Ian Garland

Ian Garland

Ian Garland is a distinguished author and cybersecurity expert, boasting over six years of dedicated service as a writer and editor for Comparitech.com. His expertise primarily focuses on privacy, VPN testing and evaluation, and exploring the unique online challenges faced by internet users around the world. His work offers insightful analysis into both emerging and established VPN services, underlining his deep understanding of the digital security landscape.

Holding a first-class Bachelor's degree in Computing from the University of the Highlands and Islands, Ian has established himself as a prominent voice in the field of online security. His insights and analyses have been featured across prestigious platforms including The Gazette, the RSA Cybersecurity Conference blog, RTInsights, Circuit Magazine, and Security Boulevard. His work goes beyond mere reporting, delving into critical examinations of the ever-evolving cyber world.

Outside his professional life, Ian maintains a keen interest in the streaming universe, particularly keeping abreast of the latest developments in the Kodi community. His passion for technology extends into personal projects, where he hones his coding skills. A lover of science fiction, Ian often immerses himself in sci-fi literature, reflecting his fascination with the future and the unknown realms of the digital universe.

Articles by Ian

Trying to get a Belgian IP address? If you want to access Belgian websites and services, the easiest way is to make it appear as if you are in Belgium. We explain how to do this with the help of a VPN.
By Ian Garland in VPN & Privacy on April 19, 2024
Looking to browse anonymously or access region-locked websites while in Peru? Read on to find out how a Virtual Private Network (VPN) can help, and which are the best VPNs for Peru. 
By Ian Garland in VPN & Privacy on March 24, 2025
Trying to access websites or apps that are blocked in your country, workplace, or school? Read on to find out how to access any website from anywhere, using a Virtual Private Network (VPN). 
By Ian Garland in VPN & Privacy on August 26, 2023
Looking to watch the Watchmen TV show online? Below, we’ll explain how to live stream Watchmen season 1 from anywhere, even abroad using a Virtual Private Network (VPN). 
By Ian Garland in TV Streaming on October 18, 2019
Looking to watch RuPaul’s Drag Race: UK Versus the World online for free? We explain how to stream this Drag Race UK spinoff from anywhere.
By Ian Garland in TV Streaming on January 5, 2023
Want to live stream All Elite Wrestling: Dynamite online? We’ll let you know when this show is on, what to expect, and how to watch AEW: Dynamite from anywhere with a Virtual Private Network (VPN). 
By Ian Garland in Sports Streaming on January 9, 2023
Looking to watch Global TV shows like Elementary and Big Brother Canada online for free? We’ll explain how to watch Global TV online, from outside Canada, with a Virtual Private Network (VPN). 
By Ian Garland in VPN & Privacy on June 7, 2024
Struggling to decide which Virtual Private Network (VPN) is right for you? We pit two of the most popular services, NordVPN and TunnelBear, against each other to see which is best for the average user. 
By Ian Garland in VPN & Privacy on January 17, 2024
Having difficulty deciding which Virtual Private Network (VPN) to go for? To simplify things, we’ve created an in-depth comparison of two popular services: ExpressVPN and TunnelBear. 
By Ian Garland in VPN & Privacy on September 7, 2022
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