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.
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.
It can be difficult to tell if your VPN really lives up to its privacy claims. Today, our team takes a closer look at ExpressVPN, examining its security, encryption standards, and logging policy.
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.
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.
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.
Looking to keep your online activities hidden from anyone else who shares your computer? We explain how to open private tabs using Chrome’s Incognito mode and suggest a few other ways to improve your privacy.
Temu is extremely popular but there are concerns about how much data it collects. Below, we’ll dig deep into Temu’s privacy policy and explain how to protect yourself when using similar apps.
In the mood for some classic dystopian sci-fi? We explain how to stream the Divergent series online (even if you’re traveling abroad) and reveal if it’s possible to watch Divergent for free where you are.
