Why I still recommend NordVPN to most people in 2025 - especially with the latest update

• I tested the very popular NordVPN, and it checks all the VPN boxes of reliability, performance, and features.
• The NordLynx protocol has fast and secure connections worldwide, and features like specialty servers, an antivirus (offline malware scanner for PCs), and a Dark Web Monitor are welcome.
• There is no split tunneling feature on iOS, and it doesn't have the IKEv2/IPSec protocol on most (if not all) devices.

You will come across NordVPN quite often when shopping around for the best VPN service. The VPN appears in almost every recommendation list, not by luck or chance, but because it's truly a top contender, and ZDNET's pick for the best VPN overall, as well as the best VPN for streaming and the best VPN for iPhones. That said, experiences will always vary. Some users prefer NordVPN's closest rival, ExpressVPN.

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