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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

We'll show you how to access the dark net safely and anonymously using Tor. Don't charge blindly into the abyss. Take these precautions to protect yourself!
By Paul Bischoff in VPN & Privacy on October 27, 2024
We take a look at the best VPNs for gaming so you can avoid network throttling, stop DDoS attacks, and access geo-restricted games from anywhere. The best providers for playing and hosting online games. 
By Paul Bischoff in VPN & Privacy on July 4, 2024
If you are not encrypting your email it is vulnerable to hackers, identity thieves and snooping government agencies. This tutorial will walk you through how to encrypt your email in step-by-step process.
By Paul Bischoff in VPN & Privacy on January 26, 2023
How to prevent WebRTC leaks when using a VPN on all major browsers on Windows, MacOS, iOS, and Andro
By Paul Bischoff in VPN & Privacy on October 2, 2023
Comparitech analyzed search results for "trump news" to find out whether search results about Trump
By Paul Bischoff in VPN & Privacy on August 30, 2018
Adding a VPN to your router means you can connect as many devices as you like. We take a look at the best VPNs for DD-WRT, including how to set them up, and answer some common VPN questions.
By Paul Bischoff in VPN & Privacy on February 22, 2024
Tomato is a free, open-source firmware for wifi routers created to replace the stock firmware and unlock a router's full potential. We reveal the best VPNs for Tomato routers, plus explain how to set-up your VPN. 
By Paul Bischoff in VPN & Privacy on July 23, 2024
Trying to watch Netflix US in Germany? We show you how to watch American Netflix while traveling abroad using a VPN. Plus we list the best VPNs for the job and some common troubleshooting tips.
By Paul Bischoff in VPN & Privacy on August 9, 2024
Netflix users in Ireland get access to a smaller selection of content than those in the US. We'll show you how to regain access to American Netflix while traveling in Ireland with a VPN.
By Paul Bischoff in VPN & Privacy on August 30, 2023
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