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.
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 hours, 20 minutes
While a good VPN will protect your online privacy, it almost certainly won't make your internet connection faster. Some have far less performance impact than others, however. These VPNs fare best in our speed tests.
3 days
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 currently work with Netflix in the US.
1 week, 4 days
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.
2 weeks
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.
2 weeks
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.
2 weeks
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.
2 weeks, 6 days
Anyone looking to circumvent censorship and protect their privacy in Russia might consider using a VPN. We explain why and give our top picks for virtual private networks in Russia.
2 weeks, 6 days
A VPN is a handy tool to have in your privacy toolbox, even on Apple's relatively secure iOS. Here's how to find the top VPN for your iPhone.
2 weeks, 6 days
If you're concerned about privacy while browsing, a VPN can help. These are the top VPNs that work with ChromeOS.
3 weeks, 5 days
We've been testing VPNs for years, and these are our top choices for Mac users looking to protect their privacy.
3 weeks, 6 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.
1 month
Worried about the potential TikTok ban in the United States next year? These are the top VPNs for getting around it.
2 months, 3 weeks
