Mo Harber-Lamond
Mo is VPN editor at Tom's Guide. Day-to-day he oversees guides on the best VPNs, privacy, and cybersecurity content, which includes making sure all his recommendations are up to date, accurate, and as useful for the reader as possible. He also undertakes regular testing of VPN providers, including their compatibility with streaming services such as Netflix, Amazon Prime and BBC iPlayer, along with assisting the main review team during the biannual VPN review process. He is also a regular contributor to TechRadar, covering VPN and privacy issues.
He graduated with First Class honours in English Literature and Creative Writing from Manchester University, and before joining the Tom's Guide team he worked for several years at Professional Writing Academy where he cut his teeth in both creative and editorial writing. Alongside working with the writing academy, he also side-hustled as a freelance proof-reader and copy-editor, with projects with the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Kyle Books, and Watkins Publishing under his belt – all the while gaining notoriety (if not success) with his band in his homeland of Cornwall.
Latest articles by Mo Harber-Lamond

Our latest VPN testing results
By Mo Harber-Lamond published
Fresh results We're constantly testing the best VPNs, and here are the results of our last round of expert reviews in 2025.

How we test VPNs
By Mo Harber-Lamond published
VPN Our VPN testing methodology covers privacy, security, streaming, ease or use, and much more. Here's our in-depth process, step by step.

How to change region on Netflix
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
VPN Netflix shows different content in different countries but, with a VPN, you can change your location and watch everything on offer.

NordVPN is giving away Uber Eats gift cards on all 2-year plans
By Mo Harber-Lamond published
vpn NordVPN has developed a taste for giveaways recently, and you can claim up to $30/£30 worth of Uber Eats vouchers on all 2-year plans.

How to watch Paramount Plus in the UK, US and anywhere
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
VPN With CBS, South Park and 1883 all available, Paramount Plus is the cheapest and easiest way of watching CBS. Here's how to watch Paramount Plus anywhere.

How to watch CBS live anywhere
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
VPN It's the most-viewed network in the US, and hugely popular elsewhere, too – here's how to watch CBS live anywhere.

VPNs are changing – here are my four predictions for 2024
By Mo Harber-Lamond published
Privacy's back From complete security suites to post-quantum encryption, VPNs are changing with the times. Here are the four key developments to look out for.

All I want for Christmas is my digital privacy back
By Mo Harber-Lamond published
Privacy's back It's high time we took more care with our data. Let me show you my five top tips for securing your info online.

NordVPN is giving away Amazon gift cards to Tom's Guide readers this Cyber Monday
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
vpn Only for Tom's Guide readers, NordVPN is offering a rock-bottom price and an absolutely free Amazon gift card – but you only have until the end of the day to claim it.

How to watch The Pigeon Tunnel online right now: Release date and time
By Mo Harber-Lamond published
Experience legendary author John le Carré's final interview. Here's how to watch the feature length production, The Pigeon Tunnel, on Apple TV Plus.

PureVPN review
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
VPN PureVPN offers incredible value, has tons of servers, and is remarkably good for streaming. If you can forgive a few app issues, it could be a great budget buy.

Astrill VPN review
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
VPN Despite the hefty price tag and some less-than-ideal quirks, Astrill VPN is still a capable traveling companion

PureVPN is offering huge savings of up to 89% on multi-year plans
By Mo Harber-Lamond published
vpn PureVPN is a trusted provider – and it also happens to be incredibly cheap. Here, we run down all the savings currently on offer.

AdGuard VPN review
By River Hart published
Updated AdGuard VPN impresses with decent speeds, 65 server locations, and reasonable prices. Unfortunately, however, subpar unblocking power spoils the party.

Hotspot Shield review
By Mo Harber-Lamond, River Hart last updated
Updated In our Hotspot Shield review, we pick apart this competent VPN that offers plenty of apps, some superb features, and skilled support staff to lend you a hand.

Save up to a huge 88% with PureVPN's latest exclusive deals
By Mo Harber-Lamond published
vpn Whether you want bargain short-term cover bundled with a password manager, or one of the cheapest VPN deals available, PureVPN has you covered.

Save a huge 83% with our exclusive 7-day Surfshark VPN deal
By Mo Harber-Lamond published
vpn Surfshark is one of our top-rated VPN providers, and it's currently offering Tom's guide readers 83% off its best-value VPN deal.

Unblock censored content for just $2.19 a month with Private Internet Access
By Mo Harber-Lamond published
vpn Private Internet Access is a great choice for unblocking censored content, and with 2 months free, it's a absolute bargain.

How to watch ABC live anywhere
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
VPN If you're outside the US, you might be wondering how to watch ABC live. Here's our full guide on how to access the network anywhere.

Free Netflix VPNs: are they worth downloading and which ones are good?
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
VPN Free Netflix VPN services can't compete with paid VPNs, but there's at least one that's surprisingly effective.

Private Internet Access's rock-solid online privacy is now just $2.11 a month
By Mo Harber-Lamond published
vpn This VPN deal from Private Internet Access offers great value, and includes 3 months free on top.

This exclusive NordVPN deal ends today!
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
vpn Our exclusive code will get you the cheapest possible subscription to the big-name VPN right now. But be quick – it's only available until March 22!
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