Latest articles by George Phillips
Age verification will see 'the death of anonymity online' warns Proton CEO
Proton CEO, Andy Yen, has warned against the consequences of age verification and 'the death of anonymity online'
Legacy ExpressKeys users can no longer create new passwords – here's why
Edits to ExpressVPN documents appear to indicate a change in how its Keys password manger works – with the app being downgraded for legacy users
Norton VPN is handing out free Amazon gift cards with our exclusive deal
Thanks to our exclusive deal, you'll now receive a $30 Amazon gift card with a two-year Norton VPN plan – just in time for summer.
VPN Deal: PIA drops to $1.75 per month – and it's an expert's dream
Private Internet Access is technical, cheap, and covers an unlimited number of devices. But it won't blow you away with its speed and performance.
I put Surfshark's new Dausos protocol through its paces – after a false start, it's now a serious new option
We put Surfshark's brand new protocol, Dausos, to the test. It promises speed increases and beefed-up security, so how did it fair?
Russia is dialling up the pressure on VPNs – but there's still no ban
VPNs in Russia have been targeted for years, and pressure on the privacy tools is once again increasing. However, an outright ban is still not materialising.
VPN Deal of the Week: Surfshark has never been this cheap
Tom's Guide's exclusive deal sees Surfshark drop to its lowest ever monthly price. This cheap VPN certainly packs a bunch and you've got until April 19 to grab it at this price.
So long overcrowding – NordVPN surpasses 100 Tbps global server capacity
VPN performance slowdowns during peak times is now a thing of the past, as NordVPN surpasses 100 Tbps worldwide server capacity – here's what you need to know
ExpressVPN confirms it's not killing off this core feature
ExpressVPN's mixed messaging concerning third-party router support didn't please its users – here's what you need to know.
Your Coachella digital survival guide – 5 tech Valley essentials
It's the second weekend of Coachella and we've put together a festival survival guide so you can protect all your devices and data.
NordVPN responds to its 'dumpster fire' Mac VPN update
NordVPN's desktop users have reported connection issues, bugs, and lagging after installing its new update. These are serious problems, but NordVPN has promised a fix.
Surfshark prices – deals, costs, and plans
Surfshark is one of the most popular VPN services, but how much does it cost and what is included with each subscription tier. Let's dive in.
VPNs are beginning to become quantum secure – here are six of the best
It's World Quantum Day and what better way to mark the occasion than checking out the best quantum secure VPNs – here are six of them
Introducing Dausos – Surfshark's new protocol which is 'revolutionizing the VPN industry'
Dausos is Surfshark's new VPN protocol. It claims to be 30% faster than the industry standard and is fully post-quantum secure – here's what you need to know
NordVPN now has 211 server locations worldwide – leapfrogging ExpressVPN
A significant server upgrade sees NordVPN offer the highest number of locations out of any major VPN – here are some highlights
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.
Proton VPN now covers 145 countries – more than any other VPN
Proton VPN now covers more countries than any other major VPN – including some unique locations. Here's everything you need to know.
HeyPolo vs Life360 – which location sharing app is more private?
I compared the privacy policy of HeyPolo, the new privacy-focused location sharing app, with its biggest rival, Life360 – here's what I found.
NordVPN price and plans – costs and deals in 2026
NordVPN is one of the biggest and best names in the VPN game. Here's a full breakdown of every subscription plan it offers.
Are free VPNs safe?
VPN When it comes to no-fee VPN services, what you save in cash may cost you in both privacy and security.
ExpressAI is finally here – but not everyone can use it yet
ExpressVPN has launched ExpressAI, the fifth and final part of its privacy suite. It's private-by-design but, for now, is only available with ExpressVPN Pro.
What is NordVPN's Meshnet?
VPN Secure your workload by building your own mesh network. You can link up 60 devices at once with this new NordVPN feature.
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
