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
With more people than ever working remotely, business VPNs have never been more popular. We take a look at the best VPNs for small business.
By Paul Bischoff
in VPN & Privacy
on August 18, 2025
A step-by-step guide from beginning to end with screenshots. How to make your own VPN using AWS EC2,
By Paul Bischoff
in Popular Posts
on October 18, 2019
Looking to install boxing Kodi addons that actually work? Our guide will show you how to watch live
By Paul Bischoff
in Kodi
on January 17, 2023
Are you a fan of Opera VPN? Unfortunately, it's been discontinued. This article lists the very best Opera VPN alternatives, including both paid and free options. Check it out below.
By Paul Bischoff
in VPN & Privacy
on January 4, 2023
Looking to unlock the full streaming potential of your Chromecast device with a VPN? We list the best VPNs to use with Chromecast and explain how to set them up correctly on a physical or virtual router.
By Paul Bischoff
in VPN & Privacy
on June 7, 2024
I look at the best Comcast Xfinity VPNs to avoid throttling, access geo-locked content, and keep your online activity private. I'll also cover setting up a VPN on Comcast Xfinity routers.
By Paul Bischoff
in VPN & Privacy
on February 10, 2026
Excerpt: Using your ISP’s DNS servers leaves you open to having your internet activity snooped on. Here’s how to use Cloudflare’s more private DNS servers.
By Paul Bischoff
in VPN & Privacy
on July 1, 2025
Want to watch Netflix UK on holiday? To stream UK Netflix abroad, you'll need a VPN. We explain how to access Netflix UK from anywhere, outside of Britain and recommend the best Netflix UK VPNs to use.
By Paul Bischoff
in TV Streaming
on August 25, 2023
By Paul Bischoff
in Information Security
on November 14, 2019