Chris Stobing

Surfshark VPN

4 days, 2 hours By Chris Stobing, Justyn Newman

How We Test Monitors

What you expect to see from a PC monitor isn't always what you get. That's why standardized testing is an important part of the review process at PC Labs. Here's how we test every monitor we review.

6 days, 22 hours By Tony Hoffman, Chris Stobing

ExpressVPN

1 week By Chris Stobing, Kim Key, Justyn Newman

Mullvad VPN

1 month By Chris Stobing, Justyn Newman

NordVPN

1 month, 1 week By Neil J. Rubenking, Chris Stobing

I've Reviewed Dozens of VPNs. These Are My Top Tips for Setting Yours Up the Right Way

In a world where there are more digital surveillance and threats to your privacy and security than ever, a VPN is an essential part of your security toolkit. Here's everything you need to know to choose the right VPN and get the most out of it.

2 months, 2 weeks By Chris Stobing, Justyn Newman

The Best Business VPNs for 2026

Whether you utilize a remote workforce or have employees who often work on public networks, a VPN can be a useful tool for protecting employee traffic and company data. These are the best VPNs we've tested for businesses.

3 months By Chris Stobing, Kim Key, Justyn Newman

Your Online Privacy Is Disappearing Fast. Here's Why You Need a VPN in 2026

A good VPN can protect your privacy and data, as long as you use it correctly. Here’s how to choose the right one, cut through the marketing lingo, and get the most out of it.

3 months By Chris Stobing, Justyn Newman

Google Gemini

3 months, 2 weeks By Chris Stobing, Ruben Circelli

How We Test VPNs

We test and rate scores of VPNs each year to help you find the best one to keep you safe and anonymous online. Here's our testing methodology and how we arrive at our conclusions.

3 months, 3 weeks By Chris Stobing, Justyn Newman

OysterVPN

3 months, 4 weeks By Chris Stobing, Justyn Newman

Proton VPN

6 months, 1 week By Chris Stobing, Justyn Newman

Proton VPN vs. NordVPN: Which Is Best for Protecting Your Privacy?

Nord and Proton are two of the best VPNs we've tested. We compare them side by side on value, performance, network size, and more to help you decide which one is the first digital privacy solution for you.

6 months, 2 weeks By Chris Stobing, Kim Key, Justyn Newman

How We Test Graphics Cards

PC Labs' cutting-edge testing of graphics cards from AMD, Intel, and Nvidia encompasses leading AAA games, industry-standard synthetic tests, AI benchmarks, and content creation apps. Here's what we use and how we do it.

7 months By Michael Justin Allen Sexton, Chris Stobing

How We Test Processors

Standardized, repeatable testing underpins everything we review at PCMag. Here's how we evaluate desktop CPUs, from pure processing trials to gauging a processor's nuanced effects on graphics performance.

7 months, 1 week By Michael Justin Allen Sexton, Chris Stobing

PureVPN

A VPN with solid performance and Netflix access marred by poor Windows experience and confusing pricing tiers.

10 months, 2 weeks By Chris Stobing, Kim Key, Justyn Newman

Storm Proxies

Offers a small yet highly specialized pool of rotating proxies

10 months, 3 weeks By Chris Stobing, Kim Key

Oxylabs

You can try these flexible, ethically sourced proxy services for free.

10 months, 3 weeks By Chris Stobing, Kim Key

Hide.me VPN

An Affordable, Highly-Customizable Service

11 months By Chris Stobing, Kim Key, Justyn Newman

IPRoyal

Affordable, ethically sourced proxies that come with policy concerns

11 months By Chris Stobing, Kim Key