Ray Walsh

Ray Walsh

Ray Walsh is a digital privacy expert with over 6 years of experience writing about consumer privacy services including VPNs, password managers, secure email services, and encrypted cloud backups.

Ray graduated from the English department of Exeter University in the UK and has since been quoted over 500 times to express his privacy advocacy opinions in leading publications such as The Times, The Guardian, The Washington Post, CNet, and The Register to name a few. Ray has also been interviewed on the TV and the radio, including on The BBC and Russia Today to answer questions regarding privacy laws and surveillance tech.

Ray has written tech guides, reviews, blogs, news, and opinion pieces for BestVPN, ProPrivacy, Dell Tech Page One, StartPage, and Politics.co.uk – and he is now a happy member of the Comparitech family where he continues his crusade to increase privacy and internet freedom for people around the world.

Articles by Ray

Phone mirroring can allow somebody to monitor everything you do on your mobile phone. In this guide, we explain how unwanted screen mirroring happens - and how to stop it happening to you.
By Ray Walsh in VPN & Privacy on May 4, 2024
iOS malware is on the rise, creating new threats. The sophistication of attacks is a reminder that iOS users need to take device security seriously. In this guide, we've listed the latest iOS malware stats.
By Ray Walsh in VPN & Privacy on April 26, 2024
Discover the top Omegle alternatives for lively, engaging conversations in real-time. Our comprehensive guide introduces you to a variety of chat platforms, perfect now that Omegle has closed down forever.
By Ray Walsh in VPN & Privacy on April 24, 2024
In the middle of choosing a VPN provider? You should consider where the VPN is based to ensure optimal privacy levels. Keep reading to learn where’s the best place for a VPN to be based.
By Ray Walsh in VPN & Privacy on April 22, 2024
Fake apps can cause serious problems. They allow cybercriminals to snoop on you and steal data. This guide explains how to spot and avoid fake apps.
By Ray Walsh in Information Security on April 5, 2024
Want to watch DAZN abroad? Hotspot Shield not working with DAZN? We explain why Hotspot Shield doesn’t work with DAZN on vacation, and help you to stream DAZN securely with a VPN.
By Ray Walsh in VPN & Privacy on March 22, 2024
Want to know how your VPN affects your internet speed? In this guide, we explain how to run a VPN speed test to determine whether your VPN is fast enough for streaming and other data-intensive tasks. 
By Ray Walsh in VPN & Privacy on March 16, 2024
Looking for a fast VPN? Wondering if a VPN will slow down your internet? Believe a VPN will make your internet faster? We dispel the myths and explain whether a VPN will slow down your internet. 
By Ray Walsh in VPN & Privacy on March 8, 2024
Want to watch DAZN abroad? Is PrivateVPN not working with DAZN? In this guide, we’ll help you fix PrivateVPN to stream DAZN from anywhere.
By Ray Walsh in VPN & Privacy on February 29, 2024
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