Latest articles by Olivia Powell
The best router VPN in 2025
VPN We've tested all the very best router VPNs, and here we've rounded up our top 5 – with one provider even offering bespoke hardware.
Proton adds "Emergency Access" feature for access in "exceptional circumstances"
The new feature aims to prevent a loss of data under exceptional circumstances
What is a VPN audit?
VPN A VPN audit proves the reliability of a VPN service, and is, therefore, essential. Here's everything you need to know about VPN audits.
What makes a good VPN?
From security to speed to servers to streaming, we explore all the factors that take a VPN from decent to great
Surfshark VPN Review
VPN In my hands-on Surfshark review, I test every aspect of the service to find out whether it's a bargain alternative to the biggest names.
Freshman fear – how to protect your personal data at college
Looking after your data is part of growing up in the modern era and college is a great place to start. Here are our top tips for staying safe online.
How to avoid cyber scams as a student
It's nearly time to head back to school, but before you hit the campus, make sure you're protecting yourself from popular cyber attacks.
Best VPN deals for students
Looking for the best VPN deals for students? Stay safe online, unblock content, and save money with exclusive discounts on top VPN services.
Working hard or hardly working? Here’s how a VPN can help you this semester in and out of college
Getting a VPN is a good idea for privacy and security at college, but it can also help you to bypass restrictions and access content from around the world.
How does a VPN work?
VPN VPNs can do some pretty cool things, but how do they work in practice? From protocols to streaming, here I'll cover it all
Ignore your tutor and play banned games at college with a quality VPN
How to get around content blocks and access videos by using one of the best gaming VPNs
The best China VPN: working services right now
VPN A China VPN is essential for anyone traveling to the country – but not every provider works. Here are the very best VPNs for China on the market.
This new NordVPN feature lets you know when sites aren't working
NordVPN's new "Is it down?" checker analyzes user reports to give you up-to-date information on any outages websites or services are experiencing
From AI training to banning VPNs – here are 8 questions the internet is asking about the Online Safety Act
We've gathered nine of the internet's most asked questions about the Online Safety Act. They are important questions and not all have a straightforward answer.
It's not surprising that the Online Safety Act doesn't cover personal data safety
The concerns raised about personal data safety by age verification checks in the UK are not unfounded
Will the UK government ban VPNs?
As UK residents turn to VPNs to get around the Online Safety Act, concerns that VPNs will be banned have bene raised
Why is Spotify asking for age verification?
The Online Safety Act in the UK means that Spotify is now required to verify users' ages if they want to access 18+ content.
What is NordVPN's new Scam Call Protection feature?
NordVPN's new scam call protection features aims to stop you from getting scammed by detecting phishing calls before you pick up the phone
What are the UK's new age verification laws?
What are the UK's new age verification laws, and how are users trying to avoid them?
The fastest VPN services in 2025
We've tested dozens of VPNs to determine the top 5 fastest VPNs, including Proton VPN, NordVPN and Surfshark
The best Egypt VPN
VPN We've tested the top VPNs for use in Egypt. Here are the 5 best for speed, security, and streaming, plus expert advice on which one suits you best.
Hide.me Free review
Hide.Me Free is okay for light browsing, but its throttled speeds make it difficult to recommend when there are more flexible free services around
Upgrade your online protection for less than $1 with this Prime Day VPN deal
NordVPN is even offering Amazon gift cards worth up to $50
