
Michael Simon
Michael is an experienced technology writer, specialising in VPNs, antiviruses, and cybersecurity. Previously, he has written for publications including Techopedia, The Guardian, and Digital Spy, and has worked with numerous tech firms in the SaaS space. Outside of work, Michael’s interests include cult TV, gamification, and behavioural economics.
Latest articles by Michael Simon

Four arrested for piracy within days of Amazon's Fire Stick side-loading crackdown – is this the beginning of the end for illegal streamers?
By Michael Simon last updated
Illegal IPTV services can be a big business, but the new Fire Stick OS will make it harder than ever to use illicit apps.

Private Internet Access challenges for this year's best Black Friday VPN deal
By Michael Simon published
Private Internet Access' Black Friday adds on a hefty 4 months free, and offers a saving of 83% compared to paying monthly.

If you're in Wisconsin, you should seriously consider using one of these 5 VPNs
By Michael Simon published
The top 5 best VPNs to use in the state of Wisconsin, ranked

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.

Surfshark is upgrading its network with super-fast 100 Gbps servers
By Michael Simon published
Surfshark has launched a project to future-proof its performance and ensure reliable connections in what it is calling a new standard for VPN.

Can you trust age verification agencies with your data?
By Michael Simon last updated
Age verification service providers handle highly sensitive information, but there are some important differences about how long they’ll keep it and who they’ll share it with.

TunnelBear review
By Michael Simon last updated
TunnelBear is a simple VPN that covers the essentials with an audited no-logs policy, a kill switch, and an intuitive interface (as well as a sense of humor).

Working hard or hardly working? Here’s how a VPN can help you this semester in and out of college
By Michael Simon published
Getting a VPN is a good idea for privacy and security at college, but it can also help you to bypass restrictions and access content from around the world.

Proton passes its first SOC 2 Type II audit, verifying its business security credentials
By Michael Simon published
The leading privacy provider adds to its strong reputation for security

Nord Security’s 2024 Impact Report shines a light on the company’s carbon footprint
By Michael Simon published
50% of Nord Security’s colocated servers use renewable energy, and the number is growing
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