Virtual Private Networks (VPNs): Basics, Services, Comparisons and Features

How to Install DD-WRT on a Router in 2026: Maximize Your Router’s Potential

If you want to install a VPN directly on your router, chances are the stock firmware won't pack the kind of punch necessary to do so. Keep reading to learn how to install DD-WRT on your router to solve this issue.

By Brian Murray — 26 Dec'20 Last Updated: 18 Mar'26

How to Install CyberGhost on Firestick in 2026

If you want to watch Firestick shows and movies from 90 countries, you're going to need a good VPN, like CyberGhost. This guide will show you how to install CyberGhost on Firestick.

By Sapphire Fox — 19 Oct'20 Last Updated: 25 Apr'25

What Are the VTI Principles? A 2026 Guide for VPN Users

Does your VPN follow the VTI Principles? Do you know what those five principles are or what they mean? This article will explain everything that VPN users need to know about the VTI Principles and the i2Coalition.

By Sandra Pattison — 16 Oct'20 Last Updated: 25 Apr'25

NordVPN Firestick Tutorial: How to Install & Use NordVPN on Your Firestick 

Whether you prefer Netflix, Amazon Prime Video or HBO Max, you can expand your streaming options using the best VPN for Fire Stick. A VPN helps you avoid geoblocking and access content libraries from other countries. However, using a VPN on your Fire Stick isn’t always simple, so I wrote this NordVPN Firestick tutorial to...

By Sapphire Fox — 08 Oct'20 Last Updated: 21 Mar'26
Facts checked by Eugenie Tiu

How to Install ExpressVPN on Firestick in 2026

In this guide, we'll show you how to install ExpressVPN on Firestick devices, as well as how to use the VPN and how to uninstall it from your Fire TV Stick.

By Sapphire Fox — 01 Oct'20 Last Updated: 01 Nov'25

ExpressVPN Lightway Review: A New Path For 2026?

Lightway is the latest addition to ExpressVPN’s array of VPN protocols. Though still in its early stages, the new in-house protocol has improved ExpressVPN’s performance, outranking older protocols like OpenVPN on various fronts. Read on to find out how ExpressVPN Lightway fared in our speed and security tests.

By Jacob Roach & Samson Kiarie — 19 Jun'20 Last Updated: 25 Apr'25

Best VPN for TikTok: Beat the TikTok Ban From Anywhere in 2026

TikTok has nearly 2 billion users globally. For professional content creators, the financial implications of a TikTok ban can be particularly severe, with top influencers potentially losing six or seven-figure annual incomes if they cannot maintain consistent access to their audiences. If you’re unlucky enough to live in a country where the social media video...

By Samuel Chapman — 19 Apr'20 Last Updated: 14 Mar'26
Facts checked by Igor Kurtz

The Best Black Friday Deals of 2025

Black Friday deals are already live, and I’ve found the best limited-time discounts for online services like cloud storage and VPNs. Now is the time to check these essential privacy tools off of your shopping list, so read on to discover the deals. When Do the Black Friday Sales Start This Shopping Season? Black Friday...

By Kate Hawkins — 26 Nov'19 Last Updated: 19 Nov'25

Best VPN for Cambodia in 2026

It’s important to get the best VPN for Cambodia to stay safe online as surveillance increases under the governing regime. Using one of the best VPNs gives you online privacy on Cambodian networks, and lets you bypass censorship and access geo-restricted content in other locations. For Cambodia, you need a virtual private network (VPN) with...

By Kate Hawkins — 03 Nov'19 Last Updated: 19 Mar'26
Facts checked by Igor Kurtz

The 6 Best VPN for Sri Lanka: Paid and Free Providers in 2026

Internet freedom in Sri Lanka is improving, but there’s still plenty of work left to do. Cybercrime is on the rise, government surveillance is a threat and you can be blocked from social media. You can avoid these concerns by using a top-ranked VPN. With the best VPN for Sri Lanka, it’s easy to protect...

By Kate Hawkins — 28 Oct'19 Last Updated: 29 Jan'26
Facts checked by Igor Kurtz