How TechNovice is Funded

TechNovice is an independent platform. To keep my in-depth reviews and tutorials free for everyone — and to fund extensive field tests under real-world conditions (such as testing Saily from Vietnam to the Algarve) — I use affiliate links and selected partner offers.

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• Partnerships: My primary focus is on Saily and NordVPN. Since Saily was built by the security experts at Nord Security, these tools form a strong combination for secure international travel. I also partner with Holafly, an established provider for unlimited data eSIMs.

• Your Saily Benefit: Saily regularly updates its promotional codes for single-country and regional plans. To ensure you get the best deal, I track and verify active discounts on my central Saily Coupon Guide.

• Your Holafly Benefit: Use discount code NOVICE at checkout to get 5% off any Holafly travel eSIM, or 10% off Holafly Plans for the first 12 months.

• Your NordVPN Benefit: Using my partner link automatically unlocks the best current deals and seasonal offers directly on their platform without needing a manual code.

• Commission (No Extra Cost): If you use my discount codes or purchase through these links, I may receive a small commission. This comes at no additional cost to you — in fact, these codes often save you money while directly supporting my independent testing and operating costs.

• Integrity First: Partnerships never influence my test results. I only recommend products I personally test and verify under real-world conditions — from the highlands of Scotland to the islands of Thailand. If a connection drops or service underperforms, I state it directly.

 

 

Testing Methodology: For a detailed breakdown of how I document speed tests, network performance, and security features, visit my How I Test page.