Mo Harber-Lamond
Mo is VPN editor at Tom's Guide. Day-to-day he oversees VPN, privacy, and cybersecurity content, which includes making sure all his recommendations are up to date, accurate, and as useful for the reader as possible. He also undertakes regular testing of VPN providers, including their compatibility with streaming services such as Netflix, Amazon Prime and BBC iPlayer, along with assisting the main review team during the biannual VPN review process. He is a regular contributor to TechRadar, covering VPN and privacy issues.
He graduated with First Class honours in English Literature and Creative Writing from Manchester University, and before joining the Tom's Guide team he worked for several years at Professional Writing Academy where he cut his teeth in both creative and editorial writing. Alongside working with the writing academy, he also side-hustled as a freelance proof-reader and copy-editor, with projects with the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Kyle Books, and Watkins Publishing under his belt – all the while gaining notoriety (if not success) with his band in his homeland of Cornwall.
Latest articles by Mo Harber-Lamond
Best Warzone VPN in 2024: how to get easy lobbies by avoiding SBMM
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
VPN A VPN for Warzone is the perfect tool for bagging more kills and avoiding SBMM. Here the top 5 Warzone VPNs on the market today.
I asked ChatGPT to explain VPN terms like I'm five – now I'm worried for my job
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
Explaining VPNs and how they work in simple terms can be tricky, so I thought I'd see what ChatGPT had to offer. Turns out it's not bad at all...
The best torrenting VPN in 2024
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
VPN If you're sharing P2P, it's absolutely essential you protect yourself with a torrenting VPN. Here are the five best VPNs for torrenting today.
The best iPad VPN in 2024
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
VPN If you want to unblock streaming content from overseas and get snoopers off your digital back, you'll need the help of an iPad VPN. Here are my top picks.
The cheapest monthly VPN plans in 2024
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
A cheap monthly VPN is the perfect way to try out different providers without committing too much cash. Here are the very best 1 month VPN plans.
Best free iPhone VPN app in 2024
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
VPN There are tons of free iPhone VPNs on the App Store – but only a handful are safe to use. Here are the very best free VPNs for iPhone that I've tested.
Best iPhone VPN for iOS in 2024
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
VPN Using the best iPhone VPN for iOS is the simplest way to stay protected on your Apple device. We've reviewed and ranked the five best options here.
Best Fire Stick VPN in 2024
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
VPN I've tested dozens of VPN for Fire Stick. Here I'll run down the very best Fire Stick VPNs, including NordVPN, ExpressVPN, Surfshark, and more.
The best BBC iPlayer VPN in 2024
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
VPN From catching up on the Olympics, to Doctor Who and Strictly Come Dancing, the BBC has it all. A BBC iPlayer VPN is your ticket to entry
Best Windows VPN for PC in 2024
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
VPN We've reviewed all the best Windows 11 VPNs, and here we pull together the five best, including ExpressVPN, NordVPN, and Proton VPN.
The best streaming VPN in 2024
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
VPN A streaming VPN can get you access to global Netflix and Amazon Prime libraries, blocked sites like BBC iPlayer, and even free coverage of huge sporting events. Here's our top 5.
Best VPN free trial in 2024
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
VPN Try before you buy with a VPN free trial – here's my round-up of the top VPNs with free trials, refund guarantees, and freemium versions.
Best VPN deals in September 2024
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
VPN Don't want to pay full price for a VPN? We've rounded up the best VPN deals from the likes of NordVPN, ExpressVPN, PureVPN, Surfshark, and more.
The best gaming VPN in 2024
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
VPN A gaming VPN is the simplest solution to avoiding DDoS attacks and network throttling. Here are my top 5, including NordVPN, ExpressVPN and Surfshark.
NordVPN vs Surfshark: Which provider is best?
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
vpn We've compared NordVPN and Surfshark to see who comes out on top in terms of speed, unblocking power, and overall security.
The best Mac VPN in 2024
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
Updated A VPN for Mac should be able to do it all – privacy, streaming, and speed. Here are the best Mac VPNs, including ExpressVPN, NordVPN, and Surfshark.
The best free VPN in 2024
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
Updated Looking for a free VPN download? We've tested and ranked all the best free VPNs, including PrivadoVPN, Proton VPN, Windscribe and more.
The best UK VPN in 2024
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
VPN Discover the best UK VPNs for privacy, streaming and speed – I've tested the best services out there and these are my 5 favorites right now.
The best shows Netflix won’t let Americans watch (and how to stream them)
By Kelly Woo, Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
VPN If you're outside the US, you're missing out on some of Netflix's best titles. Here's how to get get access wherever you are.
The Best Cheap VPN in 2024
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
VPN I've tested tons of cheap VPNs like Surfshark, PIA and NordVPN. Here I'm rounding up which of them offer the best value for money.
The best Russia VPN 2024
By Tabitha Baker last updated
vpn With rising censorship, it's more important than ever to find the best Russia VPN to keep your browsing safe and secure. These are our top picks.
The best Netflix VPN in 2024
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
VPN We've tested dozens of VPNs for Netflix, and here we round up the likes of NordVPN, ExpressVPN, and Surfshark to find the very best Netflix VPN.
The best VPN service in 2024
By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
Updated We've tested and reviewed dozens of the best VPN services, and in this guide, I've compared and ranked the top 10, including NordVPN, ExpressVPN, Surfshark and more.
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