Sam Dawson

Ever wanted to take yourself off the digital grid? It's tough, but doable – here are my top tips to reclaim your online anonymity.

Want to boost your online privacy? You need these tools

P2P can seem overly techy at first glance – but it's a great way to send files in a flash. Here's what you need to know.

Botnets are a prevailing threat in the cybersecurity world – but what exactly are they, and how do they work? Here's what you need to know.

Today's top VPNs are typically nice and easy to use – but issues do crop up. Here's my stress-free guide to troubleshooting 5 common VPN problems.

PIA'S MACE tool can put a stop to ads, trackers, and malware – and it works like a charm. Here's what you need to know.

Don't put off your digital spring cleaning. Here's everything you need to know about how (and why) you should clean out those cookies.

2024 was another bumper year for cyber attacks. Here's my rundown of the most serious situations we saw in the last twelve months.

Your personal data is a tempting snack for all sorts of apps – especially social media platforms. Here's what you need to know.

VPN Split tunneling fixes common VPN problems and can speed up your system, too, so isn't it time you finally tried it?

Deep packet inspection (DPI) is often discussed alongside VPNs – but what is it and how does it work? Here's everything you need to know.

ExpressVPN just unveiled its take on dedicated IPs – and it's pretty unique. Here's everything you need to know about how it works.

Got your eye on the Black Friday VPN sales? Here are the best multi-tool bundles that you won't want to miss.

VPNs are massively versatile tools – and some offer specialist servers. Here's everything you need to know about when (and why) to use them.

VPNs give your digital privavcy a boost and unblock tons of content – but should you leave yours on 24/7? Here's what you need to know.

GreyNoise uncovers key cyber vulnerabilities – and it's thanks to AI. I spoke with them to learn more.

Proton VPN is a veteran of the VPN industry and a champion of digital privacy. Here's how the service impressed us in our tests.

We just completed our latest round of VPN testing – and some of the discoveries are pretty surprising. Here's everything you need to know.

ExpressVPN is an unrivaled champion of digital privacy – and easy enough for beginners to use. Here's what you need to know.