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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 top VPNs we've tested.

Windscribe is one of the best all-rounders in the VPN market. It's got some handy privacy-boosting tools, the speeds you need to enjoy HD streaming, and apps for pretty much every platform out there.

CyberGhost has been in the VPN game for over a decade – but how does it stack up against today's top dogs? Here's what you need to know.

Proton VPN Free is undoubtedly among the best free VPNs available. Offering a broad spectrum of compatibility across devices, impressive speeds, and unlimited bandwidth, it would be easy for anyone ...

Proton VPN is the rare exception to the rule that free VPNs are underwhelming at best. Its free plan-- while admittedly limited in server numbers and simultaneous connections -- doesn’t restrict your ...

A much-improved VPN with affordable pricing, but it still has a way to go to compete with the greats ...

While a bargain-bin DVD may not give you the sharpest picture or tons of special features, it still lets you watch the movie itself. Likewise, Private Internet Access may not be the fastest VPN or ...

Astrill is regarded by some as a premium VPN that users can harness to gain a greater degree of online privacy and security. It is priced accordingly. I found it to be more expensive than competitive ...

When X-VPN’s security team recently ran a round of internal testing, they uncovered a signal that looked, at first glance, like a potential data exposure risk. Further investigation, however, pointed ...

I'm a senior analyst charged with testing and reviewing VPNs and other security apps for PCMag. I grew up in the heart of Silicon Valley and have been involved with technology since the 1990s.

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. I’ve been writing about ...