VPN

Whether you're looking to protect yourself online or just unblock your favorite content, a virtual private network (VPN) is an essential tool in the modern world. With cybercrime getting more complex with each passing day, it's an effective and inexpensive way to secure yourself, your home, and your family from digital threats.
Tom's Guide's experts put VPNs through hundreds of tests every year to make sure we're only recommending the best VPN services, so check out our in-depth comparisons, VPN reviews, and guides to find out which VPN provider suits your needs best.
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Proton VPN Stealth protocol: what is it and why should you use it?
By Chiara Castro last updated
VPN With its new obfuscated VPN protocol, Proton VPN is committed to promote internet freedom for everyone globally.

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.

American Binary launches world's first NSA-approved quantum-resistant VPN
By George Phillips published
Post-quantum encryption comes to business VPNs as American Binary launches NSA-approved quantum-resistant VPN.

Hide.me VPN Review
By Esat Dedezade last updated
VPN With a great free option and tons of features to please experts, my Hide.me VPN review digs down into what makes it a tempting provider.

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.

What is VPN obfuscation and do I need it?
By Chiara Castro last updated
VPN VPN obfuscation is the technology that allows you to circumvent VPN blocking. Here, we explore how VPN obfuscation works and when you need 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.
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