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How to stream using a VPN on your Google TV or Chromecast
Here's everything you need to know about installing and using a VPN on your Google TV or Chromecast streamer.
Aaron Kim10.03.2024
How to stream video to your TV via a VPN
Streaming video on a VPN? You don't just have to watch on your laptop or phone. Here's how to get that video to your TV.
Aaron Kim10.02.2024
How to use a VPN on your Apple TV
Here's everything you need to know about installing and using a VPN on your Apple TV.
Aaron Kim09.26.2024
How to stream via a VPN on Roku
Here's everything you need to know about connecting a VPN to your Roku TV or streaming device.
Aaron Kim09.24.2024
The best VPN service for 2024
VPNs are not a one-size-fits-all security solution. Instead, they’re just one part of keeping your data private and secure. We tested out nine of the best VPNs available now to help you choose the best one for your needs.
Katie Malone09.05.2024
Brazil bans X for refusing to comply with Supreme Court order
Elon Musk's refusal to comply with a Brazilian court's orders has led to a nationwide ban on X.
Danny Gallagher08.30.2024
How to use a VPN on your iPhone
Here's everything you need to know about downloading and using a VPN service on your iPhone.
Aaron Kim08.28.2024
Proton VPN's browser extension is now free for all users
You can now get and use Proton VPN's browser extension even if you're not a paying user.
Mariella Moon08.14.2024
Microsoft’s latest Windows security updates might break your VPN
Microsoft says the April security updates for Windows may break your VPN. Oops!
Will Shanklin05.02.2024
Google One is shutting down its VPN feature later this year
Google is killing the VPN service that comes with One subscriptions, because nobody's using it.
Mariella Moon04.12.2024
DuckDuckGo unveils a $10 Privacy Pro plan with a no-log VPN
DuckDuckGo has announced a Privacy Pro service that includes a VPN, personal information removal and identity theft restoration service. The offering is US-only for now and costs $10 per month.
Kris Holt04.11.2024
How we test VPNs
VPNs, or virtual private networks, are everywhere. Here's how we evaluate each service for our guides and reviews.
NordVPN two-year plans are up to 67 percent off right now
NordVPN’s limited-time sale will knock up to 67 percent off its subscription plans.
Malak Saleh01.09.2024
NordVPN arrives on Apple's tvOS
With the release of Apple tvOS 17, Apple TV devices now support native VPN apps. One of the first to take advantage is the renowned NordVPN, as there’s now an app for Apple TV.
Lawrence Bonk12.18.2023
Surfshark VPN review: Basic protection for all of your devices
Surfshark VPN is one of the top VPN services available now, and it's particularly good for those who want to connect multiple devices. Here's Engadget's Surfshark VPN review.
Proton VPN review 2023: Why it's our top-choice VPN
Proton promises “privacy by default,” but that left me wondering if the company meant rigorous security testing — and if a focus on privacy would take away from ease of use. Because it balanced all of the above, Proton VPN landed at the top of our list.
Katie Malone10.13.2023
NordVPN review: A bit too overhyped for the price
You may know NordVPN from its popular ambassador program, taking social media by storm as influencers sign up to make money advertising the virtual private network. But despite its popularity, it didn’t make the list of the nine top providers we published in June.
Katie Malone10.02.2023
ExpressVPN review: Our favorite for gaming and streaming
When we tested nine of the top providers earlier this year, ExpressVPN landed on our list as the top choice for streaming services, frequent travel and gaming but, notably, not the best overall.
Katie Malone07.22.2023
Everyone is selling VPNs, and that's a problem for security
The sharp spike in VPN ads adds to the confusion and jargon around cybersecurity — and it could be misleading us on how secure we really are.
Katie Malone06.02.2023
Google One's VPN will soon be available to all subscribers
All Google One Subscribers will soon have access to a VPN at no extra cost. A dark web monitoring feature is on the way for users in the US too.
Kris Holt03.08.2023