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
Tired of Xfinity's speed constraints? This article reveals the best VPNs to bypass Comcast's bandwid
By Paul Bischoff
in VPN & Privacy
on February 10, 2026
Excerpt: Using your ISP’s DNS servers leaves you open to having your internet activity snooped on. Here’s how to use Cloudflare’s more private DNS servers.
By Paul Bischoff
in VPN & Privacy
on July 1, 2025
By Paul Bischoff
in Information Security
on November 14, 2019
Find the best VPNs for multiple devices so you can connect, stream, work, and share securely without
By Paul Bischoff
in VPN & Privacy
on February 9, 2026
A VPN can help ensure net neutrality, at least on an individual level. Here are our top picks for th
By Paul Bischoff
in VPN & Privacy
on February 18, 2021
What are the Patriot Act, Freedom Act, and FISA? Why are they dangerous? Do they really stop terrori
By Paul Bischoff
in VPN & Privacy
on May 15, 2020
Netflix Japan boasts a unique treasure of anime and films. Learn how the right VPN can unblock this
By Paul Bischoff
in VPN & Privacy
on January 30, 2026
Our favorite free NZB search engines (a.k.a. NZB indexers) include Binsearch and NZBIndex. NZB index
By Paul Bischoff
in VPN & Privacy
on January 27, 2023
Wondering what SWATTING is? We reveal how this dangerous prank practice works and how you can protect yourself from becoming a victim.
By Paul Bischoff
in VPN & Privacy
on January 27, 2023