Mo Harber-Lamond
Mo is VPN editor at Tom's Guide. Day-to-day he oversees guides on the best VPNs, privacy, and cybersecurity content, which includes making sure all his recommendations are up to date, accurate, and as useful for the reader as possible. He also undertakes regular testing of VPN providers, including their compatibility with streaming services such as Netflix, Amazon Prime and BBC iPlayer, along with assisting the main review team during the biannual VPN review process. He is also a regular contributor to TechRadar, covering VPN and privacy issues.
He graduated with First Class honours in English Literature and Creative Writing from Manchester University, and before joining the Tom's Guide team he worked for several years at Professional Writing Academy where he cut his teeth in both creative and editorial writing. Alongside working with the writing academy, he also side-hustled as a freelance proof-reader and copy-editor, with projects with the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Kyle Books, and Watkins Publishing under his belt – all the while gaining notoriety (if not success) with his band in his homeland of Cornwall.
Latest articles by Mo Harber-Lamond

Best VPN deals in February 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.

Black Friday VPN deals 2025: our predictions for this year
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
Black Friday Black Friday may be over, but tons of Black Friday VPN deals are still available. Bookmark this page to stay up to date with the latest bargains.

The best mobile VPN apps in 2025
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
VPN There are countless mobile VPN apps on the market. We've rounded up the top 5 to optimize your smartphone with a mobile VPN.

Does a VPN slow down your internet connection?
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
Giddy up Worrying about whether a VPN slows down your internet connection is very common. Here we look at the numbers to see if it's true.

VPN vs proxy: what's the difference and which should you get?
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
VPN VPN and proxies perform similar tasks, but in practice they're very different. Here we run down what each does and how to choose.

How to set up a VPN on any device
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
Windows, Mac, Android, iPhone; you name it, we've got the guide. Here, I'll walk you through how to set up a VPN on any device you own.

Price hikes and bitter rivalries – here are my VPN predictions for 2025
By Mo Harber-Lamond published
Privacy's back From complete security suites to post-quantum encryption, VPNs are changing with the times. Here are the four key developments to look out for.

What is a VPN?
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
VPN 'What is a VPN' is a question plenty of people are asking. Here we'll answer all your questions, and more.

The best BBC iPlayer VPN in 2025
By Mo Harber-Lamond 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

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.

NordVPN vs Surfshark: Which provider is best?
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
vpn We've compared NordVPN and Surfshark to see who comes out on top in terms of speed, unblocking power, and overall security.

The best iPad VPN in 2025
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
VPN If you want to unblock streaming content from overseas and get snoopers off your digital back, you'll need the help of an iPad VPN. Here are my top picks.

The best Mac VPN in 2025
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
Updated A VPN for Mac should be able to do it all – privacy, streaming, and speed. Here are the best Mac VPNs, including ExpressVPN, NordVPN, and Surfshark.

IPVanish upgrades server network and launches Double-Hop VPN
By Mo Harber-Lamond published
VPN It's easier than ever to click on a seemingly innocent link that's actually something far worse. IPVanish's new link checker wants to stop that from ever happening again.

How to set up a PS5 VPN: everything you need to know
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
vpn PlayStations don't natively support VPN connections, but getting a PS5 VPN isn't out of the question. Here are all your options.

NordVPN's earth-shattering Black Friday VPN deal is still live – get 74% off
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
vpn NordVPN's Black Friday deal is a good one – and it's still available. Bag 74% off the 2-year plan, which includes 3 months free.

The best Canada VPN in 2025
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
VPN Avoid government eyes and stream more with a Canada VPN. Here are my top five, including NordVPN, ExpressVPN, Surfshark and more.

U OK hun? ExpressVPN's Cyber Monday deal is way too cheap
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
ExpressVPN's Cyber Monday deal is a big surprise, and has put the premium provider's pricing in touching distance of its rivals.

FastestVPN's Cyber Monday deal is the cheapest I've ever seen
By George Phillips last updated
FastestVPN is ridiculously cheap this Cyber Monday, with a further exclusive discount for Tom's Guide readers

NordVPN Cyber Monday deals: top-rated provider is cheaper than ever
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
We rate NordVPN as the very best VPN on the market – and it's currently offering some of the best Cyber Monday deals, too.

Amazon Black Friday deals are awful – get these sub-$2 per month deals instead
By Mo Harber-Lamond published
Black Friday deals Tom's Guide VPN Editor Mo Harber-Lamond runs down all the Black Friday VPN deals on offer, and explores whether it's really the time to buy.

I test VPNs daily - these are the Black Friday VPN deals I'd buy
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
Black Friday deals Tom's Guide VPN Editor Mo Harber-Lamond runs down all the Black Friday VPN deals on offer, and explores whether it's really the time to buy.

The best streaming VPN in 2025
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
VPN A streaming VPN can get you access to global Netflix and Amazon Prime libraries, blocked sites like BBC iPlayer, and even free coverage of huge sporting events. Here's our top 5.
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