
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
Our rigorous testing and comprehensive process is designed to find the very best VPNs for Linux. Whether you're a CLI or GUI kinda person, we've got you covered
By Paul Bischoff
in VPN & Privacy
on July 28, 2025
TCP and UDP are two protocols that determine how data is exchanged over the internet. Both built on top of the IP protocol, they share many similarities, but their differences make them suitable for different purposes. They are the two most widely used protocols that internet users interact with every day.
By Paul Bischoff
in VPN & Privacy
on August 6, 2021
Would you like to watch Netflix while keeping your online activities hidden from snoopers? We’ve tested dozens of leading providers to find out once and for all which are the best VPNs for Netflix.
By Paul Bischoff
in Popular Posts
on July 16, 2025
Looking to stream your favorite team's NBA games on Kodi? We reveal the best sports addons for Kodi and how to stream every NBA game online with a VPN.
By Paul Bischoff
in Kodi
on October 18, 2023
Don't get caught out torrenting with an unsuitable VPN. Despite bold marketing claims, many VPNs have been shown not to protect your privacy, and others are too slow for torrenting and streaming.
By Paul Bischoff
in Popular Posts
on June 11, 2024
The marked increase in online shopping during the weeks leading up to Christmas makes it relatively easy for scammers to ply their trade. We take a look at the scams to watch out for and how to avoid falling for them.
By Paul Bischoff
in Identity Theft Protection
on January 17, 2024
Learn how to install PrivateVPN on an Amazon Fire TV Stick or Fire TV Cube in just a couple minutes,
By Paul Bischoff
in VPN & Privacy
on November 14, 2019
Want to use Ivacy VPN on your Amazon Firestick? This article includes step-by-step instructions for the installation so that you can get started and protect your privacy while using an Amazon Firestick.
By Paul Bischoff
in VPN & Privacy
on February 11, 2025
A multi-hop VPN adds an extra layer of encryption. In this post, we'll go into detail about how multi-hop VPNs work and why someone might need one.
By Paul Bischoff
in VPN & Privacy
on June 24, 2025