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vpnMentor was established in 2014 to review VPN services and cover privacy-related stories. Today, our team of hundreds of cybersecurity researchers, writers, and editors continues to help readers fight for their online freedom in partnership with Kape Technologies PLC, which also owns the following products: ExpressVPN, CyberGhost, and Private Internet Access which may be ranked and reviewed on this website. The reviews published on vpnMentor are believed to be accurate as of the date of each article, and written according to our strict reviewing standards that prioritize professional and honest examination of the reviewer, taking into account the technical capabilities and qualities of the product together with its commercial value for users. The rankings and reviews we publish may also take into consideration the common ownership mentioned above, and affiliate commissions we earn for purchases through links on our website. We do not review all VPN providers and information is believed to be accurate as of the date of each article.

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James Everard

Senior Writer

James Everard is a writer for vpnMentor.

James conducts rigorous hands-on research and testing to evaluate dozens of VPNs for his articles. He is a passionate advocate for digital freedom — in an age where companies invest vast sums in harvesting data, James understands the importance of protecting online privacy.

Before joining vpnMentor, James was a senior designer for a multi-award-winning technology firm. Here, he designed and developed interactive apps and produced animated videos, all while maintaining and editing text for the company’s 3 corporate websites.

During lockdown, James decided to put his communications degree to good use. He nurtured his flair for language and joy for grammatical pedantry by working as a freelance writer for various technology and business sites and hasn’t looked back.

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James Everard

Using port forwarding with a VPN is a convenient way to host gaming servers, boost torrent seeds, and remotely access home networks. However, there aren’t many reliable VPNs that offer port forwarding since it can pose potential security risks. That’s why my team and I tested over 50 VPNs and

James Everard

Downloading a free VPN is pretty straightforward since there are usually native apps for the most widely used devices, like Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android. That said, these aren’t the only gadgets you can use a VPN with, and when there isn’t a native app, installation can become a bit more