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Mark Gill

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Mark Gill is a leading security and privacy writer published on TechRadar, IGN, and Tom’s Guide. Since joining the Comparitech team in 2018, Mark has become a trusted authority on VPNs. Through his comprehensive guides and reviews, he underscores the many benefits of VPNs, from safeguarding privacy to unblocking and streaming TV shows and sporting events.

A graduate of the University of Lincoln, Mark earned a BA (Hons) degree in English and Journalism before relocating to sunny Spain, where he spent several years teaching English as a foreign language. His passion for online security led him to earn the Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate, further solidifying his expertise in the field.

When not testing VPNs and antivirus software for Comparitech, Mark enjoys playing retro video games, cheering on the Detroit Lions, and writing dark comedy screenplays. LinkedIn aside, you won’t find Mark on social media because he already wastes too much time managing his fantasy football teams with the hope of this year being “the year”.

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Articles by Mark

Did you know you can watch Danish TV abroad? While a lot of your favorite shows may be region-locked, it’s easy to unblock and stream them outside of Denmark. Read on to find out how a VPN can help.
By Mark Gill in VPN & Privacy on September 4, 2024
If you're traveling abroad and want to watch your favorite French TV shows live or on catch up, a VPN can help. In this guide we'll show you how you can unblock French TV anywhere and the best VPNs for the job.
By Mark Gill in VPN & Privacy on March 3, 2025
Want to watch Dutch TV abroad? You’ll need a VPN with servers in Holland. The best VPNs for Dutch TV let you access region-locked content to stream your favorite Dutch TV shows outside the Netherlands.
By Mark Gill in VPN & Privacy on June 25, 2025
Want to be able to watch Irish TV abroad? With a VPN, you can stream the likes of RTÉ One and RTÉ2 outside Ireland. We’ll explain how to do this and which Irish TV channels you can watch for free below.
By Mark Gill in VPN & Privacy on January 24, 2024
Want to watch Marvel’s Agents of SHIELD season 7 online from abroad? This show might be region-locked but we’ll explain how you can use a Virtual Private Network (VPN) to easily stream Agents of SHIELD outside the US.
By Mark Gill in TV Streaming on May 22, 2020
Would you like to unblock websites and services from New Zealand while abroad? We explain how to get a New Zealand IP address and access geo-locked content from outside of New Zealand using a VPN.
By Mark Gill in VPN & Privacy on April 25, 2025
BritBox is available in the UK, US, and Canada, with content varying between versions. Find out how to change your BritBox region or country with a VPN so you can watch any version from anywhere.
By Mark Gill in VPN & Privacy on January 28, 2024
Looking for a way to watch The Amazing Race online from abroad? If you’re traveling outside the US, you’ll need a VPN to stream season 34. We’ll explain how you can do this, step-by-step.
By Mark Gill in TV Streaming on January 29, 2023
Are you excited about the new Stargirl TV series? If you’re traveling outside the US, you’ll need a VPN. This lets you watch content such as Stargirl online from anywhere.
By Mark Gill in TV Streaming on August 6, 2021
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