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The future of online privacy: why VPNs will be non-negotiable
By Adam Marshall published
Sponsored by Norton VPN
We spoke to Norton VPN for a discussion on the imminent threats to online privacy and why VPNs are a "very good basic step to having your online presence protected".

The best VPN service 2025
By Dan Sung last updated
Updated We've tested and re-tested every major VPN service to bring you our comprehensive report on the best available options.

The best free VPN in 2025
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.

Mozilla is experimenting with a free, built-in VPN in Firefox – but you might not be able to try it yet
By Monica J. White published
Mozilla has launched a free, browser-only VPN inside Firefox. It's now in beta. Here's how it works and how to join the experiment.

Wisconsin wants to force all adult sites to block VPNs with a new age verification bill - here's everything we know
By Chiara Castro published
Now in the Senate, the Wisconsin bill adds to the proposal threatening VPN usage in the name of child safety online – and experts are worried.

Jordan's Discord fans flock to VPNs to defeat sudden outage
By Mark Gill published
Jordan’s Discord outage triggers a 250% surge in Proton VPN Free signups as users seek ways to safely bypass the block.

"We are shaking the industry" – NortonVPN says it's ready to take on the VPN heavyweights, with an ex-ExpressVPN Head of Product leading the way
By Chiara Castro published
Can Norton VPN finally leave the shadows of the popular antivirus?

NordVPN just made its Linux GUI app open-source, and there's more on the way
By Monica J. White published
NordVPN has open-sourced its Linux GUI app and updated its Snap package to include it, with Meshnet set to be next.

VPN usage up 35,000% in Afghanistan as authorities restrict access to social media – here's what we know
By Chiara Castro published
About a week after a complete internet shutdown that lasted 48 hours, Proton VPN recorded spikes in usage of +35,000% above baseline as Afghans look for ways to stay online.
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