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VPN Deal of the Week: Proton VPN drops its first deal of 2026 – and it's cheaper than NordVPN
By George Phillips published
Proton VPN has launched its first deal of 2026, with a two-year plan costing $2.99 per month. Its cheaper than NordVPN and all features are included in all plans.

UK Lords vote to ban VPNs for children as pressure on the privacy tools increases
By George Phillips published
VPNs are under fire in the UK as the House of Lords vote to ban VPNs for children and a government consultation will "address concerns" about VPNs.

AdGuard VPN's obfuscated TrustTunnel protocol goes open-source – here's what you need to know
By George Phillips published
AdGuard VPN has made its proprietary TrustedTunnel protocol open-source. Here's what you need to know about the protocol and how to use it.

4.6 billion people were affected by internet censorship in 2025 – with Asia continuing to lead the way
By George Phillips published
4.6 billion people were affected by internet censorship in 2025, with the highest number of cases in Asia. But why is this happening, and how can VPNs help?

Norton VPN launches a new 2-year plan in line with its rivals – and it's exclusive to Tom's Guide readers
By George Phillips last updated
Norton VPN has launched new two-year deals, exclusive to Tom's Guide. It brings the VPN in line with its competitors and doubles its device limit.

Norton VPN review
By Michael Simon last updated
Norton VPN offers very solid privacy features in an easy-to-use package. It's also fast and great for streaming – but Mac and iOS support is sorely lacking.

Best VPN free trial in 2026
By Olivia Powell last updated
VPN free trials can help you get an idea for what a VPN service is like without committing. Here we've ranked the top five we've tested.

VPN usage soars in Uganda as internet access returns – but privacy tools may be under attack
By George Phillips published
Uganda's internet access is returning and VPN usage has soared as social media remains restricted. However, authorities are now monitoring VPN usage, with bans possible.

I spent 6 hours trying to get cheaper flights with a VPN – and I'm underwhelmed
By George Phillips last updated
Using a VPN is often thrown around as way to save money on flights. But is this actually true? I spent a day trying to find out if it really is a money-saving hack or simply an urban myth.
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