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Samuel Woodhams

  • Journalist and Researcher, Top10VPN
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As seen in: CNN, MSN, MSN UK, WIRED (UK), Al Jazeera English, Quartz, TechRadar, The Diplomat Magazine, AllAfrica, Nextgov/FCW and
Covers:  International Technology Developments, Digital Rights & Censorship.
Digital Rights Researcher Top10VPN / Freelance Writer | Bylines: Wired, CNN, Al Jazeera @SamWoodhams@mastodon.social

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The best VPN service 2026

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By Dan Sung Verified, Samuel Woodhams, Mike Williams
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Welcome to TechRadar’s guide to the best VPN. Our aim is to give you the information you need to choose the right VPN as quickly as possible. NordVPN is the best VPN for most people. It offers a great combination of security, speed and usability. Surfshark andProton VPN are also excellent, offering better value and privacy respectively. We know all this because we regularly conduct . We've been reviewing VPNs for more than a decade and, in that time, helped millions of people find the right VPN.
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Surfshark fixes broken post-quantum VPN protocol after TechRadar investigation

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By Samuel Woodhams
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Screenshot showing Surfshark's new protocol and a live speed test. Following tests by TechRadar, Surfshark has issued a patch to its new, proprietary VPN protocol, 'Dausos.' The update ensures the protocol now functions correctly on specific residential fiber connections, which were previously unable to handle the protocol’s packet overhead. After sharing our technical data with Surfshark, the provider fast-tracked a fix.
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The end of encrypted DMs? Why Instagram is rolling back its biggest security feature

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By Samuel Woodhams
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Instagram. However, privacy advocates I’ve spoken to argue that E2EE is an essential tool that should have been enabled by default. The move follows TikTok’s recent announcement that it will not introduce E2EE, claiming the technology puts users at risk. Together, these decisions could mark a significant shift in how tech giants approach digital privacy. What is end-to-end encryption and why is it important?
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