Articles by Rob Dunne, VPN Editor

Rob is VPN Editor for TechRadar. Coming from a background in phones and technology, Rob has long been putting himself, and his data, online. Finding out the easy, and hard, ways to stay secure online is something that has come along the way – not without being victim to a number of nasty data breaches that is.

Using his experiences and broader knowledge of the technology world, Rob strives to provide the latest ways to stay secure and private online. Whether that be simple steps such as two-factor authentication and password management, or more advanced options such as setting up VPNs, alternative online aliases and more.

In an ever-busy life outside of work, Rob is constantly engaging in tech across areas such as fitness and smart wearables to help him with his continuous work in the gym or on the tennis court, as well as keeping up to date on the latest in the gaming industry with the latest releases across PC and console a constant release from day to day life.

To share a story or tip, email robert.dunne@futurenet.com

Articles by: Rob Dunne

ExpressVPN apps running on a laptop and mobile during TechRadar's testing

ExpressVPN review 2026 – packed with security and notably quick, if at a cost

By River Hart

Updated ExpressVPN is a secure VPN service with great speeds for Windows – but it's one of the pricier options.

VPN deal of the week: Get a year of Windscribe for only $29 — and keep the same price forever!

By Rob Dunne

Cheaper than most top VPNs, without the dreaded price rises

Now is your last chance to grab our EXCLUSIVE Surfshark deal — year-low prices with 4 months extra protection included

By Rob Dunne

There's not long left to grab the best cheap VPN for even cheaper

Windows laptop with the Surfshark app running

VPN deal of the week: Our exclusive Surfshark deal gives you year-low prices and 4 months extra protection — here's how to claim

By Rob Dunne

The best cheap VPN is even cheaper. Exclusively for TechRadar readers

Surfshark just dropped its best deal of the year — plans start from less than $50 for 28 months protection

By Rob Dunne

An exclusive way to access Surfshark's best-ever price

NordVPN apps running on various devices during TechRadar's testing

NordVPN review: still the pinnacle of VPNs

By Rob Dunne, Mike Williams

Updated Is this really the "world’s most advanced VPN?" We answer this question and many more in our NordVPN review.

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“We want Surfshark to be the Revolut of cybersecurity.”: How Surfshark's new CEO is looking to shape accessible privacy

By Rob Dunne

Surfshark's new CEO is looking to create one app to rule them all, but how?

Illustration of a person sitting on a purple chair and using a laptop, with a cat curled up at their feet

The best VPN for beginners: simple, secure VPNs that anyone can use easily

By Rob Dunne

Getting started With so many VPN providers to choose from, which are worth your time? Here are my top beginner-friendly recommendations.

"Protecting children online is a parental responsibility, not a regulatory one" — the VPN industry reacts to Government VPN spending amid discussions on restricting child VPN use

By Rob Dunne

Following our exclusive research, how does the VPN industry see the UK Government's actions?

VPN deal of the week: ExpressVPN’s record-low deal is still live — get its best-ever price today

By Rob Dunne

High-value savings are still available on 2-year plans

This is the best VPN and cloud storage deal you'll find this World Backup Day

By Rob Dunne

1TB of cloud storage is included for less than some basic VPN deals

NordVPN mobile app and Amazon gift card deal

Last call: Exclusive NordVPN 4-month bonus + Amazon gift card ends today

By Rob Dunne

It's your last chance to claim year-low prices with 4 months extra protection

Quick! Our supposedly dead exclusive NordVPN deal is still alive — here's how to claim it while you can

By Rob Dunne

They think it's all over...it probably is tomorrow.

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NordVPN price and plans - We've calculated all the costs for a Nord subscription to help you find the right plan for you

By Rob Dunne

Latest pricing You might be surprised by just how reasonable NordVPN deals are. Discover more about the service's free trial and the best NordVPN price right now.

Stay safe this spring break with our exclusive NordVPN deal (and get a free Amazon gift card)

By Rob Dunne

Our top-rated VPN service has launched a week-long exclusive deal

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Secure your spring break travels with Mullvad VPN — it's the simplest VPN deal I've ever seen

By Rob Dunne

There's no long term subscriptions, sneaky price hikes, or complicated tax rates with this one

Exclusive: We found hidden Shadowsocks code inside ExpressVPN — and they won't say why

By Samuel Woodhams, Rob Dunne

Network traffic analysis points to an unannounced feature that could give power users the ultimate tool to defeat strict censorship

Surfshark Antivirus running on a Mac laptop

VPN deal of the week: There’s just 5 days left to bag a free 12-month Calm Premium subscription with Surfshark

By Rob Dunne

Improve your sleep and your security in one, easy subscription

I found the St Patrick's Day VPN deal that'll protect you for less than a pint of Guinness — here's how to claim

By Rob Dunne

St Patrick's Day might be in full flow, but this record-low VPN deal is worth toast of its own

ExpressVPN just beat its lowest-ever prices for the second time this year! Perfect if you're traveling for St Patrick's Day

By Rob Dunne

There's never been a cheaper time to grab ExpressVPN

The best VPNs for Apple TV: stream shows such as Hijack and Pluribus securely with these top VPNs

By Rob Dunne

VPN Here's how to watch your favorite online content worldwide on your favorite Apple devices. All you need is a trusty Apple TV VPN.

VPN Super Unlimited Proxy on phone in Australia-related setting

I tried the VPN outperforming NordVPN in Australia for 24 hours and I've been left frustrated — here's why

By Rob Dunne

It shot to second on the iOS App Store in the wake of age verification, but is it any good?

VPN deal of the week: Want to save beyond the Amazon Spring Sale? Get up to $50 in Amazon gift cards with a NordVPN plan for a limited time

By Rob Dunne

You've not got long left to save even more on Amazon

How to tell if your kids are using a VPN - and should you be worried?

By Rob Dunne

VPNs are becoming a workaround for children navigating age verification laws. So, what can you do to spot if your child is using one, and should you be worried?

A free VPN has shot to second in Australia's iOS App Store rankings after the arrival of age verification — but here's the VPN you should get instead

By Rob Dunne

Australians are turning to VPNs to secure their sensitive data, but not always using the most secure solution

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