As VPN editor at Tom's Guide, Mo manages the three-strong VPN team and oversees a busy weekly content schedule of VPN, privacy, and cybersecurity news, reviews, and advice. He's a daily VPN user himself – typically NordVPN or ExpressVPN – and a regular reviewer of all the leading services: you’ll find his latest recommendations in Tom’s Guide’s best VPN and best free VPN guides.
Mo is deeply committed to helping people choose the right VPN for their needs, and takes a meticulous, data-driven approach to Tom’s Guide’s testing processes to ensure that he and his team can make confident VPN recommendations that are grounded in thorough, real-world testing.
Whether he’s analyzing advanced privacy features like obfuscation and split tunneling, connection speeds across different protocols such as WireGuard and OpenVPN, or compatibility across different devices, Mo has clocked up hundreds of hours over the last half decade interrogating the claims made by leading and lesser-known VPN providers.
Outside of his role at Tom’s Guide, Mo has contributed to a number of leading tech publications on VPN and privacy issues, including TechRadar, What Hi-Fi? and T3, developing his position as a trusted voice in the field.
He graduated with First Class honours in English Literature and Creative Writing from Manchester University in the UK, and before joining the Tom's Guide team, worked for several years in creative and editorial writing. Alongside this, he side-hustled as a proofreader and copy editor – honing his skills in communicating complex information clearly – all the while gaining notoriety (if not success) with his band in his homeland of Cornwall.
Latest articles by Mo Harber-Lamond

VPN Deal of the Week: Bag PrivadoVPN for $1.11 per month and unlock a bumper weekend of streaming
By Mo Harber-Lamond published
This week's VPN Deal of the Week comes from PrivadoVPN. It's incredibly cheap, and it's the most affordable way of unlocking a whole world of streaming content this weekend.

The best Russia VPN
By Tabitha Baker last updated
VPN With rising censorship, it's more important than ever to find the best Russia VPN to keep your browsing safe and secure. These are our top picks.

Google fined 22.8 million rubles for VPN distribution in ongoing Russian censorship push
By Mo Harber-Lamond published
Google has been fined in a Russian court for advertising and distributing VPN services. The US tech giant did not appear in court.

The best cheap VPN in 2026
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
We've tested dozens of cheap VPNs, to find out which ones offer the most bang for buck – including Surfshark, NordVPN, and Private Internet Access

VPN Deal of the Week: Surfshark throws in full antivirus for just $0.30 per month
By Mo Harber-Lamond published
This week's VPN Deal of the Week comes from Surfshark. The Surfshark One plan includes the VPN, as well as full antivirus coverage – on as many devices as you like.

The best free VPN in 2026
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
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 VPN in 2026: our top 5 picks
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
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.

Best VPN deals in February 2026
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
Don't want to pay full price for a VPN? I've rounded up the best VPN deals from the likes of NordVPN, ExpressVPN, PureVPN, Surfshark, and more.

The best BBC iPlayer VPN in 2026
By Olivia Powell last updated
VPN From catching up on sporting events, to Doctor Who and Strictly Come Dancing, the BBC has it all. A BBC iPlayer VPN is your ticket to entry

The best Netflix VPN in 2026
By Olivia Powell last updated
VPN We've tested dozens of VPNs for Netflix, and here we round up the likes of NordVPN, Surfshark and ExpressVPN to find the very best Netflix VPN.

The best UK VPN in 2026
By Olivia Powell last updated
VPN Discover the best UK VPNs for privacy, streaming and speed – I've tested the best services out there and these are my 5 favorites right now.

ExpressVPN price and plans – is it good value?
By Andy Sansom last updated
ExpressVPN is one of the most popular VPN choices around. Here we'll explain the pricing structure to help you find the best deal for your needs.

NordVPN price and plans – costs and deals in 2026
By Mo Harber-Lamond, George Phillips last updated
NordVPN is one of the biggest and best names in the VPN game. Here's a full breakdown of every subscription plan it offers.

Best free iPhone VPN app in 2026
By Olivia Powell last updated
VPN There are tons of free iPhone VPNs on the App Store – but only a handful are safe to use. Here are the very best free VPNs for iPhone that I've tested.

I visited a VPN data center – here's what I learned
By Mo Harber-Lamond published
Above all else, it was *hot*

The best Peacock VPN
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
Using a Peacock VPN can get you access to events like the Super Bowl, WWE, and classic shows anywhere in the world.

VPNs can get access to the Super Bowl anywhere – here are the ones I'd pick
By Mo Harber-Lamond published
If you're outside the US for Super Bowl LX, you won't be able to watch the coverage you pay for. Using a VPN changes all of that.

How to watch NBC live anywhere
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
VPN If you're outside the US, you might be looking for a way to watch NBC live – here's our full rundown on how to get access wherever you are.

The best streaming VPN in 2026
By Olivia Powell last updated
VPN We've tested dozens of VPNs with streaming sites like Netflix and BBC iPlayer to bring you a definitive ranking of the top 5 best streaming VPNs, including NordVPN, Surfshark and ExpressVPN

How to pick the right VPN – a complete guide
By Mo Harber-Lamond published
VPN Everyone uses a VPN for different reasons, and there's no one-size-fits-all option. Here, I've run down what to look for, and picked some standout choices.

How to watch Paramount Plus from anywhere
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
VPN With CBS, "South Park" and "1883" all available, Paramount Plus is the cheapest and easiest way of watching CBS. Here's how to watch Paramount Plus anywhere.

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.
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