Latest articles by George Phillips
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
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.
Age verification on X – how does it work and do you need to do it?
X is one of the sites implementing age verification checks. Some users have been unable to comply, while others look to bypass them – here's how it all works.
We asked 4 VPN experts which VPNs they use – and the results surprised us
Here at Tom's Guide, the VPN team spend all day writing about VPNs. But which providers do we actually use? The team shares their favourite VPNs and why they like them.
7.5 million Arizonans are now facing age-verification checks for adult content – and non-compliant websites could be hit with fines of $250,000 for every violation
Millions in Arizona will now have to complete age verification checks to access adult content. But what are the potential risks?
VPN Day of Action: Providers and activists call on politicians to "leave VPNs alone"
Fight for the Future's VPN Day of Action sees activists and VPN providers raise awareness of the dangers of VPN bans and attacks on internet freedoms.
Here are 6 sites requiring age verification – will you be affected?
Does your favorite website now require you to verify your age? We've highlighted some of the most high-profile cases of age verification implementation so far.
Proton VPN passes its fourth consecutive no-logs audit – here's what that means for your data
Proton VPN has passed its fourth consecutive no-logs audit. It's privacy commitments have been verified, ensuring your data is safe with the provider.
Are VPNs legal in the US?
VPN In our guide to US VPNs, we cover the most important laws and regulations governing VPN usage in the US.
This is your last chance to grab Proton VPN for $3 per month – its flash sale ends tomorrow
Thanks to our exclusive deal, you can grab Proton VPN for $3 per month. But you'll have to be quick, the flash sale ends on September 24.
