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The best smart TV VPNs of 2025: Unlock content libraries worldwide with our top picks

ZDNET's favorite smart TV VPNs let you kick back and enjoy content worldwide, providing speedy, secure streaming and a little more privacy.

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How VPNs are helping people evade increased censorship - and much more
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Best VPN extensions for Chrome 2025: These are the top VPN extensions for safe and secure browsing
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The best Apple TV VPNs: My favorite native apps enhance your Apple TV streaming
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Best mobile VPNs 2025: These are the best VPNs I've tested for your smartphone or tablet
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The best smart TV VPNs of 2025: Unlock content libraries worldwide with our top picks

ZDNET's favorite smart TV VPNs let you kick back and enjoy content worldwide, providing speedy, secure streaming and a little more privacy.
9 hours ago by Charlie Osborne in VPN
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How VPNs are helping people evade increased censorship - and much more

Nord Security executives discuss the expanding role of VPNs in light of new government censorship efforts - and how the company is preparing for the future.
1 day ago by Charlie Osborne in VPN
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Best VPN extensions for Chrome 2025: These are the top VPN extensions for safe and secure browsing

These are the best VPN extensions for Chrome that will protect your privacy without disrupting your browsing experience and online activities.
2 days ago by Charlie Osborne in VPN
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The best Apple TV VPNs: My favorite native apps enhance your Apple TV streaming

You can securely stream your favorite Apple TV shows and movies without drastic speed loss. ZDNET has tested and ranked the best VPN solutions you can use.
3 days ago by Charlie Osborne in VPN
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Best mobile VPNs 2025: These are the best VPNs I've tested for your smartphone or tablet

Looking for a mobile-friendly VPN that won't destroy your battery life? I've tested and ranked VPNs including NordVPN, Surfshark, and ExpressVPN to help you make your decision.
2 weeks ago by Charlie Osborne in VPN
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The best VPNs with antivirus: Our top picks protect your privacy and combat malware

We've found, tested, and ranked the best VPNs with antivirus features, including real-time threat scanning, web protection, and data breach alerts.
2 weeks ago by Kennedy Otieno in VPN
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The best free VPNs: Want to avoid website blocks and age verification? These are the best free options

Little in life is really free, but some VPNs out there provide a free service without compromising your privacy.
2 weeks ago by Charlie Osborne in VPN
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We tested the best VPNs for unblocking YouTube

These tested YouTube VPNs can reliably unlock YouTube or YouTube TV content on a smartphone, laptop, or smart TV.
2 weeks ago by Kennedy Otieno in VPN
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The best travel VPNs: These are the best VPNs, ranked, for your next trip abroad and bypassing censorship

VPNs shield you from spying and can resolve online blocks you may find in other countries including the UK's new checks. My favorite travel VPNs offer fast speeds, massive server networks, and solid encryption.
2 weeks ago by Charlie Osborne in VPN
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Why I still recommend NordVPN to most people in 2025 - especially with the latest update

I put NordVPN through rigorous testing to evaluate its speed, security, and overall features. Here are the biggest takeaways.
3 weeks ago by Kennedy Otieno in VPN
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Best VPNs for streaming 2025: Open up film and TV libraries worldwide with my favorite VPNs

Want to access new movies and TV shows? A VPN might help. Check out my favorites for the best speeds and servers.
4 weeks ago by Charlie Osborne in VPN
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Surfshark vs. CyberGhost: Which VPN should you get?

You can't go wrong choosing Surfshark or CyberGhost as VPN, but here's why you might want to get one over the other.
4 weeks ago by Kennedy Otieno in VPN
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The best VPNs for businesses and teams: Expert tested

We tested the best VPNs for your business or team, whether your employees are in person, hybrid, or remote.
4 weeks ago by Kennedy Otieno in VPN
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The best Roku VPNs for streaming

Yes, you can actually use a VPN with Roku. And we've tested the best Roku VPNs to get you started with global streaming.
4 weeks ago by Kennedy Otieno in VPN
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Best Amazon Fire TV Stick VPNs 2025: Secure, affordable VPNs for your streaming needs

If you're looking for an Amazon Fire TV Stick VPN to bypass smart TV native app restrictions and access your favorite content libraries and apps, you've come to the right place.
1 month ago by Charlie Osborne in VPN
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