 
                                        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
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
               36% of Twitter users are less likely to believe news shared on Twitter now than two years ago, and n
                           
            By Paul Bischoff
                           in VPN & Privacy
                        on August 2, 2018
               Most laptop owners don't realize that their computers are capable of broadcasting their own wifi hotspots. Similar to setting up a wifi hotspot on your smartphone, a virtual router allows you to share your internet connection with other nearby devices.
                           
            By Paul Bischoff
                           in VPN & Privacy
                        on December 13, 2021
               Laws governing online privacy in the US vary widely from state to state. We evaluated each and every
                           
            By Paul Bischoff
                           in Privacy Studies
                        on January 9, 2023
               Looking for the best VPN to use in Egypt? We reveal the best VPNs for Egypt to unblock websites, social media, and apps, including Facebook Messenger, FaceTime, and WhatsApp.
                           
            By Paul Bischoff
                           in VPN & Privacy
                        on September 19, 2025
               Want to stream safely or access your usual streaming services from abroad? We take you through a step-by-step guide to downloading NordVPN on an Amazon Firestick or Fire TV.
                           
            By Paul Bischoff
                           in VPN & Privacy
                        on August 16, 2024
               If you're looking to securely access Netflix France while traveling abroad, you're in the right place. We explain the simple steps to setting up a VPN so you can watch French Netflix from anywhere.
                           
            By Paul Bischoff
                           in VPN & Privacy
                        on July 25, 2024
               We take a look at the best VPNs for Android, explain how to set them up, and answer some common VPN questions. We'll also dive into some free VPNs for Android to see if any make the grade.
                           
            By Paul Bischoff
                           in VPN & Privacy
                        on August 18, 2023
               If you're a US citizen traveling abroad, you can stream the 2018 FIFA World Cup on FOX Sports, so lo
                           
            By Paul Bischoff
                           in Sports Streaming
                        on October 24, 2019
               