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VPNs aren't a silver bullet – but I still use one every day
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.
1.2 million people fooled by fake MidJourney Facebook page used to spread malware — don’t fall for this
By Anthony Spadafora published
Hackers are taking over Facebook profiles to impersonate Midjourney and other AI tools in a massive malware campaign.
Our latest VPN testing results
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 2024.
How to install a VPN on iPhone
By Krishi Chowdhary published
VPN Getting your iPhone VPN up and running only takes a few taps. Here's everything you need to know, and a simple step-by-step guide.
Google just fixed two major Pixel zero-day flaws — update your phone right now
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
Recently patched zero-day vulnerabilities could have let an attacker unlock your Pixel phone without a PIN to steal your data.
Best VPN deals in April 2024
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
VPN Don't want to pay full price for a VPN? We've rounded up the best VPN deals from the likes of NordVPN, ExpressVPN, PureVPN, Surfshark, and more.
VPN Glossary: key terms explained
By River Hart published
Kill switches, DNS, geo-spoofing, and more – VPN language can get complicated. I'll walk you through the jargon with bite-sized explainers.
A beginner's guide to VPNs
By Olivia Powell published
Tom's Guide experts tell you what VPNs are, what they are used for, and what the best beginner VPN is
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