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VPN: Buying Advice, Tips, and News
If you want to protect your online privacy, you need a VPN. We review dozens of them and these are the best VPNs we've tested.
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Russia reportedly blocks some areas of its country from the global web for a day as it continues to develop its own 'sovereign internet.'

By Kate Irwin
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Protect your data and access content securely wherever you go with the Deeper Connect Air — lightweight, fast, and incredibly easy to use.

Deeper Connect Air VPN

Apple computer users need privacy, too. We rate and review all the top VPN services, and based on our latest testing, these are the best Mac VPNs.

By Chris Stobing  & Kim Key
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The best cheap VPNs we've tested cost less than $8 per month. Even better, they don't restrict your usage the way free VPNs often do.

By Chris Stobing
The Best Cheap VPNs

VPNs aren't just for computers; your Android devices benefit, too. We've tested the top contenders to help you choose the best Android VPN for your needs.

By Chris Stobing
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A VPN can protect your web traffic from prying eyes, including your BitTorrent activity. Whether you're a P2P seeder or leecher, these are the best VPNs for torrenting.

By Chris Stobing
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Keep your Web activity safe and secure with one of these award-winning VPNs. Find the one that’s right for you and save money on your subscription

By Karl Klockars  & Jade Chung-Lee
Best VPN Deals

After polling thousands of PCMag readers about their antivirus, security, and VPN software, these are the services they recommend (and the ones they don't).

By Eric Griffith
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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 best VPNs we've tested in 2024.

By Neil J. Rubenking  & Chris Stobing
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D-Link won't be issuing a fix for the six impacted models, but is offering 20% off the price of a new router without the issue.

By Kate Irwin
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While a good VPN will protect your online privacy, it almost certainly won't make your internet connection faster. But if speed is of the essence, these are the fastest VPNs we've tested.

By Chris Stobing
The Fastest VPNs

If you're short on cash, you can still use a VPN to improve online privacy. Here's everything you get (and don't get) with the best free VPN services we've tested.

By Chris Stobing
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Pornhub continues to block user access to its site from US states that require ID checks to access it. Here's how you can use a VPN to view Pornhub and protect your privacy at the same time.

By Chris Stobing
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Browse privately on up to 10 devices for only $35.

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A VPN is an easy way to improve your privacy online. We break down what they do and how to get started using one.

By Chris Stobing
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Watching Netflix with a VPN isn't as reliable as it used to be, but it's still possible. We explain how and tell you which VPNs are best at unblocking Netflix worldwide.

By Chris Stobing
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In an exclusive interview, security consultant Chelsea Manning explains how mixnets can be used to get around VPN bans in countries plagued by internet censorship.

By Kate Irwin
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Your all-in-one privacy, ad-blocking, and content bypasser solution.

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Nord and Proton are two of the best VPNs we've tested. We compare them side by side on value, performance, network size, and more to help you decide which one is the first digital privacy solution for you.

By Chris Stobing
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3.5

Surfshark offers all the perks of a top-tier VPN, including unlimited connections, a wealth of global servers, and intuitive apps. However, its monthly price is the highest among the services we've tested and its upload speeds are slower than in our last review.

By Chris Stobing
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