Articles by Krishi Chowdhary

Krishi covers buying guides and how-to's related to software, online tools, and tech products here at TechRadar. Over at Tom's Guide, he writes exclusively on VPN services. You can also find his work on Techopedia and The Tech Report. As a tech fanatic, Krishi also loves writing about the latest happenings in the world of cybersecurity, AI, and software.

Articles by: Krishi Chowdhary

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5 reasons your PS5 needs a VPN

By Krishi Chowdhary published 14 March 25

Ever wondered why your PS5 needs a VPN? Here's how you can level up your gaming and protect your online privacy.

I tried ChangeTower, a very customizable website monitoring option for any size of business

By Krishi Chowdhary last updated 11 March 25

Our ChangeTower review will help you decide whether their feature-rich software is enough to keep you ahead of the competition.

Why you need a VPN browser extension

By Krishi Chowdhary published 7 March 25

Wondering how VPN browser extensions differ from full-blown VPN apps? Here's everything you need to know.

I tested Site24x7, a robust and affordable website monitoring solution

By Krishi Chowdhary last updated 5 March 25

In our Site24x7 review, we discover a website and infrastructure monitoring tool you can use to keep an eye on your online operations.

Best Lenovo ThinkPad laptop of 2025

By Steve Clark last updated 3 March 25

We put the best Lenovo ThinkPad laptops to the test - and these are the models we love the most.

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Why do streaming services geo-restrict content?

By Krishi Chowdhary published 27 February 25

Geo-restrictions on streaming content is a harsh reality we have to live with. But what exactly are they and why do they exist in the first place?

Best monitor for trading in 2025

By Krishi Chowdhary last updated 19 February 25

We tested out the best trading monitors for keeping an eye on every transaction.

How to buy a VPN – a jargon-free guide

By Krishi Chowdhary published 13 February 25

Shoring up your online security doesn't have to be complicated. Here's my simple guide to buying a VPN.

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Best graphics cards for video editing of 2025: Expert picks for every budget

By Rahim Amir last updated 10 February 25

We test out the best video editing GPUs for every kind of video editor

Best vertical monitor in 2025

By Steve Clark last updated 6 February 25

We gave the best vertical monitors a spin and these are our top picks after testing over 200 displays.

Visualping web content monitoring review

By Krishi Chowdhary last updated 4 February 25

In our Visualping review, we test out the sophisticated website monitoring tool used by over 83% of Fortune 500 companies.

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How to use location apps without leaving a trail of data and getting followed everywhere you go

By Krishi Chowdhary published 29 January 25

Ever wondered if it's possible to use map apps without forking over location data (and more)? Here's what you need to know.

Best email hosting services of 2025

By Krishi Chowdhary last updated 20 January 25

These are the best email hosting services for small businesses, startups, and personal use

Best unlimited web hosting of 2025

By Krishi Chowdhary last updated 17 January 25

What does 'unlimited' mean and what do the best players have to offer?

How could free VPNs get better in 2025?

By Krishi Chowdhary published 21 December 24

Free VPNs are handy in a pinch – but a lot of them do a poor job of protecting your privacy. Here are the improvements we want to see in 2025.

New to VPNs? Do these 5 things first

By Krishi Chowdhary last updated 2 December 24

VPNs have a techy reputation, but they're easy to set up and use – just make sure you do these 5 things first.

We just tested PrivadoVPN – here are the 4 features we like best

By Krishi Chowdhary published 20 November 24

PrivadoVPN has a hugely popular free VPN plan – but the paid alternative includes awesome features that give your privacy a massive boost.

Ivanti Neurons review

By Krishi Chowdhary published 14 November 24

Excellent automation functions, ideal for large teams

4 reasons why Surfshark is still the best cheap VPN

By Krishi Chowdhary published 14 November 24

Surfshark is the best example of how a low-cost provider can take on premium VPNs. It's our #1 budget-friendly recommendation – here's why.

TeamViewer review

By Krishi Chowdhary published 14 November 24

Budget-friendly remote management tool with excellent security credentials

Datto review

By Krishi Chowdhary published 14 November 24

An MSP-oriented RMM solution ideal for third-party patching and native ransomware detection

ConnectWise RMM review

By Krishi Chowdhary published 13 November 24

ConnectWise RMM offers unified solutions for remote management, patching, and automation. Its AI-enabled smart monitoring and alert system save a lot of redundant work and time.

Kaseya VSA review

By Krishi Chowdhary published 13 November 24

World-class IT discovery and patch management solutions – but at a premium

N-central review

By Krishi Chowdhary published 13 November 24

N-central is ideal for automation-driven IT teams, thanks to its 650+ scripts and AI-powered monitoring and alert management. Read our in-depth guide to learn more about this RMM software.

What is URL phishing?

By Krishi Chowdhary published 24 October 24

URL phishing can lead to identity theft, financial fraud, and worse. Check out our guide to spotting it and how it works.

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