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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

We'll show you how to watch MLB blackout games and bypass the blocks with a VPN so you never miss a game when away from home.
By Paul Bischoff in VPN & Privacy on April 2, 2024
NAT firewalls can be helpful or a hindrance depending on what you're doing. In this article, we'll discuss how NAT works on routers and VPNs.
By Paul Bischoff in VPN & Privacy on January 27, 2023
UK readers, beware of this scam targeting BT Internet customers over the phone that cost one woman £34,000. Tech support scams like these often target the elderly and vulnerable, so be sure to warn your parents and grandparents.
By Paul Bischoff in Information Security on March 22, 2022
Want to watch Netflix Italia abroad (outside of Italy)? Very few VPNs work with Netflix; we reveal which do and how they can help you watch Netflix Italy abroad with an Italian IP address. 
By Paul Bischoff in VPN & Privacy on July 24, 2024
We asked over 1,000 Americans about their understanding of and attitudes toward net neutrality, as w
By Paul Bischoff in VPN & Privacy on March 27, 2019
Read on to find the best VPNs for streaming online content without compromising on speed or privacy. Whether you want a VPN for Netflix, YouTube, sports, or Kodi, we've got you covered.
By Paul Bischoff in VPN & Privacy on February 19, 2025
The choice of VPN apps for Windows phones is quite limited, but there are some good options out there. We have taken a look at some of the best VPNs that work on Windows Phone 10 and 8.1.
By Paul Bischoff in VPN & Privacy on October 27, 2021
Looking to stream Amazon Prime Video from anywhere? You can easily access shows and movies from home. We'll reveal the best VPNs for Amazon Prime Video and how to use them.
By Paul Bischoff in VPN & Privacy on January 22, 2025
68 percent of secondhand USB flash drives sold in the US, and 67 percent sold in the UK, still contain recoverable data from their previous owners, according to a new study by the University of Hertfordshire and commissioned by Comparitech.
By Paul Bischoff in Information Security on March 13, 2019
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