Lifetime VPN €14

Nigzcurran wrote: »

Cheers that’s coming up at $40?

Did u use the code?

TheDriver wrote: »

https://www.security.org/vpn/vpn-unlimited/review/

Interesting article. Like most here, I only use it on streaming devices and the odd time on phone so they'll never get any useful data bar watch histories however you may need to be cautious if you're using it for protecting your data.

That site appears to be nothing more than a marketing and referral operation. They talk big, but their biographies suggest that they have no meaningful expertise in IT security. Even if they did, it is not possible to make any meaningful security assessment of a VPN, without deep access to the operation.

Using any public VPN service increases your security risk immensely. Not only are you at the mercy of the VPN provider, but such services are prime targets for criminals and state actors. Worst case, any unencrypted information on your device could be at risk.

I posted an article on VPN security, in a post last week. Some VPN's routinely suck all available information from your device including your location, device ID, browsing history and god knows what else. By the way, just because a VPN provider says they don't keep logs is no guarantee that they, or a third party, don't maintain a record.

IMO using a VPN on a device with sensitive information, or used for any type of financial transaction (e.g. shopping or banking) is bordering on reckless. I suggest that, unless you are knowledgeable on such matters, use VPN's on streaming devices only. 'Free' trials are even more dangerous as many use your computer resources for what could be criminal activity.

beakerjoe wrote: »

So ive taken a VPN plunge.... now how to use it?

So I went with Keepsolid, managed to download Peacock App. (Hoping to use it to watch Peacock and HBO Max... havent tried HBO yet.)

So ive managed to sign up for a free peacock account, but mow Ive two problem....

One how do I watch it. Ive enabled the Keepsolod app, set to NYC and while I can access the app, when I go to watch a show up pops a US roaming error message.

Ive also tried signing up for a premium account.... no dice with a card or paypal....

Any advice greatly welcomed. Complete novice here.

I've tried it on my phone with numerous vpns, and the message that appears is something like your mobile carrier is not in the US. And that happens when I'm on WiFi.
But I did get it working

On my firestick. Wth keepsolid.

bromley52 wrote: »

On the VPN app you need to use the Streaming section. In there try the 1st option "Streaming" or perhaps Hulu.

I tried a few, no joy. I aint got a fire stick so .....

However I have managed to get a premium peacock account. If it doesnt work in 5 days Ill cancel.

Just need to get Keepsolid working. Ive tried their app and set it to NYC, Miami and their streaming settings for Disney, Hulu, HBO.... no dice yet.

bromley52 wrote: »

I use Getflix myself (smart DNS). and that works perfectly for most streaming services. DAZN, s sports+ and Disney+ being 3 exceptions I know of.
Peacock have become very good at blocking VPNs.

Yeah I'd say the VPN works fine as US Netflix appears to work.

Just gotta find a way to make Peacock work

w4ntedman wrote: »

What device are you using?

It works fine on my shield but not phone and somebody else referred to firestick being ok for them.

I'll check my laptop later on

Ive used a my phone and smart Tv thus far. Both andriod.

When you say my shield, what do you mean?

Thanks for checking, havent used my laptop yet as I used that for banking... which I was advised agaisnt using a device that I use to bank.

w4ntedman wrote: »

Sorry I should have said. Nvidia shield it's a streaming box.

I wouldn't use a laptop you use for anything important with this either I have an old one that's been wiped of everything for crap like this.

I tried it there and it does work. Not worth using your main one for though if security is important

I'll give it ago later with an older laptop.

Ive seen that removing a sim card can help, might try that later too

5 Devices, lifetime sub @ $24 with coupon DN40

https://stacksocial.com/sales/vpn-unlimited-lifetime-subscription

It's cheaper than others for a reason. They've had IP address leaks recently. Definitely worth researching before purchasing.

Interesting. Got any links re IP leaks? - did a few searches and can't find much info.Thx

Give Windscribe a go, there is a free version that you can try and see if the i player works any better for you

what server on keepsolid?

The one called iPlayer in the streaming section.

What device?

I find the iPlayer acts strange at the best of times unlike itv or stv player