Mo Harber-Lamond
Mo is VPN editor at Tom's Guide. Day-to-day he oversees guides on the best VPNs, privacy, and cybersecurity content, which includes making sure all his recommendations are up to date, accurate, and as useful for the reader as possible. He also undertakes regular testing of VPN providers, including their compatibility with streaming services such as Netflix, Amazon Prime and BBC iPlayer, along with assisting the main review team during the biannual VPN review process. He is also a regular contributor to TechRadar, covering VPN and privacy issues.
He graduated with First Class honours in English Literature and Creative Writing from Manchester University, and before joining the Tom's Guide team he worked for several years at Professional Writing Academy where he cut his teeth in both creative and editorial writing. Alongside working with the writing academy, he also side-hustled as a freelance proof-reader and copy-editor, with projects with the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Kyle Books, and Watkins Publishing under his belt – all the while gaining notoriety (if not success) with his band in his homeland of Cornwall.
Latest articles by Mo Harber-Lamond
ExpressVPN's Lightway protocol goes open-source alongside fresh security audit
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
VPN ExpressVPN's in-house protocol Lightway promises security and blazing speeds, and becoming open-source is a key milestone.
Download ExpressVPN: How to install ExpressVPN on Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
VPN With our guide, it's super easy to download ExpressVPN and get it up and running in minutes, on any device.
Ultra-fast VPN Hide.me now $40 cheaper in massive 10th anniversary deal
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
vpn Hide.me is a super-fast VPN that offers huge configuration – and right now the 2-year plan is the cheapest we've ever seen it.
NordVPN's bundle deal offers tons of extras – but do you really need them?
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
vpn Nord's Complete plan offers NordVPN along with NordPass and NordLocker storage. It's incredible value – if you need the extras.
Free Android VPNs: safe, functional options in 2024
By Mo Harber-Lamond published
VPN There are countless free Android VPNs out there, and a huge amount aren't legit. Here, we run down those that are worth using.
6 reasons to use a VPN when streaming
By Mo Harber-Lamond published
vpn Using a VPN when streaming has become hugely popular, but there's more to them than just watching more TV and movies.
How to watch Peacock TV anywhere
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
VPN Peacock continues to impress with shows like Girls5eva, Punky Brewster and WWE licenses – here's how to watch Peacock TV anywhere.
Independent audit confirms NordVPN's no-log policy for the second time
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
Popular VPN provider proves privacy credentials for second year running – read how NordVPN has taken the initiative and undertaken a second privacy audit.
How to watch Netflix with NordVPN in or outside the US
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
vpn Watching Netflix with NordVPN is super simple, and it only takes five minutes to get started. Here's our complete guide on how to do it.
IPVanish vs NordVPN: Which provider is best?
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
vpn Picking a VPN can be hard, so here we've pitted two of the biggest and best against each other: IPVanish vs NordVPN
Does VPN server count really matter?
By Mo Harber-Lamond published
vpn Almost every VPN boasts about how many servers it runs, but does it mean anything? Here we explain what really matters.
How to use a VPN for streaming
By Mo Harber-Lamond published
vpn By using a VPN to change your location, you can watch content on tons of streaming sites that would usually be blocked in your country.
Bag yourself free antivirus with Surfshark VPN's massive new deal
By Mo Harber-Lamond published
vpn Surfshark's VPN and antivirus bundle is now even cheaper than ever, and you'll bag two cybersecurity essentials for the price of one.
How to watch BBC iPlayer in the USA
By Mo Harber-Lamond published
VPN BBC iPlayer plays host to a huge amount of content, but it’s only available in the UK. Here’s our guide on how to watch BBC iPlayer in the USA
Proton consolidates Mail, VPN, Calendar and Drive into one offering
By Mo Harber-Lamond published
vpn Proton's massive new rebrand sees all its services available with one subscription – but its core products are still available separately.
OpenVPN vs WireGuard vs Lightway - which VPN protocol should you use?
By Mo Harber-Lamond published
vpn VPNs flaunt their range of protocols, but does the one you pick really matter? Here, we pit the three biggest protocols against each other.
Fake GPS: top 5 VPNs for spoofing your location
By Mo Harber-Lamond published
VPN Need to hide your GPS location? A fake GPS VPN will come in handy, and you'll also be able to stay private online and unblock content.
We've just finished re-reviewing over 25 VPNs – here are the ones to watch
By Mo Harber-Lamond published
VPN We've dissected a ton of the top VPN services on the market, testing their privacy, speed, apps, streaming ability and more. Here's our top 5.
Surfshark VPN's mega free antivirus deal is only available until April 6
By Mo Harber-Lamond published
vpn Surfshark is currently running a killer promo that gets news subs free Surfshark One antivirus – but it's only available until April 6
Proton VPN Secure Core: what is it and why should you use it?
By Mo Harber-Lamond published
vpn Proton VPN's Secure Core feature is marketed as a way of further protecting your traffic. Here we explore how it works, and if it's worth it.
NordVPN Double VPN: what is it and why should you use it?
By Mo Harber-Lamond published
vpn VPN providers have all sorts of complex features. Here we explain exactly what NordVPN's Double VPN is, and if it's worth using.
How to watch BBC iPlayer in Ireland
By Mo Harber-Lamond published
VPN If you're headed to Ireland from the UK, you might be missing your iPlayer access. Here's a quick trick for watching it anywhere.
What is a virtual router, and why should you care?
By Mo Harber-Lamond published
VPN Devices like Roku, PS4s and some Smart TVs don't support VPN connections, but setting up a virtual router is a super simple workaround.
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