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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 Twitter at @pabischoff.

Articles by Paul
The Netflix proxy error and how to fix it with a VPN
In this article, you'll find out exactly what the Netflix proxy error is, what causes it, and how to bypass it so that you can keep watching Netflix while using a VPN.
By Paul Bischoff in VPN & Privacy on October 21, 2025
30+ Best Kodi movie and TV addons
There are hundreds of Kodi addons dedicated to TV and movies but only a handful offer quality service and functionality. These 30 addons offer a great TV and movie watching experience through Kodi. 
By Paul Bischoff in Kodi on January 21, 2024
9 Best VPNs for Australia for fast streaming and privacy in 2025
We've rounded up the best VPN services for Australia. We've looked at VPNs with fast speeds and top privacy features and those that work with popular Australian and International streaming services.  
By Paul Bischoff in VPN & Privacy on July 5, 2025
Cybersecurity rankings by country: Which countries have the worst (and best) cybersecurity?
Study showing the best and worst countries for cyber security. Rankings based on a range of 15 crite
By Paul Bischoff in Cybercrime Studies on January 10, 2024
Best Canada VPNs for Streaming, Speed & Privacy in 2025
Planning a Canadian vacation? Our top VPNs for Canada do a great job of keeping you safe, whether you’re a citizen or just visiting. Read on to learn all about the best Canada VPNs.
By Paul Bischoff in VPN & Privacy on August 13, 2025
10 Best VPNs for BBC iPlayer that still work in 2025
We explain how to watch BBC iPlayer from abroad (outside the UK) with a VPN and the best VPNs to use. With BBC iPlayer blocking more VPNs, we’ve updated this article with the latest working VPNs.
By Paul Bischoff in VPN & Privacy on July 22, 2025
Best VPNs for Windows 10 (and the worst) plus our handy set up guide
If you have a Windows PC or laptop, there's no shortage of VPNs, but many are not fit for purpose. We'll show you the best VPNs for Windows 10 and explain how to set them up.
By Paul Bischoff in VPN & Privacy on October 23, 2025
Best VPN for Windows 7, 8, 10 & 11 PCs & Laptops
If you use Windows 7, 8, 10, or 11, you have a wide range of VPNs to choose from, but not all provide the same service. In this guide, we'll show you the best VPNs for Windows.
By Paul Bischoff in VPN & Privacy on September 1, 2025
How to unblock websites on Chrome and Firefox from anywhere
Governments, Internet Service Providers (ISPs), schools, and corporate offices block websites to censor content, remove distractions, and reduce bandwidth consumption. In this article, we'll show you how to unblock websites using Chrome and Firefox.
By Paul Bischoff in VPN & Privacy on January 24, 2024
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