclusive NordVPN deal – bag free extra months and Amazon gift cards too
AmneziaVPN launches AmneziaWG 2.0 to combat rising internet censorship
AmneziaVPN has upgraded its AmneziaWG protocol. AmneziaWG 2.0 is fundamentally different and aims to provide unrestricted internet access to those who need it most.
Surfshark takes aim at Life360 by launching location-sharing app HeyPolo
Location sharing doesn't have to mean surveillance. Created by the Surfshark team, HeyPolo allows you to improve your personal safety without compromising privacy.
Proton VPN's privacy credentials are unmatched – and it's $2.99 per month
If it's complete privacy you're after, Proton VPN could be the VPN for you. I use it every day and right now it costs less than $3 per month.
A 7-month old Android bug makes VPNs 'unusable' – and it's still not fixed
An Android 16 update has broken countless VPN apps. Seven months after initial reports, there's still no fix – and Proton VPN is blaming Google
Hurry! You have one day left to grab ExpressVPN at its cheapest ever price
There's only one day left to subscribe to ExpressVPN at its lowest ever price – and there's three tiers of plan to choose from
Is ExpressVPN about to launch Shadowsocks support?
An analysis of ExpressVPN's code suggests it may be about to launch Shadowsocks support – here's everything we know so far
US Surfshark subscribers can now get up to $1 million in ID theft insurance
Surfshark has become the latest VPN to offer ID theft insurance. Up to $1 million is available, but only for US-based Surfshark One+ subscribers.
We analyzed 24 VPN privacy policies – but only three were "easy to read"
We graded how difficult 24 VPN privacy policies are to read to see which ones lay it out clearly, and which are near-impossible to understand.
Surfshark announces Dovydas Godelis as its new CEO – changing its leadership for the first time
Dovydas Godelis has replaced Surfshark founder Vytautas Kaziukonis as CEO of the VPN company. Does this mean change is on the horizon?
