so i got a VPN for my computers and phone. i'm far from a computer person but basically i think it means i can browse the internet through servers in different cities and countries so the websites i go to don't know where i am or much else about me.
my question is, does anyone use this (along with BTC or something similar) with success to bet at books that are otherwise off limits to people in the U.S.?
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so i got a VPN for my computers and phone. i'm far from a computer person but basically i think it means i can browse the internet through servers in different cities and countries so the websites i go to don't know where i am or much else about me.
my question is, does anyone use this (along with BTC or something similar) with success to bet at books that are otherwise off limits to people in the U.S.?
I am also not an expert.... But I have collected some facts and ideas over the years.
The VPN does 2 things - geolocation and privacy. You are basically (simplified for my own understanding) using a remote desktop somewhere else in the world.
A couple of downsides to it. Speed. It will cut down on your speed. And also - if you use a VPN - since all of your traffic is funneling through another computer somewhere - usernames and PWs also funnel through there as does your browsing history. Not sure what encryption exists, maybe someone can comment - but from what I have heard if you use one of these public free ones you are taking your chances.
There are ways (easy) to set up your own VPN service using remote virtual desktop rental, but this might be overkill. Pretty sure if you are paying the 40 bucks a year or so to any one of the major services you are covered for security, but your speed might be an issue.
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I am also not an expert.... But I have collected some facts and ideas over the years.
The VPN does 2 things - geolocation and privacy. You are basically (simplified for my own understanding) using a remote desktop somewhere else in the world.
A couple of downsides to it. Speed. It will cut down on your speed. And also - if you use a VPN - since all of your traffic is funneling through another computer somewhere - usernames and PWs also funnel through there as does your browsing history. Not sure what encryption exists, maybe someone can comment - but from what I have heard if you use one of these public free ones you are taking your chances.
There are ways (easy) to set up your own VPN service using remote virtual desktop rental, but this might be overkill. Pretty sure if you are paying the 40 bucks a year or so to any one of the major services you are covered for security, but your speed might be an issue.
I used "IP Vanish" vpn but cancelled last month. I never used it for gambling or any of the purposes you mentioned. I was just curious to check out the "deep dark web" to see what all the fuss was about (they warn you not to go on there without a vpn) Anyway, I cancelled because i wasn't using it often enough to make it worthwhile.
Also I never had problems downloading a ton of torrents directly without a VPN so no need either.
With that said "IP Vanish" was rated on of the top services and I thought it was outstanding; many servers throughout the world, fast servers, great software with a really good interface and super easy to use and only $9 a month and you can canel anytime within a week and get your money back. I also used "Nord VPN" a couple years ago and it was good too.
I used "IP Vanish" vpn but cancelled last month. I never used it for gambling or any of the purposes you mentioned. I was just curious to check out the "deep dark web" to see what all the fuss was about (they warn you not to go on there without a vpn) Anyway, I cancelled because i wasn't using it often enough to make it worthwhile.
Also I never had problems downloading a ton of torrents directly without a VPN so no need either.
With that said "IP Vanish" was rated on of the top services and I thought it was outstanding; many servers throughout the world, fast servers, great software with a really good interface and super easy to use and only $9 a month and you can canel anytime within a week and get your money back. I also used "Nord VPN" a couple years ago and it was good too.
i searched around and the one i use got good reviews and isn't one of the cheap ones so i assume it's pretty solid.
unless it's really slow, i don't care much about speed as i don't watch movies or anything like that one the computer or my phone. i'm mainly looking for privacy, especially these days when who knows what websites are doing with your information. an added bonus might be using a book that i otherwise couldn't use.
i searched around and the one i use got good reviews and isn't one of the cheap ones so i assume it's pretty solid.
unless it's really slow, i don't care much about speed as i don't watch movies or anything like that one the computer or my phone. i'm mainly looking for privacy, especially these days when who knows what websites are doing with your information. an added bonus might be using a book that i otherwise couldn't use.
Your VPN still has a traceable IP address so it depends where it's based. I like the idea of otherwise being invisible on the internet and am sick of getting ripped off by my cable company. $260 a month for TV, Phone, Internet. That is BS!
~~~~~ZOSO~~~~~
Your VPN still has a traceable IP address so it depends where it's based. I like the idea of otherwise being invisible on the internet and am sick of getting ripped off by my cable company. $260 a month for TV, Phone, Internet. That is BS!
Your VPN still has a traceable IP address so it depends where it's based. I like the idea of otherwise being invisible on the internet and am sick of getting ripped off by my cable company. $260 a month for TV, Phone, Internet. That is BS!
That $ is outrageous..I'm kinda versed in how to be a PIA to the cable co (Comcast)..Ya gotta call,threaten to cancel,ya gotta better deal from a dish provider etc..Takes all day sometimes but they will/should knock something off that bill.I have the same as you but with no paid HBO Sho but get Starz I don't even want and it's around $150 and I'm kinda stuck there without buying my own modem and setting that up to save $10 a month or so..
Last time I called them to lower the bill I got some douche on the line and dropped a f bomb and he hung up on me..tried again and got somebody to listen and said I want X AND X removed and that was that.I was supposed to replace a box at the store and never did and still have the NFL channel and now starz which sucks but the bill came down..I think with one keystroke on her computer she took care of me..
Get on the phone GG!
Quote Originally Posted by TheGoldenGoose:
Your VPN still has a traceable IP address so it depends where it's based. I like the idea of otherwise being invisible on the internet and am sick of getting ripped off by my cable company. $260 a month for TV, Phone, Internet. That is BS!
That $ is outrageous..I'm kinda versed in how to be a PIA to the cable co (Comcast)..Ya gotta call,threaten to cancel,ya gotta better deal from a dish provider etc..Takes all day sometimes but they will/should knock something off that bill.I have the same as you but with no paid HBO Sho but get Starz I don't even want and it's around $150 and I'm kinda stuck there without buying my own modem and setting that up to save $10 a month or so..
Last time I called them to lower the bill I got some douche on the line and dropped a f bomb and he hung up on me..tried again and got somebody to listen and said I want X AND X removed and that was that.I was supposed to replace a box at the store and never did and still have the NFL channel and now starz which sucks but the bill came down..I think with one keystroke on her computer she took care of me..
QUOTE Originally Posted by TheGoldenGoose: Your VPN still has a traceable IP address so it depends where it's based. I like the idea of otherwise being invisible on the internet and am sick of getting ripped off by my cable company. $260 a month for TV, Phone, Internet. That is BS! That $ is outrageous..I'm kinda versed in how to be a PIA to the cable co (Comcast)..Ya gotta call,threaten to cancel,ya gotta better deal from a dish provider etc..Takes all day sometimes but they will/should knock something off that bill.I have the same as you but with no paid HBO Sho but get Starz I don't even want and it's around $150 and I'm kinda stuck there without buying my own modem and setting that up to save $10 a month or so.. Last time I called them to lower the bill I got some douche on the line and dropped a f bomb and he hung up on me..tried again and got somebody to listen and said I want X AND X removed and that was that.I was supposed to replace a box at the store and never did and still have the NFL channel and now starz which sucks but the bill came down..I think with one keystroke on her computer she took care of me.. Get on the phone GG!
who the hell needs the NFL channel except for like some of the college ball games. I think they play the shriner bowl and the senior bowl as well as combine coverage and draft coverage. Other than that its pretty average and I get the same kind of coverage of games else where. I would rather watch local teams or go to a bar and watch for free.
Quote Originally Posted by jamesxnj:
QUOTE Originally Posted by TheGoldenGoose: Your VPN still has a traceable IP address so it depends where it's based. I like the idea of otherwise being invisible on the internet and am sick of getting ripped off by my cable company. $260 a month for TV, Phone, Internet. That is BS! That $ is outrageous..I'm kinda versed in how to be a PIA to the cable co (Comcast)..Ya gotta call,threaten to cancel,ya gotta better deal from a dish provider etc..Takes all day sometimes but they will/should knock something off that bill.I have the same as you but with no paid HBO Sho but get Starz I don't even want and it's around $150 and I'm kinda stuck there without buying my own modem and setting that up to save $10 a month or so.. Last time I called them to lower the bill I got some douche on the line and dropped a f bomb and he hung up on me..tried again and got somebody to listen and said I want X AND X removed and that was that.I was supposed to replace a box at the store and never did and still have the NFL channel and now starz which sucks but the bill came down..I think with one keystroke on her computer she took care of me.. Get on the phone GG!
who the hell needs the NFL channel except for like some of the college ball games. I think they play the shriner bowl and the senior bowl as well as combine coverage and draft coverage. Other than that its pretty average and I get the same kind of coverage of games else where. I would rather watch local teams or go to a bar and watch for free.
We have Frontier and we have every possible channel. You forget I'm married to a Diva. Wifey has all the bells and whistles. Of course she had to get the iPhone 10 when it came out. When there's an iPhone11 she'll be first in line to get that next. You have to pick your battles and this is one I'm willing to lose instead of upgrading her 2014 Mercedes to a 2018.
~~~~~ZOSO~~~~~
We have Frontier and we have every possible channel. You forget I'm married to a Diva. Wifey has all the bells and whistles. Of course she had to get the iPhone 10 when it came out. When there's an iPhone11 she'll be first in line to get that next. You have to pick your battles and this is one I'm willing to lose instead of upgrading her 2014 Mercedes to a 2018.
We have Frontier and we have every possible channel. You forget I'm married to a Diva. Wifey has all the bells and whistles. Of course she had to get the iPhone 10 when it came out. When there's an iPhone11 she'll be first in line to get that next. You have to pick your battles and this is one I'm willing to lose instead of upgrading her 2014 Mercedes to a 2018.
Call cable company, tell them you want to talk to cancellation dept. Tell them you have priced DirecTV, and unless they give you a discout you are going to take your business elsewhere.
You wont have to actually cancel, but chances are very good you will get a significant discount.
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Quote Originally Posted by TheGoldenGoose:
We have Frontier and we have every possible channel. You forget I'm married to a Diva. Wifey has all the bells and whistles. Of course she had to get the iPhone 10 when it came out. When there's an iPhone11 she'll be first in line to get that next. You have to pick your battles and this is one I'm willing to lose instead of upgrading her 2014 Mercedes to a 2018.
Call cable company, tell them you want to talk to cancellation dept. Tell them you have priced DirecTV, and unless they give you a discout you are going to take your business elsewhere.
You wont have to actually cancel, but chances are very good you will get a significant discount.
Call cable company, tell them you want to talk to cancellation dept. Tell them you have priced DirecTV, and unless they give you a discount you are going to take your business elsewhere.
You wont have to actually cancel, but chances are very good you will get a significant discount.
I'll give it a shot. The squeaky wheel always gets the oil.
~~~~~ZOSO~~~~~
Quote Originally Posted by vanzack:
Call cable company, tell them you want to talk to cancellation dept. Tell them you have priced DirecTV, and unless they give you a discount you are going to take your business elsewhere.
You wont have to actually cancel, but chances are very good you will get a significant discount.
I'll give it a shot. The squeaky wheel always gets the oil.
QUOTE Originally Posted by jamesxnj: QUOTE Originally Posted by TheGoldenGoose: Your VPN still has a traceable IP address so it depends where it's based. I like the idea of otherwise being invisible on the internet and am sick of getting ripped off by my cable company. $260 a month for TV, Phone, Internet. That is BS! That $ is outrageous..I'm kinda versed in how to be a PIA to the cable co (Comcast)..Ya gotta call,threaten to cancel,ya gotta better deal from a dish provider etc..Takes all day sometimes but they will/should knock something off that bill.I have the same as you but with no paid HBO Sho but get Starz I don't even want and it's around $150 and I'm kinda stuck there without buying my own modem and setting that up to save $10 a month or so.. Last time I called them to lower the bill I got some douche on the line and dropped a f bomb and he hung up on me..tried again and got somebody to listen and said I want X AND X removed and that was that.I was supposed to replace a box at the store and never did and still have the NFL channel and now starz which sucks but the bill came down..I think with one keystroke on her computer she took care of me.. Get on the phone GG! who the hell needs the NFL channel except for like some of the college ball games. I think they play the shriner bowl and the senior bowl as well as combine coverage and draft coverage. Other than that its pretty average and I get the same kind of coverage of games else where. I would rather watch local teams or go to a bar and watch for free.
Its packaged with the RedZone and I need that every Sunday.
Quote Originally Posted by hillardoh1:
QUOTE Originally Posted by jamesxnj: QUOTE Originally Posted by TheGoldenGoose: Your VPN still has a traceable IP address so it depends where it's based. I like the idea of otherwise being invisible on the internet and am sick of getting ripped off by my cable company. $260 a month for TV, Phone, Internet. That is BS! That $ is outrageous..I'm kinda versed in how to be a PIA to the cable co (Comcast)..Ya gotta call,threaten to cancel,ya gotta better deal from a dish provider etc..Takes all day sometimes but they will/should knock something off that bill.I have the same as you but with no paid HBO Sho but get Starz I don't even want and it's around $150 and I'm kinda stuck there without buying my own modem and setting that up to save $10 a month or so.. Last time I called them to lower the bill I got some douche on the line and dropped a f bomb and he hung up on me..tried again and got somebody to listen and said I want X AND X removed and that was that.I was supposed to replace a box at the store and never did and still have the NFL channel and now starz which sucks but the bill came down..I think with one keystroke on her computer she took care of me.. Get on the phone GG! who the hell needs the NFL channel except for like some of the college ball games. I think they play the shriner bowl and the senior bowl as well as combine coverage and draft coverage. Other than that its pretty average and I get the same kind of coverage of games else where. I would rather watch local teams or go to a bar and watch for free.
Its packaged with the RedZone and I need that every Sunday.
QUOTE Originally Posted by hillardoh1: QUOTE Originally Posted by jamesxnj: QUOTE Originally Posted by TheGoldenGoose: Your VPN still has a traceable IP address so it depends where it's based. I like the idea of otherwise being invisible on the internet and am sick of getting ripped off by my cable company. $260 a month for TV, Phone, Internet. That is BS! That $ is outrageous..I'm kinda versed in how to be a PIA to the cable co (Comcast)..Ya gotta call,threaten to cancel,ya gotta better deal from a dish provider etc..Takes all day sometimes but they will/should knock something off that bill.I have the same as you but with no paid HBO Sho but get Starz I don't even want and it's around $150 and I'm kinda stuck there without buying my own modem and setting that up to save $10 a month or so.. Last time I called them to lower the bill I got some douche on the line and dropped a f bomb and he hung up on me..tried again and got somebody to listen and said I want X AND X removed and that was that.I was supposed to replace a box at the store and never did and still have the NFL channel and now starz which sucks but the bill came down..I think with one keystroke on her computer she took care of me.. Get on the phone GG! who the hell needs the NFL channel except for like some of the college ball games. I think they play the shriner bowl and the senior bowl as well as combine coverage and draft coverage. Other than that its pretty average and I get the same kind of coverage of games else where. I would rather watch local teams or go to a bar and watch for free. Its packaged with the RedZone and I need that every Sunday.
i dont really care for watching redzone when the games are edited. Too much information you could miss out on.
Quote Originally Posted by jamesxnj:
QUOTE Originally Posted by hillardoh1: QUOTE Originally Posted by jamesxnj: QUOTE Originally Posted by TheGoldenGoose: Your VPN still has a traceable IP address so it depends where it's based. I like the idea of otherwise being invisible on the internet and am sick of getting ripped off by my cable company. $260 a month for TV, Phone, Internet. That is BS! That $ is outrageous..I'm kinda versed in how to be a PIA to the cable co (Comcast)..Ya gotta call,threaten to cancel,ya gotta better deal from a dish provider etc..Takes all day sometimes but they will/should knock something off that bill.I have the same as you but with no paid HBO Sho but get Starz I don't even want and it's around $150 and I'm kinda stuck there without buying my own modem and setting that up to save $10 a month or so.. Last time I called them to lower the bill I got some douche on the line and dropped a f bomb and he hung up on me..tried again and got somebody to listen and said I want X AND X removed and that was that.I was supposed to replace a box at the store and never did and still have the NFL channel and now starz which sucks but the bill came down..I think with one keystroke on her computer she took care of me.. Get on the phone GG! who the hell needs the NFL channel except for like some of the college ball games. I think they play the shriner bowl and the senior bowl as well as combine coverage and draft coverage. Other than that its pretty average and I get the same kind of coverage of games else where. I would rather watch local teams or go to a bar and watch for free. Its packaged with the RedZone and I need that every Sunday.
i dont really care for watching redzone when the games are edited. Too much information you could miss out on.
I am using HMA! Pro VPN - most of the countries you can choose from are in Europe and SoftEther VPN Client Manager - most of the countries here are in Asia -- If you are in USA and want to have a VPN from another continent - I think that this 2 will help you.
I am using HMA! Pro VPN - most of the countries you can choose from are in Europe and SoftEther VPN Client Manager - most of the countries here are in Asia -- If you are in USA and want to have a VPN from another continent - I think that this 2 will help you.
I am using HMA! Pro VPN - most of the countries you can choose from are in Europe and SoftEther VPN Client Manager - most of the countries here are in Asia -- If you are in USA and want to have a VPN from another continent - I think that this 2 will help you.
How would you compare HMA Pro VPN with IP Vanish?
Quote Originally Posted by Hishmad:
I am using HMA! Pro VPN - most of the countries you can choose from are in Europe and SoftEther VPN Client Manager - most of the countries here are in Asia -- If you are in USA and want to have a VPN from another continent - I think that this 2 will help you.
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