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
How to claim a VPN money-back guarantee
By Mo Harber-Lamond published
VPN If you want to test out a VPN before committing, a money-back guarantee is usually your best option. Here's how to claim it.
Are VPN free trials worth using?
By Mo Harber-Lamond published
VPN A free trial is the perfect way to test out a VPN before you commit - but which option is best?
What kinds of free trials do VPNs offer?
By Mo Harber-Lamond published
VPN Testing out a product before you make a purchase is an essential part of the shopping experience – and VPNs are no different.
NordVPN logs: is NordVPN secure, does it keep logs, and can you trust it?
By Mo Harber-Lamond published
VPN Here we investigate whether NordVPN logs data, what it does to protect your identity, and all of its other security features.
This IPVanish Prime Day VPN deal offers huge value at just $2.40 a month
By Mo Harber-Lamond published
VPN IPVanish is one of the best services available today, and its freshest price cut coincides nicely with Prime Day.
Ever wondered which VPN people actually use? Our survey says…
By Mo Harber-Lamond published
VPN Choosing a VPN can be tricky, and everyone has different needs. We asked real users which VPN provider they actually use.
This VPN deal from CyberGhost offers 15 months of cover for less than $30 all-in
By Mo Harber-Lamond published
VPN Leading VPN provider CyberGhost has just launched the VPN deal of the year, offering huge savings on its one-year plan.
47% of people only use a free VPN – here’s why that should change
By Mo Harber-Lamond published
VPN While free services can be useful, anyone taking their online security seriously should consider a premium VPN.
How to spoof your location for Pokémon GO on Android
By Mo Harber-Lamond published
VPN Spoofing your Pokémon GO location can be tricky, but there are some workarounds that get the job done. Here's how to do it.
Twitter ban: is it still possible to access Twitter in Nigeria, Iran, and more?
By Mo Harber-Lamond published
VPN While many may fear the repercussions, evading a governmental Twitter ban is actually very simple.
How to torrent safely: five ways to reduce the risks of P2P
By Mo Harber-Lamond published
VPN It's widely known that sharing P2P can expose you to a host of risks, so here's our top five ways to torrent safely.
More than 40% of VPN subscribers use them for streaming – here's why
By Mo Harber-Lamond published
VPN More and more VPN users are using them to change location and access streaming content – but has that impacted security?
Exclusive VPN deal from Hotspot Shield offers three years for just $2.49 a month
By Mo Harber-Lamond published
VPN As one of the fastest VPNs on the market, Hotspot Shield is in high demand – and this VPN deal has dropped it to just $2.49 a month.
How to install ExpressVPN on Apple TV
By Mo Harber-Lamond published
VPN Installing ExpressVPN on Apple TV can be a little complicated, so we've run down all the different ways to get streaming wherever you are.
Get two months for the price of one with this short-term VPN deal from VyprVPN
By Mo Harber-Lamond published
VPN VyprVPN's long-term VPN deals are cheap, but now the secure provider is offering two months for the price of one - with no commitment.
How to set up a virtual router
By Mo Harber-Lamond published
VPN If you're trying to share VPN connections with devices that don't natively support it, setting up a virtual router is the easiest way.
How to get a fake GPS location for Mobile Legends on Android
By Mo Harber-Lamond published
VPN Using a fake GPS location for Mobile Legends is the easiest way to get top rank badges. Here's our quick simple guide.
Free Windows VPN: are they worth downloading and which ones are good?
By Mo Harber-Lamond published
VPN While a free Windows VPN might be tempting, are there any compromises to be made – and are they worth making?
Which VPNs work with Netflix – check our most recent test results
By Mo Harber-Lamond published
VPN If you're wondering if your VPN works with Netflix, you're having issues, or you're trying to pick the best provider, just check here.
The best shows on BBC iPlayer (and how to stream them anywhere)
By Mo Harber-Lamond published
VPN If you travel outside the UK, you'll find iPlayer is blocked. So, here are the best shows on BBC iPlayer, and how to watch them anywhere.
Mozilla VPN: all you need to know and how new Firefox VPN compares to the rest
By Mo Harber-Lamond published
VPN Mozilla VPN – previously Firefox VPN – has been in the pipeline for some time. Now it's here, we've got everything you need to know.
How to watch Netflix using ExpressVPN
By Mo Harber-Lamond published
VPN As one of the top VPNs for accessing streaming content, tons of users want to watch Netflix with ExpressVPN. Here's exactly how.
Is a free VPN good enough for the Super Bowl – and which is best?
By Mo Harber-Lamond published
VPN Unless you're lucky enough to have a local stream, you'll need to change your location with a VPN. But are free VPNs good enough?
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