Episode Details

If you’re planning on traveling abroad this summer, it might be a good idea to use a VPN when browsing the web. In this bonus episode, staff writer Max Eddy explains what they are, and why they’re beneficial when you’re far from home (and sometimes when you’re not far, too).
 

What we recommend:

• Top pick: Mullvad
• Best VPN for Travel: IVPN
• Good free VPNs: ProtonVPN doesn’t limit your data but does limit your locations. TunnelBear limits your data but not your locations.
• Best password managers: 1Password and Bitwarden.

Additional reading:

• The 3 Best VPN Services of 2025
• What Is a VPN and What Can It Do?
• The Best Free VPN of 2025
• Back Up and Secure Your Digital Life

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