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
NordVPN has unveiled a redesigned mobile app with a cleaner interface, refined connection tools, and improved search and map features.

By Kristin Hassel last updated
vpn CyberGhost has tons of features, is useful for streaming and offers excellent value. If you can live with slightly inconsistent apps, it's a good choice.

By Krishi Chowdhary Published
ExpressVPN brings device-wide protection to VR alongside a smarter browser experience built for flexible, seamless online security.

By Krishi Chowdhary Published
ProtonVPN has removed OpenVPN support from its Android app, citing faster performance and a 36% reduction in app size.

By Olivia Powell last updated
VPN We've tested dozens of VPNs for Netflix, and here we round up the likes of NordVPN, Surfshark and ExpressVPN to find the very best Netflix VPN.

By Michael Simon last updated
VyprVPN is a mid-tier VPN that offers a good range of apps and reasonable connection speeds, but it could do with a lot of work to bring it up to date.

By Olivia Powell Published
CrowdStrike's Threat Intelligence will bring key threat intelligence to NordVPN's Threat Protection Pro feature, better protecting users from emerging cybersecurity threats

By Olivia Powell last updated
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.

By Aleksandar Stevanović Published
The VPN Trust Initiative has expanded its Trust Seal program into an annual reaccreditation process to better highlight VPN providers that maintain ongoing ethical and operational standards.

By Krishi Chowdhary last updated
Cyber security Tom's Guide experts present you with the top software to keep your child safe online

By Aleksandar Stevanović Published
NordVPN's no-logs policy has been independently verified for a sixth time, following a 2025 audit by Deloitte Lithuania.

By Andreas Theodorou Published
Surfshark's new feature for its browser extension now includes data breach and malware alerts to make it easier for users to spot dangerous websites

By Michael Simon Published
An innovative new provider with an impressive focus on anonymity but plenty of room for improvement

By Krishi Chowdhary Published
Surfshark drops Android 5.0 support. Learn why, which versions remain supported, and how legacy users can still stay protected.

By Kristin Hassel last updated
Review We take a look at one of the lesser well-known free VPN offerings and see if it's worth trusting with your personal data and browsing habits.

By Olivia Powell last updated
Every time TikTok has clashed with the US government, from COPPA violations to the potential ban

By Aleksandar Stevanović Published
Mullvad has completed a third-party audit of its payment systems, confirming no user data exposure despite five minor security findings.

By Christian Cawley last updated
VPN A Linux VPN is the perfect way to upgrade the already-secure operating system – but choosing the right one can be tricky.

By Michael Simon last updated
Our complete guide to VPNs covers everything you wanted to know about VPNs but were too afraid to ask.

By Olivia Powell last updated
We've tested dozens of apps to determine the top 5 best mobile VPNs, including ExpressVPN, NordVPN and Surfshark

By Mo Harber-Lamond last updated
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.

By Aleksandar Stevanović Published
Windscribe has teamed up with four privacy-first services to build a decentralized toolkit for users who want more control over their digital lives

By Krishi Chowdhary last updated
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.
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