Ian Garland

Ian Garland

Ian Garland is a distinguished author and cybersecurity expert, boasting over six years of dedicated service as a writer and editor for Comparitech.com. His expertise primarily focuses on privacy, VPN testing and evaluation, and exploring the unique online challenges faced by internet users around the world. His work offers insightful analysis into both emerging and established VPN services, underlining his deep understanding of the digital security landscape.

Holding a first-class Bachelor's degree in Computing from the University of the Highlands and Islands, Ian has established himself as a prominent voice in the field of online security. His insights and analyses have been featured across prestigious platforms including The Gazette, the RSA Cybersecurity Conference blog, RTInsights, Circuit Magazine, and Security Boulevard. His work goes beyond mere reporting, delving into critical examinations of the ever-evolving cyber world.

Outside his professional life, Ian maintains a keen interest in the streaming universe, particularly keeping abreast of the latest developments in the Kodi community. His passion for technology extends into personal projects, where he hones his coding skills. A lover of science fiction, Ian often immerses himself in sci-fi literature, reflecting his fascination with the future and the unknown realms of the digital universe.

Articles by Ian

Sick of seeing commercials on paid streaming services? Today, we’ll explain how to block ads on Peacock so that you can watch your favorite shows without being interrupted. 
By Ian Garland in VPN & Privacy on June 24, 2025
Sick of having your music interrupted by ads? You’re not alone! Below, we’ll reveal how to block Spotify ads on your PC, phone, or tablet. 
By Ian Garland in VPN & Privacy on June 24, 2025
Trying to decide between Incogni and DeleteMe? We tested both of these personal data-removal services to find out which does the best job of removing your data from data brokers.
By Ian Garland in VPN & Privacy on October 11, 2023
Want to reduce your digital footprint? Removing yourself from people search sites is a great start. Below, we’ll explain how to opt out of Private Eye and ensure your profile never comes back. 
By Ian Garland in VPN & Privacy on April 3, 2026
Looking to share information without it leading back to you? We’ll explain how to send an anonymous email and reveal a few alternative options for privacy-conscious journalists and activists. 
By Ian Garland in VPN & Privacy on October 2, 2023
Plenty of VPNs claim to be privacy-conscious but that’s not always true. We dug deep into NordVPN’s encryption, audits, logging policy, and security features to see how safe it really is.
By Ian Garland in VPN & Privacy on October 2, 2023
Thinking about getting rid of TikTok? We’ll reveal how to lock down or permanently delete your TikTok profile, and explain why doing so is even necessary in the first place.
By Ian Garland in VPN & Privacy on November 20, 2025
If you’ve moved on from Tumblr, don’t just leave your old account active. Below, we’ll explain how to lock down or delete your Tumblr account so that attackers have one less way to target you.
By Ian Garland in VPN & Privacy on June 13, 2025
Opting out of people search sites is a great way to improve your online privacy. We’ll explain how to remove your details from Checkpeople and prevent this info from being reacquired later.
By Ian Garland in VPN & Privacy on August 4, 2025
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