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Eric Raue

Former Senior Editor

Eric Raue was an editor at vpnMentor. His specialty was VPN and antivirus apps. During his tech writing career, he has written or edited over 150 guides, reviews, and comparisons to help readers find what they need among the overwhelming selection of VPN and antivirus products.

For nearly a decade before joining the vpnMentor team, Eric has been a freelance writer and editor covering tech topics, including cybersecurity, AI, and Bitcoin. Contributing to several sites specializing in bringing tech answers to non-technical readers, he loves helping bring online privacy-enabling innovations to everyday people.

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Eric Raue

5 Best VPNs for Streaming YouTube TV Online in 2025

Despite their claims, most VPNs don’t work well with YouTube TV. That’s why my team and I tested 45 VPNs. Most were too slow for smooth live streaming from the US. However, a few VPNs stood out. Though you can hypothetically use a VPN to get a US IP address and access YouTube TV from anywhere,

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5 Best VPNs for German TV Channels in 2025

Most German TV is only available to viewers in Germany, so viewers outside of the country won’t be able to watch their favorite German TV shows. German TV channels and streaming platforms, like TVNow, ARD, ProSieben, and ZDF, can detect your location based on your IP address. If you’re outside of

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