Andy Sansom
Andy is a Staff Writer covering VPNs and privacy at Tom's Guide
You may have seen his name 'round these parts before, as he was previously a Trainee Writer at Tom's Guide where he specialized in gaming, AI and phones, but lent his hand to many topics. He then joined the team at T3 and became a streaming and computing guru, but has now returned to Tom's Guide to keep you safe online, and bring you the latest news in VPN and cyber security.
Outside of work, his passions are movies, football (soccer) and Formula 1. He lives in Bath, UK, and is something of an amateur screenwriter having studied Creative Writing at university.
Latest articles by Andy Sansom

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Surfshark is one of the most popular VPN services, but how much does it cost and what is included with each subscription tier. Let's dive in.

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ExpressVPN is one of the most popular VPN choices around. Here we'll explain the pricing structure to help you find the best deal for your needs.

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Looking after your data is part of growing up in the modern era and college is a great place to start. Here are our top tips for staying safe online.

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If you're going to college this fall with a new laptop, you should pair it with a shiny new VPN.

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It's nearly time to head back to school, but before you hit the campus, make sure you're protecting yourself from popular cyber attacks.

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Today's Tottenham vs Liverpool live stream finds two teams riding high from mid-week cup success looking for the perfect follow up.

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See if you can keep up with The Boss in Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band

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Google Chrome, the world's most popular browser, is setting itself up for the future and switching to a post-quantum encryption channel.

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We all know using the same password in multiple places is bad, but a new study shows that millions do it with their VPN account.

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There are so many different VPNs these days, but can a VPN with 1 million downloads really be that bad?

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If you're looking at upgrading to the iPhone 16, think about gettig a VPN subscription along with it.

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What are the risks if you plump for a VPN that's less than stellar?

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After pressure from Russian authorities, Apple's decision to remove VPNs from the App Store is being called out by the industry

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Setting up a VPN on your router is an interesting way to protect yourself – but what are the pros and cons?

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Using a VPN for the first time might take some getting used to, but it opens a whole new world of online options.

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VPNs offer brilliant protection for public and insecure Wi-Fi networks, but are they recommended for use with a data connection?

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ExpressVPN has just added support for Arm-powered computers, combining a rebuild of the app and advanced emulation.

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Elon Musk has encouraged the use of VPNs to access X in Brazil after a ban on the social media platform in the country.

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Different VPN providers offer a different amount of device connections, but how many do you really need?

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More than anything you need to be able to trust your VPN provider. But how can they give you those assurances?

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Proton VPN has now introduced the WireGuard protocol to its Linux offering.

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VPN Setting up a VPN on Android is easier than you might think, and takes just a few minutes to complete when following our simple six-step guide.

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NordVPN has emerged as one of the top performers in an independent test aimed at rooting out fraudulent shop fronts.
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