George Phillips

1 week ago | tomsguide.com | George Phillips |Anthony Spadafora |Olivia Powell |Mo Harber-Lamond

VPNs are a crucial tool for protecting online privacy. They encrypt your internet traffic and keep it safe and hidden from hackers and third-parties. The best VPNs are packed full of features, perfect companions for streaming, gaming, and travel, and are a lifeline for those living under internet censorship. But certain VPNs suit certain people better, and our in-depth, user-focused testing reflects that.

1 week ago | inkl.com | George Phillips

But certain VPNs suit certain people better, and our in-depth, user-focused testing reflects that. We rate NordVPN as our number one VPN overall, but it might not be the VPN for you – our range of guides and reviews can help you pick which VPN suits you best. The Tom's Guide VPN team writes about VPNs all day, but which ones do they actually use? We asked the team which VPNs they personally use and why, plus their favorite free VPNs, and any predictions they had for the future of the VPN industry.

2 weeks ago | tomsguide.com | George Phillips

Not everyone can afford or needs a VPN. We'd always recommend a paid service above all else but choosing from the best free VPNs can be a handy alternative in a pinch. There are some fake free VPNs around, and not every free provider is reputable. But all the free VPNs we recommend are safe, reputable, and do the VPN basics well.

2 weeks ago | tomsguide.com | George Phillips

NordVPN has dropped one of its best-ever deals and is offering a free Amazon gift card to new users. We rate NordVPN as the best VPN overall, and this limited-time, exclusive deal will land you up to $50 in Amazon gift cards. You can read why we rate it as number one in our NordVPN review. The deal is only available for users in the US and Canada, and on two-year plans.

2 weeks ago | tomsguide.com | George Phillips

Surfshark has taken steps to improve VPN connections with the introduction of Surfshark Everlink. The patented technology has been described as "industry-first self-healing server infrastructure," and ensures a more reliable and stable VPN connection. Surfshark sits at number two in our best VPN list and isn't afraid to innovate – it recently registered a patent to combat metadata sharing and combat privacy. But what is Surfshark Everlink, and how will it help you?