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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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Speedtest VPN offers 2GB of free data over VPN every month. Unlimited access and no ads is $4.99 per month.

By PCMag Staff

What makes the data collection particularly shady is how both free VPN apps make no mention of being connected with the market research firm, Sensor Tower, according to BuzzFeed.

By Michael Kan

Have a spare Raspberry Pi lying around? Turn it into a VPN server and enjoy safe browsing anywhere you go.

By Whitson Gordon

For ultra-nerds and people who are serious about desktop security, Linux is the operating system (OS) of choice. But even if you're a penguin user, you still need to protect your data once it leaves your device. This is where Linux-compatible virtual private networks (VPNs) can help. We test 10 of the best so you can find the best one for you.

By Daniel Brame
The Best VPN Apps for Linux
3.0

KeepSolid VPN Unlimited is a good service with a well designed macOS app, and it includes some rarely seen VPN technology. It's hamstrung, however, by its draconian limits on simultaneous connections.

By Max Eddy
KeepSolid VPN Unlimited

After recent confidence-eroding breaches, VPN providers are banding together to form a "trust initiative." This is the industry's much-needed chance to prove it's a safe guardian of customers' sensitive information, explains security expert Max Eddy.

By Max Eddy
VPNs Have a Chance to Prove Themselves

Several of our favorite VPN services are on sale for Cyber Monday, making today an excellent time to buy. But don't wait; these deals end soon.

How We Test VPNs
3.5

A fresh interface goes a long way toward making Golden Frog VyprVPN a worthy competitor, as does its support for split tunneling. Its high price, however, remains a hindrance.

By Max Eddy
Golden Frog VyprVPN

Protect your information from prying eyes with a VPN service. Some of PCMag's top picks are on sale now ahead of Black Friday, so you have no excuse.

Use a VPN Even When You’re Safe
3.0

Norton Secure VPN isn't going to win any points for style and it lacks the privacy tools found in other VPNs, but it's a no-nonsense service at an affordable price.

By Max Eddy
Norton Secure VPN

Knowing which VPNs you can trust is hard for experts, let alone consumers. Can security audits help the situation? Maybe, but only if you understand how to interpret them.

By Yael Grauer
What Does a VPN Security Audit Really Prove

The recent breaches of NordVPN and TorGuard demonstrate how trust is an intangible but important feature of security software. If you lose confidence in a security product, such as a VPN, it's probably time to ditch it.

By Max Eddy
Your VPN Was Breached. Now What?

Following news of last week's breach, the company is hiring a cybersecurity consulting firm to do penetration tests on NordVPN's infrastructure. In addition, the company plans on introducing a bug bounty program, and completing a company-wide security audit.

By Michael Kan
NordVPN Logo Dark

NordVPN and TorGuard VPN have suffered security breaches. Here's what happened and what it means for you (and our VPN reviews).

By Max Eddy
What do the NordVPN and TorGuard VPN Breaches Mean?

It's built like a VPN, but it isn't a VPN in the traditional sense. Warp exists to ensure mobile data is securely transmitted as fast as possible. Warp Plus does the same thing even faster.

By Matthew Humphries
Cloudflare Warp logo

When we talk about VPNs, it's often in the context of unsafe situations. Senior Security Analyst Max Eddy argues that these tools are still valuable, even when the risk is low.

By Max Eddy
Use a VPN Even When You’re Safe

The virtual private network (VPN) protection you use at work is all important, but only a couple of brands stand out with PCMag readers.

By Eric Griffith
Business Choice 2019 - VPNs

The software that protects your online privacy has never been more important. Here's how our readers rank the top virtual private network (VPN) brands.

By Eric Griffith
Readers' Choice 2019 -  VPN-

Configuring your router to run a VPN lets it protect all the devices on your network, but senior security analyst Max Eddy explains why it might not be practical for the average user.

By Max Eddy
SecurityWatch: Should I Use a VPN on My Router?

An Amazon Fire TV Stick works great for streaming on-demand content and accessing other internet-connected services, but some traffic can attract unwanted attention from your ISP. Check out our guide on how to install a VPN on your Fire TV.

By Ben Moore
How to Install a VPN on Firestick