Olivia Powell
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
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.
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
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
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
New device? Here's how to properly protect it
By Olivia Powell published
Cybersecurity Protect your new devices with our top 3 VPNs, password managers and antivirus software providers
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.
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
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
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
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
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.
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