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

The best BBC iPlayer VPN
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 mobile VPN apps in 2025
By Olivia Powell last updated
We've tested dozens of apps to determine the top 5 best mobile VPNs, including ExpressVPN, NordVPN and Surfshark

Best VPN free trial in 2025
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.

Surfshark warns "don't buy our VPN yet" days before Black Friday
By Mo Harber-Lamond published
To kick off its birthday celebrations, Surfshark has dropped the price of both its VPN and antivirus to the lowest we've seen since Black Friday

Four arrested for piracy within days of Amazon's Fire Stick side-loading crackdown – is this the beginning of the end for illegal streamers?
By Michael Simon last updated
Illegal IPTV services can be a big business, but the new Fire Stick OS will make it harder than ever to use illicit apps.

Private Internet Access challenges for this year's best Black Friday VPN deal
By Michael Simon published
Private Internet Access' Black Friday adds on a hefty 4 months free, and offers a saving of 83% compared to paying monthly.

Best free iPhone VPN app in 2025
By Mo Harber-Lamond 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 researched VPN renewal prices – and the results aren't pretty
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
How much will your VPN auto-renew for and how do you stop it?

Best iPhone VPN for iOS in 2025
By Olivia Powell last updated
VPN We've tested dozens of VPNs on iPhone to bring you a definitive ranking of the top 5 best iOS VPNs, including ExpressVPN, NordVPN and Surfshark

How to claim a VPN money-back guarantee
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
VPN If you want to test out a VPN before committing, a money-back guarantee is usually your best option. Here's how to claim it.

The cheapest monthly VPN plans in 2025
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
A cheap monthly VPN is great for trialing a new provider, avoiding commitment, or accessing apps on vacation. Here are the very best monthly VPNs from our testing.

I found a lifetime VPN deal for $30 – and it's actually worth it
By Mo Harber-Lamond published
FastestVPN has re-launched its lifetime VPN deal. Use our exclusive coupon code to knock it down to a staggering $30 all-in.

The most private VPN in 2025
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
VPN Picking up the most private VPN is the first step in maintaining your online anonymity. Here are the top 5 services available today.

The best Chrome VPN extension
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
VPN I've tested hundreds of VPNs, including Chrome VPN extensions, and while they don't offer the same protection as a full-blown VPN, they're still handy.

The best Amazon Prime VPN
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
VPN Away from home? Stream your Prime Video catalog no matter where you are with an Amazon Prime VPN. We've narrowed down the top 5 services available.

The most secure VPN in 2025
By George Phillips last updated
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.

The best torrenting VPN in 2025
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
VPN If you're sharing P2P, it's absolutely essential you protect yourself with a torrenting VPN. Here are the five best VPNs for torrenting today.

The best Canada VPN
By Olivia Powell last updated
We've used our in-depth testing to determine the best Canada VPNs for streaming, security, speed and more

We asked 4 VPN experts which VPNs they use – and the results surprised us
By George Phillips last updated
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.

I'm a VPN expert — these are the top three VPN services I recommend
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
With the UK's Online Safety Act introducing age verification and a surge in online censorship, VPNs are highly sought-after. Here are the top VPN services you should get.

Best travel VPN in 2025
By Olivia Powell last updated
A travel VPN is an essential part of your digital luggage for accessing sites and streaming apps from home. We've ranked and reviewed the top five.

The best gaming VPN in 2025
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
VPN A gaming VPN is the simplest solution to avoiding DDoS attacks and network throttling. Here are my top 5, including NordVPN, ExpressVPN and Surfshark.

The best Apple TV VPN in 2025
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
With TVOS 17, Apple TVs became able to support native VPN connections. This has led to all the top VPNs bring out apps for the platform. Here, I test them all, and name the very best Apple TV VPN.

"AI means that scammers don't even have to be good at scamming anymore!": Surfshark's CEO speaks on the web's biggest threats, VPNs giving back, and an ethos of simplicity
By Mo Harber-Lamond published
I visited Surfshark's home of Cyber City in Vilnius, and got hold of the CEO. I asked him what the biggest risks online are today, and what's next for VPNs.
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