Alex Morgan
VPN & Privacy Researcher
Method
How I test
Tools and cadence I use for every VPN review:
- Ookla and iPerf3 for speed samples
- Three test rounds per server
- Monthly re-test cycle
- Live Netflix catalog checks
- Live BBC iPlayer checks where relevant
- Kill-switch and DNS leak probes on desktop apps
Articles by Alex
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Buying guide
Best Cheap VPNs 2026
ShieldVPN is the best cheap VPN overall in 2026 if you want audited privacy without a rock-bottom free tier risk.
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How-to
How to Set Up a VPN on Windows
Installing a VPN on Windows takes about 5 minutes: download the official app, sign in, enable kill switch, connect nearby.
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Fix
VPN Connected But No Internet
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Explainer
What Is a No-Logs VPN Policy?
A no-logs VPN policy means the provider says it does not keep browsing or identifiable connection data that can be linked back…
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Comparison
NordSecure vs ShieldVPN
NordSecure wins overall on speed, streaming, network, and support. ShieldVPN is currently cheaper and better for native router setup.
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Deal
ShieldVPN Coupons — September 2026, Verified
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Buying guide
Best VPNs for Streaming in 2026
VPNs ranked by current playback success, retry rate, speed, and device support across six streaming platforms.
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Buying guide
Best VPNs for Gaming in 2026
VPNs ranked for nearby latency, stable WireGuard throughput, server choice, and recovery after a network change.
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Buying guide
Best VPNs for Torrenting in 2026
VPNs ranked for privacy controls, kill-switch reliability, speed, audit evidence, and practical device coverage.
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Explainer
VPN Price Index 2026
A reproducible snapshot of introductory and renewal VPN prices, normalized to monthly USD equivalents and available as CSV.