Olivia joined Tom's Guide in October 2023, and is now Buying Guide Editor. In her role as Buying Guide Editor, she gives buying advice on everything from fitness trackers to emergency car kits. She was previously Commissioning Editor for Tech Software at 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 cybersecurity 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

By Aleksandar Stevanović Published
A static IP can mean fewer CAPTCHAs, smoother logins, and easier access to remote networks. Now, Surfshark lets you use one right in your browser.

By Olivia Powell last updated
Since the introduction of online age verification, many citizens have been looking for ways to get around it. But is this legal?

By Michael Simon last updated
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.

By Krishi Chowdhary Published
ExpressVPN has introduced a new look for its iPad app and is now available on the Mac app store

By George Phillips last updated
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.

By Aleksandar Stevanović Published
NordVPN's new wallet checker flags risky crypto addresses in real time, adding extra protection against scams without compromising your privacy

By Aleksandar Stevanović Published
The IPv6 leaks were discovered by a researcher and later confirmed by PureVPN to impact Linux users

By Joe Chivers last updated
There are multiple different ways to verify your age, but which will keep your data the most private?

By Olivia Powell last updated
From data breaches to the government getting its hands on your data – all the cybersecurity risks posed by age verification

By Aleksandar Stevanović last updated
New VPNs come and go. Here's why ExpressVPN remains the go-to choice for iOS.

By Olivia Powell, George Phillips last updated
Protecting your new iPhone is a no-brainer, so make sure it stays protected online with one of the best iPhone VPNs

By Michael Simon last updated
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).

By Shaun Rockwood last updated
Everything you need to know about VPN protocols from what they are to how they work

By Joe Chivers Published
The new feature aims to prevent a loss of data under exceptional circumstances

By Krishi Chowdhary last updated
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.

By Alex Hughes last updated
From security to speed to servers to streaming, we explore all the factors that take a VPN from decent to great

By Andy Sansom last updated
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.

By Andy Sansom last updated
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.

By Krishi Chowdhary Published
Looking for the best VPN deals for students? Stay safe online, unblock content, and save money with exclusive discounts on top VPN services.

By Michael Simon Published
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.

By River Hart last updated
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

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

By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
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.

By Olivia Powell Published
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

By George Phillips Published
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.
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