Paul Bischoff
Tech Writer, Privacy Advocate and VPN Expert
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 Bluesky at @pabischoff.
Articles by Paul
A good Vuze VPN makes all downloads private and stops your ISP and other torrenters from monitoring your P2P filesharing or seeing your real IP address, effectively making BitTorrent activity anonymous.
By Paul Bischoff
in VPN & Privacy
on August 29, 2023
Looking for free or paid solutions to hide your IP address? I've researched and tested the best ways
By Paul Bischoff
in VPN & Privacy
on February 1, 2026
We surveyed over 1,000 people across political parties to see how they feel about and respond to pol
By Paul Bischoff
in Internet providers
on April 10, 2019
You might find yourself needing to bypass blackout restrictions on MLB. Here's a list of the best VPNs for watching the New York Yankees online from anywhere.
By Paul Bischoff
in Sports Streaming
on February 1, 2024
Want to stream cricket live online? Find out how to watch Indian Premier League (IPL) anywhere by us
By Paul Bischoff
in Sports Streaming
on March 20, 2026
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 March 19, 2026
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
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 January 12, 2026