VPN fans can grab a huge Black Friday deal from NordVPN at only 12p a day

It may only be October, but some retailers already have early Black Friday sales - and NordVPN is one of them and is perfect for tech fans who need a cheap VPN. NordVPN has cut the price of its premium VPN to as little as 12p a day across its Basic, Standard, and Premium packages.

Thanks to the offer, shoppers can save up to 74% and enjoy three months completely free. VPN users can get their two-year plans for £2.29 a month or £61.83 upfront. These plans include its speedy VPN service, which can be used on up to 10 devices at the same time.

It also offers Standard and Premium packages, priced at £2.89 a month and £4.79, which include a password manager, threat protection, and cyber insurance in case something goes wrong. The great thing about NordVPN is that it can connect to 125 countries around the world, which can help shoppers get things cheaper and help protect their privacy while browsing the web.

For those worried about losing internet speeds while connecting to a VPN, Nord doesn't have those issues, as it won't throttle internet speeds while connected. NordVPN also has a very strict no-logs policy, meaning it doesn't track or store online activity and uses strong encryption, like AES-256-bit, to secure internet traffic.

There are tons of other alternatives to look for, especially those looking for VPN deals. ExpressVPNis another competitor to Nord that also has great reviews and is a premium VPN on the market. Prices start at £3.39 a month (when converted from US dollars), slightly cheaper than Nord.

Our tech experts reviewed NordVPN - and gave it our top marks in terms of price and performance. Our reviewer said: "NordVPN is a stunning choice - packed with features, apps for all major platforms, and an affordable monthly cost.

"But it's those user-friendly apps that really make NordVPN an easy recommendation. Beautifully designed for each platform - including the likes of iOS, iPadOS, Android, Windows, Fire TV - these are the perfect starting point for Virtual Private Network (VPN) newcomers."

However, we did note that customers do need to subscribe for two years to benefit from the cheaper prices. The reviewer added: "If you're new to VPNs, subscribing to a service for two years straight out of the gate might seem a little overzealous. However, there's nothing to worry about as NordVPN offers a no-quibbles 30-day money-back guarantee and 24/7 customer support, so you'll be able to chat with a customer service representative no matter what timezone you're in".

VPNs have become a much more useful tool in recent months with the inclusion of the Online Safety Act, requiring many to verify themselves when entering sites. For some, this might seem like a step too far in terms of privacy and even led to a surge in VPN purchases.

That's not all. VPNs can be super useful in terms of saving money for things like flights, online purchases and more by connecting to another country.

But how do they actually work?

VPNs create a secure tunnel and pipe all of your online traffic through it - that includes everything from your web browser as well as any apps, streaming video services, video calls and messaging apps, torrent downloads, and more.

This protective layer of encryption prevents bad actors on the same Wi-Fi network from peeking at the data being sent between you and the websites or online services that you're using. This is why it's a good idea to use them when accessing your online life from public Wi-Fi networks, like those found in airports and coffee shop chains.

Without encryption, it's possible to steal sensitive data as it's being transmitted. For those concerned about how much data advertisers can accumulate on them, a Virtual Private Network can help keep browsing habits locked away from prying eyes.

And finally, VPNs have the ability to change your location by manually altering your IP address. Each time that one of your devices connects to the internet it is automatically assigned an IP address, which includes information about the location where you've connected to the web.

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