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The best VPNs for school: Expert tested

Whether you want to disguise your IP address to improve your privacy at college or bypass school blocks to access educational resources, these are the best school VPNs.

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The best VPNs for iPad: Expert tested
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Best VPNs for iPhone 2025: The best VPNs, ranked, to boost your privacy and securely stream
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The best no-log VPNs of 2025: These VPNs provide security, safety, and collect minimal user data
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Proton VPN vs IPVanish: Which VPN is right for you?
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The best VPNs for school: Expert tested

Whether you want to disguise your IP address to improve your privacy at college or bypass school blocks to access educational resources, these are the best school VPNs.
1 week ago by Charlie Osborne in VPN
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The best VPNs for iPad: Expert tested

We tested the best VPNs for Apple iPad tablets, that offer rapid speeds, stable connections, and easy-to-use apps.
1 week ago by Charlie Osborne in VPN
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Best VPNs for iPhone 2025: The best VPNs, ranked, to boost your privacy and securely stream

Looking for a new VPN for your iPhone? I've tried out VPNs compatible with Apple's iOS to find the best options for protecting your privacy, streaming content, and more.
1 week ago by Charlie Osborne in VPN
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The best no-log VPNs of 2025: These VPNs provide security, safety, and collect minimal user data

Trust is fragile, especially when it comes to security software. I've tested the best no-log VPNs, which claim not to keep records of their customers' online activities to protect their privacy.
1 week ago by Charlie Osborne in VPN
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Proton VPN vs IPVanish: Which VPN is right for you?

Proton VPN and IPVanish are both solid VPN options. Here's why you might want to choose one over the other, based on our testing.
1 week ago by Kennedy Otieno in VPN
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Best Amazon Fire TV Stick VPNs 2025: I tested and ranked the best VPNs for streaming

Use one of my recommended VPNs for the Amazon Fire TV Stick to bypass smart TV restrictions and access more streaming platforms, libraries, and apps.
2 weeks ago by Charlie Osborne in VPN
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The best cheap VPNs: Expert tested

VPN deals aren't always what they seem. We tested the best cheap VPNs that are consistently affordable while still providing speed and safety.
2 weeks ago by Charlie Osborne in VPN
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The fastest VPNs: Expert tested and reviewed

We tested the fastest VPNs on the market to help you decide which is best for you to avoid slowing down your internet while staying secure.
2 weeks ago by Kennedy Otieno in VPN
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Best VPN services: I've found the fastest and most secure VPNs for your home, streaming, and travel needs

I've ranked the best VPN solutions, testing features including speed, security, and server networks. These are ZDNET's favorite VPNs in 2025.
3 weeks ago by Charlie Osborne in VPN
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Are VPN-ready routers the best home Wi-Fi upgrade? My buying advice after testing one

Setting up a VPN for your whole home isn't always easy - so I put one of the top contenders, Privacy Hero 2, to the test. Here's what I learned.
3 weeks ago by Charlie Osborne in VPN
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Best travel VPNs: I tested the best VPNs for all of your privacy needs while you're abroad

VPNs shield you from spying and online tracking. Our favorite travel VPNs offer fast speeds, massive server networks, unlimited connections, and more.
3 weeks ago by Charlie Osborne in VPN
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The best proxy server services: Expert recommended

Proxy servers act as intermediaries for online traffic and can be used for various business purposes. ZDNET recommends these top proxy services.
4 weeks ago by Charlie Osborne in VPN
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ZDNET Editors' Choice: What it is, and how we're awarding the best products we review

Our team of product experts tests hundreds of products and services each year. This honor goes to the best of the best.
4 weeks ago by Kerry Wan in Innovation
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Best VPNs for streaming 2025: I've tested Netflix libraries worldwide so you don't have to

I've tried and tested the best VPNs for high-speed, reliable streaming on your favorite streaming services.
1 month ago by Charlie Osborne in VPN
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The 4 VPNs I swear by for Linux - and why I trust them

Looking for the best Linux VPN? Here are my favorites.
1 month ago by Jack Wallen in VPN
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