Mark Gill

Mark Gill

Tech Security Writer

Mark is a Tech Security Writer for TechRadar and has been published on Comparitech and IGN. He graduated with a degree in English and Journalism from the University of Lincoln and spent several years teaching English as a foreign language in Spain. The Facebook-Cambridge Analytica data scandal sparked Mark’s interest in online privacy, leading him to write hundreds of articles on VPNs, antivirus software, password managers, and other cybersecurity topics. He recently completed the Google Cybersecurity Certificate, and when he's not studying for the CompTIA Security+ exam, Mark can be found agonizing over his fantasy football team selections, watching the Detroit Lions, and battling bugs and bots in Helldivers 2.

Articles by: Mark Gill

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Your Black Friday console purchase needs Surfshark’s Black Friday VPN deal

By Mark Gill published

Picked up a new gaming console in the sales? Here's why you need Surfshark's Black Friday VPN deal, too.

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3 reasons why PIA fell in our best VPN rankings

By Mark Gill published

Private Internet Access slipped out of our top VPN rankings following our recent tests. Here's everything you need to know.

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Is it still worth using Proton VPN Free?

By Mark Gill published

Once the best free VPN, now a runner-up – here’s why Proton VPN has slipped in our overall VPN rankings.

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How does Surfshark CleanWeb protect you from ads and trackers?

By Mark Gill published

Wondering how Surfshark's CleanWeb ad blocker and tracker protection does its thing? Here's what you need to know.

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Tor vs VPN: the web privacy shootout

By Mark Gill last updated

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Tor or VPN – which one is the real titan of privacy? I've compared them to find out.

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Is your VPN collecting your data?

By Mark Gill published

Is your Virtual Private Network as private as it should be?

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ExpressVPN vs CyberGhost: which is better?

By Mark Gill published

VPN battle Can't decide between ExpressVPN and CyberGhost? I've put these two top VPNs head-to-head.

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