Whether you're looking to protect yourself online or just unblock your favorite content, a virtual private network (VPN) is an essential tool in the modern world. With cybercrime getting more complex with each passing day, it's an effective and inexpensive way to secure yourself, your home, and your family from digital threats.
Tom's Guide's experts put VPNs through hundreds of tests every year to make sure we're only recommending the best VPN services, so check out our in-depth comparisons, VPN reviews, and guides to find out which VPN provider suits your needs best.
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VPN Deal of the Week: ExpressVPN launches the cheapest ever VPN privacy suite – and it's making me think twice
By George Phillips published
If you're after a bargain privacy suite, then ExpressVPN could be for you. Five privacy-focused apps, including a VPN, can be yours for just $5.24 per month.

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.

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.

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.

Authorities have seized one of Windscribe's servers – but here's why your data is safe
By George Phillips published
Dutch authorities have seized one of Windscribe's servers. But here's why your data still can't be accessed.

ExpressVPN review
By Michael Simon last updated
Editor's ChoiceVPN In our complete ExpressVPN review, we run down this well-known VPN's features, apps and performance, and give our unbiased opinion of the service.

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

NordVPN completes sixth no-logs audit – and once again it's proved your data is safe
By Aleksandar Stevanović published
NordVPN's no-logs policy has been independently verified for a sixth time, following a 2025 audit by Deloitte Lithuania.
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