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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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VPN Deal of the Week: CyberGhost is down to $1.75 per month – and it's ideal for streamers
CyberGhost hits $1.75 a month – its cheapest price in a while. You get 2 extra months free, a 45-day guarantee, and excellent streaming power.
Best VPN deals in May 2026
Don't want to pay full price for a VPN? I've rounded up the best VPN deals from the likes of NordVPN, ExpressVPN, PureVPN, Surfshark, and more.
AdGuard's TrustTunnel iOS app pulled from Russian App Store
Apple has pulled AdGuard's iOS client from the Russian App Store following a takedown request – as the country's VPN crackdown continues.
The cheapest monthly VPN plans in 2026
A cheap monthly VPN is great for trialing a new provider, avoiding commitment, or accessing apps on vacation. Here are the very best monthly VPNs from our testing.
I used NordVPN's most under-appreciated feature to see why it nearly got axed
NordVPN's Meshnet is a powerful tool for creating virtual networks, but not enough people are taking advantage. I got hands-on to find out why.
Age verification will see 'the death of anonymity online' warns Proton CEO
Proton CEO, Andy Yen, has warned against the consequences of age verification and 'the death of anonymity online'
The best Mac VPN in 2026
We've hand-tested dozens of VPN on Mac. Here, we've outlined our testing and ranked the 5 best Mac VPNs, including NordVPN, ExpressVPN, Surfshark and more.
The best Android VPN in 2026
VPN Protect your Android device and make the most of your streaming subscriptions with the best Android VPNs in 2026.
