Olivia Powell

Olivia Powell

Tech Software Commissioning Editor

Olivia joined Tom's Guide in October 2023 as part of the core Future Tech Software team, and is the Commissioning Editor for Tech Software. With a background in cybersecurity, Olivia stays up-to-date with all things cyber and creates content across TechRadar Pro, TechRadar and 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 cyber 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

Parent and child on a laptop

How to protect your child on their new laptop

By Olivia Powell published

Protect your child Tom's Guide experts have compiled a list of the top three VPNs, antivirus software, password managers, and parental control apps for all-round protection of your child's new laptop.

Protect your child
Multiple new laptops placed on a desk

How to protect your new tablet

By Olivia Powell published

Black Friday deals Our experts have compiled a list of the top three VPNs, antivirus software, and password managers for all-around protection of your new tablet and yourself

Black Friday deals
Pixel 8 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max

How to protect your new phone

By Olivia Powell published

Cyber security Tom's Guide experts have compiled a list of the top 3 VPNs, antivirus software, and password managers for all-around protection of your new phone

Cyber security
Xbox Series S and Series X

How to protect your new Xbox

By Olivia Powell published

Protect your Xbox Gaming VPNs will protect you from DDoS attacks and ISP throttling, enhancing your Xbox experience

Protect your Xbox
Child with a tablet

How to protect your child on their new tablet

By Olivia Powell published

Protect your child Tom's Guide experts have compiled a list of the top three VPNs, antivirus software, password managers, and parental control apps for all-round protection of your child's new tablet.

Protect your child
A back Xbox and Xbox controller against a bright green background

How to protect your child on their new Xbox

By Olivia Powell published

Protect your child The best ways to protect your child and their new Xbox

Protect your child
iphone se 4 in red render vs iphone se 3 in black on beach

How to protect your child on their new phone

By Olivia Powell published

Protect your child Ensure your child's online safety with our top picks of VPN, antivirus, password managers and parental controls

Protect your child
Father Christmas - an old man with white hair and a long white beard wearing a red fur-trimmed hat and coat and circular glasses - holds his glasses and opens his mouth in a shocked expression

Why Santa Claus needs a VPN and so do you

By Olivia Powell published

Safer Santa Why using a VPN can ensure all is calm and bright this Christmas

Safer Santa
The silhouettes of a parent and young child both wearing Santa hats. They are out of focus, with a christmas tree lit in gold lights in focus in the background

How to avoid scams this Christmas

By Olivia Powell published

scam awareness Avoid hackers on the naughty list and their data-stealing attempts with these tips

scam awareness
The Myanmar flag

The best VPN for Myanmar

By Olivia Powell published

VPN A Myanmar VPN is essential to stay safe from the government's surveillance and restrictions – but not every provider works. Here are the very best VPNs for Myanmar.

VPN
Children playing video games with a PS5 controller

How to protect your child on their new PlayStation

By Olivia Powell published

Protect your child Gaming VPNs will protect your child from DDoS attacks and ISP throttling and anonymize them on the internet.

Protect your child
A person holding an unlocked iPhone X, displaying its homescreen

What the launch of ReasonLabs VPN for iOS means for Apple users

By Olivia Powell published

Breaking Previously unavailable on iOS devices, ReasonLab's VPN now offers its increased protection to Apple users

Breaking
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