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

Hoping to watch Euro 2020 matches online? We’ll let you know which teams qualified, when each fixture is, and how to live stream the Euro 2020 soccer tournament from anywhere.  
By Ian Garland in Sports Streaming on January 20, 2022
Russia has a markedly different internet ecosystem than most other countries. As such, there are several legal, technological, and cultural factors travelers should be aware of when visiting from abroad.  
By Ian Garland in VPN & Privacy on May 26, 2022
Visiting St Helena and need a VPN to access services from back home or ensure your online activities are kept private? Take a look below to find out which are the best VPNs for St Helena.
By Ian Garland in VPN & Privacy on January 19, 2024
WannaCry is probably the most infamous strain of ransomware in the world, but there’s a real lack of understanding as to what it is, how it managed to compromise so many machines, and the scale of the impact it had just a few years ago. Today, we explore the history of WannaCry and explain how to prevent it from infecting your system with one easy step. 
By Ian Garland in Information Security on January 25, 2024
In Australia and trying to decide which free VPN is right for you? We’ve rounded up the best free VPNs for Australia so you can protect your privacy and unblock websites abroad. 
By Ian Garland in VPN & Privacy on January 17, 2024
Having trouble accessing BBC iPlayer with ExpressVPN? We provide some potential fixes and recommend alternative VPNs that work a little more reliably with BBC iPlayer.
By Ian Garland in VPN & Privacy on January 15, 2024
Visiting Barcelona and want to stay safe online or access services from back home? We reveal the best VPNs for Barcelona and how to use them to access al your favorite sites and services anywhere.
By Ian Garland in VPN & Privacy on September 6, 2023
There are hundreds of free VPNs out there, but most aren’t worth your time, especially if you’re interested in streaming. We reveal the best free VPNs for Amazon Firestick and Fire TV.
By Ian Garland in VPN & Privacy on July 22, 2023
Looking to watch the Alvarez vs Saunders fight online? We’ll explain when it is, who’s the favorite, and how to live stream Alvarez vs Saunders from anywhere in the world.  
By Ian Garland in Sports Streaming on March 14, 2022
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