Joe Chivers

Joe Chivers

Gaming and tech journalist

Joe is a gaming and tech journalist with a strong interest in cybersecurity and privacy. After graduating from the University of Sheffield with an MA in English Literature, he has written for GamesRadar+, The Guardian, PC Gamer, in addition to Tom's Guide. His interest in digital privacy developed following Edward Snowden's leaks in 2013, leading him to gain a deep knowledge of various online privacy practices including the use of privacy-focused browser extensions and VPNs.

Latest articles by Joe Chivers

3.4 billion phishing emails are sent every month – and Surfshark's new feature can help keep you safe

By Joe Chivers published

Surfshark has rolled out a new feature which aims to prevent phishing attacks by scanning users' emails

VPNs

How to use a VPN for online gaming

By Joe Chivers published

A complete guide to using a VPN for online gaming, from why you may want to use a VPN for online gaming, to how to pick a VPN to any risks you need to look out for.

VPNs
Woman testing software, looking into a screen with lights reflecting in her glasses

How to bypass VPN blocks and restrictions

By Joe Chivers published

All the most common ways VPNs can be blocked, and how to get around these restrictions

VPNs

How to troubleshoot common VPN problems

By Joe Chivers published

From dropped connections to slow speeds, here's how to fix common VPN issues

VPNs

What is the most private way of verifying your age?

By Joe Chivers last updated

There are multiple different ways to verify your age, but which will keep your data the most private?

Online Security

Proton adds "Emergency Access" feature for access in "exceptional circumstances"

By Joe Chivers published

The new feature aims to prevent a loss of data under exceptional circumstances

VPNs

Kids using ChatGPT to do their homework? Using a VPN can help

By Joe Chivers published

Kids using AI to do their homework can impact their education – but using a VPN to block them can help.

VPNs

Ignore your tutor and play banned games at college with a quality VPN

By Joe Chivers published

How to get around content blocks and access videos by using one of the best gaming VPNs

VPNs

Will the UK government ban VPNs?

By Joe Chivers published

As UK residents turn to VPNs to get around the Online Safety Act, concerns that VPNs will be banned have bene raised

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