This is the VPN I'd give to my gran to keep her banking safe and her online Scrabble secure everything's explained, everything's private, and it's cheaper than NordVPN right now

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Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:04:46 +0000

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I've tested VPNs for years, and this is the one that's simple enough to give to anyone. Right now it's even cheaper than the best VPN there is.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Explaining complex tech to your grandparents is not easy let alone setting them up with something like a Virtual Private Network (VPN) but silver surfers need scam protection too, particularly if they're using shared networks in supported accommodation.

I've spent over two years using Proton VPN and I'm pretty convinced that this is the one I'd suggest to my gran. I'm not saying she's going to understand the fineries of VPN protocols and kill switches , but I'd bet she'd be happy having the Proton auto-connected in the background without it becoming a problem.

First time VPN users that do want to get into the app and get under the hood will be pleasantly surprised, though. All Proton VPN apps are filled with tooltips explaining what the features do. It's got a solid customer support site, and its apps are clearly laid out to avoid confusion.

Right now, it's also cheaper than the best VPN overall, NordVPN, which starts at $3.09 per month for its most basic plan. Proton includes all of its VPN features in one plan, and, for now, it's only $2.99 per month.

That's a saving of about $10 over a 2-year plan. What's more, NordVPN also adds local tax to its advertised prices which Proton does not. Proton VPN : 70% off a two-year Proton VPN plan Proton VPN is my go-to VPN for beginners right now. Its apps are well laid out and full of helpful pointers, and if
you need more detailed support, it's got a great customer support site. Currently, it's offering 70% off on its 2-year subscriptions, cutting the price to $2.99 a month. Pick up one of these plans, and you'll also be
covered by a 30-day money-back guarantee. View Deal If you know what you're doing with VPNs already, there are a couple of other good choices.

Surfshark is the best cheap VPN and starts at around $1.99 per month. It still performs just as well as Proton, offers more features to secure your data outside of the VPN, and has apps simple enough for most people.

For the absolute best performance, NordVPN is the pick. It's the most expensive of the three and carries hefty auto-renewal costs, but its worth
it. No VPN is as good with unblocking streaming services, and it has very strong security credentials too. Today's best Surfshark and NordVPN deals +3 months free Surfshark 24 Months 1.49 /mth View Deal NordVPN 2 Year 2.59 /mth View Deal We check over 250 million products every day for the best prices



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