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

Windscribe VPN on Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

Windscribe Free VPN review – a fast, but clunky, free VPN solution

By River Hart

Review Windscribe VPN’s free tier boasts a generous monthly data cap and great speeds, but it’s not without its hangups. Here’s everything you need to know.

The best VPNs for India: we've found top choices using on the ground expert testing

By Krishi Chowdhary, Rob Dunne

VPN Safeguard your digital privacy and unblock content from around the world with the best VPNs for India.

PrivadoVPN Free review: the best of the no-cost bunch

By Rob Dunne

Updated PrivadoVPN Free has some aces up its sleeve for a free VPN, including a great unblocking performance.

VPN deal of the week: Cyberghost has dropped to only $1.75 per month, cheaper than ExpressVPN, NordVPN, and Surfshark – pick up this cut-price security tool to protect your identity on your tablet, smartphone, or TV while it's at its 2026 rock bottom.

By Rob Dunne

It's the lowest price we've seen for CyberGhost in ages

ExpressVPN apps running on a laptop and mobile during TechRadar's testing

ExpressVPN review 2026 – packed with security and notably quick, if at a cost

By River Hart

Updated ExpressVPN is a secure VPN service with great speeds for Windows – but it's one of the pricier options.

VPN deal of the week: Get a year of Windscribe for only $29 — and keep the same price forever!

By Rob Dunne

Cheaper than most top VPNs, without the dreaded price rises

Now is your last chance to grab our EXCLUSIVE Surfshark deal — year-low prices with 4 months extra protection included

By Rob Dunne

There's not long left to grab the best cheap VPN for even cheaper

Windows laptop with the Surfshark app running

VPN deal of the week: Our exclusive Surfshark deal gives you year-low prices and 4 months extra protection — here's how to claim

By Rob Dunne

The best cheap VPN is even cheaper. Exclusively for TechRadar readers

Surfshark just dropped its best deal of the year — plans start from less than $50 for 28 months protection

By Rob Dunne

An exclusive way to access Surfshark's best-ever price

“We want Surfshark to be the Revolut of cybersecurity.”: How Surfshark's new CEO is looking to shape accessible privacy

By Rob Dunne

Surfshark's new CEO is looking to create one app to rule them all, but how?

Illustration of a person sitting on a purple chair and using a laptop, with a cat curled up at their feet

The best VPN for beginners: simple, secure VPNs that anyone can use easily

By Rob Dunne

Getting started With so many VPN providers to choose from, which are worth your time? Here are my top beginner-friendly recommendations.

"Protecting children online is a parental responsibility, not a regulatory one" — the VPN industry reacts to Government VPN spending amid discussions on restricting child VPN use

By Rob Dunne

Following our exclusive research, how does the VPN industry see the UK Government's actions?

VPN deal of the week: ExpressVPN’s record-low deal is still live — get its best-ever price today

By Rob Dunne

High-value savings are still available on 2-year plans

This is the best VPN and cloud storage deal you'll find this World Backup Day

By Rob Dunne

1TB of cloud storage is included for less than some basic VPN deals

NordVPN mobile app and Amazon gift card deal

Last call: Exclusive NordVPN 4-month bonus + Amazon gift card ends today

By Rob Dunne

It's your last chance to claim year-low prices with 4 months extra protection

Quick! Our supposedly dead exclusive NordVPN deal is still alive — here's how to claim it while you can

By Rob Dunne

They think it's all over...it probably is tomorrow.

NordVPN kill switch settings screen on laptop at desk with coffee

Exclusive: Get 4 months extra + up to $50 Amazon gift card with NordVPN

By Rob Dunne

Lowest price of 2026: Lock in our exclusive rate before it expires.

Hand holding iPhone with iOS NordVPN interface

NordVPN price and plans - We've calculated all the costs for a Nord subscription to help you find the right plan for you

By Rob Dunne

Latest pricing You might be surprised by just how reasonable NordVPN deals are. Discover more about the service's free trial and the best NordVPN price right now.