Using a VPN, or virtual private network, is one of the best ways to protect your online privacy. We review dozens every year, and these are the top VPNs we've tested.

A small update to the Pixel VPN by Google lets you more easily check connection status from the Quick Settings (QS) Tile. Previously, the 2×1 QS Tile awkwardly displayed “VPN by Google” twice. Now, ...

As tens of millions of iPhone and Android users install VPNs for the first time, Google warns that “threat actors distribute malicious applications disguised as legitimate VPN services.” Many of these ...

Mark has almost a decade of experience reporting on mobile technology, working previously with Digital Trends. Taking a less-than-direct route to technology writing, Mark began his Android journey ...

When SElinux is enabled with a targeted policy, network labels can be configured on the VPN tunnel to restrict the security context that is allowed to pass via the VPN tunnel. This basically looks ...

I’ve been writing about technology since 2012, focusing on privacy. With companies vying for user data, AI skimming it for tools, and countless bad actors seeking to exploit it, safeguarding the ...

Proton VPN stands out for two main reasons: it's one of the only virtual private networks (VPNs) to include a free plan with no data limits, and it's one of the few services majority-owned by a ...

Can't access your favorite artists on Spotify from your current location? A VPN for Spotify will unblock geo-restricted music and give you full access to the library of over 80 million songs. As the ...

The modern world is increasingly a digital one that encompasses the realm of electronic devices, the internet, and online platforms. This world is constantly evolving, driven by technological ...

Not sure when you should use your VPN and when it’s better to turn it off? I explain the situations where disabling your VPN might make sense—and guide you through how to do it on most major operating ...

There are many VPNs available on the market. When it comes to Linux distributions, some are better than others. So, which are the best VPNs for Ubuntu? I reviewed many of them and narrowed it down to ...