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 Last updated
VPN We've tested the top VPNs for use in Egypt. Here are the 5 best for speed, security, and streaming, plus expert advice on which one suits you best.

By Lloyd Coombes Published
Hide.Me Free is okay for light browsing, but its throttled speeds make it difficult to recommend when there are more flexible free services around

By Olivia Powell Published
NordVPN is even offering Amazon gift cards worth up to $50

By Zoran Danilovic Published
NordVPN's Threat Protection Pro offers you antivirus-like protection along with a VPN and password manager

By Krishi Chowdhary Published
Discover why a VPN is a must-have for summer travel – for streaming, security, and staying connected everywhere.

By Aleksandar Stevanović Published
NordVPN's Prime Day discount plus a free Amazon gift card worth up to $50 makes upgrading more worth it than ever

By Olivia Powell Published
With NordVPN's Prime Day deal, you can enhance your streaming sessions and get an Amazon gift card of up to $50

By Krishi Chowdhary Last updated
VPN A VPN for Warzone is the perfect tool for bagging more kills and avoiding SBMM. Here the top 5 Warzone VPNs on the market today.

By Krishi Chowdhary Last updated
VPN Avoid widespread censorship facing citizens and travelers in Iran by using our top 5 Iran VPN choices.

By Mo Harber-Lamond Last updated
VPN Despite the TikTok ban being delayed, demand for the best TikTok VPN is still high. Here are the ones we trust the most.

By Esat Dedezade Last updated
Hotspot Shield Basic offers a generous unlimited data plan, but it's hampered by a lack of server locations and features, and the presence of ads.

By Olivia Powell Published
With a generous data limit, excellent privacy features and decent speeds, Windscribe Free is a great option for those who want a VPN without the price tag. Is there any reason to upgrade?

By Krishi Chowdhary Last updated
VPN The best Indonesia VPN is the perfect tool for avoiding censorship and streaming more content wherever you are. Here's our top 5.

By Olivia Powell Last updated
VPN If geo-blocking is preventing you from watching your favorite shows, learn how to use a VPN to watch content from overseas.

By Mo Harber-Lamond Last updated
VPN Using a Turkey VPN is the easiest way of avoiding the country's strict surveillance and content blocking – plus you can stream more, too.

By Catherine Hiley Published
Everything you need to know about NordLocker, the encrypted cloud storage service from the creators of NordVPN

By Aleksandar Stevanović Published
Leaving your IP address publicly available can be dangerous. Here's why.

By Olivia Powell Published
To kick off its birthday celebrations, Surfshark has dropped the price of both its VPN and antivirus to the lowest we've seen since Black Friday

By Sam Dawson Published
Everything you need to know about this super-secure encryption protocol

By Catherine Hiley Published
ExpressVPN's latest offering aims to protect your identity online, but how does it work?

By Alex Hughes Published
One of the many VPN protocols out there, is WireGuard right for you?

By Alex Hughes Published
Lightway is ExpressVPN's in-house VPN protocol – but what makes it different to the industry standards?

By Aleksandar Stevanović Published
Everything you need to know about NordVPN's Onion over VPN
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