Olivia Powell
Olivia joined Tom's Guide in October 2023 as part of the core Future Tech Software team, and is the Commissioning Editor for Tech Software. With a background in cybersecurity, Olivia stays up-to-date with all things cyber and creates content across TechRadar Pro, TechRadar and 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 cyber 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
Everything you need to know about VPN deals this Cyber Monday
By Olivia Powell last updated
All the key info you need to know about the biggest bargains available on VPNs this Cyber Monday.
Cyber Monday madness – these are the best VPN deals under $2 per month
By Olivia Powell published
Cyber Monday is well under way, meaning this is the best time to get your hands on a VPN bargain for $2 and under
Cyber Monday VPN deals: how much should you pay?
By Olivia Powell last updated
VPNs can vary wildly in price, especially on Cyber Monday, so how much should you be paying for one?
Which VPN has the best Cyber Monday deal?
By Olivia Powell last updated
Cyber Monday is here, and it's the best time to get a bargain on a VPN. But with so many on offer, how do you choose? Well, that's where we can help!
How to switch VPN providers this Cyber Monday
By Olivia Powell last updated
Everything you need to know about switching VPN providers this Cyber Monday
Run don’t walk – these iPhone VPN deals are the best I’ve seen
By Olivia Powell last updated
Protecting your new iPhone is a no-brainer, so make sure it stays protected online with one of the best iPhone VPNs
Are lifetime VPN subscriptions worth it? Cyber Monday insights
By Olivia Powell last updated
We look at the benefits and drawbacks of getting a lifetime VPN this Cyber Monday
3 ways to protect your child on their new laptop
By Aleksandar Stevanović published
It's important to keep both your child and their new laptop safe online – here's how
What to do after buying a device in the Black Friday sales
By Catherine Hiley published
The best software to protect your new devices
4 reasons why your VPN might be disconnecting
By Alan Martin published
4 reasons why your VPN might be disconnecting, and how to fix them
Best VPN free trial in 2024
By Sam Dawson last updated
VPN Try before you buy with a VPN free trial – here's my round-up of the top VPNs with free trials, refund guarantees, and freemium versions.
Privacy apathy is real – and you probably have it
By Olivia Powell published
We all know what steps to take to be safe online – so why aren't we?
Hackers target SonicWall VPNs to spread ransomware
By Olivia Powell published
Over 30 different organizations have been breached via a SonicWall vulnerability.
4 Reasons why ExpressVPN is still the best iPhone VPN
By Aleksandar Stevanović published
New VPNs come and go. Here's why ExpressVPN remains the go-to choice for iOS.
5 reasons why Surfshark just overtook ExpressVPN in our rankings
By Olivia Powell published
Surfshark has moved up our rankings thanks to our latest round of testing – here's why.
How to use Incogni
By Krishi Chowdhary published
We dive deep into how Incogni, one of the best data removal services, works, its pros and cons, and whether you should use it.
Do you need to use a data removal service?
By Krishi Chowdhary published
We explain what a data removal service is, how they work, and whether or not you really need to use one.
How to access ChatGPT's Advanced Voice Mode in the EU
By Olivia Powell last updated
ChatGPT's Advanced Voice Mode is blocked in some countries – here's how to get around them
Can my employer see I'm using a VPN?
By Catherine Hiley published
A VPN can be useful in and out of the workplace, but can they be detected?
You can now check if your data has been leaked thanks to Surfshark's new tool
By Olivia Powell published
This free online data leak checker will let you know if your data has been compromised
What are keyloggers?
By Sam Dawson published
A guide to what this info-stealing spyware is and how to avoid it
What is the difference between VPN apps and browser extensions?
By Catherine Hiley published
Everything you need to know about the differences between VPN apps and browser extenstions
What is end-to-end encryption?
By Catherine Hiley published
A guide to what end-to-end encryption is, and why you should use it
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