Ray Walsh

Ray Walsh

Ray Walsh is a digital privacy expert with over 10 years of experience writing about consumer privacy services including VPNs, password managers, secure email services, and encrypted cloud backups.

Ray graduated from the English department of Exeter University in the UK and has since been quoted over 500 times to express his privacy advocacy opinions in leading publications such as The Times, The Guardian, The Washington Post, CNet, and The Register to name a few. Ray has also been interviewed on the TV and the radio, including on The BBC and Russia Today to answer questions regarding privacy laws and surveillance tech.

Ray has written tech guides, reviews, blogs, news, and opinion pieces for BestVPN, ProPrivacy, Dell Tech Page One, StartPage, and Politics.co.uk – and he is now a happy member of the Comparitech family where he continues his crusade to increase privacy and internet freedom for people around the world.

Articles by Ray

Amazon driver chat text scams target unsuspecting shoppers with fake delivery messages. Learn how to spot Amazon driver text scams and protect yourself against fraud.
By Ray Walsh in VPN & Privacy on October 16, 2024
Want to access TikTok Shop from a country where it’s unavailable? With a VPN you can access TikTok Shop from anywhere! We explain how to log in and shop with TikTok, and recommend the best VPNs for TikTok shop.
By Ray Walsh in VPN & Privacy on February 14, 2025
Want to use Discord in Turkey? The government has banned Discord, so you will need a VPN to unblock Discord in Turkey. In this guide, we explain how to use a VPN for Discord.
By Ray Walsh in VPN & Privacy on November 24, 2025
Want to watch Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft season 2? With a VPN, you can stream it at work or abroad. Keep reading to learn how to unblock Tomb Raider on restricted networks.  
By Ray Walsh in TV Streaming on December 3, 2025
Want to play Krunker at work or school? With the right VPN, you can bypass web filtering and unblock Krunker anywhere. We’ll explain how and reveal the best VPNs for Krunker.
By Ray Walsh in VPN & Privacy on August 24, 2024
Want to access Fiverr in a country where it's blocked? By using a VPN with Fiverr, you can hire experts or sell your services from anywhere. Discover how to unblock Fiverr abroad with a VPN.
By Ray Walsh in VPN & Privacy on August 21, 2024
Want to access Upwork from a country where it's blocked? Need to use Upwork privately at work or on public wifi? We’ll explain how to unblock Upwork from anywhere using a VPN. 
By Ray Walsh in VPN & Privacy on August 21, 2024
Want to know who owns your VPN? Some of the biggest players in the VPN industry have acquired many popular VPN brands. This guide explores who owns the top VPN providers and what it means for you.
By Ray Walsh in VPN & Privacy on August 17, 2024
Want to prevent online tracking in Paraguay? Unlock regional TV? With a VPN for Paraguay, you can bypass blocks and ensure watertight online privacy at home or on public Wi-Fi.
By Ray Walsh in VPN & Privacy on August 14, 2024
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