Articles by Nigel Powell, Tech Journalist

Nigel Powell is an author, columnist, and consultant with over 30 years of experience in the technology industry. He produced the weekly Don't Panic technology column in the Sunday Times newspaper for 16 years and is the author of the Sunday Times book of Computer Answers, published by Harper Collins. He has been a technology pundit on Sky Television's Global Village program and a regular contributor to BBC Radio Five's Men's Hour.

He has an Honours degree in law (LLB) and a Master's Degree in Business Administration (MBA), and his work has made him an expert in all things software, security, privacy, mobile, AI, and other tech innovations. Nigel currently lives in West London and enjoys spending time meditating and listening to music.

Articles by: Nigel Powell

Netflix being weird? It could be your VPN

By Olivia Powell published 9 May 24

Stop your VPN from interrupting your streaming sessions by checking these 3 things

Two people sitting next to each other on a sofa, playing video games using Xbox controllers

Gaming while using a VPN—the pros and cons

By Olivia Powell published 8 April 24

Discover if using a VPN while gaming is right for you with our guide to its pros and cons

A person sits a computer while someone next to them lies on a bed

New AMP tool unveiled to help fight deepfake media

By Nigel Powell published 28 March 24

The new tool uses a cryptographic watermark to validate videos, photos, and other media

A concept image of someone typing on a computer. A red flashing danger sign is above the keyboard and nymbers and symbols also in glowing red surround it.

Microsoft report claims US opponents are gearing up for an AI war

By Nigel Powell published 23 February 24

Microsoft unveils CoPilot For Security to help lessen AI risks - but will hackers stay one step ahead?

A group of 7 hackers, 6 slightly blurred in the background and one in the foreground, all wearing black with hoods pulled up over their heads. You cannot see their faces. The hacker in the foreground sits with an open laptop in front of them. The background, behind the hackers, is a Chinese flag

Massive leak reveals extent of China’s foreign hacking activities

By Nigel Powell published 23 February 24

Leaked files outlined hacking activity and tools used by the company, as well as giving and insider view of its targets.

A white home camera with the recording light on mounted on a brick wall above a door painted white

Wyze suffers yet another security camera breach—so who’s watching the watchers?

By Nigel Powell published 22 February 24

This latest breach is just another in a long line of issues for the smart home manufacturer

World's first ethical hacking marketplace launched by Zerod

By Nigel Powell published 20 February 24

Hire a hacker The world's first hacker marketplace for businesses launches. Find out why Zerod is shaking up the industry for pen-testing.