Latest articles by Olivia Powell
What can someone do with my IP address?
Leaving your IP address publicly available can be dangerous. Here's why.
Proton VPN review
VPN Proton VPN is a very capable VPN, and will appeal to those looking for a more techy experience. However, it can't quite match the best of the best.
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.
The US TikTok ban – a full timeline
Every time TikTok has clashed with the US government, from COPPA violations to the potential ban
Get Surfshark for less than $2 per month with this Spring Black Friday deal
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
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.
What is AES-256 encryption?
Everything you need to know about this super-secure encryption protocol
What is ExpressVPN's ID Theft Insurance?
ExpressVPN's latest offering aims to protect your identity online, but how does it work?
What is ExpressVPN's Lightway protocol?
Lightway is ExpressVPN's in-house VPN protocol – but what makes it different to the industry standards?
What is Surfshark's Dynamic Multi-hop?
VPN Multi-hop routes your data through two servers, encrypting it twice. Surfshark's Dynamic MultiHop, however, takes this feature to a whole new level.
What is ExpressVPN's Personal Data Removal?
Why ExpressVPN's Data Removal service is a handy tool for protection you and your data online
Is Mullvad still worth buying?
Mullvad is well known as a privacy powerhouse, but is it still worth buying?
What is a VPN protocol?
Everything you need to know about VPN protocols from what they are to how they work
Mullvad VPN review
VPN My in-depth Mullvad review explores whether the Swedish stalwart's security features, unblocking power, and apps live up to its privacy-focused reputation.
What is MACE from Private Internet Access?
Block out pesky ads with this Private Internet Acess VPN feature
Proton VPN Stealth protocol: what is it and why should you use it?
VPN With its new obfuscated VPN protocol, Proton VPN is committed to promote internet freedom for everyone globally.
Hide.me VPN Review
VPN With a great free option and tons of features to please experts, my Hide.me VPN review digs down into what makes it a tempting provider.
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.
Pros and cons of using your own DNS with a VPN
Everything you need to know about using your own DNS with a VPN
What are the benefits of using a VPN?
VPNs are everywhere these days – but why bother investing in one? Here are the biggest and best VPN benefits.
It's Safer Internet Day – here are 5 tips to help you be safer online
From avoiding phishing scams to using a VPN, here are the best ways to keep yourself safe online
