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John Brandon is a technologist, business writer, and book author. He first started writing in 2001 when he was downsized from a corporate job. In the early days of his writing career, he wrote features about biometrics and wrote Wi-Fi router and laptop reviews for LAPTOP magazine. Since 2001, he has published over 15,000 articles and has written business columns for both Inc. magazine and Forbes. He has personally tested over 10,000 gadgets in his career. In his journalism career, he has interviewed high profile figures such as Buzz Aldrin, 50 Cent, and Sundar Pichai, the CEO of Google. He has visited multiple high-tech companies in person including Facebook, HP, Microsoft, Google, iRobot, IBM, LucasFilm, and many others. His most recent book is called The 7-Minute Productivity Solution: How to Manage Your Schedule, Overcome Distraction, and Achieve the Results You Want. He is most active on the X platform but is also fond of Bluesky and other emerging social media apps.

Latest articles by John Brandon

iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ review

By John Brandon published 27 January 25

The Roomba j5+ performs nearly as well as much pricier robot vacuums — for half the price.

Smart Home

How do free VPN services make money?

By John Brandon last updated 2 December 22

Free services are incredibly tempting, but just because you're not handing over any cash doesn't mean you're not paying for it.

VPNs

Are you really invisible when you use a VPN?

By John Brandon published 14 October 20

A VPN can be crucial for online security and privacy, but how invisible are you truly when using one?

VPNs

How does a VPN protect your privacy and anonymity?

By John Brandon published 14 October 20

Knowing how a VPN protects you online is more than just interesting – it can help you use them more effectively, too.

VPNs

The best legal alternatives to Showbox

By John Brandon published 8 April 20

Showbox is a colossus in terms of Korean movies and shows, but there are alternatives.

Streaming

Is ExpressVPN legal?

By John Brandon published 8 April 20

An excellent VPN provider, but is downloading and using ExpressVPN's Virtual Private Network legal?

VPNs

VPN services: Are they really legal everywhere?

By John Brandon published 31 March 20

Most countries do allow VPN usage, but there are a few exceptions – keep reading to find out where VPN services are legal.

VPNs

The best 123movies alternatives in 2020

By John Brandon published 24 March 20

The 123movies service is now defunct but these legal streaming alternatives will fill the void.

Movies

The best legal Putlocker alternatives in 2020

By John Brandon published 19 March 20

Putlocker is dead...long live legal streaming services. Keep reading to find out the best alternatives to Putlocker out there.

Streaming

How much data does a VPN really use?

By John Brandon published 12 March 20

vpn A VPN can help keep you stay safe and anonymous online, but how much data do they use? Keep reading to find out.

vpn

Tend Insights Lynx Indoor Review: A Good, Cheap Security Cam

By John Brandon published 1 March 18

The Tend Insights Lynx Indoor security camera is a low-cost connected home device with a few nice perks like facial recognition, but it's a little too short on features.

Smart Home

SpotCam Sense Pro Review: More Than Just Video Surveillance

By John Brandon published 3 February 18

The SpotCam Sense Pro is a powerful security camera that goes far beyond video surveillance. Though it has a few flaws, you'll appreciate the flexible approach to security.

Smart Home

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