Latest articles by Olivia Powell
Best iPhone VPN for iOS in 2025
VPN We've tested dozens of VPNs on iPhone to bring you a definitive ranking of the top 5 best iOS VPNs, including ExpressVPN, NordVPN and Surfshark
The best cheap VPN in 2025
VPN We've tested dozens of VPNs and evaluated how much they cost to bring you a definitive ranking of the top 5 best cheap VPNs, including Surfshark, NordVPN, and Private Internet Access
Best free iPhone VPN app in 2025
VPN There are tons of free iPhone VPNs on the App Store – but only a handful are safe to use. Here are the very best free VPNs for iPhone that I've tested.
The best UK VPN
VPN Discover the best UK VPNs for privacy, streaming and speed – I've tested the best services out there and these are my 5 favorites right now.
Best travel VPN in 2025
A travel VPN is an essential part of your digital luggage for accessing sites and streaming apps from home. We've ranked and reviewed the top five.
The best US VPN in 2025
VPN We've tested dozens of VPNs to determine which are the best VPNs for the United States in terms of speed, security and streaming support
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
Can you trust age verification agencies with your data?
Age verification service providers handle highly sensitive information, but there are some important differences about how long they’ll keep it and who they’ll share it with
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.
Best Windows VPN for PC in 2025
VPN We've tested dozens of VPNs and evaluated their ease of use, speed, streaming support and privacy and security to determine the top 5 best Windows VPNs.
Is it illegal to circumvent age verification checks?
Since the introduction of the Online Safety Act, many UK citizens have bene looking for ways to get around it. but is this legal?
The best BBC iPlayer VPN
VPN From catching up on sporting events, to Doctor Who and Strictly Come Dancing, the BBC has it all. A BBC iPlayer VPN is your ticket to entry
What is the most private way of verifying your age?
The many Online Safety Act age verification methods and how they work
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
We asked 4 VPN experts which VPNs they use – and the results surprised us
Here at Tom's Guide, the VPN team spend all day writing about VPNs. But which providers do we actually use? The team shares their favourite VPNs and why they like them.
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 is AgeGO, and is it safe to use?
With new age verification laws in the UK, many people are considering AgeGO to verify their age. But is it safe to use?
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 top 3 cybersecurity risks posed by the Online Safety Act and age verification
From data breaches to the US government getting its hands on your data – all the cybersecurity risks posed by the Online Safety Act
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
