Olivia joined Tom's Guide in October 2023, and is now Buying Guide Editor. In her role as Buying Guide Editor, she gives buying advice on everything from fitness trackers to emergency car kits. She was previously Commissioning Editor for Tech Software at Tom's Guide.
After graduating with a degree in English Literature from the University of Exeter, Olivia got her official start in journalism writing magazines for the events industry, writing for Exhibition News, Conference News, All Access, Exhibition World and Conference and Meeting World both in print and online. After this, she delved into the world of customer experience at CX Network, then the cybersecurity sector when she became Editor-in-Chief for Cyber Security Hub. This saw her create content from webinars to blogs to research reports on all things cybersecurity before finally ending up at Tom's Guide.
Olivia was also shortlisted for Security Serious' Unsung Heroes award in the Cyber Writer category in 2023.
When not writing about the latest in tech software, Olivia can be found reading mystery novels, watching The X-Files, or doing valuable research in her quest to find the best Italian restaurant in London.
Latest articles by Olivia Powell

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Cyber security Our experts have compiled a list of the top VPNs, antivirus software, and password managers for all-round protection of your new laptop and personal data

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No one wants hackers snooping on their info – here's how a VPN can help keep your devices safe.

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VPN We've reviewed dozens of VPNs, and these are the best five if you want to sidestep geo-restrictions on the very popular UK streaming service, ITVX.

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The fake Wi-Fi networks were set up at airports and on domestic flights to steal travellers' personal information.

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We compare ExpressVPN and Proton VPN in all the areas that matter to determine which one is better

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Here's why the rise of quantum computers could end encryption as we know it.

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Swift's documentary is the perfect thing to watch if you're missing the Taylor Swift action – here's how a VPN can help

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Swiftie streaming The surprising way a VPN can help give you access to The Eras Tour concert film.

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Hack Ransomware gang Lockbit 3.0 has claimed responsibility for a cyber attack on the US Federal Reserve

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Discover the hidden cyber risks posed by your nursery, and how to fix them.

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The ins and outs of the latest cybersecurity threat protection service from NordVPN.

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We take a deep dive into what post-quantum encryption is and why every VPN should use it

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We take a look at if cheap VPNs can really hold up to their more pricey competitors.

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We compare CyberGhost and Surfshark from speed and streaming to security and app compatibility to see which is best

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How to prepare for the day computers crack encryption algorithms

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Proven privacy IPVanish is giving journalists in areas of online censorship free access to a no-logs VPN

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Only individuals who opted out of sharing their data were not included in the breach of the "biggest database ever."

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Your VPN may use traditional encryption but it's not enough to make it quantum-proof

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Research has found that MP's emails have been exposed 2,110 times on the dark web

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vpn It can be hard to know what to look out for when picking a VPN—these are the 5 things to avoid.

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VPNs can be a super helpful tool, but they can also slow down your internet—here's why

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This warning comes after Check Point discovered unauthorized login attempts on some local VPN accounts

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Why hackers are targeting remote access tools to spread ransomware and how to prevent these attacks.
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