
Mo Harber-Lamond
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

What VPNs will look like in 2022 — last year wrapped and what’s in store
By Mo Harber-Lamond published
VPN Last year saw some huge developments in the world of VPNs, and we're not expecting that to change into 2022 - here are our predictions.

Need a resolution? Increase your cybersecurity with a VPN from just $1.13/pm
By Mo Harber-Lamond published
VPN These VPN deals are super affordable, and can help protect your activity from snoopers as well as accessing more streaming content.

The best Cuba VPN
By Mo Harber-Lamond published
VPN A Cuba VPN is just about essential in the country, thanks to wide-ranging censorship of the Internet and news. Here's our top 5.

The 5 best last-minute VPN deals of 2021, from just $1.13 a month
By Mo Harber-Lamond published
VPN These VPN deals offer a perfect New Year's resolution of increased cybersecurity – and they start from just $1.13 a month!

iTop VPN review
By Mo Harber-Lamond published
VPN iTop VPN offers a generous free plan, and paid users get a whole bunch of extra features - but it hasn't quite nailed down the basics.

How to watch 7Plus and Channel 7 live anywhere: stream Ashes, NFL and more for free
By Mo Harber-Lamond published
VPN Channel 7 is the most popular channel in Australia, but it's not available outside the country. Here's how to watch 7Plus and Channel 7 anywhere in the world.

UFO VPN review
By Mo Harber-Lamond published
VPN UFO VPN makes some appealing claims, but almost none of them are backed up in practice – find our more in our full UFO VPN review.

1 in 5 people aren't protecting themselves against cyber attacks — are you one of them?
By Mo Harber-Lamond published
VPN In a recent survey we found that over 20% of people use no cybersecurity tools whatsoever. Here's how and why to use them.

The best France VPN
By Mo Harber-Lamond published
VPN Whether you're a resident or you're simply visiting, using a France VPN can both keep you protected online and access more content.

Still watching NFL on cable? Here's why over 50% of viewers have cut the cord
By Mo Harber-Lamond published
Over the last few years cable has had serious competition from streaming services – and NFL fans are taking notice.

How to watch The CW in the UK, Canada, and anywhere else
By Mo Harber-Lamond published
VPN The new fall schedule is out so if you're wondering how to watch The CW in the UK, Canada, and anywhere else, we've got you covered.

How to watch DAZN anywhere
By Mo Harber-Lamond published
VPN If you can't get enough sport in your life, you need DAZN. However, it shows different events in different countries, so here's how to watch DAZN anywhere.

This ExpressVPN deal will get you 49% off plus 12 months of cloud backup free
By Mo Harber-Lamond published
VPN ExpressVPN is our top-rated provider, and now you can bag three months free plus a year of premium cloud storage from Backblaze

Can VPNs still unblock Netflix? I tested them (so you don't have to)
By Mo Harber-Lamond published
VPN Since Netflix changed its VPN blocking tactics, just about every VPN provider has had issues. Here's what I found when I tested the big boys.

Google VPN: all you need to know about the Google One feature
By Mo Harber-Lamond published
VPN The new Google VPN is officially part of Google One, so here we run down its essential features and see how it compares to the old guard.

Kape Technologies buys ExpressVPN for almost $1 billion
By Mo Harber-Lamond published
VPN Kape Technologies has bought up market leader ExpressVPN - does this mean anything for its users?

4 reasons why a VPN is the ultimate bargain hunter’s tool
By Mo Harber-Lamond published
VPN We’re all about saving money at Tom’s Guide – here are our top tips for finding bargains and saving money when using a VPN.

Common mistakes to avoid when using a VPN
By Mo Harber-Lamond published
VPN Using a VPN is super simple nowadays, but there are still a few things that many users get wrong. Here are our top mistakes to avoid.

It’s International VPN Day, but why should you care?
By Mo Harber-Lamond published
VPN International VPN Day might not be the celebration many of us asked for, but it's certainly one we need. Here's what it means to you.

I tried using five VPNs to unblock Netflix – and it’s not good news
By Mo Harber-Lamond published
VPN Netflix has recently changed up its VPN blocking technique with devastating effect. Here, I test out our top services to see if they still work.

Is OpenVPN still fit for purpose?
By Mo Harber-Lamond published
VPN OpenVPN has been around for two decades, and while almost every VPN supports it, is it still fit for purpose? Here, we run down OpenVPN pros and cons.

Exclusive VPN deal from StrongVPN offers bargain price and short commitment
By Mo Harber-Lamond published
VPN Exclusive to Tom's Guide, this VPN deal from StrongVPN boasts both a great price and a short-term contract, so you can save cash and stay flexible.

How to use a VPN to unblock Google
By Mo Harber-Lamond published
VPN If you can't access Docs, Gmail, Search and more, you need to unblock Google and keep up to speed with the rest of the world.
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