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Long-form reviews, tests and guides from Thomas and Øyvind. No paid placements. No inflated scores. Every recommendation tested on our own hardware.
After three weeks testing 30+ VPNs across five devices, here are the ones we'd actually pay for in 2026.
We've used NordVPN since 2019. Here's our full 2026 review: speed, security, streaming, and whether it's still our top pick.
ExpressVPN is expensive. This review answers whether the premium over NordVPN is actually justified.
Unlimited simultaneous connections at $2.19/month makes Surfshark the best value in VPN in 2026.
Swiss jurisdiction, fully open source, published audits. ProtonVPN is the VPN you pick if you read audit reports.
A 16-digit account number. No email. Cash payment by post. Mullvad is the most anonymous mainstream VPN available.
Monthly streaming tests since mid-2025. Here's what actually works in April 2026 on Netflix, BBC iPlayer, Disney+, and more.
Most gaming doesn't need a VPN. When it does, here's which one to pick — and when to leave it off.
Nothing is really free. If you're not paying with money, you're paying with something else. Here's what.
A VPN hides your IP and encrypts your traffic. That's the core. Here's what that actually means — and who needs one.
Every VPN claims no-logs. Most claims are unverifiable. Here's how to tell who's actually telling the truth.
If your VPN drops, a kill switch blocks your internet until it reconnects. Here's why that matters.
Consumer VPNs hide your IP. Business VPNs add centralised management, access control, and compliance logs.
Five minutes of testing tells you whether your VPN is actually protecting you. Here's exactly how.
The two most recommended VPNs in 2026. Here's which one wins in speed, streaming, privacy, price, and features.
Five minutes, any device, and the three settings that actually matter.
Connecting to a VPN and having a VPN that actually works are two different things. Here's how to verify in 60 seconds.
WireGuard, OpenVPN, IKEv2, Lightway, NordLynx. What they mean, and which one you should actually pick.
NordVPN remains the best all-round VPN in 2026. We tested speed, security, streaming, and price across five devices over three weeks.
Surfshark delivers unlimited devices, solid speeds, and CleanWeb ad blocking at $2.19/month — the best value VPN for families in 2026.
NordVPN wins on speed and features, Surfshark wins on price and device count. Here is the full head-to-head with test data.
We test VPN streaming access monthly. Here are the VPNs that actually unblock Netflix, HBO Max, Disney+, and BBC iPlayer in April 2026.
A VPN hides your IP and encrypts your traffic, but it does not make you anonymous. Here is what a VPN actually protects and what it does not.
NordPass offers zero-knowledge encryption, biometric login, and a data breach scanner from the NordVPN team — our top pick for password management in 2026.
NordPass leads for value, 1Password for teams, Dashlane for travel. Here are the best password managers in 2026 after three months of testing.
MyDataRemoval automates opt-out requests to hundreds of data brokers. After 60 days of testing, here is whether it actually delivers.
Consumer VPNs work for small teams but break down as you scale. Here is when to use NordVPN vs NordLayer vs a dedicated business VPN.
Using a VPN with an eSIM gives you encrypted connectivity and a local data plan in any country — the gold standard for travel privacy.