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Paul Bischoff

Tech Writer, Privacy Advocate and VPN Expert

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
Cybersecurity rankings by country: Which countries have the worst (and best) cybersecurity?
Study showing the best and worst countries for cyber security. Rankings based on a range of 15 crite
By Paul Bischoff in Cybercrime Studies on January 10, 2024
Best Canada VPNs for Streaming, Speed & Privacy in 2025
Planning a Canadian vacation? Our top VPNs for Canada do a great job of keeping you safe, whether you’re a citizen or just visiting. Read on to learn all about the best Canada VPNs.
By Paul Bischoff in VPN & Privacy on August 13, 2025
10 Best VPNs for BBC iPlayer that still work in 2025
We explain how to watch BBC iPlayer from abroad (outside the UK) with a VPN and the best VPNs to use. With BBC iPlayer blocking more VPNs, we’ve updated this article with the latest working VPNs.
By Paul Bischoff in VPN & Privacy on July 22, 2025
Best VPNs for Windows 10 (and the worst) plus our handy set up guide
If you have a Windows PC or laptop, there's no shortage of VPNs, but many are not fit for purpose. We'll show you the best VPNs for Windows 10 and explain how to set them up.
By Paul Bischoff in VPN & Privacy on May 26, 2025
Best VPN for Windows 7, 8, 10 & 11 PCs & Laptops
If you use Windows 7, 8, 10 or 11, then you have a huge range of VPNs to choose from, but they don't all provide the same level of service. We'll show you the best VPNs for Windows and how to set them up.
By Paul Bischoff in VPN & Privacy on May 15, 2025
How to unblock websites on Chrome and Firefox from anywhere
Governments, Internet Service Providers (ISPs), schools, and corporate offices block websites to censor content, remove distractions, and reduce bandwidth consumption. In this article, we'll show you how to unblock websites using Chrome and Firefox.
By Paul Bischoff in VPN & Privacy on January 24, 2024
How to install a VPN on Firestick/Fire TV
We'll take you through a step-by-step guide and video on how to set up your VPN on Amazon's Firestick, Fire TV or Fire Cube. We'll also show you some VPNs with dedicated Firestick apps.
By Paul Bischoff in Kodi Popular Posts on May 21, 2025
VPN protocols explained and compared
Don't know the difference between WireGuard and OpenVPN? Don't panic! Our guide to VPN protocols breaks down all of the options and their pros and cons.
By Paul Bischoff in VPN on October 2, 2023
VPN encryption explained: IPSec vs SSL
VPN encryption prevents third parties from reading your data as it passes through the internet. Find out about IPSec and SSL -- the two most popular secure network protocol suites used in Virtual Private Networks, or VPNs. 
By Paul Bischoff in VPN & Privacy on September 8, 2023
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