Latest articles by Olivia Powell
What is the most private way of verifying your age?
There are multiple different ways to verify your age, but which will keep your data the most private?
The top 3 cybersecurity risks posed by age verification
From data breaches to the government getting its hands on your data – all the cybersecurity risks posed by age verification
The US TikTok ban – a full timeline
Every time TikTok has clashed with the US government, from COPPA violations to the potential ban
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 gaming VPN in 2025
VPN A gaming VPN is the simplest solution to avoiding DDoS attacks and network throttling. Here are my top 5, including NordVPN, ExpressVPN and Surfshark.
4 reasons why ExpressVPN is still the best iPhone VPN
New VPNs come and go. Here's why ExpressVPN remains the go-to choice for iOS.
I'm a VPN expert, these are these are my top six deals for protecting your iPhone 17 – starting from $1.11 per month
Protecting your new iPhone is a no-brainer, so make sure it stays protected online with one of the best iPhone VPNs
TunnelBear review
TunnelBear is a simple VPN that covers the essentials with an audited no-logs policy, a kill switch, and an intuitive interface (as well as a sense of humor).
What is a VPN protocol?
Everything you need to know about VPN protocols from what they are to how they work
The best router VPN in 2025
VPN We've tested all the very best router VPNs, and here we've rounded up our top 5 – with one provider even offering bespoke hardware.
Proton adds "Emergency Access" feature for access in "exceptional circumstances"
The new feature aims to prevent a loss of data under exceptional circumstances
What is a VPN audit?
VPN A VPN audit proves the reliability of a VPN service, and is, therefore, essential. Here's everything you need to know about VPN audits.
What makes a good VPN?
From security to speed to servers to streaming, we explore all the factors that take a VPN from decent to great
Freshman fear – how to protect your personal data at college
Looking after your data is part of growing up in the modern era and college is a great place to start. Here are our top tips for staying safe online.
How to avoid cyber scams as a student
It's nearly time to head back to school, but before you hit the campus, make sure you're protecting yourself from popular cyber attacks.
Best VPN deals for students
Looking for the best VPN deals for students? Stay safe online, unblock content, and save money with exclusive discounts on top VPN services.
Working hard or hardly working? Here’s how a VPN can help you this semester in and out of college
Getting a VPN is a good idea for privacy and security at college, but it can also help you to bypass restrictions and access content from around the world.
How does a VPN work?
VPN VPNs can do some pretty cool things, but how do they work in practice? From protocols to streaming, here I'll cover it all
Ignore your tutor and play banned games at college with a quality VPN
How to get around content blocks and access videos by using one of the best gaming VPNs
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
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.
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
