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
Kodi is free, open-source, and legal. But popular third-party addons bring with them a range of security and legal risks you should consider. Find out what you need to know in this guide.
By Paul Bischoff
in VPN & Privacy
on July 14, 2025
Most VPNs don't work with Netflix anymore - is Getflix one of the few that does? We explain whether you can stream Netflix abroad with Getflix, list some alternative VPNs, and explain how to use them.
By Paul Bischoff
in VPN & Privacy
on May 16, 2024
There are plenty of legal Grooveshark and Limewire alternatives where you can stream music for free
By Paul Bischoff
in VPN & Privacy
on December 29, 2019
Bitcoins aren’t anonymous – far from it. If you want to send coins anonymously, you’ll need to mix them first. We’ll tell you how to do it.
By Paul Bischoff
in VPN & Privacy
on September 20, 2023
How long should a hard drive last? That depends on factory defects, vibration, utilization, heat, an
By Paul Bischoff
in Cloud and Online Backup
on August 27, 2017
Censorship is an insidious threat to the free internet. We explore who does the censoring, what they censor, and how to reduce its impact.
By Paul Bischoff
in Popular Posts
on December 8, 2023
Trying to watch the EPL on Kodi? We explain how to stream any match on Kodi even while traveling abroad.
By Paul Bischoff
in Kodi
on August 13, 2025
You can prevent Google from tracking your kids and serving them targeted advertisements by following
By Paul Bischoff
in VPN & Privacy
on August 2, 2023
Looking for a logless VPN? We take a look at the best no-log VPNs for those who take their privacy seriously. We also list some VPNs to avoid and answer your questions. Keep reading to find out more.
By Paul Bischoff
in VPN & Privacy
on October 17, 2024