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

The most secure VPN in 2025
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
VPN I've compared hundreds of services to find the 5 most secure VPNs on the market. Here are the providers that made the cut.

The best iPad VPN in 2025
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
VPN If you want to unblock streaming content from overseas and get snoopers off your digital back, you'll need the help of an iPad VPN. Here are my top picks.

Best iPhone VPN for iOS in 2025
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
VPN Using the best iPhone VPN for iOS is the simplest way to stay protected on your Apple device. We've reviewed and ranked the five best options here.

Best Windows VPN for PC in 2025
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
VPN We've reviewed all the best Windows 11 VPNs, and here we pull together the five best, including ExpressVPN, NordVPN, and Proton VPN.

The best VPN service in 2025
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
Updated We've hand-tested dozens of the best VPNs – this guide pulls together all of our results to recommend the top VPNs for every purpose.

How to watch Fox News live from anywhere: stream President Trump's 'big speech' to Congress tonight
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
VPN As one of the most popular networks in the world, plenty of people are wondering how to watch Fox News and Sports live – here's our complete guide.

Best VPN deals in March 2025
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
Don't want to pay full price for a VPN? I've rounded up the best VPN deals from the likes of NordVPN, ExpressVPN, PureVPN, Surfshark, and more.

Best Fire Stick VPN in 2025
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
I've tested dozens of VPN for Fire Stick. Here I'll run down the very best Fire Stick VPNs, including NordVPN, ExpressVPN, Surfshark, and more.

How to watch BBC iPlayer in the USA
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
VPN BBC iPlayer plays host to a huge amount of content, but it’s only available in the UK. Here’s our guide on how to watch BBC iPlayer in the USA

Does VPN server count really matter?
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
VPN Almost every VPN boasts about how many servers it runs, but does it mean anything? Here we explain what really matters.

The best free VPN in 2025
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
Looking for a free VPN download? We've tested and ranked all the best free VPNs, including PrivadoVPN, Proton VPN, Windscribe and more.

Proton VPN Secure Core – what is it and why should you use it?
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
VPN Proton VPN's Secure Core feature is marketed as a way of further protecting your traffic. Here we explore how it works, and if it's worth it.

NordVPN Double VPN – what is it and why should you use it?
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
VPN VPN providers have all sorts of complex features. Here we explain exactly what NordVPN's Double VPN is, and if it's worth using.

What is VPN split tunneling and how does it work?
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
VPN It might be something you've heard of when picking a VPN, but what is split tunneling, and is it something you really need? Here, we explain all.

The best Android VPN in 2025
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
VPN Protect your Android device and make the most of your streaming subscriptions with the best Android VPNs in 2025.

Is a VPN really worth it?
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
VPN VPNs are useful in the right situations, but do you really need one? Here, I'll explore the details to help you decide if a VPN is right for you.

Best VPN free trial in 2025
By Sam Dawson last updated
Try before you buy with a VPN free trial – here's my round-up of the top VPNs with free trials, refund guarantees, and freemium versions.

The best Netflix VPN in 2025
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
VPN We've tested dozens of VPNs for Netflix, and here we round up the likes of NordVPN, Surfshark and ExpressVPN to find the very best Netflix VPN.

It's Data Privacy Day – 4 ways to protect your info online
By Mo Harber-Lamond published
Privacy's back Keeping your personal data to yourself is becoming harder and harder – but there are plenty of things you can do to protect yourself. Here are my top tips.

The most private VPN in 2025
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
VPN Picking up the most private VPN is the first step in maintaining your online anonymity. Here are the top 5 services available today.

The cheapest monthly VPN plans in 2025
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
A cheap monthly VPN is the perfect way to try out different providers without committing too much cash. Here are the very best 1 month VPN plans.

The best torrenting VPN in 2025
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
VPN If you're sharing P2P, it's absolutely essential you protect yourself with a torrenting VPN. Here are the five best VPNs for torrenting today.

Best TikTok VPN: evade bans and access anywhere
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
VPN Despite the TikTok ban being delayed, demand for the best TikTok VPN is still high. Here are the ones we trust the most.
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