Darien Graham-Smith
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The best VPNs in 2024, according to our tests
VPNsWe've been busy testing, benchmarking and comparing the latest VPNs from every major player to help you choose one that caters to your needs
Asus RT-AX57 Go review: Small, but surprisingly powerful
Wireless routersDon’t judge this router by its size: the pocket-friendly Asus RT-AX57 Go is packed with features and outperforms its rivals
Best cordless phones: Handsets for your home or business
Home & gardenFed up with nuisance calls and dodgy DECT connection? We test and recommend the best cordless phones
The best mesh Wi-Fi routers to buy right now
Wireless routersGet fast downloads and kill dead spots with our pick of the best mesh Wi-Fi routers
Netgear Orbi 970 mesh router review: Groundmaking mesh
Wireless routersThe Orbie 970 is a very fast, very expensive mesh – but it’s still too early to invest in the new wireless standard
What is OpenVPN: Everything you need to know
VPNsOpenVPN is one of the world’s most popular VPN standards. Here’s what it can do for you – and what it can’t
PrivadoVPN review: Fast and great for torrenting
VPNsIt didn’t unblock all the streaming services we tried, but PrivadoVPN is easy to use and generally performs well
StrongVPN review: A simple but effective VPN
VPNsStrongVPN does the job, and it’s great for streaming – but it's not our first choice for performance or price
PureVPN review: A decent VPN that’s great value long-term
VPNsThere are faster and more user-friendly VPNs out there, but PureVPN has a good set of features for an excellent price
Mozilla VPN review: Lags behind rivals
VPNsMozilla’s VPN does the job, but it can’t match the market leaders for speed, features or price