Latest articles by George Phillips
Black Friday's not just for TVs – it's for VPNs too
Black Friday is not just for TVs. You can protect yourself online with some great VPN deals
Bargain hunting? Don't fall victim to fake free VPNs
Cybercriminals are disguising malicious apps as free VPNs. Here's how to not get caught out
NordVPN is first of the big-name VPNs to announce its Vega OS Fire Stick app – but you'll have to wait to use it
NordVPN has jumped the gun by readying its Vega OS app – and we're now waiting for Amazon to update devices to support VPNs.
Proton VPN goes big with its Black Friday deal – obliterating NordVPN's in the process
Proton VPN's Black Friday deal is one of the best. We've not seen the provider this cheap all year and you can grab one of the best VPNs for $2.49 per month.
Windscribe has upgraded its entire server network with next-generation infrastructure – here's what that means for you
Windscribe's entire server network has now been upgrades to its next-generation infrastructure. Here's what that means for you.
UK residents lost £11 billion to scams in 2024 – but NordVPN's call protection feature aims to fix that
NordVPN's call protection feature is now available for Android users in the UK and Canada. Here's all you need to know and how to protect yourself.
Why a VPN is the perfect companion to your Black Friday bargains
If you're looking for a Black Friday bargain, then a VPN is a must have accessory
This VPN costs just over $1 per month – is it time we took it more seriously?
Could this $1 per month VPN be for you? Following some quiet improvements, we take a look at this VPN dark horse and ask if we've been overlooking it.
Surfshark announces a huge upgrade to its server spread – but how does it compare to its competitors?
Surfshark's server count has increased by over 1,000, now sitting at 4,500. It focuses on quality over quantity, but how does it compare to its competitors?
Global Encryption Day 2025: Activists call on governments to stop weakening encryption
October 21 is Global Encryption Day. Activists are demanding governments stop weakening encryption and call on people to switch to end-to-end encryption.
California has introduced its own age verification bill – is this the safest way to verify your age?
The Governor of California has signed an age verification bill into law. It appears far less invasive than other US age verification laws but is it effective?
Get award-winning antivirus for $0.20 per month with Surfshark's early Black Friday VPN deal
Surfshark has launched its Black Friday 2025 deals. Surfshark One is the standout plan, offering VPN & Antivirus protection for $2.19 per month.
Amazon's new $40 Fire Stick is the illegal streamer's nightmare – here's why
Amazon's new Fire Stick can't support the apps that aid illegal streaming. Is this an intentional move, and will it signal the slow death of pirated sports and TV?
Amazon's new Fire Stick can stream in 4K for $40, but good luck using it with a VPN – here's why
Amazon's new budget Fire Stick is switching to a new OS, and VPNs aren't supported. Here's what you need to know.
NordVPN has dropped its Black Friday 2025 deal early – and it's unlikely to get any cheaper this year
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.
Afghanistan's social media ban sees VPN usage soar by 35,000%
VPN usage in Afghanistan has spiked to 35,000% over the baseline amid a nationwide social media blockage. This comes days after a total internet shutdown.
Who really owns your VPN – and does it matter?
Did you know that some VPNs are owned by the same company? We've gathered a few notable examples and lift the lid on VPN ownership
Windscribe becomes the latest VPN to support post-quantum encryption – here's what you need to know
Windscribe has introduced post-quantum encryption to its WireGuard protocol to protect against looming quantum threats. Here's how to enable it.
Proton VPN Free adds Norway server, boosting its location count to 8
Proton VPN Free, one of the best free VPNs, has added Norway to its free server offering. This takes its number of locations to 8 but is that good?
Arizona sees spike in demand for VPNs following the introduction of age verification laws
Demand for VPNs is spiking in Arizona following the introduction of the state's age verification laws. How does it compare to the rest of the US?
Grab 20% off ExpressVPN's Aircove routers this Amazon Prime Big Deals day
Protect every smart device in your home with ExpressVPN's Aircove router. Aircove and Aircove Go are both 20% off this Amazon Big Deals day.
Discord users suffer the first high-profile age-verification hack – and it's unlikely to be the last
A third-party customer service provider, used by Discord, has been hacked and sensitive user information accessed. Data includes IDs used for age verification.
Surfshark no longer supports these Apple operating systems – here's what you need to know
Surfshark has announced it is removing support for legacy Mac and iPhone operating systems – here's everything you need to know.
