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

Looking to stream the 2026 Grand National live online? I explain how you can watch the Grand Nationa
By Ian Garland in Sports Streaming on April 5, 2026
Opera now includes a VPN as part of its standard service. We explain what to do if Opera’s VPN doesn’t work for you and how to fix problems you might have with the Opera VPN.
By Ian Garland in VPN & Privacy on August 5, 2026
Looking to watch the BBC in the USA? Today, I’ll explain how to stream BBC iPlayer for free in Ame
By Ian Garland in TV Streaming on July 14, 2026
Private Internet Access (PIA) is a popular VPN, but it doesn’t have a dedicated app for Amazon Firestick. We explain how to install PIA on your Amazon Firestick or Fire TV so you can stream safely.
By Ian Garland in VPN & Privacy on February 16, 2024
Looking to catch up on Poldark before season 5 arrives? In this post, we’ll reveal how you can stream all four seasons of Poldark online. 
By Ian Garland in TV Streaming on October 25, 2019
If you want to watch EastEnders abroad while traveling outside of the UK, you’ll have to connect to a VPN first. However, not all VPNs work. Find the best in this article.
By Ian Garland in TV Streaming on January 16, 2026
Want to watch NBC while traveling abroad? It is possible, but you'll need the help of a VPN. I'll let you know the best VPNs to use and talk you through using them to watch NBC without cable.
By Ian Garland in VPN & Privacy on March 26, 2026
Want to stream NCAA March Madness Championship Game live online? We explain how to watch from anywhe
By Ian Garland in Sports Streaming on April 5, 2026
Do you want to watch Netflix on Kodi? In this article, we’ll walk you through the process of installing the Netflix addon on one of Kodi 18’s alpha builds.
By Ian Garland in Kodi on September 14, 2021
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