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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How to export your data from ExpressKeys password manager
By George Phillips published
Legacy ExpressKeys users can no longer add new logins. Here's how to export your data and import it to another password manager.

The best BBC iPlayer VPN in 2026
By Olivia Powell last updated
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 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.

Best travel VPN in 2026
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.

Norton VPN launches the 'first truly AI-native, multi-tunnel VPN for AI agents'
By Aleksandar Stevanović published
Norton VPN has launched VPN for Agents, a dedicated AI-native VPN that gives autonomous AI agents their own encrypted tunnels, separate from your personal connection.

Worried about AI voice scams? NordVPN's new tool can help
By Zoran Danilovic published
NordVPN has added an AI Voice Detector to its Chrome extension, helping users identify AI-generated voices in real time without recording or storing audio data.

ExpressVPN rolls out desktop update across Mac, Windows, and Linux
By Aleksandar Stevanović published
ExpressVPN has released v14.1.0 for Mac, Windows, and Linux, bringing kill switch improvements, better sleep reconnection, and accessibility upgrades across the board.

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.
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