2025-07-27

Best VPNs for UK users in 2025: Full comparison guide
With censorship rising, privacy at risk, and platforms tightening regional restrictions, a good VPN has become essential for UK users in 2025. Whether you want to stream geo-blocked content, work securely from home, or bypass government-imposed limitations, the right virtual private network can make all the difference. But which VPN
Is your VPN secretly logging internet activity?
We all know the VPN routine: encrypt your traffic, mask your IP, and vanish into the digital ether like a data-fueled ghost. But a ever since the UFO VPN incident, a wrench has been thrown into the whole “privacy paradise” narrative. UFO VPN was a free service that promised top-tier
What is a VPN Server? An Introduction to Virtual Private Networks
A VPN server is an important part of virtual private networks (VPNs), which are used to increase security, privacy, and access to online content. VPNs encrypt your data as it passes through the internet, making it unreadable to anyone who might be trying to intercept it. In this blog post,
Don’t Use a VPN for TikTok
The TikTok storm shows no sign of abating, despite the recent news that the Trump administration will allow Oracle and Walmart to partner the social network in the USA. Despite this, there appears to be a drive towards using VPNs to avoid any ban on the social network. It’s not
Do You Need a Dedicated IP Address With Your VPN?
By: Christian Cawley
CyberGhost VPN has launched a new feature: a dedicated IP address, intended to provide reliable access to IP-restricted networks. VPNs typically have the same set of features across the board. “VPN A” will boast a price, a number of connections, support for so many operating systems; “VPN B” will try
BullGuard VPN Launches
By: Christian Cawley
Security software publisher BullGuard, best known for its desktop and mobile antivirus and internet security suites, has entered the VPN market with BullGuard VPN. Boasting over 2000 BullGuard VPN servers in 16 countries, the service is available for Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS and comes in one, two, and three
Don’t Use a VPN for TikTok
By: Christian Cawley
The TikTok storm shows no sign of abating, despite the recent news that the Trump administration will allow Oracle and Walmart to partner the social network in the USA. Despite this, there appears to be a drive towards using VPNs to avoid any ban on the social network. It’s not
OVPN’s “No Logs” Claim Proven in Court
By: Christian Cawley
Clarity and transparency are vital for any reputable VPN provider. But few VPNs have been challenged over their privacy credentials in court. Sweden’s OVPN has, however, found itself defending the nature and purpose of VPN providers in a court case brought by The Rights Alliance, representing various movie companies. After
VPN Adoption Rockets During COVID-19 Lockdown
By: Christian Cawley
Events of the 2020 so far seem to have increased awareness of cybersecurity and VPNs around the world. From working at home to civil rights infractions in Hong Kong, VPN use has increased, while an unprecedented increase in cybersecurity start ups has been recorded in the UK. Research from AtlansVPN
Enjoy Anonymous Video Search with PeteyVid
By: Christian Cawley
PeteyWeb is a top privacy tool, enabling you to browse online videos anonymously.
NSA Warns Corporate VPNs “Vulnerable to Cyberattacks”
By: Christian Cawley
The USA’s National Security Agency (NSA) has issued a cybersecurity advisory via its Cybersecurity Directorate, warning against unsecured VPNs.
NordVPN Releases Results of New PwC Audit
By: Christian Cawley
Prominent VPN provider NordVPN has released the details of its second audit. The Swiss-based VPN has once again contracted PricewaterhouseCoopers AG Switzerland (PwC Switzerland) – to independently analyze its service. Following news that Mullvad VPN has completed its first independent audit, NordVPN’s second audit has a wider remit than its
It’s Time for VPNs to Publish Audit Results
By: Christian Cawley
Trust is a big issue for VPN services. After all, you’re trusting them to reliably encrypt your data be secure from DNS leaks and other vulnerabilities not sell your data operate a strict no-logs policy regularly update software maintain servers and ensure their integrity Yet few of them bother to
The Trouble With Free VPNs
By: Christian Cawley
The Trouble With Free VPNs Here at Compare VPNs we’re passionate on the idea of everyone – every man, woman, child – connecting to the internet via a VPN. Despite the increasing popularity of VPNs, especially during the age of lockdown pandemics, some web users remain ignorant or dubious. So