Latest articles by George Phillips
This VPN costs just over $1 per month – is it time we took it more seriously?
Could this $1 per month VPN be for you? Following some quiet improvements, we take a look at this VPN dark horse and ask if we've been overlooking it.
Surfshark announces a huge upgrade to its server spread – but how does it compare to its competitors?
Surfshark's server count has increased by over 1,000, now sitting at 4,500. It focuses on quality over quantity, but how does it compare to its competitors?
Global Encryption Day 2025: Activists call on governments to stop weakening encryption
October 21 is Global Encryption Day. Activists are demanding governments stop weakening encryption and call on people to switch to end-to-end encryption.
California has introduced its own age verification bill – is this the safest way to verify your age?
The Governor of California has signed an age verification bill into law. It appears far less invasive than other US age verification laws but is it effective?
Get award-winning antivirus for $0.20 per month with Surfshark's early Black Friday VPN deal
Surfshark has launched its Black Friday 2025 deals. Surfshark One is the standout plan, offering VPN & Antivirus protection for $2.19 per month.
Amazon's new $40 Fire Stick is the illegal streamer's nightmare – here's why
Amazon's new Fire Stick can't support the apps that aid illegal streaming. Is this an intentional move, and will it signal the slow death of pirated sports and TV?
Amazon's new Fire Stick can stream in 4K for $40, but good luck using it with a VPN – here's why
Amazon's new budget Fire Stick is switching to a new OS, and VPNs aren't supported. Here's what you need to know.
NordVPN has dropped its Black Friday 2025 deal early – and it's unlikely to get any cheaper this year
NordVPN has launched its Black Friday 2025 early. You can beat the deals rush and secure your data with our number one VPN provider for $2.99 per month.
Afghanistan's social media ban sees VPN usage soar by 35,000%
VPN usage in Afghanistan has spiked to 35,000% over the baseline amid a nationwide social media blockage. This comes days after a total internet shutdown.
Who really owns your VPN – and does it matter?
Did you know that some VPNs are owned by the same company? We've gathered a few notable examples and lift the lid on VPN ownership
NordVPN price and plans – costs and deals in 2025
NordVPN is one of the biggest and best names in the VPN game. Here's a full breakdown of every subscription plan it offers.
Windscribe becomes the latest VPN to support post-quantum encryption – here's what you need to know
Windscribe has introduced post-quantum encryption to its WireGuard protocol to protect against looming quantum threats. Here's how to enable it.
Proton VPN Free adds Norway server, boosting its location count to 8
Proton VPN Free, one of the best free VPNs, has added Norway to its free server offering. This takes its number of locations to 8 but is that good?
Arizona sees spike in demand for VPNs following the introduction of age verification laws
Demand for VPNs is spiking in Arizona following the introduction of the state's age verification laws. How does it compare to the rest of the US?
The most secure VPN in 2025
VPN I've compared hundreds of services to find the 5 most secure VPNs on the market. Here are the providers that made the cut.
Grab 20% off ExpressVPN's Aircove routers this Amazon Prime Big Deals day
Protect every smart device in your home with ExpressVPN's Aircove router. Aircove and Aircove Go are both 20% off this Amazon Big Deals day.
Discord users suffer the first high-profile age-verification hack – and it's unlikely to be the last
A third-party customer service provider, used by Discord, has been hacked and sensitive user information accessed. Data includes IDs used for age verification.
Surfshark no longer supports these Apple operating systems – here's what you need to know
Surfshark has announced it is removing support for legacy Mac and iPhone operating systems – here's everything you need to know.
NordVPN introduces hijacked-session alerts for Threat Protection Pro to protect your data from the dark web – here's how it works
NordVPN has added a hijacked-session alert feature to its Threat Protection package. Here's all you need to know about how the feature seeks to protect your data.
VPNs nearly broke EA FC 26 – here's how
A technical glitch, which could be exploited by connecting to a VPN, led EA FC 26 PC players to buy FC points at a heavily discounted rate. Here's how they did it.
Norton VPN completes its second no-logs audit — and it confirms your data is safe
Norton VPN has undergone its second annual no-logs audit, which confirmed the provider does not log your data. It has also updated its data retention practices.
Mandatory age verification is now going live in Ohio — here's what it means for users
Age verification laws will soon come to Ohio. Adults accessing online content deemed "harmful" to minors will have to verify their age.
NordVPN U-turns on axing Meshnet due to public backlash
Meshnet is back. NordVPN has U-turned on its decision to axe the feature after passionate please from its user base. Here's everything we know about its future.
