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
Seeking the best VPN for Windows? I've tested the top services to bring you top-notch solutions for
By Paul Bischoff
in VPN & Privacy
on February 24, 2026
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
We'll take you through a step-by-step guide and video on how to set up your VPN on Amazon's Firestick, Fire TV or Fire Cube. We'll also show you some VPNs with dedicated Firestick apps.
By Paul Bischoff
in Kodi Popular Posts
on May 21, 2025
Don't know the difference between WireGuard and OpenVPN? Don't panic! Our guide to VPN protocols breaks down all of the options and their pros and cons.
By Paul Bischoff
in VPN
on October 2, 2023
VPN encryption prevents third parties from reading your data as it passes through the internet. Find out about IPSec and SSL -- the two most popular secure network protocol suites used in Virtual Private Networks, or VPNs.Â
By Paul Bischoff
in VPN & Privacy
on September 8, 2023
Traveling to China and wondering which is the best VPN for China? I've tested 59 to find the best Ch
By Paul Bischoff
in VPN & Privacy
on January 12, 2026
If you want secure and unrestricted access to the internet in Turkey, a VPN is essential. Here are t
By Paul Bischoff
in VPN & Privacy
on January 19, 2026
With hundreds of VPNs on the market, choosing the best VPN for Kodi is no easy task. A suitable VPN will keep your streaming private, have minimal impact on speed and work with all popular devices.
By Paul Bischoff
in VPN & Privacy
on November 27, 2023
There are hundreds of VPN services out there but only a handful are suitable for RaiPlay. Here are t
By Paul Bischoff
in VPN & Privacy
on February 5, 2026