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 Krishi Chowdhary last updated
CyberGhost's has a generous 45-day refund period, so you have ample time to take it for a trial run. Should you want to cancel afterwards, here's how to do it.

By Krishi Chowdhary Published
NordVPN’s new email protection feature visually flags malicious links in emails as soon as you open them, keeping you safe from scams, phishing, and malware.

By Mindy Born Published
ExpressVPN has put privacy at the forefront of its dedicated IP offering

By Kristin Hassel last updated
vpn Fast speeds and affordable pricing don’t make up for a lack of app upgrades and serious glitches

By Krishi Chowdhary Published
Norton VPN rolls out new servers, encryption protocols, and a third-party audit for Mimic. Learn how these improvements enhance speed and privacy.

By Krishi Chowdhary Published
Australia isn’t banning Discord yet, but future updates to its social media law could change that for under-16s as the government reviews more platforms.

By Krishi Chowdhary Published
Australia isn’t banning Roblox yet, but future updates to its social media law could change that for under-16s as the government reviews more platforms.

By Aleksandar Stevanović Published
Australia's under-16s social media ban kicks off on December 10. Despite pushback, there's no delay, and platforms like Meta are already complying.

By Olivia Powell Published
NordVPN's exclusive Tom's Guide deal drops two-year plans to start at $2.88 a month – including four months free

By Krishi Chowdhary last updated
VPN A Roblox VPN is the easiest way to get access in countries where the game is banned. Here are our top five best Roblox VPNs today.

By Krishi Chowdhary Published
The ASAA requires app stores to verify users’ age along with parental consent for minors before allowing access to apps, raising security woes.

By Krishi Chowdhary Published
Learn how Windscribe’s new IP Pinning and Rotation features help you maintain consistent IPs, switch instantly when needed, and reduce CAPTCHAs and login issues.

By Olivia Powell Published
ExpressVPN has introduced two new updates that aim to make connections faster and more streamlined than before

By Olivia Powell last updated
We look at the benefits and drawbacks of getting a lifetime VPN this Cyber Monday

By Olivia Powell last updated
Grab a 28-month PIA subscription this Black Friday for less than $50 – that works out to just over $2 per month

By Olivia Powell last updated
IPVanish is offering 83% off its 2-year plans, dropping its price to $2.19 per month

By Olivia Powell Published
CyberGhost is offering four monhs extra free on its 2-year plans, dropping its price to $2.03 per month

By Olivia Powell Published
PureVPN is not only offering an extra 3 months free on its 5-year plans, but it's also giving subscribers the chance to win $1,000

By Olivia Powell Published
NordVPN's Black Friday deal offers 74% off its two-year plans, knocking them down to $2.99 a month

By Aleksandar Stevanović Published
From encryption to kill switches, we break down which VPN features are must-haves and which ones are just nice extras.

By Aleksandar Stevanović last updated
NordVPN's Black Friday deal drops two-year plans to $2.99 a month – a huge 74% off. Add time on to your existing plan to avoid price hikes.

By Krishi Chowdhary Published
Thinking about grabbing a VPN this Black Friday? Learn what a VPN really does and whether it's essential for your online privacy.

By Krishi Chowdhary last updated
Learn how to spot fake shops, protect your personal information, and stay safe while shopping this Black Friday. Follow these simple tips to avoid scams and shop with confidence.
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