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Rooney77

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Any free ones worth a crap? I've never used one so I have no idea anything about them except it seems you can fool Netflix and such.
 
I've used Malwarebytes and Nord. Malwarebytes wasn't worth it compared to Nord. Nord allows multiple devices for less, Malwarebytes' UI was a little better.

Just my .02
 
Nord is free? I see their ads all over but I assumed they were subscription.
 
Not free, but cheaper than Malwarebytes and you get multiple devices for the same price with Nord, Malwarebytes charges more for extra devices.
 
I use the one that gives me a deal for being new and signing up for like 2 years. Currently surf shark
 
So what’s the goal??

Some free stuff limits the amount of data you can use.
So Netflix would get you a show… maybe.

You trying to do streaming free trials after you’ve already done a free trial?

OR you trying to watch Pornhub in Texas, where it’s been turned off?
 
It's more curiosity with Netflix and such. So many ads saying you can get different movies.
 
Rooney77 said:
It's more curiosity with Netflix and such. So many ads saying you can get different movies.
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So you’ve been told you get different movies by location?

I’ve never heard that. 90% of my Netflix algorithm is already foreign shit that may or may not have an English overdub.

I never imagined there was content being held from me, especially if i knew what to ask for.
I assume the algorithm picks the main screen, but the search got me anything available.

If it works… let us know

I use Tunnel Bear. 🐻 I’m happy with it and I can pick my location. Sometimes I’m in Amsterdam… but mostly in Canada.
 
If you have Starlink does that help protect you?

I have Starlink and my location shows up as Chicago and I’m in Michigan.
 
Gdogg said:
If you have Starlink does that help protect you?

I have Starlink and my location shows up as Chicago and I’m in Michigan.
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I honestly don't know. I show up in Atlanta and I'm in western NC.
 
I have to use VPN for work but for home usage I have yet to begin using a VPN. I’m under the assumption that you’re just trading where your info is stored to whoever you subscribe for VPN as opposed to your local internet provider
 
Leadfoot21 said:
I have to use VPN for work but for home usage I have yet to begin using a VPN. I’m under the assumption that you’re just trading where your info is stored to whoever you subscribe for VPN as opposed to your local internet provider
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if you use a good, reliable VPN provider, it limits what a casual crook can access. Kind of like adding a deadbolt to your front door. The challenge is that the VPN is only as good and reliable as the provider.

Other than trying to access media outside your area, I'd suggest going to two factor authentication first, then a vpn... if you don't have two factor set up, I think you open yourself up to just about any criminal, casual or not. (like leaving truck unlocked with keys on visor.
 
I looked hard at express vpn. Can one to set up at the router level and not the device level?
 
I’m more interested in its use in streaming like he’s talking about.

Do some markets have content that isn’t available in other areas?

Seems weird to me that streaming services would create these barriers. When the goal is to attract viewers and if you have the content, what’s the value in restricting it by market?
 
grumpy356 said:
I’m more interested in its use in streaming like he’s talking about.

Do some markets have content that isn’t available in other areas?

Seems weird to me that streaming services would create these barriers. When the goal is to attract viewers and if you have the content, what’s the value in restricting it by market.
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Yes, certain countries have things available that others' don't.
 
scooter2374 said:
Yes, certain countries have things available that others' don't.
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How does it work with the language? Will they have English subtitles?

How does it work within Netflix? Since my account is based in the US, once the device is in another country through the VPN does it disregard where the initial accounts based on?

Any recommendations on some of this content?

I’m always looking for something to watch.
 
grumpy356 said:
I’m more interested in its use in streaming like he’s talking about.

Do some markets have content that isn’t available in other areas?

Seems weird to me that streaming services would create these barriers. When the goal is to attract viewers and if you have the content, what’s the value in restricting it by market?
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Most likely the content owner dictating it. If a competing service has the same content available, they're going to restrict it from the other guys. Go to another country where service B doesn't exist and service A will have B's content that they don't in your country.


nahmus said:
proton VPN has a free version. I tried it and liked it.
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I have them set up with a spare wifi network that I can connect to when I want to be in a different state. It's done at the router level so anything connected to that network will be routed through the VPN.
 
grumpy356 said:
I’m more interested in its use in streaming like he’s talking about.

Do some markets have content that isn’t available in other areas?

Seems weird to me that streaming services would create these barriers. When the goal is to attract viewers and if you have the content, what’s the value in restricting it by market?
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All the VPN ads talk about this. That content on streaming services is regionally limited. So the idea is if you're in England you get different offerings than if you're in the US.

Same regionally encoding on DVDs and such.

I bought 27 months of surfshark since it was the most affordable for a trial run. Gotta figure out how to get it on my firestick to test the Netflix theory. I could on my phone but I'm too busy on that with my renewed access to pornhub. 😃
 
Rooney77 said:
Any free ones worth a crap? I've never used one so I have no idea anything about them except it seems you can fool Netflix and such.
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Tell me you want to watch pornhub without telling me you want to watch pornhub........
 
So I got it installed on the firestick and location definitely changes the offerings. What it suggested and offered for Houston is drastically different than what it gave me for South Korea.

It's really like two different Netflixs. I'll be curious to see what all changes across the horror category. Also curious if my other services change like Shudder or Prime.
 

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Fuck Nord, they do fuckall to safeguard your data, have publicly stated they'll turn over data to Feds if asked, and have a terrible track record of lying to their customers when they've had data breaches.
 
Apparently Hulu isn't a fan of the location changes. It's gets all bent about your specific location.
 
I’ve tried a few free ones before, but honestly, they were pretty hit or miss. They work for things like Netflix sometimes, but the speeds can be slow, and they tend to get blocked after a while. If you want something that’s more reliable, looking into 5G proxies could be a better option. I tried out this proxy server, and it worked way better than the free ones, especially for streaming. It was fast and didn’t get flagged as often, plus you get more flexibility with different locations.
 
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