Andy Sansom
Andy is a Staff Writer covering VPNs and privacy at Tom's Guide
You may have seen his name 'round these parts before, as he was previously a Trainee Writer at Tom's Guide where he specialized in gaming, AI and phones, but lent his hand to many topics. He then joined the team at T3 and became a streaming and computing guru, but has now returned to Tom's Guide to keep you safe online, and bring you the latest news in VPN and cyber security.
Outside of work, his passions are movies, football (soccer) and Formula 1. He lives in Bath, UK, and is something of an amateur screenwriter having studied Creative Writing at university.
Latest articles by Andy Sansom
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How to deactivate Facebook
By Andy Sansom published
Facebook can be addictive and tough to break away from, here's how to deactivate Facebook and take a well-earned break from social media.
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6 best Mario games to get that horrible Mario Movie taste out of your mouth
By Roland Moore-Colyer published
Hated the Mario movie? Then check out these brilliant Mario games to rinse away the disappointment.
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You can now get paid to ask ChatGPT questions — here's how
By Andy Sansom last updated
Prompt Engineer is a new position created by the success of AI chatbots, and it pays big money.
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How to get ChatGPT to answer any question — even banned ones
By Andy Sansom last updated
ChatGPT is a great tool but it does have limitations. Read on to learn how to get ChatGPT to answer any question
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How to play Kahoot
By Andy Sansom published
Once you know how to play Kahoot you can have fun learning about almost any topic with a huge choice of quizzes and activities.
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Samsung accidentally leaked its secrets to ChatGPT — three times!
By Andy Sansom published
Samsung has gotten itself into trouble with multiple instances of confidential data being handed over to ChatGPT creators OpenAI.
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New Xbox Series X controller is truly unique — and fixes an annoying problem
By Andy Sansom last updated
Xbox Wireless Controller - Remix Special Edition is made out recycled trash and finally comes with a rechargeable battery pack.
![Bing with ChatGPT running on Edge browser on MacBook Pro 14-inch](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fUmdewNAn2EBUcuUuspKKN-320-80.jpg)
9 helpful things Bing with ChatGPT can do for you
By Andy Sansom last updated
AI chatbots are the next big thing, but how can they actually help us in our everyday lives?
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OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G could be a game changer for cheap phones — here's why
By Andy Sansom published
OnePlus' latest budget phone could change what we expect for a discount device. Here's what we know about the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite.
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Google Bard just got smarter to fight ChatGPT — the AI race is on
By Andy Sansom last updated
AI's are learning and improving all the time and Google has just taken a major leap forward with its Bard chatbot.
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Apple AR/VR headset launch looks confirmed for June 5 (report)
By Andy Sansom published
Insider Mark Gurman believes that Apple's mixed reality headset could be revealed to the world at WWDC 2023.
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Sony could release new gaming hardware before PS5 Pro — here's what we know
By Andy Sansom published
A reliable source has informed the world they expect Sony to release new gaming hardware before the PS5 Pro, expected to launch later this year.
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ChatGPT could rival human intelligence with next-level upgrade
By Andy Sansom published
The next version of ChatGPT could bring a major breakthrough in AI everywhere, and also be problematic.
![The Manchester City and Liverpool club badges on top of a photo of the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, England](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/CcyXqmfYMgHaLtua9ABcER-320-80.jpg)
Man City vs Liverpool live stream: How to watch Premier League game online
By Andy Sansom last updated
Last season's top two meet again — but with a twist
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7 Siri commands every iPhone owner should be using
By Andy Sansom published
Siri has been around for a long time but there are still plenty of tricks people don't know about, check out these tips.
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7 Hidden OnePlus features you’ve got to try
By Andy Sansom published
OnePlus phones use their own Oxygen OS, and while very similar to Android it does have a few useful standout features of its own.
![Bing with ChatGPT vs Google Bard](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/L7iWBnYtHiRP7kfHKHLEAe-320-80.jpg)
Bing with ChatGPT vs Google Bard: Which AI chatbot wins?
By Andy Sansom last updated
We put Bing with ChatGPT and Google Bard through their paces in an effort to find out which A.I. is the smartest.
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ChatGPT sucks at Wordle, it won’t even help me cheat
By Andy Sansom published
Wordle is one of the most popular games around but with only one attempt per day, there can be pressure to get it right. And ChatGPT can't help you.
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How to use ChatGPT web plug-ins
By Andy Sansom published
Web plug-ins are arriving to ChatGPT, bringing a whole new bunch of tools to sites around the internet. Here's how to use them.
![ChatGPT logo on phone sitting on laptop with OpenAI logo](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/7FnxdYvdQ3Ugo3WjnKaYiK-320-80.jpg)
ChatGPT is now invading websites with plugins — Expedia, Instacart and more
By Andy Sansom last updated
ChatGPT creators OpenAI has launched a plugin that could have an impact on countless websites.
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5 Best AI image generators — tested and compared
By Andy Sansom published
AI image generators are capable of producing some incredible art. Here's our guide to the best ones out there right now.
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9 Android camera features that will help you take way better photos
By Andy Sansom last updated
The cameras on Android phones have a whole host of functions you probably didn't know about. Here's the features we think you need to use.
![Apple Care plus settings app on new iPhone 12 Pro Max 5G smartphone model by Apple Computers close-up of Pacific Blue mobile phone device](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/EVijA7pZz2QcghNcincgHk-320-80.jpg)
What is AppleCare? Everything you need to know
By Andy Sansom published
Apple makes some of the most desirable devices out there, but how do you keep them protected and looking as good as new? That's where AppleCare comes in.