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BEST VPN

Postby patricia » Fri Apr 27, 2018 2:47 pm

Do any of you use a proxy VPN. If so which one do you think is the best! There are quite a few however some are recommended more then others. At the moment I am using Hola which is free and seems to be fine, but I have read that they use your proxy for other things!

Anyone else using a VPN if so which one do you use!
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Re: BEST VPN

Postby Enrique » Fri Apr 27, 2018 3:14 pm

Hi patricia,
SmartyDNS has a VPN option that seems to work OK, Wicksey uses it for "Real" so you should get a comment from her. I play with it from time to time and not had any problems. SmartyDNS has a very modest annual fee.
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Re: BEST VPN

Postby patricia » Fri Apr 27, 2018 3:23 pm

Hi Enrique, I will look at that! Thank for replying. I have not seen that come up at all when I have googled VPN's so will take a look. It is best to pay for one so as not to take a risk with being hacked and malware etc. :thumbup:
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Re: BEST VPN

Postby Enrique » Fri Apr 27, 2018 3:30 pm

Hi patricia,
Some light reading on VPN...............home work time for you............ :idea:

https://www.lifewire.com/best-vpn-servi ... rs-4061659
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Re: BEST VPN

Postby patricia » Fri Apr 27, 2018 3:35 pm

Interesting. I shall study that :thumbup:
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Re: BEST VPN

Postby Enrique » Fri Apr 27, 2018 3:45 pm

El Cid and Mark are into alternate connection types ( and heavy users) so will no doubt be along later to discuss .

It will also depend on what type equipment you wish to connect too, which one best suits your needs.
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Re: BEST VPN

Postby patricia » Fri Apr 27, 2018 4:13 pm

I use the computer to steam and look at it on the screen. The cable I purchased that worked for weeks which went from the computer to the TV now no longer works! No idea why. :problem: Such a bore because all the cables only fit my small HP but the streaming was poor and constantly stopped. But this computer is not modern so the cables cannot fit - as you know! - which is why one of those adaptors would not be any good as there is no - whatever they are called! :think: - thingies :D to plug it in to! :P
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Re: BEST VPN

Postby chrissiehope » Fri Apr 27, 2018 11:17 pm

I know you said it was old, but "I use the computer to steam" - surely it can be converted to electricity ;-) ?
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Re: BEST VPN

Postby patricia » Sat Apr 28, 2018 6:27 am

Yes I can stream but as the computer is a reconditioned one it does not have the part to fit a HDMI cable. I cannot run it from a cable to the TV. I have to watch tv on the computer screen. :D
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Re: BEST VPN

Postby Enrique » Sat Apr 28, 2018 8:45 am

Hi patricia,

"The cable I purchased that worked for weeks which went from the computer to the TV now no longer works! No idea why."

Is the TV set source to HDMI still............. :?:

If so then you need to check your Display port on the computer.
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Re: BEST VPN

Postby bbobandannie » Sat Apr 28, 2018 1:52 pm

we did have Smarty but changed to Nord. Much better and very very simple to use.

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Re: BEST VPN

Postby patricia » Sat Apr 28, 2018 5:48 pm

Enrique wrote:Hi patricia,

"The cable I purchased that worked for weeks which went from the computer to the TV now no longer works! No idea why."

Is the TV set source to HDMI still............. :?:

If so then you need to check your Display port on the computer.
I have set it at the correct source.

I do not know why it suddenly stopped working! How do I check the Display port Enrique! :think:
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Re: BEST VPN

Postby patricia » Sat Apr 28, 2018 5:48 pm

bbobandannie wrote:we did have Smarty but changed to Nord. Much better and very very simple to use.
That is interesting Bob. I will take a look at Nord! :thumbup:
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Re: BEST VPN

Postby Flexo » Sat Apr 28, 2018 7:11 pm

Most peope I know recommend Nord, they are based in Panama I think which means they don't need to co-opt with surveillance states like Britain if that is a concern.

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Re: BEST VPN

Postby patricia » Sun Apr 29, 2018 3:02 pm

Thanks flexo :thumbup:
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Re: BEST VPN

Postby markwilding » Sun Apr 29, 2018 4:12 pm

My opinion still remains the same as before, you need to buy a dedicated tv streaming receiver and use a DNS because VPNs can slow your internet down
With your laptop being a little older and not having the correct connection, the processor might not be good enough to stream video well

Tell us what you want to watch and we can advise.

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Re: BEST VPN

Postby patricia » Sun Apr 29, 2018 4:21 pm

What is a DNS! I have no idea what the difference is. I see that is a dedicated tv streaming receiver. I did not know that was an option I have to say.

It has worked reasonably well with Hola Although yes it does stop mid way through a program at times.

I have just purchased 3 months worth from Smarty as all the others you need to buy for a year or so. I shall have to see how I get on and buy a DNS next time. I cannot even get on it at the moment as Iplayer is blocked! :think:

Any tips on how to get going on smarty will be much appreciated :thumbup:
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Re: BEST VPN

Postby markwilding » Sun Apr 29, 2018 4:30 pm

SmartyDNS is a DNS so you have one already. They also have a VPN service so you get both. Iplayer is blocked but you can use their VPN device to access the BBC on computers
You can download it from here
https://www.smartydns.com/vpn-app/
When you have done it, tell me and I’ll post step by step instructions on how to use it

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Re: BEST VPN

Postby patricia » Sun Apr 29, 2018 6:23 pm

I have downloaded it, but I cannot see where I go from there. I do not get an icon and even though I have actually got through to putting in my username and password it says error London not available!

I do not know where I go from here when it is already downloaded! Heeeeeelp :?:
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Re: BEST VPN

Postby markwilding » Sun Apr 29, 2018 6:33 pm

Don’t worry, you have done everything correctly because i get the same message.
The solution is to click into the SSTP tab under VPN protocol and click connect.
It is connecting fine on that and IPlayer is working.


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