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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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Surfshark's new CEO says it's 'more than just a VPN' – here's why
A new CEO often signals change. I sat down with the new boss of Surfshark, Dovydas Godelis, to discover his way of working and the future of Surfshark
There's only a matter of hours left to grab our exclusive NordVPN deal
Today is the last day to grab our exclusive NordVPN deal, which adds 4 months free to all two-year plans and throws in Amazon gift cards worth up to $50.
The best free VPN in 2026
Most free VPNs are useless – but there are a few that are worth considering. This is our tested and ranked guide to the only free VPN services we recommend.
The best streaming VPNs in 2026
I tested more than 20 VPNs to see which ones came out on top for unblocking streaming sites like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and BBC iPlayer – and NordVPN was by far the most reliable
AmneziaVPN is ideal for evading internet censorship – but not much else
AmneziaVPN is a relatively new VPN, with a primary focus of evading internet censorship. It does a great job at that but can't compete with the big guns in other areas.
The best VPN in 2026: our top 5 picks
We've tested and reviewed dozens of VPN. On this page we've ranked the five best VPNs we've used, and delve into the details of why they're so good.
Should you upgrade from Norton VPN Standard to Norton VPN Plus?
Sponsored by Norton VPN
Do you need to pay a little extra to upgrade to Norton's more advanced cybersecurity package? Or will its Standard plan satisfy your needs?
Firefox launches its built-in VPN – but it has some limitations
Firefox 149 brings a free built-in VPN to desktop users in the US, UK, Germany, and France, with 50 GB monthly data and no extra software needed.
