Surfshark Review: NordVPN's Fake Competitor (Same Company, Lower Price, Why?)
Surfshark is owned by the same parent company as NordVPN, but costs less. I investigate why, how the merger actually works, and whether you should buy.
11 min read
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NordVPN and ExpressVPN Failed Their GDPR Data Requests (So Much for Privacy)
A real-world test sent GDPR data requests to 10 VPNs. Only ONE responded properly. NordVPN and TunnelBear blew past the legal deadline. Here's what 'we protect your privacy' actually means.
8 min read
Antivirus + VPN Bundles: Bundled Convenience or Bundled Bullshit?
Antivirus companies want to sell you VPN bundles. Most make shit VPNs. I make $0 from the best antivirus (ESET, Bitdefender standalone). Here's when bundles make sense (rarely) and what to buy instead.
16 min read
Surfshark vs NordVPN: Same Company, Fake Competition
Surfshark vs NordVPN comparison. Both owned by NordSec since 2022. I make ~$40 from NordVPN, $0 from Surfshark. Here's why this comparison is theater.
10 min read
NordVPN vs CyberGhost: Who to Distrust Less?
Honest NordVPN vs CyberGhost comparison. CyberGhost owned by Kape (alleged ex-malware distributor) since 2017. NordVPN hid 2018 breach. I make ~$40 from Nord, $0 from CyberGhost. Here's why neither is ideal.
11 min read
NordVPN vs ExpressVPN: Reformed Sinner vs Alleged Ex-Malware Owner
Honest NordVPN vs ExpressVPN comparison. ExpressVPN owned by Kape (alleged ex-malware distributor). NordVPN hid 2018 breach. I make ~$40 from Nord, $0 from Express. Here's why neither is ideal.
10 min read
NordVPN vs IPVanish: PCMag's Conflict of Interest Problem
NordVPN vs IPVanish comparison. IPVanish owned by Ziff Davis (also owns PCMag reviewing it). 2016: logged users despite no-logs claims. NordVPN hid 2018 breach. I make ~$40 from Nord, $0 from IPVanish.
9 min read
NordVPN vs Mullvad: When Privacy Actually Costs Less
NordVPN vs Mullvad comparison. Mullvad: €5/mo forever, no email, raided by police who found nothing. NordVPN: $12.99/mo renewal, 2018 breach hidden 18 months. I make ~$40 from Nord, $0 from Mullvad.
10 min read