Latest articles by Olivia Powell
What can someone do with my IP address?
Leaving your IP address publicly available can be dangerous. Here's why.
Proton VPN review
VPN Proton VPN is a very capable VPN, and will appeal to those looking for a more techy experience. However, it can't quite match the best of the best.
The best China VPN: working services right now
VPN A China VPN is essential for anyone traveling to the country – but not every provider works. Here are the very best VPNs for China on the market.
Best Warzone VPN: how to get easy lobbies by avoiding SBMM
VPN A VPN for Warzone is the perfect tool for bagging more kills and avoiding SBMM. Here the top 5 Warzone VPNs on the market today.
The best BBC iPlayer VPN
VPN From catching up on the Olympics, to Doctor Who and Strictly Come Dancing, the BBC has it all. A BBC iPlayer VPN is your ticket to entry
The US TikTok ban – a full timeline
Every time TikTok has clashed with the US government, from COPPA violations to the potential ban
Get Surfshark for less than $2 per month with this Spring Black Friday deal
To kick off its birthday celebrations, Surfshark has dropped the price of both its VPN and antivirus to the lowest we've seen since Black Friday
The best router VPN in 2025
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.
Surfshark VPN Review
VPN In my hands-on Surfshark review, I test every aspect of the service to find out whether it's a bargain alternative to the biggest names.
The best streaming VPN in 2025
VPN A streaming VPN can get you access to global Netflix and Amazon Prime libraries, blocked sites like BBC iPlayer, and even free coverage of huge sporting events. Here's our top 5.
The best Netflix VPN in 2025
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.
What is AES-256 encryption?
Everything you need to know about this super-secure encryption protocol
What is ExpressVPN's ID Theft Insurance?
ExpressVPN's latest offering aims to protect your identity online, but how does it work?
What is ExpressVPN's Lightway protocol?
Lightway is ExpressVPN's in-house VPN protocol – but what makes it different to the industry standards?
What is Surfshark's Dynamic Multi-hop?
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.
What is ExpressVPN's Personal Data Removal?
Why ExpressVPN's Data Removal service is a handy tool for protection you and your data online
Is Mullvad still worth buying?
Mullvad is well known as a privacy powerhouse, but is it still worth buying?
What is a VPN protocol?
Everything you need to know about VPN protocols from what they are to how they work
Mullvad VPN review
VPN My in-depth Mullvad review explores whether the Swedish stalwart's security features, unblocking power, and apps live up to its privacy-focused reputation.
What is MACE from Private Internet Access?
Block out pesky ads with this Private Internet Acess VPN feature
Proton VPN Stealth protocol: what is it and why should you use it?
vpn With its new obfuscated VPN protocol, Proton VPN is committed to promote internet freedom for everyone globally.
