Andy Sansom
Andy is a Staff Writer covering VPNs and privacy at Tom's Guide
You may have seen his name 'round these parts before, as he was previously a Trainee Writer at Tom's Guide where he specialized in gaming, AI and phones, but lent his hand to many topics. He then joined the team at T3 and became a streaming and computing guru, but has now returned to Tom's Guide to keep you safe online, and bring you the latest news in VPN and cyber security.
Outside of work, his passions are movies, football (soccer) and Formula 1. He lives in Bath, UK, and is something of an amateur screenwriter having studied Creative Writing at university.
Latest articles by Andy Sansom

Xiaomi 13 review: A solid flagship stuck in a crowded market
By Andy Sansom published
It's no Pro version, but the Xiaomi 13 is a solid alternative

CatGPT is the best use of AI yet
By Andy Sansom published
The internet loves cats and ChatGPT, so why not combine them? Thanks to CatGPT you can get cat GIFS with every ChatGPT-powered response. Purrfect.

How to unblock someone on Instagram
By Andy Sansom published
If you're ready to welcome someone back to your feed, you should learn how to unblock someone on Instagram.

Fake Drake and The Weeknd smash hit proves the world isn't ready for AI
By Andy Sansom published
Drake and The Weeknd seemingly uploaded a new track under a brand new alias, but it was in fact an AI-generated fake. It's not the first and won't be the last.

Windows 11 is getting an AI-powered Smart Snap feature — here's how it works
By Andy Sansom last updated
AI has already had a big effect on the way we use the internet and now it could change the operating systems on computers too.

Chelsea vs Real Madrid live stream: How to watch Champions League game online
By Andy Sansom published
Chelsea will need something special to knock out the most successful team in Champions League history, but stranger things have happened in soccer. Here's how to watch it live from anywhere.

Samsung may ditch Google for Bing on its phones — this is big
By Andy Sansom published
Samsung might be considering ditching Google for Microsoft's own search offering.

Media company plans to replace creative human jobs with AI
By Andy Sansom published
The development of AI has caused some to worry about the future of human employment, and one Chinese company has already made the switch.

How to clean a phone charging port
By Andy Sansom published
It's important to look after your phone's charging port, whether it's USB-C or a lightning cable, this is the best way to clean it without damaging your phone.

Nottm Forest vs Man Utd live stream: How to watch Premier League game online
By Andy Sansom published
Two of England’s proudest clubs face off with both facing possible end-of-season disappointment

Tottenham vs Bournemouth live stream: How to watch Premier League game online
By Andy Sansom published
Both sides need something from this game

Apple Glasses could launch as soon as 2026 — here's how
By Andy Sansom published
Apple has big plans for AR and VR technology but don't expect to see the Apple Glasses announced anytime soon.

Nintendo Switch 2 potential release date revealed by job listing
By Andy Sansom published
A job listing for the upcoming Dune MMO may have provided a clue for the launch date of the Nintendo Switch 2

7 Bard announcements Google should make at I/O to beat ChatGPT
By Andy Sansom published
How Google could make Bard the best AI around

ChatGPT is coming directly to Windows 11 — no browser required
By Andy Sansom published
We have had our first peek at ChatGPT on Windows with Microsoft's Powertoys set to be boosted by AI technology.

Real Madrid vs Chelsea live stream: How to watch Champions League game online
By Andy Sansom published
The last two teams to lift the Champions League trophy meet in the quarter-final in the Real Madrid vs Chelsea live stream. Here's how to watch it live from anywhere.

ChatGPT made its own 'Shogtongue' language to blow past the word limit
By Andy Sansom published
ChatGPT has encoded its own conversations to enable it to "remember" previous conversations.

Reporting ChatGPT bugs could make you a lot of money
By Andy Sansom published
OpenAI, the creators of ChatGPT have introduced a system to reward those who find exploits and vulnerabilities in ChatGPT with up to $20,000

How to use Google Maps Live View
By Andy Sansom published
Learn how to use Google Maps Live View, an incredibly useful AR feature for Google Maps that changes how the world looks to give you directions and information.

Chinese version of ChatGPT incoming as Alibaba announces AI rival
By Andy Sansom published
Alibaba, one of the largest tech companies in the world, has announced its own ChatGPT style AI called Tongyi Qianwen

How to deactivate Facebook
By Andy Sansom published
Facebook can be addictive and tough to break away from, here's how to deactivate Facebook and take a well-earned break from social media.

6 best Mario games to get that horrible Mario Movie taste out of your mouth
By Roland Moore-Colyer published
Hated the Mario movie? Then check out these brilliant Mario games to rinse away the disappointment.

You can now get paid to ask ChatGPT questions — here's how
By Andy Sansom last updated
Prompt Engineer is a new position created by the success of AI chatbots, and it pays big money.
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