VPN
Whether you're looking to protect yourself online or just unblock your favorite content, a virtual private network (VPN) is an essential tool in the modern world. With cybercrime getting more complex with each passing day, it's an effective and inexpensive way to secure yourself, your home, and your family from digital threats.
Tom's Guide's experts put VPNs through hundreds of tests every year to make sure we're only recommending the best VPN services, so check out our in-depth comparisons, VPN reviews, and guides to find out which VPN provider suits your needs best.
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Pros and cons of using your own DNS with a VPN
By Sam Dawson published
Everything you need to know about using your own DNS with a VPN
The most private VPN in 2025
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
VPN Picking up the most private VPN is the first step in maintaining your online anonymity. Here are the top 5 services available today.
The cheapest monthly VPN plans in 2025
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
A cheap monthly VPN is the perfect way to try out different providers without committing too much cash. Here are the very best 1 month VPN plans.
ExpressVPN's latest upgrade secures its spot as the most quantum-safe VPN
By George Phillips published
ExpressVPN has upgraded its Lightway protocol with the latest industry leading post-quantum encryption. But how has it done this and what does it mean for you?
The best torrenting VPN in 2025
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
VPN If you're sharing P2P, it's absolutely essential you protect yourself with a torrenting VPN. Here are the five best VPNs for torrenting today.
Is Private Internet Access still worth buying?
By Sam Dawson published
PIA may not have as many extras as other VPNs, but it's still a solid VPN – and it's very customizable.
An estimated 46,000 VPN servers are vulnerable to being hijacked
By George Phillips published
VPN servers and home internet routers are part of over 4 million internet hosts at risk of attack after vulnerabilities found.
The best VPN service in 2025
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
Updated We've tested and reviewed dozens of the best VPN services, and in this guide, I've compared and ranked the top 10, including NordVPN, Surfshark, ExpressVPN and more.
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