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

How to download Surfshark on Windows

By Rob Dunne Published 3 June 24

Surf's up Looking to secure your Windows PC with a VPN? Here's everything you need to use Surfshark on your computer.

The best cheap VPN just got even cheaper—with up to 86% off

By Rob Dunne Published 21 May 24

The latest offer from Surfshark is not only a whopping 86% off, but it's also exclusive to TechRadar readers

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Steam just got banned in Vietnam – but a VPN is a quick fix

By Rob Dunne Published 15 May 24

In recent days, Vietnam has seen gaming service Steam become inaccessible after a long-existent piece of legislation was finally put into force.

VPNs aren't broken – TunnelVision attack is being sensationalized

By Rob Dunne Published 14 May 24

Don't panic TunnelVision is far less serious a threat than it's being made out to be. I spoke with VPN experts to find out why you shouldn't worry about it.

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I'm a Star Wars expert – here are 3 things I want to see from Star Wars: The Acolyte

By Rob Dunne Published 4 May 24

Disney's next live-action Star Wars venture isn't so far far away. Here's everything I want to see included in the upcoming series.

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Star Wars: Skeleton Crew isn't out on Disney Plus yet, but it's already got a lot of convincing to do

By Rob Dunne Published 2 May 24

I'm very sceptical about the role that one of 2024's new Star Wars shows might play in the post-Return of the Jedi timeline.

Xiaomi 13T Pro review: a unique taste of flagship values

By Rob Dunne Published 17 April 24

The Xiaomi 13T Pro stands as a proud middleman in Xiaomi's smartphone range and proves just how unique a phone can be whilst retaining the flagship experience we all crave.

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The best Amazon Spring Sale phone deals - check out our latest expert picks now!

By Rob Dunne Last updated 22 March 24

The Amazon Spring Sale brings a number of great ways to save on your new cell phone, and we've picked out the best deals currently available.

OnePlus doesn't want this new Android 'norm' – and it's made the OnePlus 12 even better value

By Rob Dunne Published 9 March 24

OnePlus has chosen against featuring something which all the latest Android flagships are boasting about, and in fairness, it might be the right call.

FTTC vs FTTP: What's the difference?

By Rob Dunne Last updated 5 March 24

Fibre broadband comes in multiple forms and knowing the difference before you buy is important.

I’m a phone deals expert and the OnePlus 12 could be the biggest flagship bargain of 2024

By Rob Dunne Published 5 March 24

Have we already seen the best bargain flagship of 2024? From where we're standing, the contest is much closer than you might think.

The OnePlus 12R has a broken promise –here’s why it could matter for you

By Rob Dunne Published 12 February 24

OnePlus has had to amend what we already know about the OnePlus 12R. But from where we're standing, we're not sure it's a huge deal.

The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra proves that the OnePlus 12 could be this year's best-value flagship

By Rob Dunne Published 10 February 24

The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra had been high on my list of phones to pick up in 2024, but the recently released OnePlus 12 is making me reconsider.

I'm a phone deals expert and these are my top three Samsung Galaxy S24 alternatives

By Rob Dunne Published 27 January 24

Looking for a new phone? The Samsung Galaxy S24 isn't the only phone making waves in 2024, here are our top three alternatives to Samsung's latest flagship.

Don't buy a Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, there's much better value to be found in a different Galaxy

By Rob Dunne Published 25 January 24

If you're looking to buy a Samsung Galaxy S24 phone, you might be surprised to find out which, we think, offers the best value for money in this latest generation.

I'm a phone deals expert and the Samsung Galaxy S24's four-year contracts have me worried

By Rob Dunne Published 23 January 24

The first four-year phone contracts have arrived alongside the Galaxy S24, but are they really a good deal?

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Withings Body Scan review – a new high in performance (and price)

By Rob Dunne Published 10 January 24

The most premium smart scale on the market to date, but with a price tag that will put many off buying one

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Black Friday iPhone 14 deals 2023: sales and offers you can still get from top US and UK retailers

By Rob Dunne Last updated 28 November 23

Updated The iPhone 14 range has seen a huge boost in its popularity and the deals are still continuing even after Black Friday has ended.

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Black Friday iPhone 15 deals 2023: the best deals still available

By Rob Dunne, Axel Metz Last updated 28 November 23

Updated These are the best Black Friday iPhone 15 deals we found that you can still get your hands on even after Black Friday

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Here's a super-smart way to score a great Cyber Monday phone deal

By Rob Dunne Last updated 27 November 23

You can save a bundle by going for a quality refurbished phone during the Cyber Monday deals.

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