Virtual Private Networks (VPNs): Basics, Services, Comparisons and Features

What Are the VTI Principles? A 2025 Guide for VPN Users

Does your VPN follow the VTI Principles? Do you know what those five principles are or what they mean? This article will explain everything that VPN users need to know about the VTI Principles and the i2Coalition.

By Sandra Pattison — 16 Oct'20 Last Updated: 25 Apr'25

How to Install and Use NordVPN on Your Firestick in 2025

If you want to access geoblocked movies and TV shows on your Firestick, NordVPN is a great option. In this guide, learn how to install and use the VPN on your Firestick.

By Sapphire Fox — 08 Oct'20 Last Updated: 25 Apr'25

How to Install ExpressVPN on Firestick in 2025

In this guide, we'll show you how to install ExpressVPN on Firestick devices, as well as how to use the VPN and how to uninstall it from your Fire TV Stick.

By Sapphire Fox — 01 Oct'20 Last Updated: 25 Apr'25

ExpressVPN Lightway Review: A New Path For 2025?

Lightway is the latest addition to ExpressVPN’s array of VPN protocols. Though still in its early stages, the new in-house protocol has improved ExpressVPN’s performance, outranking older protocols like OpenVPN on various fronts. Read on to find out how ExpressVPN Lightway fared in our speed and security tests.

By Jacob Roach & Samson Kiarie — 19 Jun'20 Last Updated: 25 Apr'25

Best VPN for TikTok: Beat the TikTok Ban From Anywhere in 2025

TikTok has nearly 2 billion users globally, but if you’re unlucky enough to live in a country where the social media video app is banned, then you’ll need a reliable VPN for TikTok to bypass the block. The most important qualities of the best TikTok VPN are similar to those of the best VPN overall....

By Samuel Chapman — 19 Apr'20 Last Updated: 25 Apr'25
Facts checked by Igor Kurtz

The Best Black Friday Deals of 2024: VPNs, Cloud Storage, Streaming & More

As the holiday season approaches, Black Friday deals are rolling out weeks before the turkey goes in the oven. Being an early bird will help you save big this season, so you have more dollars for holiday gifts. Check out these amazing Black Friday deals before they’re go away. Note: This guide is a summary...

By Jackie Leavitt — 26 Nov'19 Last Updated: 25 Apr'25

Best VPN for Cambodia in 2025

It’s important to get the best VPN for Cambodia to stay safe online as surveillance increases under the governing regime. Using one of the best VPNs gives you online privacy on Cambodian networks, and lets you bypass censorship and access geo-restricted content in other locations. For Cambodia, you need a virtual private network (VPN) with...

By Kate Hawkins — 03 Nov'19 Last Updated: 25 Apr'25
Facts checked by Igor Kurtz

The 6 Best VPN for Sri Lanka: Paid and Free Providers in 2025

Internet freedom in Sri Lanka is improving, but there’s still plenty of work left to do. Cybercrime is on the rise, government surveillance is a threat and you can be blocked from social media. You can avoid these concerns by using a top-ranked VPN. With the best VPN for Sri Lanka, it’s easy to protect...

By Kate Hawkins — 28 Oct'19 Last Updated: 25 Apr'25
Facts checked by Igor Kurtz

BestVPN.com & Buffered VPN: A Match Made in Heaven

Cloudwards.net has uncovered that BestVPN.com and Buffered VPN's owner are one and the same. Join us as we go down the corporate rabbit hole and discover exactly how deep it goes.

By Fergus O'Sullivan — 07 Feb'19 Last Updated: 03 Mar'25

Best VPN For Linux 2025: Premium & Free VPNs for Penguin

Finding the best VPN for Linux is no easy task: it seems like every service out there is thinking about everyone except poor Tux. To help you, the certified Linux geeks at Cloudwards.net have put together a list of VPNs that will play nice with Team Penguin.

By Andrej Hadji-Vasilev — 10 Jan'18 Last Updated: 25 Apr'25