Mo Harber-Lamond

1 week ago | tomsguide.com | Mo Harber-Lamond

Like many subscription service industries, most VPN companies offer cut-price deals to entice you in – but these are almost universally "introductory rates". When your plan runs out, you'll automatically pay a "renewal rate," which invariably works out at more than what you originally signed up for. To make matters worse, these renewal rates are often buried in the small print, and it's one of the worst aspects of the industry I work in.

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.

Mar 19, 2025 | tomsguide.com | Mo Harber-Lamond

Kape Technologies, parent company of ExpressVPN, Private Internet Access and CyberGhost, has released a statement confirming that an undisclosed number of ExpressVPN employees have been laid off. In an official statement sent to Tom's Guide on March 19, 2025, ExpressVPN states that:"Over the past year, we’ve significantly enhanced our technology…Like many companies at the leading edge of technology adoption, this means we can run faster and, subsequently, deliver our service more efficiently.

Feb 23, 2025 | tomsguide.com | Mo Harber-Lamond

Of course you've heard of NordVPN. The Panama-registered, Lithuania-headquartered VPN giant spends obscene amounts of money advertising its software. However, that tells us nothing about its true quality – just look at the state of disgraced YouTube sponsors like BetterHelp, Honey, and FTX. No. You need hands-on, impartial experts to test every inch of a product and cut through that marketing fluff. As VPN Editor at Tom's Guide, that's exactly what I do, day-in, day-out.

Jan 28, 2025 | tomsguide.com | Mo Harber-Lamond

If you hadn't heard, Tuesday, January 28 is officially Data Privacy Day – and I'm absolutely here for it. As VPN Editor at Tom's Guide, I spend my time reviewing the best VPNs and other cybersecurity tech, and personal privacy is a topic that's very close to my heart. The thing is, none of these tools and apps will make much of a difference if you haven't got half a mind on proactively protecting your personal info in the first place.