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 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.
Mo's newest venture is launching The Privacy Lab on YouTube. Focusing on general digital privacy – including VPNs, of course – The Privacy Lab aims to make staying safer online more accessible. Expect explainers, recommendations, and longer deep-dives into important privacy stories.
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

By Mo Harber-Lamond Published
The number of servers is often at the top of a VPN's marketing comms. When I noticed Proton VPN's server count explode, I thought I'd dig a little deeper.

By Catherine Hiley Published
ExpressVPN is one of the best in the business, and has recently added a number of advanced features for users looking for greater customization.

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VPN If you're wondering how to watch "Tokyo Ghoul" in order, here's our full guide – and we'll also show you ways to watch on Netflix anywhere.

By Mo Harber-Lamond Published
I was lucky enough to be invited to the second instalment of Opera's Browser Days, and quizzed them on how they protect their users' privacy.

By Mo Harber-Lamond Published
I've reviewed dozens of VPNs, and NordVPN is right up there with the very best. Here are the most interesting finding from my most recent investigation.

By Mo Harber-Lamond Published
We test whether every VPN we review can unblock streaming sites – and in our latest round of testing, NordVPN has kept the crown.

By Mo Harber-Lamond Last updated
Explaining VPNs and how they work in simple terms can be tricky, so I thought I'd see what ChatGPT had to offer. Turns out it's not bad at all...

By Kelly Woo, Mo Harber-Lamond Last updated
VPN If you're outside the US, you're missing out on some of Netflix's best titles. Here's how to get get access wherever you are.

By Mo Harber-Lamond Published
Prime Day deals ExpressVPN's Aircove router is the perfect way to protect the privacy of every device in your home – and there's 25% off this Prime Day

By Mo Harber-Lamond Last updated
Avoid this app XNXubd Browser VPN has exploded in popularity with over 600,000 searches a month – but its privacy policy hides sinister secrets.

By Mo Harber-Lamond Last updated
Privacy's back VPN companies are diversifying, and are beginning to offer much more than just a virtual private network – but is that a good thing?

By Mo Harber-Lamond Last updated
Shutting down Many VPNs promise to keep you safe online, but a good chunk of them shouldn't be taken at face value. Here, I run down 5 popular providers to avoid.

By Mo Harber-Lamond Published
vpn Mo Harber-Lamond visited NordVPN and Surfshark's offices in Vilnius, Lithuania, to find out what new tech two of the biggest brands in VPN are cooking.

By Mo Harber-Lamond Published
Shutting down Google One VPN alternatives are in high demand now that we have a concrete end date for the ill-fated VPN product. Here are your best options.

By Mo Harber-Lamond Published
vpn NordVPN is the biggest name in VPN, but is it the best choice for everyone? My guide to NordVPN alternatives looks at the competition, and which is best for you.

By Mo Harber-Lamond Last updated
VPN Whether you want to broaden your streaming horizons or put a stop to DDoS attacks, a PS4 VPN has you covered. Here are my top picks.

By Mo Harber-Lamond, Krishi Chowdhary Last updated
Updated Whether you want a YouTube VPN to watch on restricted networks like school or work, or content is blocked where you are, pick from our top 5.

By Mo Harber-Lamond Last updated
VPN I've tested hundreds of VPNs to find the 5 best options for Japan, including ExpressVPN, NordVPN, and Surfshark.

By Mo Harber-Lamond Published
I pitted one of the most expensive VPNs, ExpressVPN vs PureVPN, one of the cheapest, to see how different their apps are.

By Mo Harber-Lamond Last updated
VPN Can't access all the features of Valorant in your country? Simply download the best Valorant VPN to use VoIP and stay safe from DDoS attacks.

By Mo Harber-Lamond Published
Privacy's back Many VPNs promise the world, but they can't solve every issue online. Here, I outline exactly what they can and can't do – and explain why they're still very valuable.

By Mo Harber-Lamond Published
Fresh results We're constantly testing the best VPNs, and here are the results of our last round of expert reviews in 2026.

By Mo Harber-Lamond Published
VPN Our VPN testing methodology covers privacy, security, streaming, ease or use, and much more. Here's our in-depth process, step by step.
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