Nikki Johnston

Nikki Johnston

Commissioned Editor

Before joining Future, Nikki worked as the Top Ten Reviews' Security & Privacy Editor. She managed the testing and reviewing of antivirus, parental controls, VPN services, and encryption software. These findings were shared with other brands, including Tom's Guide. She later joined Mobile Nations and was instrumental in building these verticals for its various brands including iMore, Windows Central, and Android Central. 

 

Nikki earned bachelor’s degrees in both English and Political Science with a focus on empirical research. During her college career, Nikki established student internship opportunities, which also helped strengthen the relationship between the University and community partners. Nikki worked as a TA, mediated focus groups, and worked on research teams. She acted as a liaison presenting research findings to local leaders to influence policy changes within her community.

Serving in the community is a highlight of Nikki’s life. During the school year, she lends a helping hand in special education classrooms during lunch hours. In her spare time, Nikki serves as a member of several school councils and volunteers for a local arts board.

Latest articles by Nikki Johnston

An exposed database

Heads up! Avast One is 70% off for Tom's Guide readers in the UK

By Nikki Johnston published

Protect your network, devices and even your identity with this exclusive Avast One deal that knocks 70% off.

Online Security
Ivacy VPN review

Ivacy VPN review

By Nikki Johnston published

VPN My Ivacy VPN review will help you decide whether this relatively cheap VPN service is right for optimizing your online activity.

VPN
TunnelBear review

TunnelBear review

By Sead Fadilpašić published

In my TunnelBear review, I test out the simple, beginner-friendly provider to see if it can match up with the market leaders.

Online Security
Windscribe vpn review

Windscribe VPN review

By Mo Harber-Lamond published

VPN In my Windscribe VPN review, we run down the characterful VPN's paid and free options, and test its speed, privacy, streaming and more.

VPN
Surfshark One on a variety of different devices

Don't be late to Surfshark's Back to School exclusive deal with 3 months free

By Nikki Johnston published

VPN Tom's Guide readers can get an exclusive deal which offers 3 extra months and the full Surfshark One security suite for free.

VPN
Hotspot Shield

Hotspot Shield Basic VPN Review

By Nikki Johnston published

Hotspot Shield Basic offers a generous unlimited data plan, but it's hampered by a lack of server locations and features, and the presence of ads.

VPNs
TunnelBear review

TunnelBear VPN Free review

By Nikki Johnston published

In our TunnelBear Free review, we run down what the back-to-basics VPN provider offers its free users, and whether it's the right choice for you.

VPNs
Atlas VPN interface composition on a smartphone and desktop screen

Atlas VPN Free review

By Nikki Johnston published

Atlas VPN Free is a capable product, and will suit those looking for simple privacy. However, it lacks power, and there are a few niggles still to be fixed.

VPNs
Windscribe on a PC screen

Windscribe VPN Free review

By Nikki Johnston last updated

In our Windscribe Free review, we run down where the outspoken VPN provider excels, and what it might be able to improve.

VPNs
Proton VPN free review

Proton VPN Free review

By Nikki Johnston published

VPN Proton VPN Free is seriously powerful, and its unlimited data cap is unrivalled. There are some limitations, but it's still our top choice.

VPN
PrivadoVPN Free on a range of devices

PrivadoVPN Free review

By Nikki Johnston published

In our PrivadoVPN Free review, we explore its strengths, weaknesses, and see how it compares to the more established names.

VPNs

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