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The best VPN service in 2026 Protect yourself online and unblock content abroad with a virtual private network as I compare the top 10 apps available today.
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What is a VPN? - How virtual private networks keep you safe in 2026 Our experts give a clear and simple breakdown of one of the most popular cybersecurity tools
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VPN deals for September 2026 - get the best price on privacy and unblocking We compare the best deals and savings, so you don't have to

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The best free VPN in 2026

By Dan Sung Last updated

Updated With so many scams, only the best free VPNs are worth your time. Find out how PrivadoVPN and Proton VPN's free tiers compare to all the rest, and read our top tips for the best VPN alternatives.

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The best VPN service 2026

By Dan Sung Last updated

Updated We've tested and re-tested every major VPN service to bring you a comprehensive report on the best available options.

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Obscura VPN finally arrives on Linux — with a GUI, a CLI, and a new open-source license

By Monica J. White Published

Obscura VPN has launched a native Linux app with official packages for Debian, Ubuntu, Fedora, and Arch, plus a GPLv3 re-license and a launch discount.

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Your ExpressVPN app on Windows, Mac, and Linux just got more flexible and more reliable

By Monica J. White Published

ExpressVPN has released version 14.3.1 for Windows, Mac, and Linux, bringing Advanced Protection to every protocol, a faster speed test, and better accessibility.

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US bill threatens to turn your VPN into a piracy blocklist

By Rene Millman Published

The American Copyright Protection Act aims to force ISPs, DNS resolvers, and VPNs to cut off access to foreign piracy sites

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Google will pay off its new €403M GDPR fine in just 55 hours, warns Proton

By Rene Millman Published

Ireland's Data Protection Commission has slapped Google with the largest ever fine for unlawfully processing users' location data between 2018 and 2020

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Apple's iOS 27 found to break NordVPN's scam and phishing protection — and it isn't the only privacy tool impacted

By Silvia Iacovcich Published

Connectivity Assist conflicts with NordVPN’s real-time protection, NordVPN says

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VPN Deal of the Week: NymVPN drops low-commitment price plans – a cheaper way to try out its class-leading mixnet security

By Rob Dunne Published

Extreme security technology with a new price

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Surfshark VPN servers – all you need to know about the provider's network

By Alice Marshall Published

Sponsored by Surfshark

Take a deep dive into the infrastructure of Surfshark's VPN server network and all the ways you can configure it to serve your personal online security needs.

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NymVPN’s massive new update adds one-click connections, advanced split tunneling, and fresh pricing

By Rene Millman Published

The decentralized VPN's latest update focuses on usability and censorship resistance, but comes with a pricing shake-up that axes its longest subscription tier.

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