Paul Bischoff profile image

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

The best VPNs for Firestick and Fire TV are fast, secure, and easy to use. Whether you want to use your Firestick for Kodi, torrenting, or streaming channels like Netflix, we've got you covered.
By Paul Bischoff in VPN & Privacy on September 11, 2024
The best VPNs for the dark web hide your Tor connection from internet service providers and other third parties. Here we'll discuss our top darknet VPNs and how to use them.
By Paul Bischoff in VPN & Privacy on October 24, 2024
A VPN browser extension is a handy way to connect a web browser like Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge to a VPN server. The VPN connection encrypts your data, hiding your location and IP address.
By Paul Bischoff in VPN & Privacy on April 22, 2024
Wondering what data free VPNs store and exactly what they do with this data? This guide will tell you everything you need to know, including how to protect yourself from the potential threats of free VPNs.
By Paul Bischoff in VPN & Privacy on February 1, 2023
Download speed and privacy are usually the top considerations when looking for the best Tor VPNs. We'll reveal the seven best VPNs for the Tor browser and how to use them.
By Paul Bischoff in VPN & Privacy on February 6, 2024
We looked at the online habits of over 1,000 couples to determine the steps they take (or don't take
By Paul Bischoff in VPN & Privacy on March 21, 2019
Only a few VPNs can bypass the Hulu VPN ban. Most result in the anonymous proxy tool error message. We've rounded up the best VPNs for Hulu so you can watch from anywhere.
By Paul Bischoff in VPN & Privacy on September 13, 2024
IPv4 is running out of unique IP addresses, so IPv6 aims to replace it. This article explains the difference between the two, which is the most secure, and explains why IPv6 adoption has been so slow.
By Paul Bischoff in VPN & Privacy on July 23, 2023
DuckDuckGo says Google Chrome's private browsing mode, incognito, doesn't stop Google from using personal data to customize search results.
By Paul Bischoff in VPN & Privacy on January 11, 2019
Page 47 of 70