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
Can’t torrent on your Chromebook? Find out to access the BitTorrent network with browser extensions and web apps designed for the Chrome OS and the Chrome browser.
By Paul Bischoff
in Cloud and Online Backup
on September 6, 2023
In a recent poll, nearly two-thirds of respondents say they would definitely consider or might consi
By Paul Bischoff
in VPN & Privacy
on March 18, 2017
Anti-spying tool O&O ShutUp10, firewall control app TinyWall, and a reputable VPN can stop Windows 1
By Paul Bischoff
in VPN & Privacy
on March 18, 2017
Want to get access to as much content as possible when using Kodi? In this article, we show you how to use a VPN or Smart DNS to unblock content.
By Paul Bischoff
in VPN & Privacy
on December 3, 2025
If you live outside a city center, then you may struggle to find Pokemon, Pokestops, and gyms. Learn how to change your location on Pokemon Go with a quick GPS hack, so you can play from anywhere.Â
By Paul Bischoff
in VPN & Privacy
on May 16, 2024
Encrypting an Android phone is easy, but shouldn't be taken lightly. Encryption can put a dent in pe
By Paul Bischoff
in VPN & Privacy
on June 11, 2018
AVG discontinued its PrivacyFix browser extension, so we'll guide you through securing your privacy
By Paul Bischoff
in VPN & Privacy
on March 31, 2026
The web is littered with "free" VPN services. Many, if not most of them, should be avoided. Here are
By Paul Bischoff
in VPN & Privacy
on March 19, 2018
Tutorial on how to tunnel your OpenVPN connection through an SSH tunnel on a desktop or smartphone.
By Paul Bischoff
in VPN & Privacy
on June 18, 2020