Batten’s Favorite VPN
Nord VPN
$4.90
/ monthly
Why We Recommend It
- Hides your IP address on public WiFi like airports or coffee shops from hackers.
- It has a fast setup, a friendly interface, and a notably pleasant user experience all around.
- The browser extension is discreet and can be paused to access VPN-restricted sites.
- They don't blast you with emails or cross-selling.
Best for
- Anyone looking for a simple, quiet, and reliable VPN.
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Additional Details:
- Trusted by our experts, and the VPN of choice by Batten’s internal team
- An easy-going product experience and fair price point for the value
- The browser extension keeps an exceptionally quiet presence
- Very honest use-case descriptions on Nord website
“NordVPN brings its A-game with security too. They have a strict “No-Logs” rule that promises not to collect, keep or share your data, as well as masking your IP address, multi-factor authentication, buffering-free live-streaming, and layers upon layers of included protection.”

Safest & fastest login security
Yubikey: Secure Login Key
$55.00
Why We recommend it
- Supported by hundreds of top sites where added security is very valuable.
- Hardware-based 2FA is much more difficult to compromise than alternative methods.
- It only takes a few seconds to register a YubiKey with your personal accounts and favorite digital services.
- Prevent phishing attacks from hijacking your accounts.
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Additional Details:
- Simply insert the key and tap it with your finger to access all your accounts
- No user and security information is shared between the services, protecting your privacy
- The physical key requires a human touch and cannot be remotely hacked