VPN

sticker

Hi All,

Anyone here use a VPN service? Is it just to ensure total privacy of web browsing?

Does it circumvent geographic browser blocks in terms of web access - like BBC iplayer?

Does it get around ISP server blocks to torrent sites (hypothetically) - Just to have the question answered?

What the best/most popular VPN service out there?

Thanks!

torrevieja

can anybody help here ?

verycool

Great FAQ on Reddit here: https://www.reddit.com/r/VPN/wiki/index

I use ProtonVPN : https://protonvpn.com/

It's free, but only for 3 countries. There are other subscription rates / offers.

OldMrBrennan83

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torrevieja

ANY recommendations pm me even if i have to pay cheers

sticker

Anyone else vouch for proton vpn?

Same as above.. Please pm me any other recommendations. Thanks

bodonnell

I use Nord vpn, no issues with it to be honest.

torrevieja

bodonnell wrote: »

I use Nord vpn, no issues with it to be honest.

does it slow ur computer down?

FanadMan

sugarman wrote: »

Windscribe is good, 50GB free per month and a dozen or so countries.

I also find Windscribe fairly good. But got 60GB a month from a deal on Bargain Alerts on here :P

Do find I have problems with it on BBCi player now and again but can't fault it in general.

MadYaker

I use hotspot shield and it seems to work great. 15 quid a month but it doesn't throttle my internet at all, no adds and I can choose which country so its handy for US netflix and BBC iplayer. I don't even notice it running in the background

bodonnell

torrevieja wrote: »

does it slow ur computer down?

Not the pc, but depending on which server you connect to your d/l speed will
be slower.

Luna Moon Hunter

sugarman wrote: »

Windscribe is good, 50GB free per month and a dozen or so countries.

How are getting 50GB free per month guys? Just after downloading it and I got 2GB and after confirming email addesss it went up to 10GB but cannot see 50GB option at all? Thanks

FanadMan

Luna Moon Hunter wrote: »

How are getting 50GB free per month guys? Just after downloading it and I got 2GB and after confirming email addesss it went up to 10GB but cannot see 50GB option at all? Thanks

It was a special offer listed in Bargain Alerts

https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=103969447

Not sure if it's still available though.

Luna Moon Hunter

FanadMan wrote: »

It was a special offer listed in Bargain Alerts

https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=103969447

Not sure if it's still available though.

Thanks. No, unfortunately neither 50 or 60 GB codes work at this stage. I'll be keeping an eye out anyway

Donald_Silver

sugarman wrote: »

Windscribe is good, 50GB free per month and a dozen or so countries.

Windscribe is good. But I've heard that its live chat or customer support irritates a lot. They reply really late.

Luna Moon Hunter

Could anyone recommend which VPN works with Netflix US? I was excited about Windscribe but unfortunately it won't work Thanks

S.M.B.

I use private Internet access but it does not help with access to international versions of Netflix or BBC. It's not what I wanted it for so not bothered.

I thought Netflix had managed to put an end to any access via VPN.

Luna Moon Hunter

S.M.B. wrote: »

I use private Internet access but it does not help with access to international versions of Netflix or BBC. It's not what I wanted it for so not bothered.

I thought Netflix had managed to put an end to any access via VPN.

I know Netflix had managed to block most of VPNs, hoping some of them still work though - I would be happy with even one

Prezatch

Luna Moon Hunter wrote: »

I know Netflix had managed to block most of VPNs, hoping some of them still work though - I would be happy with even one

Hola VPN will work with Netflix and is free.

bluewizard

ProtonVPN for downloads (Christ, who uses torrents these days when we have wonderful streamers such as <SNIP> or <SNIP>) and TOR for all illegal stuff. As in VPN + TOR (TOR itself is crackable, not as such but as in comparison of traffic on enter/exit nodes).

Do not do anything illegal and if you use it for kiddie porn - burn in hell.

TheValeyard

bluewizard wrote: »

ProtonVPN for downloads (Christ, who uses torrents these days when we have wonderful streamers such as <SNIP> or <SNIP>) and TOR for all illegal stuff. As in VPN + TOR (TOR itself is crackable, not as such but as in comparison of traffic on enter/exit nodes).

Do not do anything illegal and if you use it for kiddie porn - burn in hell.

Been using Protonmail since all the scandals about privacy and spying. Never had an issue with it. Must give their VPN a go.

Johnboy1951

bluewizard wrote: »

ProtonVPN for downloads (Christ, who uses torrents these days when we have wonderful streamers such as <SNIP>) and TOR for all illegal stuff. As in VPN + TOR (TOR itself is crackable, not as such but as in comparison of traffic on enter/exit nodes).

Do not do anything illegal and if you use it for kiddie porn - burn in hell.

Those of us who legally download files that have no copyright issues.

Gadgetman496

bluewizard wrote: »

(Christ, who uses torrents these days when we have wonderful streamers.)

That's just too funny...

yoyo

Right guys I'm locking this thread as it has gone off on a tangent discussing how to use VPN to avoid geoblocking restrictions and also pirate content. Such discussion isn't allowed here as it is against the rules and could potentially land boards in trouble.