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. Previously at PCMag, I was a hardware analyst benchmarking and reviewing consumer gadgets and PC hardware such as desktop processors, GPUs, monitors, and internal storage. I've also worked as a freelancer for Gadget Review, VPN.com, and Digital Trends, wading through seas of hardware and software at every turn. In my free time, you’ll find me shredding the slopes on my snowboard in the Rocky Mountains where I live, or using my culinary-degree skills to whip up a dish in the kitchen for friends.
After more than a year of war, the need for secure and private online communications in Ukraine is as critical as ever. We explain how VPNs can help and give our top picks of virtual private networks for Ukrainians.
13 hours, 4 minutes
VPNs are intended to protect your privacy, but using them in China is complicated. We list the VPN providers that have servers in mainland China and Hong Kong and explain some of the issues surrounding their use.
13 hours, 17 minutes
Whether you're connecting to a UK-based service from abroad or you're looking to protect your traffic while traveling, these are our top VPN picks for the United Kingdom.
6 days, 11 hours
Using a VPN, or virtual private network, is one of the best ways to protect your online privacy. We review dozens, and these are the top VPNs we've tested.
1 week, 1 day
If you're concerned about privacy while browsing, a VPN can help. These are the top VPNs that work with ChromeOS.
1 week, 5 days
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.
2 weeks, 4 days
Worried about the potential TikTok ban in the United States next year? These are the top VPNs for getting around it.
2 months, 1 week
WireGuard is faster, lighter, and more secure than previous VPN encryption standards, but it has some drawbacks, too. We help you decide if the new security protocol is right for you.
2 months, 3 weeks
You've probably heard of VPNs, but proxy services can also play a critical role in protecting your identity while you're online. We explain how they work and detail the top proxies we've tested to help you find the right one for your needs.
3 months, 2 weeks
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4 months, 1 week
If you're short on cash, you can still use a VPN to improve your privacy online. Here's everything you need to know about what you get (and don't get) with the best free VPN services we've tested.
5 months
VPNs are useful for preserving your online privacy, but Netflix does its best to block subscribers who use them. These are the top VPNs that work with Netflix in the US right now.
5 months
