Over the past few years, Virtual Private Networks (VPN) have become popular to bypass censorship, skirt around surveillance, and break past local restrictions. Names like ProtonVPN, NordVPN, ...

I suspect it's a topic which is now on the minds of many readers who haven't previously thought about it, myself included. Not so much the mechanics of joining a VPN, but definitions & how the usage ...

You may have seen plenty of online ads about paid VPN services. However, as we explained in a previous article, it’s not a good idea to tunnel all your internet traffic through a VPN service. Unlike ...

Between statewide site bans, some streaming services not playing all content in all areas, and the increasing worry that the US may block outside content, you may have an increasing interest in ...

Increased concern about surveillance and censorship is driving more VPN downloads. VPN providers are transforming one-and-done encrypted tunnels into holistic security suites. NordVPN is preparing for ...

The best VPN services for 2026 are here. We tested them top-to-bottom and found the 10 most reliable VPNs that don't cost a fortune.

Free public Wi-Fi is everywhere; there are over 550 worldwide hotspots, by some estimates. It's rare to find a coffee shop or mall without one, and some countries (such as Singapore) make it freely ...

A reputable free VPN can offer some level of protection compared to having no VPN at all, especially on public Wi-Fi. However, if the provider collects data or uses weak encryption, it may introduce ...