You Can Still Get 6 Months Free From One of Our Favorite VPN Services with This Black Friday Deal

Aashna Gheewalla is an Associate Writer at CNET. She previously worked as a Deals Writer at Wirecutter and a Health Advocacy Writer at GoodRx. She spends her free time teaching and practicing Pilates and trying out different restaurants.

Holiday shopping season is here, and if you're doing most of your gift buying online, it's important to keep your information secure. Using a VPN, or virtual private network, is a great way to give yourself extra security while browsing the internet. VPNs prevent your internet service provider from tracking the websites or apps you're using, and prevent websites and apps from seeing your geographical location, making them great for unblocking geo-protected sites or content. We strongly recommend using a good VPN for everyday use as well as for work, particularly if your work involves handling sensitive information. Our favorite VPN service, ExpressVPN, is having a major Black Friday ...