Articles by Monica J. White, Contributing Writer

Monica is a journalist with over a decade of experience in covering technology.

She writes about the latest developments in computing, which means anything from computer chips made out of paper to cutting-edge desktop processors. Her coverage includes CPUs, GPUs, and everything else that goes into a PC or a laptop, but also peripherals.

GPUs are Monica’s main area of interest, and nothing thrills her quite like that time every couple of years when new graphics cards hit the market. She’s always keeping tabs on the latest from Nvidia, AMD, and Intel, including both the hardware and the software that powers our PCs.

As an avid gamer, her focus is always on the consumer and whether something works well and provides adequate value for the money. She believes that PC building can be intimidating, so her goal is to explain complex concepts in an approachable manner while still digging into the technical nitty-gritty we all love to learn more about.

Articles by: Monica J. White

NordVPN expands scam text protection to all Android users worldwide

By Monica J. White Published 9 July 26

NordVPN has rolled out Message Protection to Android users worldwide, screening incoming SMS for scams and joining Call Protection in one unified screen.

ExpressVPN's servers displayed in a world map

214 distinct server locations, 113 countries — Inside ExpressVPN's biggest network yet, but there's a catch

By Monica J. White Published 8 July 26

ExpressVPN has expanded to 214 server locations across 113 countries. Here's what's new, why that isn't 214 cities, and how to switch to the new spots.

AdGuard VPN hits the Microsoft Store, and installing it just got a lot simpler

By Monica J. White Published 6 July 26

AdGuard VPN is now on the Microsoft Store, giving Windows users a faster install and automatic updates. It's the same app, and the standalone installer stays available.

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Malaysia is cracking down on VPN misuse, but your VPN stays perfectly legal

By Monica J. White Published 3 July 26

Malaysia says it will act against VPNs used to facilitate crimes such as online scams and child exploitation, but ministers confirm that ordinary, lawful VPN use remains legal.

Faster and further reaching — NordVPN quietly brings its obfuscated servers to its in-house censorship-resistant protocol

By Monica J. White Published 3 July 26

NordVPN has moved its obfuscated servers onto the NordWhisper protocol, dropping OpenVPN to give users better speeds and access to more server locations.

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VPN Super hits the living room, and your smart TV's data habits are the target

By Monica J. White Published 1 July 26

VPN Super has launched beta apps for Apple TV and Android TV, adding encryption, location flexibility, and a privacy layer to the big screen.

That free VPN Chrome and Firefox extension may be reading your clipboard every half a second, researchers warn

By Monica J. White Published 1 July 26

Researchers at Socket found two "VPN Go" browser extensions for Chrome and Firefox that posed as free VPNs while quietly stealing clipboard data through later updates.

Amnezia VPN quietly restores the one feature router and TV users were waiting for

By Monica J. White Published 29 June 26

Amnezia VPN has fully restored its configuration files, the key that lets routers, TVs, and other devices that can't use the standard app connect. Here's what changed and why it matters.

Kylian Mbappe of France celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group I match against Iraq at Philadelphia Stadium on June 22, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

New X-VPN's soccer servers are designed to do one thing — get you to a World Cup stream faster

By Monica J. White Published 25 June 26

X-VPN has launched a dedicated Soccer 2026 server line across six countries, built around match-season streaming. Here is what it offers and why it lands at the right moment.

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ExpressVPN gives its desktop apps a visual makeover and a bigger push into AI

By Monica J. White Published 18 June 26

ExpressVPN has rolled out version 14.2.0 across its Mac, Windows, and Linux apps, bringing a refreshed visual design, a compact layout by default, and new AI controls via an MCP server.

Your own private VPN server: NordVPN's new add-on hands you isolated hardware and a static IP

By Monica J. White Last updated 17 June 26

NordVPN has launched a dedicated VPN server with a static IP, isolated hardware, and port forwarding, letting you reach your home network and devices from anywhere in the world.

Surfshark says its Dausos protocol will finally behave on the locked-down networks that trip up rival VPNs

By Monica J. White Published 17 June 26

Surfshark has updated its proprietary Dausos VPN protocol to connect more reliably on restricted school, university, and corporate networks, fixing connectivity issues some users had reported.

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Browse securely, without limits — Mozilla scraps data cap on Firefox's free VPN for the whole summer

By Monica J. White Published 11 June 26

Mozilla is making the free built-in VPN in Firefox unlimited for the summer, removing the 50GB monthly cap and opening up 28 country locations until August 31.

Fake X-VPN installers found to spread credential-stealing malware — here's how to stay safe

By Monica J. White Published 10 June 26

Researchers found a trojanized X-VPN installer used to deploy STX RAT malware. X-VPN itself was not breached, and only attacker-hosted downloads are affected.

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NordVPN lands on Meta Horizon — and VR privacy just got a whole lot easier

By Monica J. White Published 9 June 26

NordVPN is the third VPN to enter the metaverse, letting Quest users install a full VPN directly on their headset to encrypt traffic and mask their IP in VR.

Cybercriminals are using GTA 6 hype to spread malware ahead of launch, NordVPN warns

By Monica J. White Published 28 May 26

NordVPN warns GTA 6 fans about fake beta keys, phishing pages, Android adware, and malware disguised as early access downloads.

From split-tunneling to post-quantum crypto: NymVPN just had its biggest two-month update yet, and a fresh redesign is already on the way

By Monica J. White Published 25 May 26

NymVPN rolled out split-tunneling, ad blocking, post-quantum encryption, and a Pay as You Go tier across March and April 2026. Here's the full recap and what's next.

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Can you tell a bot from a human online? Surfshark's new experiment says nearly half of us cannot

By Monica J. White Published 25 May 26

Surfshark's "Bot or Not" experiment found that 47% of participants failed to tell AI bots from humans on simulated social platforms. And you can try, too.

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GrapheneOS patches an Android VPN bypass that Google decided to leave alone

By Monica J. White Last updated 21 May 26

A researcher disclosed an Android 16 VPN bypass that leaks your real IP. Google declined to patch it, but GrapheneOS shipped a fix within days.

Firefox's free VPN now lets you pick your favorite server location

By Monica J. White Published 20 May 26

Mozilla has added location selection to Firefox's free built-in VPN, letting users in five countries swap regions on the fly. Here's how it works and what else is new in Firefox 151.

ExpressVPN sharpens its desktop apps with faster controls and better accessibility — the updates are now live on Mac, Windows, and Linux

By Monica J. White Published 6 May 26

ExpressVPN's new 14.1.0 update for Windows, Mac, and Linux brings a minimized startup option, faster kill switch toggling, more reliable reconnections, and full keyboard and screen reader support.

NymVPN finally brings split tunneling to Linux, and Android users get a new ad blocker — the tools are in beta, and the provider wants to hear how they work for you

By Monica J. White Published 5 May 26

NymVPN's v2026.8 update has arrived, finally adding split tunneling to the Linux app and rolling out a brand-new ad blocker for Android users.

NymVPN's new 'Pay as You Go' option ditches accounts and subscriptions for true anonymity

By Monica J. White Published 4 May 26

NymVPN's new Pay as You Go service gives users decentralized network access without an account, a subscription, or any identity details.

AdGuard rolls out an accessibility-first update for its Mac VPN app

By Monica J. White Published 30 April 26

AdGuard VPN for Mac v2.9 introduces accessibility improvements for users with visual impairments, along with a new dark app icon for better macOS integration.

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This hidden SIM flaw lets spies track your location, and using a VPN can't help

By Monica J. White Published 24 April 26

A new report reveals that covert surveillance actors used telecom signalling systems and SIM-based attacks to track their targets, and a VPN can't stop that.

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