Michael Simon
Michael is an experienced technology writer, specialising in VPNs, antiviruses, and cybersecurity. Previously, he has written for publications including Techopedia, The Guardian, and Digital Spy, and has worked with numerous tech firms in the SaaS space. Outside of work, Michael’s interests include cult TV, gamification, and behavioural economics.
Latest articles by Michael Simon

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Editor's ChoiceIn my hands-on Private Internet Access review, we run down what the veteran provider is like to use, and where it needs improvement.

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Norton VPN offers very solid privacy features in an easy-to-use package. It's also fast and great for streaming – but there are some issues with Mac and iOS.

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Windscribe's free plan, customizable pricing, and privacy tools make it a great option – but its malware protection, complex apps, and chat support leave something to be desired.

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Editor's ChoiceVPN In our complete ExpressVPN review, we run down this well-known VPN's features, apps and performance, and give our unbiased opinion of the service.

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VyprVPN is a mid-tier VPN that offers a good range of apps and reasonable connection speeds, but it could do with a lot of work to bring it up to date.

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An innovative new provider with an impressive focus on anonymity but plenty of room for improvement

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Our complete guide to VPNs covers everything you wanted to know about VPNs but were too afraid to ask.

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It sometimes seems like VPN marketing is wilfully confusing. In our guide to VPN buzzwords, we explain the terms you can safely ignore and what you should look for instead

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Windscribe’s free plan is one of the best on the market, and it’s a strong option for streaming, torrenting, and private browsing, but it still has some areas for improvement

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Illegal IPTV services can be a big business, but the new Fire Stick OS will make it harder than ever to use illicit apps.

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Private Internet Access' Black Friday adds on a hefty 4 months free, and offers a saving of 83% compared to paying monthly.

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The top 5 best VPNs to use in the state of Wisconsin, ranked

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Surfshark has launched a project to future-proof its performance and ensure reliable connections in what it is calling a new standard for VPN.

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Age verification service providers handle highly sensitive information, but there are some important differences about how long they’ll keep it and who they’ll share it with.

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TunnelBear is a simple VPN that covers the essentials with an audited no-logs policy, a kill switch, and an intuitive interface (as well as a sense of humor).

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Getting a VPN is a good idea for privacy and security at college, but it can also help you to bypass restrictions and access content from around the world.

By Michael Simon Published
The leading privacy provider adds to its strong reputation for security
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