Articles by Alice Marshall, Freelance writer

Alice formerly worked as an eCommerce Editor at Future across its portfolio of brands. Still stringing together words for a living, she writes about everything from entertainment to consumer tech to VPNs – and what they allow you to watch! She has been writing in the eCommerce space for more than five years, previously working at Trusted Reviews before joining Future.

Always with a passion for telling stories, Alice obtained a First Class degree in Journalism from the University of Westminster. In recent years, she also obtained a NTCJ qualification while carrying out a Level 7 Senior Journalist Apprenticeship.

As well as writing, Alice is also a big reader and has curated her own book community on Instagram where she regularly receives early copies of books from publishers and reviews them. Her favorite genres are literary and contemporary fiction, and Sally Rooney is her #1 Irish queen.

Articles by: Alice Marshall

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How do I know if I can trust my VPN provider with my privacy?

By Alice Marshall published 24 March 26

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A suite of privacy tools, regular independent audits, clear no-logging policies – look out for these signs of a trustworthy VPN when choosing your provider.

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Using Surfshark Search can supercharge your internet browsing – here's how

By Alice Marshall published 14 March 26

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Clean up your searching game with Surfshark Search – the provider's extra feature that does away with ads, AI Overview and a digital footprint.

Surfshark is one of the few VPNs to offer a real antivirus solution – here's the difference

By Alice Marshall published 1 March 26

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Find out why getting a single cybersecurity bundle could be enough for your online needs, with Surfshark VPN's all-singing, all-dancing One plan.

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What is IPVanish's Threat Protection tool and how can it keep me safer online?

By Alice Marshall published 23 February 26

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IPVanish has brought in the muscle to protect against online nasties – discover more about the Threat Protection tool included with all its VPN plans.

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Unlimited connections: do I need a VPN with completely unmetered connections?

By Alice Marshall published 26 January 26

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Cutting through the marketing fluff to see if unmetered really matters, we break down the pros and cons of unlimited VPN connections and whether you need them.

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Here are 6 streaming services and websites that I've successfully watched with a VPN – and what I've streamed

By Alice Marshall published 17 December 25

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I've accessed TV dramas, films and even political debates, that I wouldn't have ordinarily been able to stream thanks to a VPN.

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Norton VPN Plus vs Norton VPN Ultimate: key differences explained

By Alice Marshall published 8 December 25

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Comprehensive coverage either way, Norton VPN goes further for families with its Ultimate package – see which of the cybersecurity giant's plans you should choose.

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TechRadar readers can save an extra 5% off in the Anker Black Friday sale

By Alice Marshall published 28 November 25

Double the discounts on Anker Solix Power Stations

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You can now save an extra 10% off Motorola's 2025 Razr flagship phones this Black Friday

By Alice Marshall published 26 November 25

All the nostalgic style with heaps of substance

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Now up to 65% off Bluetti's Black Friday sale with an exclusive extra saving for TechRadar readers

By Alice Marshall published 26 November 25

Power up on with some big savings

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Protect your home network this Black Friday with 50% off ESET's Home Security packages

By Alice Marshall published 23 November 25

Don't wait around to fortify your digital life

Clean up and save up to $1,300 on Roborock's Black Friday vacuum cleaner deals

By Alice Marshall published 22 November 25

These Black Friday deals are pristine!

TechRadar readers can get a handle on their personal data and save 30% on Deleteme plans this Black Friday

By Alice Marshall published 21 November 25

Protect your data with the help of Deleteme

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9 Flexispot Black Friday deals that you can save you up to 80% and elevate your home office

By Alice Marshall published 21 November 25

Save big on some of TechRadar's top rated home office picks in Flexispot's Black Friday sale and get up to 80% off.

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ESET your business on the path to success and save 50% off ESET with our exclusive code

By Alice Marshall published 20 November 25

Protect your business from evolving cyber threats

Hostinger's Black Friday deals can be your launchpad with double the discounts exclusively for TechRadar readers

By Alice Marshall published 20 November 25

Build websites for less with Hostinger's powerful new tools

Paramount Plus: how to watch, price, free trial, movies, TV shows, and more

By Tom Power last updated 14 December 24

Updated We dive into everything Paramount Plus, from pricing plans to free trials, and new releases to so much more.

This Paramount Plus deal isn't strictly in honor of Labor Day, but I think it's worth considering this weekend

By Alice Marshall published 30 August 24

Halve the cost of Paramount Plus for a whole 12 months and keep everyone entertained this Labor Day weekend.

Walmart's Plus Week surprise deal is live: get 6 months of Paramount Plus for free

By Alice Marshall published 20 June 24

Get 6 months of Paramount Plus with Showtime for free when you sign up to Walmart Plus during its anti-Prime Day sale.

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How to watch Becoming Karl Lagerfeld –whole season available now

By Alice Marshall last updated 19 June 24

News Hulu and Disney Plus tell the origin story of one of the most iconic names in fashion. Here's how to watch Becoming Karl Lagerfeld, wherever you are in the world.

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Act fast, it's the last week to sign up to Max and get a free trial

By Alice Marshall published 18 June 24

TechRadar Deals The elusive Max free trial returns for a limited time only as the service celebrates the return of the Game of Thrones sequel, House of the Dragon.

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How to watch Queenie online from anywhere

By Alice Marshall published 3 June 24

News Candice Carty-Williams' bestseller is brought to the small screen in this eight-part series. Here's how to watch Queenie online for free from anywhere.

Hulu with Live TV explained: price, plans, and channels

By Alice Marshall last updated 8 May 24

Techradar deals Stream more than 95 channels live around the States on top of its on-demand library with the Hulu with Live TV package. Here's everything you need to know.

How to use WhatsApp in China using a VPN

By Jonas P. DeMuro, Alice Marshall last updated 22 February 24

VPN Unable to use WhatsApp? Here's how you can bypass geo-restrictions and stay connected in China with a VPN.

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Sling TV - subscriptions, how to sign up, live TV streaming and more explained

By Alice Marshall last updated 24 January 24

Techradar deals Beam live TV into your home without being locked-in to cable, and find out everything you need to know about Sling TV, from how to sign up to what you get in your package.

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