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VPN firms and digital rights groups join forces to urge the UK government to leave VPNs alone
By Rene Millman Published
A coalition including Amnesty International, NordVPN, and Mozilla has warned that forcing age checks on privacy tools will put millions of citizens at risk

No, NordVPN does not drain your phone battery
By Rene Millman Published
A new independent report reveals that notorious VPN battery drain is just a measurement illusion, with daily impact sitting at less than 2%

NordVPN is now part of Mastercard’s lifestyle perks — find out if you are eligible
By Silvia Iacovcich Published
Mastercard cardholders can now sign up for a NordVPN subscription without paying a penny. Here's all you need to know.

'The death of privacy online' — Proton launches interactive map to show age verification laws are spreading fast
By Silvia Iacovcich Published
Proton has launched an interactive map to show that age verification laws are spreading faster than people might realize.

Are VPNs under threat in Australia? FOI documents reveal plans to block age verification workarounds
By Rene Millman Published
Australia's eSafety Commissioner is planning to investigate how VPNs are used to bypass age verification checks, raising fresh concerns over the future of digital privacy tools.

The best VPNs for streaming — top choices for Netflix, Disney+, Prime Video and more
By Rob Dunne, Mike Williams Last updated
Updated Only a few VPNs can unblock streaming sites reliably. I've compared the best streaming VPNs in 2026 so you can access Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, and more.

Why forcing a 4K feed over an encrypted tunnel causes intense buffering — and how to test a high-speed fix risk-free for 60 days
By Jamie Richards Published
Even the fastest VPNs can struggle with 4K video streams – but this risk-free option could offer a fix

Ukrainians are using VPNs to cause havoc in Russia by changing fuel station statuses on maps in a bid to cause chaos and confusion
By Efosa Udinmwen Published
A Ukraine-linked online campaign reportedly alters Russian fuel station map data, creating confusion among drivers through coordinated digital participation.

Proton VPN brings official one-click installs to the Linux Snap Store — but some features are still missing
By Rene Millman Published
Snap users will have to wait for split tunneling, the Stealth protocol, and ARM support a little bit longer

'A critical tool for fighting against an Orwellian future' — Why users of this encrypted messaging app are helping keep the project alive
By Chiara Castro Published
Session was scheduled to stop operating this week due to lack of funds — but its users stepped in to save it. What exactly are these donors paying to protect?
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