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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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Amazon's new Fire Stick can stream in 4K for $40, but good luck using it with a VPN – here's why

By George Phillips last updated

Amazon's new budget Fire Stick is switching to a new OS, and VPNs aren't supported. Here's what you need to know.

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The best cheap VPN in 2025

By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated

VPN We've tested dozens of VPNs and evaluated how much they cost to bring you a definitive ranking of the top 5 best cheap VPNs, including Surfshark, NordVPN, and Private Internet Access

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Best Fire Stick VPN in 2025

By Olivia Powell last updated

I've tested dozens of VPN for Fire Stick. Here I'll run down the very best Fire Stick VPNs, including NordVPN, ExpressVPN, Surfshark, and more.

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NordVPN has dropped its Black Friday 2025 deal early – and it's unlikely to get any cheaper this year

By George Phillips published

NordVPN has launched its Black Friday 2025 early. You can beat the deals rush and secure your data with our number one VPN provider for $2.99 per month.

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The best Netflix VPN in 2025

By Olivia Powell last updated

VPN We've tested dozens of VPNs for Netflix, and here we round up the likes of NordVPN, Surfshark and ExpressVPN to find the very best Netflix VPN.

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The best iPad VPN in 2025

By Olivia Powell last updated

We've tested dozens of VPNs on iPad to bring you a definitive ranking of the top 5 best iPad VPNs, including ExpressVPN, NordVPN and Surfshark

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The best UK VPN

By Olivia Powell last updated

VPN Discover the best UK VPNs for privacy, streaming and speed – I've tested the best services out there and these are my 5 favorites right now.

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NordVPN open-sources its Linux app's GUI and simplifies installation

By Aleksandar Stevanović published

NordVPN has now open-sourced its Linux GUI and added it to the Snap package for one-command installs and automatic updates

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ExpressVPN review

By Michael Simon last updated

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.

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The best BBC iPlayer VPN

By Olivia Powell last updated

VPN From catching up on sporting events, to Doctor Who and Strictly Come Dancing, the BBC has it all. A BBC iPlayer VPN is your ticket to entry

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