
Mo Harber-Lamond
As VPN editor at Tom's Guide, Mo manages the three-strong VPN team and oversees a busy weekly content schedule of VPN, privacy, and cybersecurity news, reviews, and advice. He's a daily VPN user himself – typically NordVPN or ExpressVPN – and a regular reviewer of all the leading services: you’ll find his latest recommendations in Tom’s Guide’s best VPN and best free VPN guides.
Mo is deeply committed to helping people choose the right VPN for their needs, and takes a meticulous, data-driven approach to Tom’s Guide’s testing processes to ensure that he and his team can make confident VPN recommendations that are grounded in thorough, real-world testing.
Whether he’s analyzing advanced privacy features like obfuscation and split tunneling, connection speeds across different protocols such as WireGuard and OpenVPN, or compatibility across different devices, Mo has clocked up hundreds of hours over the last half decade interrogating the claims made by leading and lesser-known VPN providers.
Outside of his role at Tom’s Guide, Mo has contributed to a number of leading tech publications on VPN and privacy issues, including TechRadar, What Hi-Fi? and T3, developing his position as a trusted voice in the field.
He graduated with First Class honours in English Literature and Creative Writing from Manchester University in the UK, and before joining the Tom's Guide team, worked for several years in creative and editorial writing. Alongside this, he side-hustled as a proofreader and copy editor – honing his skills in communicating complex information clearly – all the while gaining notoriety (if not success) with his band in his homeland of Cornwall.
Latest articles by Mo Harber-Lamond

The best Canada VPN
By Olivia Powell last updated
We've used our in-depth testing to determine the best Canada VPNs for streaming, security, speed and more

The best streaming VPN in 2025
By Olivia Powell last updated
VPN We've tested dozens of VPNs with streaming sites like Netflix and BBC iPlayer to bring you a definitive ranking of the top 5 best streaming VPNs, including NordVPN, Surfshark and ExpressVPN

NordVPN price and plans – costs and deals in 2025
By Mo Harber-Lamond, Andy Sansom last updated
NordVPN is one of the biggest and best names in the VPN game. Here's how to start a subscription at a price to be happy with.

The best cheap VPN in 2025
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
VPN I've tested tons of the cheapest VPNs like Surfshark, PIA and NordVPN. In this guide, I've reviewed and ranked the very best.

Best VPN deals in June 2025
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
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.

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.

The best free VPN in 2025
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
Most free VPNs are useless – but there are a few that are worth considering. This is our tested and ranked guide to the only free VPN services we recommend.

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.

Best free iPhone VPN app in 2025
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
VPN There are tons of free iPhone VPNs on the App Store – but only a handful are safe to use. Here are the very best free VPNs for iPhone that I've tested.

The best VPN in 2025: our top 5 picks
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
Updated We've reviewed every major VPN (virtual private network) for privacy, security, speed, streaming and more – discover what our dedicated team recommends based on expert testing.

ExpressVPN price and plans – is it good value?
By Andy Sansom last updated
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.

Surfshark VPN Review
By Shaun Rockwood last updated
VPN In my hands-on Surfshark review, I test every aspect of the service to find out whether it's a bargain alternative to the biggest names.

The best BBC iPlayer VPN
By Olivia Powell last updated
VPN From catching up on the Olympics, to Doctor Who and Strictly Come Dancing, the BBC has it all. A BBC iPlayer VPN is your ticket to entry

How to watch BBC iPlayer in the USA
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
VPN BBC iPlayer plays host to a huge amount of content, but it’s only available in the UK. Here’s our guide on how to watch BBC iPlayer in the USA

Best VPN free trial in 2025
By Olivia Powell last updated
VPN free trials can help you get an idea for what a VPN service is like without committing, but which is the best one?

How to watch UK TV abroad: BBC iPlayer, ITVX, Channel 4 and more
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
VPN UK TV offers tons of world-class content, but if you're not in the country, you won't be able to watch. Here's how to watch UK TV abroad.

Free Netflix VPNs: are they worth downloading and which ones are good?
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
VPN Free Netflix VPN services can't compete with paid VPNs, but there's at least one that's surprisingly effective.

The best Roku VPN in 2025
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
VPN A Roku VPN can take time to set up, but once it's up and running you'll have access to tons of extra content. Here's our complete guide.

The best Turkey VPN
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
VPN Using a Turkey VPN is the easiest way of avoiding the country's strict surveillance and content blocking – plus you can stream more, too.

Private Internet Access review
By Chris Hall last updated
In my hands-on Private Internet Access review, we run down what the veteran provider is like to use, and where it needs improvement.

The best Mac VPN
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
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 UAE VPN for Dubai in 2025
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
vpn A UAE VPN for Dubai is the only way of accessing WhatsApp and censored sites in the Emirates. Here are the very best on the market.

The best Android VPN in 2025
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
VPN Protect your Android device and make the most of your streaming subscriptions with the best Android VPNs in 2025.
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