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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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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 Justyn Newman
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Apple's security focus is good, but it cannot stop all privacy threats. Based on our latest testing of the top services, these are the best Mac VPNs.

By Kim Key & Justyn Newman
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Need a VPN for Canada? Whether you're looking to stream Canadian TV shows or trying to avoid local censorship, these are the best VPNs we've tested.

By Justyn Newman
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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 Jade Chung-Lee & Justyn Newman
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Fast network speeds are crucial for online gaming, but security is important, too. The best VPNs we've tested for gaming can protect your privacy without significantly impacting your latency.

By Justyn Newman
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The best cheap VPNs we've tested cost less than $10 per month. Even better, they don't restrict your usage the way free VPNs often do.

By Kim Key & Justyn Newman
The Best Cheap VPNs

It's not as full-featured as its paid VPN counterparts, but it'll do for protection on a budget.

By Will McCurdy
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If you've been thinking about getting a VPN, this is the deal for you. But don't delay, because this sale ends November 2 at 11:59 p.m. PT.

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

By Justyn Newman
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By examining the biggest VPN security failures of the past, we uncover valuable lessons to help you better safeguard your privacy today.

By Justyn Newman
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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.

By Justyn Newman
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Pornhub continues to block user access from most US states that require ID verification to access the site. Here's how you can use a VPN to view Pornhub and protect your privacy at the same time.

By Justyn Newman
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VPNs are useful for streaming geo-restricted content, but Netflix does its best to block subscribers who use them. These are the best VPNs we've tested that are currently effective for watching Netflix in the US.

By Justyn Newman
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Swap devices anytime and stay protected with 10Gbps servers, no logs, and 900+ global options.

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3.5

Norton VPN Standard delivers a strong set of essential features and shows promise as a standalone VPN service, though there's still room to enhance consistency across devices and refine its approach to data retention.

$3.33 Per Month for 5 Devices (50% Off 1 Year Plan)
at Norton LifeLock
By Justyn Newman
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FastestVPN is compatible with Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, and more, and has dedicated servers for streaming platforms.

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VPNs aren't just for computers; your Android phone or tablet can also benefit from one. We've tested the top contenders to help you choose the best Android VPN for your needs.

By Justyn Newman
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Chrome VPN extensions come in several varieties, but each has its limitations compared with standalone applications. We explain how these plug-ins differ and run down the best Chrome VPN extensions we've tested.

By Justyn Newman
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Quantum computers could one day crack the encryption protecting your most sensitive data. Here's how VPNs are adapting.

By Justyn Newman
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4.5 Editors' Choice

NordVPN offers a comprehensive suite of privacy and security features that extend far beyond traditional VPN protection, including advanced encryption, threat detection, and more.

$3.09 Per Month + 3 Months Extra (73% Off 2 Years Basic Plan)
at NordVPN
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