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Paul Bischoff

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

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. 
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 28, 2022
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
In this tutorial, we will guide you through how to set up Obfsproxy with a homemade OpenVPN server o
By Paul Bischoff in VPN & Privacy on May 17, 2017
Wondering whether you need a VPN or a proxy? We explain the differences between the two, which one is better and when they should be used.
By Paul Bischoff in VPN on November 23, 2023
You might be giving away more private information than you realize over your smartphone. Here's how to to better protect your privacy on your mobile or tablet.
By Paul Bischoff in VPN & Privacy on January 13, 2026
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