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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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We completed a survey of Tom's Guide readers and their free VPN usage. With 24% using one for streaming, and 15% for avoiding censorship, the results surprised us.
NymVPN Review
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JumpJump VPN review
Review We take a look at one of the lesser well-known free VPN offerings and see if it's worth trusting with your personal data and browsing habits.
The US TikTok ban – a full timeline
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Mullvad has completed a third-party audit of its payment systems, confirming no user data exposure despite five minor security findings.
