Latest articles by Michael Simon
"Military-grade encryption" is meaningless: decoding VPN buzzwords
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
Private Internet Access review
In my hands-on Private Internet Access review, we run down what the veteran provider is like to use, and where it needs improvement.
The ultimate guide to VPNs: everything you need to know
Our complete guide to VPNs covers everything you wanted to know about VPNs but were too afraid to ask.
Windscribe VPN Free review
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
ExpressVPN review
VPN 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.
Four arrested for piracy within days of Amazon's Fire Stick side-loading crackdown – is this the beginning of the end for illegal streamers?
Illegal IPTV services can be a big business, but the new Fire Stick OS will make it harder than ever to use illicit apps.
Private Internet Access challenges for this year's best Black Friday VPN deal
Private Internet Access' Black Friday adds on a hefty 4 months free, and offers a saving of 83% compared to paying monthly.
If you're in Wisconsin, you should seriously consider using one of these 5 VPNs
The top 5 best VPNs to use in the state of Wisconsin, ranked
Surfshark is upgrading its network with super-fast 100 Gbps servers
Surfshark has launched a project to future-proof its performance and ensure reliable connections in what it is calling a new standard for VPN.
Can you trust age verification agencies with your data?
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.
TunnelBear review
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).
Working hard or hardly working? Here’s how a VPN can help you this semester in and out of college
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.
Proton passes its first SOC 2 Type II audit, verifying its business security credentials
The leading privacy provider adds to its strong reputation for security
