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Moe Long

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Writer and Editor at Freelance

Founder and Editor-in-Chief at Tech Up Your Life

Editor at CNET

Editor @CNET. Founder @TechUpYourLife, @THCBDZone, @Cup_of_Moe. Bylines: @MUO_Official @TechBeaconCom @WhistleOut @DZoneInc @ElectromakerIO @electropages

Articles

  • 5 days ago | cnet.com | Moe Long

    In 2014, I recovered an old mini PC that didn’t have an operating system, and installed a Linux OS to bring it back to life. Ever since then, I’ve been a big Linux user and advocate. While learning the command line is useful, I’m a huge proponent of graphical user interface apps, because they’re often less intimidating for Linux newcomers.

  • 1 month ago | cnet.com | Moe Long

    Tech Services & Software These Xbox-compatible VPNs can help you avoid a DDoS, hide your IP address, unblock geoprotected streaming content or use Game Pass in unsupported regions. Article updated on April 6, 2025 at 5:00 AM PDT Why You Can Trust CNET 1600170018001900200021002200230024002500 Speed Tests 11121314151617181920 Eval. Points 01020304050607080910 VPNs Tested How we test We intensively test each VPN, making sure it meets our standards for privacy, speed and usability.

  • 2 months ago | yahoo.com | Moe Long

    While most free VPNs are at best underwhelming and at worst dangerous, Proton VPN is the rare exception to the rule. Its free plan limits how you can connect, but it doesn’t impose any monthly usage restrictions, sell your data or plaster your screen with ads, making it hands-down the best free VPN on the market. And if you’re willing to shell out for the company’s paid plan, you’ll enjoy an all-around outstanding VPN.

  • 2 months ago | yahoo.com | Moe Long

    What is the best VPN for gaming right now? Editors' note, Feb. 22: We're currently retesting and overhauling reviews of our top picks. To ensure we have a full picture when making comparative recommendations, we're saving a complete update of this page until we've concluded the testing. In the meantime, you may see some discrepancies between this page and our review pages; for the most up-to-date information, check out our reviews of each VPN service.

  • Feb 11, 2025 | cnet.com | Moe Long

    Many VPN companies boast about zero-log policies, but independent third-party audits provide more peace of mind that they’re actually doing what they say. NordVPN is one of our top VPNs thanks to its blazing-fast speeds, excellent streaming support and solid privacy. Like most VPN providers, Nord claims it doesn’t log your data while you’re connected to a server. But third-party audits speak louder than marketing.

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Moe Long
Moe Long @mitchellclong
9 May 25

NordVPN Has a Linux GUI App, And Now It May Be My Primary VPN https://t.co/rv8Gn6UyuE via @CNET #NordVPN #Linux #VPN #VPNs #VirtualPrivateNetworks #VirtualPrivateNetwork #Privacy #Security

Moe Long
Moe Long @mitchellclong
7 May 25

Best VPN for Gaming in 2025: Lower Ping and Protect Against DDoS Attacks https://t.co/Pu9Qhom5YK via @CNET #VPNs #VPN #VirtualPrivateNetworks #VirtualPrivateNetwork #Privacy #Security #Gaming

Moe Long
Moe Long @mitchellclong
7 May 25

I Grow My Gaming Backlog With @Steam Sales and Money-Saving Tips. Here’s How https://t.co/9SYRmmxKVL via @CNET #Steam #SteamSales #SteamSale #Valve #PCGaming #PCGamers #PCGamer #PCGames #PCGame #VideoGamers #VideoGaming #VideoGamer #VideoGames #VideoGame #Gaming #Gamers