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Paul Bischoff

Paul is Comparitech’s editor and a regular commentator on cyber security and privacy topics in national and international media including New York Times, BBC, Forbes, The Guardian and many others. He's been writing about the tech industry since 2012 for publications like Tech in Asia, Mashable, and various startup blogs.

Paul has an in-depth knowledge of VPNs, having been an early adopter while looking to access the open internet during this time in China.

He previously worked in Beijing as an editor for Tech in Asia, and has been writing and reporting on technology for the last decade. He has also volunteered as a teacher for older adults learning basic tech literacy and cyber awareness. You can find him on Twitter at @pabischoff.

Articles by Paul

Although many open-source VPN clients are available for Linux, a native app requires less configuration and more features. We find the best VPNs for Linux using our 19-point assessment.
By Paul Bischoff in VPN & Privacy on April 18, 2024
TCP and UDP are two protocols that determine how data is exchanged over the internet. Both built on top of the IP protocol, they share many similarities, but their differences make them suitable for different purposes. They are the two most widely used protocols that internet users interact with every day.
By Paul Bischoff in VPN & Privacy on August 6, 2021
Looking for a fast, secure, and reliable Netflix VPN? Look no further! We've extensively tested every leading provider to bring you a list of the very best VPNs for Netflix in 2024.
By Paul Bischoff in Popular Posts on March 28, 2024
Looking to stream your favorite team's NBA games on Kodi? We reveal the best sports addons for Kodi and how to stream every NBA game online with a VPN. 
By Paul Bischoff in Kodi on October 18, 2023
Don't get caught out torrenting with an unsuitable VPN. Despite bold marketing claims many VPNs have been shown not to protect your privacy and others are too slow for torrenting and streaming.  
By Paul Bischoff in Popular Posts on March 29, 2024
Learn how to install PrivateVPN on an Amazon Fire TV Stick or Fire TV Cube in just a couple minutes,
By Paul Bischoff in VPN & Privacy on November 14, 2019
Want to use Ivacy VPN on your Amazon Firestick? This article includes step-by-step instructions for the installation so that you can get started and protect your privacy while using an Amazon Firestick. 
By Paul Bischoff in VPN & Privacy on March 5, 2023
A multi-hop VPN adds an extra layer of encryption. In this post, we'll go into detail about how multi-hop VPNs work and why someone might need one.
By Paul Bischoff in VPN & Privacy on August 15, 2023
Scammers impersonating the HMRC are threatening UK residents with legal consequences if they don't c
By Paul Bischoff in VPN & Privacy on December 19, 2018
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