
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

VPN uses: 20 ways to get the most out of your VPN
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
VPN From staying safe while torrenting to saving money online, there are tons of VPN uses. Here, we run down our top 20.

How to watch ITV live anywhere for free
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
VPN ITV and streaming site ITVX broadcasts some of the most popular shows and events on TV – it's no wonder countless people want to watch ITV live for free.

How to watch BBC iPlayer and live broadcasts anywhere
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
VPN From huge live events and international sports to unmissable TV and films, here's how to watch the BBC live for free anywhere in the world.

All the best holiday VPN deals to protect your brand new tech
By Mo Harber-Lamond published
vpn Whether the kids got a new tablet or you treated yourself to a new gaming PC, protecting it with a VPN is the best way to stay safe over the holidays.

This super short-term NordVPN deal offers the best price we've ever seen
By Mo Harber-Lamond published
vpn Exclusive to Tom's Guide and TechRadar, this NordVPN deal is the cheapest we've ever seen it go – bag 2 years for just $2.49 a month.

Windscribe VPN review
By Mo Harber-Lamond published
VPN In my Windscribe VPN review, we run down the characterful VPN's paid and free options, and test its speed, privacy, streaming and more.

Huge Black Friday VPN deal from Private Internet Access offers 3 years for just $2.03/pm
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
vpn PIA is offering an unbeatable Black Friday VPN deal, and from today until December you'll be able to save a huge 83% on its 3-year + 3 month plan.

ExpressVPN Aircove: what is it and is it worth getting?
By Mo Harber-Lamond published
vpn ExpressVPN's Aircove router is the first piece of hardware ever offered by a VPN provider – but is it worth the investment?

The best Peacock VPN
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
VPN Using a Peacock VPN can get you access to events like the Super Bowl, WWE, and classic shows anywhere in the world.

This is why everybody else uses a VPN when torrenting
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
vpn On just about every site that has anything to do with torrenting, you'll be told you need a VPN. Here we explore exactly why.

Surfshark CleanWeb: what is it and why should you use it?
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
vpn Surfshark has a ton of features, and here we'll be explaining what Surfshark CleanWeb is, if it's worth using, and if it's a deal breaker.

What is Surfshark NoBorders and why should you use it?
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
vpn It's designed to give uncensored access in restrictive countries, but what is Surfshark NoBorders and why is it worth using?

What is Surfshark One and is it worth getting?
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
vpn Surfshark One is the bargain VPN provider's take on an all-in-one security suite, but how does it match up to the competition?

How to watch Sling TV anywhere
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
VPN Cord-cutters rejoice – if you're wondering how to watch Sling TV wherever you are, you've come to the right place.

The best Layla mattress deals and sales 2021: save up to $950
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
If you're looking for the best Layla mattress deals and discounts, we've found them all here.

Are Netflix VPNs legal?
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
vpn For those new to VPN, accessing geo-blocked content might appear to be illegal. Here, we outline why using a VPN with Netflix is within the law.

How to get Japanese Netflix: Best films and shows only on Netflix Japan
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
VPN If you want to watch all the exclusive content on Japanese Netflix worldwide, we've got you covered – here's our comprehensive guide.

What is ExpressVPN's new Threat Manager and what does it do?
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
vpn ExpressVPN recently released its new Threat Manager feature which blocks malicious data sharing across your whole device. Here's how it works.

ExpressVPN's Lightway protocol goes open-source alongside fresh security audit
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
VPN ExpressVPN's in-house protocol Lightway promises security and blazing speeds, and becoming open-source is a key milestone.

Download ExpressVPN: How to install ExpressVPN on Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
VPN With our guide, it's super easy to download ExpressVPN and get it up and running in minutes, on any device.

Ultra-fast VPN Hide.me now $40 cheaper in massive 10th anniversary deal
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
vpn Hide.me is a super-fast VPN that offers huge configuration – and right now the 2-year plan is the cheapest we've ever seen it.

NordVPN's bundle deal offers tons of extras – but do you really need them?
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
vpn Nord's Complete plan offers NordVPN along with NordPass and NordLocker storage. It's incredible value – if you need the extras.

Free Android VPNs: the best safe, functional options
By Mo Harber-Lamond published
VPN There are countless free Android VPNs out there, and a huge amount aren't legit. Here, we run down those that are worth using.
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