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What is a VPN protocol?
By Shaun Rockwood last updated
Everything you need to know about VPN protocols from what they are to how they work

Does VPN server count really matter?
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
vpn Almost every VPN boasts about how many servers it runs, but does it mean anything? Here we explain what really matters.

What is VPN obfuscation and do I need it?
By Chiara Castro last updated
vpn VPN obfuscation is the technology that allows you to circumvent VPN blocking. Here, we explore how VPN obfuscation works and when you need it.

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.

Best iPhone VPN for iOS in 2025
By Olivia Powell last updated
VPN We've tested dozens of VPNs on iPhone to bring you a definitive ranking of the top 5 best iOS VPNs, including ExpressVPN, NordVPN and Surfshark

Mullvad VPN brings the QUIC protocol to WireGuard for improved obfuscation
By George Phillips published
Mullvad has introduced QUIC to its WireGuard protocol. The update, for desktop apps only, aims to improve the provider's obfuscation capabilities.

Proton VPN sign-ups in Nepal rocket to 8,000% over the baseline in response to social media ban
By George Phillips published
Proton VPN sign-ups in Nepal spiked to 8,000% over the baseline as the government blocked 26 social media apps. The ban has now been lifted but anger remains.

Grab Norton VPN for $2.50 per month with Tom's Guide's exclusive deal
By George Phillips last updated
You can save 70% on one-year Norton VPN plans thanks to Tom's Guide's exclusive deal. It isn't yet a VPN big hitter, but Norton VPN has undergone some significant improvements.
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