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Mark Gill

Mark Gill is an experienced writer and editor with a keen focus on digital privacy. After joining the Comparitech team in 2018, Mark established himself as an authority on VPNs. Through his comprehensive articles and reviews, he underscores the many benefits of VPNs, from ensuring online privacy to providing unrestricted access to favorite TV shows and sports events globally.

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 half a decade teaching English.This experience enriched Mark's communication skills, which he later channeled into his writing and editing career. Further testament to his dedication to online security, Mark recently completed the Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate.

When he’s not writing for Comparitech, Mark regularly uses VPNs to keep up with TV shows and sporting events from back home. He also likes to spend his free time mountain biking and following his American football team, the Detroit Lions—not to mention meticulously managing his fantasy football teams!

Articles by Mark

Trying to decide which VPN protocol to use? We compare and contrast WireGuard and NordLynx to help you identify the protocol that best fits your needs.
By Mark Gill in VPN & Privacy on August 14, 2023
If you’re looking for a new VPN but can’t quite reach a decision, the VPN protocol offered may be a deciding factor. Here we compare NordLynx and Lightway: the proprietary protocols of NordVPN and ExpressVPN.
By Mark Gill in VPN & Privacy on August 14, 2023
Want to know more about the popular WireGuard protocol? Find out how it stacks up against ExpressVPN’s proprietary protocol, Lightway. We’ll compare their speed, security, and more to aid you in your decision.
By Mark Gill in VPN & Privacy on August 13, 2023
Using a VPN or shopping for a new one? Chances are you’ve come across something called WireGuard. So what is WireGuard and why should you use it? We answer all the key questions.
By Mark Gill in VPN & Privacy on August 11, 2023
Want to remove Surfshark from your device? Although Surfshark’s one of our top-rated VPNs, you may want to switch VPNs or re-install the app to fix an issue. We explain how you can do this.
By Mark Gill in VPN & Privacy on August 10, 2023
Need to remove NordVPN from your desktop device? Whether you’re leaving NordVPN or simply doing a fresh install, we’ll take you through the process of how to remove it on PC and Mac.
By Mark Gill in VPN & Privacy on August 9, 2023
Going on vacation but want to continue watching Lifetime? Lifetime is only available in the US. We'll explain how you can stream it online from abroad with a Virtual Private Network (VPN).
By Mark Gill in VPN & Privacy on August 7, 2023
Traveling overseas but still want to watch TruTV? Due to licensing agreements, TruTV is only available in the US. Fortunately, you can stream TruTV online from abroad by using a VPN.
By Mark Gill in VPN & Privacy on August 7, 2023
Need to find your network security key but don’t know where to start? We explain what a network security key is and how to locate it on operating systems including Windows and Mac.
By Mark Gill in Information Security on August 5, 2023
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