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
Mullvad has rolled out Lightweight WireGuard Obfuscation to help users bypass censorship with fast, low-impact VPN traffic scrambling

By Aleksandar Stevanović Published
Fake shops surge around Black Friday – here's how a VPN with added security tools can help you avoid scams and stay safe while hunting for deals.

By Olivia Powell last updated
This step-by-step guide includes everything you need to know about switching VPN providers

By Olivia Powell last updated
Proton VPN has introduced a new deal for its Proton VPN Plus subscription, dropping the price to less than $2.50 per month for a 24-month contract

By Aleksandar Stevanović Published
Google's new scams advisory warns users about malicious VPN apps that impersonate real providers and install dangerous malware. Here's what to watch out for.

By Aleksandar Stevanović Published
Black Friday bargains attract fraudsters too. Surfshark Alert warns you fast if your credit card data leaks, keeping deals safe.

By Kristin Hassel Published
Surfshark's Black Frday deal has lowered the price of Surfshark One to just over $2 per month – netting you antivirus coverage for just $6 more per year

By Olivia Powell Published
IPVanish joins the ranks of VPNs that officially support Vega OS – when Amazon finally unlocks VPN support on Fire Stick Select devices.

By Kristin Hassel Published
Surfshark’s Alternative ID helps protect your data as you browse for Black Friday deals, so you don’t have to share your personal information while you shop

By Michael Simon Published
The top 5 best VPNs to use in the state of Wisconsin, ranked

By Olivia Powell Published
With IPVanish's Black Friday deal, you can get VPN protection, free eSIM data and even encrypted cloud storage, and all at over 80% off

By Krishi Chowdhary Published
Amazon is now blocking sideloaded streaming apps on Fire Stick at the device level, rendering VPNs ineffective. Here’s what’s changing and what users can do.

By Krishi Chowdhary last updated
vpn Using a VPN on your iPhone is essential for privacy, security, and unrestricted streaming, whether you’re at home, at work, or on public Wi-Fi.

By Kristin Hassel Published
A survey has revealed that the majority of Americans have some worrying misconceptions about online safety, putting their data at serious risk

By Olivia Powell Published
Since the Online Safety Act was passed in the UK, visits to adult sites have reportedly decreased by 77%

By Joe Chivers Published
Surfshark has rolled out a new feature which aims to prevent phishing attacks by scanning users' emails

By Krishi Chowdhary Published
ExpressVPN has enhanced its mobile VPN experience with two new features: Network Insights and Secure Device Assistant, making it easier to stay secure and connected.

By Aleksandar Stevanović Published
NordVPN's DNS-based content filters block adult sites before they load

By Aleksandar Stevanović Published
Surfshark has launched a privacy-first web content blocker for Android and iOS, letting families filter online content by category without tracking browsing activity.

By Aleksandar Stevanović Published
NordVPN's "Talk to a Hacker" campaign in Times Square let people chat live with ethical hackers who uncovered their personal info in minutes – a stark reminder of online privacy risks.

By Aleksandar Stevanović Published
NordVPN has now open-sourced its Linux GUI and added it to the Snap package for one-command installs and automatic updates

By Joe Chivers Published
A complete guide to using a VPN for online gaming, from why you may want to use a VPN for online gaming, to how to pick a VPN to any risks you need to look out for.

By Joe Chivers Published
All the most common ways VPNs can be blocked, and how to get around these restrictions
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