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The best internet security suites in 2025
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
The best internet security suites stop malware, manage your passwords, secure your connections and protect you from identity theft.

The best external SSDs and hard drives in 2025
By Jason England last updated
These are the best external hard drives, based on our extensive testing.

VPN server locations – which VPNs have the most and what you need to know
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
VPN VPN server count is a headline figure on most providers' websites, but does it really matter? Here we explain, and show you the best options.

The best Roku VPN 2025
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
VPN A Roku VPN can take time to set up, but once it's up and running you'll have access to tons of extra content. Here's our complete guide.

Best Chromebooks in 2025: our top picks
By Jason England last updated
The best Chromebooks provide great, affordable alternatives to Windows PCs and MacBooks. These are our favorites to recommend, based on hands-on testing and reviews.

Best free iPhone VPN app in 2025
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
VPN There are tons of free iPhone VPNs on the App Store – but only a handful are safe to use. Here are the very best free VPNs for iPhone that I've tested.

Best Chromebooks for kids in 2025: our top picks
By Florence Ion, Alex Wawro last updated
The best Chromebooks for kids are as basic or as super-powered as you need, and we've got great picks at a wide variety of prices.

The fastest VPN services in 2025
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
Updated We've tested and ranked dozens of of the fastest VPNs, and here I've rounded up the top five speed demons – including Surfshark, NordVPN, Proton VPN and more.
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