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 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

By Krishi Chowdhary Published
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.

By Zoran Danilovic Published
Why ExpressVPN's Data Removal service is a handy tool for protection you and your data online

By Stuart Burns Published
Mullvad is well known as a privacy powerhouse, but is it still worth buying?

By Alex Hughes Published
Block out pesky ads with this Private Internet Acess VPN feature

By Chiara Castro last updated
vpn With its new obfuscated VPN protocol, Proton VPN is committed to promote internet freedom for everyone globally.

By Esat Dedezade last updated
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.

By Sam Dawson last updated
Everything you need to know about using your own DNS with a VPN

By Olivia Powell Published
From avoiding phishing scams to using a VPN, here are the best ways to keep yourself safe online

By Alex Hughes Published
OpenVPN has been around for decades – here's everything you need to know about it, and what it's actually used for.

By Catherine Hiley Published
Everything you need to know about NordVPN's NordLynx protocol

By Sam Dawson last updated
PIA may not have as many extras as other VPNs, but it's still a solid VPN – and it's very customizable.

By Aleksandar Stevanović Published
If something is free, you're the product. Here's how to improve your data privacy

By Olivia Powell Published
Research has revealed the best and worst US states for data privacy – how safe is yours?

By Alex Hughes Published
Everything you need to know about peer to peer networks and what they are actually used for

By Catherine Hiley Published
The best ways to recognise and avoid romance scams

By Alex Hughes Published
Everything you need to know about torrenting and how it works

By Aleksandar Stevanović last updated
The best ways to get around the US TikTok ban now that it has gone ahead

By Olivia Powell last updated
TikTok is in the spotlight over data concerns but does it collect any more than other popular social media platforms we use?

By Catherine Hiley Published
While it may not come with the same added extras as other VPNs, Private Internet Access is still a great VPN

By Alex Hughes Published
Everything you need to know about the dark web and what it's actually used for

By Krishi Chowdhary last updated
Using a VPN may or may not be illegal depending on where you are and what you are trying to do. Read our in-depth guide for total clarity on the topic.
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