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NFL Gamepass blackouts. Will you be signing up?

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    #452
    Guffy
    Registered Users Posts: 8,079 ✭✭✭Guffy


    I've watched skygo on the tv through laptop using a hdmi if that's any good to ya?


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    #453
    adrian522
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 16,126 Mod ✭✭✭✭adrian522


    Yes, buying gamepass for the first time regardless
    wawaman wrote: »
    Has anyone who uses Game Pass on the ipad tried watching on their TV using an adapter? I have heard of some apps not allowing you to watch on your TV (Sky Go)

    I've done it on an Android tab no problem. I can't imagine there being any problem with the Ipad.


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    #454
    Funkyzeit
    Registered Users Posts: 1,033 ✭✭✭Funkyzeit


    BKWDR wrote: »
    I'm using a Dutch VPN... downloaded the game pass app for tablet and it no longer is giving free... It's asking me to sign up our free 5 minutes preview :-\

    Works perfect for me logged in on Dutch vpn.

    On PC gamepass site works without sign in but on the app you need to sign in using your nfl.com password. Once you've done this (click remember me) next time you open the app (whilst connected to dutch vpn) you get straight in.


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    #455
    Son Of A Vidic
    Registered Users Posts: 32,370 ✭✭✭✭Son Of A Vidic


    Tried a certain DutchVPN (name begins with a P) about two weeks ago. Downloaded the software and was about to install it, when my security software red flagged it and blocked it completely. Anyone else have a similar problem?

    Anyway I signed up to HideMyAss Pro VPN and had no problem installing it on my PC. Which makes me wonder, what hidden Malware ect is concealed within that Dutch VPN exe. file?


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    #456
    johnmcdnl
    Registered Users Posts: 3,739 ✭✭✭johnmcdnl


    Corvus Maximus wrote: »
    Tried a certain DutchVPN (name begins with a P) about two weeks ago. Downloaded the software and was about to install it, when my security software red flagged it and blocked it completely. Anyone else have a similar problem?

    Anyway I signed up to HideMyAss Pro VPN and had no problem installing it on my PC. Which makes me wonder, what hidden Malware ect is concealed within that Dutch VPN exe. file?

    Could easily be a false positive, happens a lot with such things. All the same always worth being a little bit safe sometimes.


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    #457
    Son Of A Vidic
    Registered Users Posts: 32,370 ✭✭✭✭Son Of A Vidic


    johnmcdnl wrote: »
    Could easily be a false positive, happens a lot with such things. All the same always worth being a little bit safe sometimes.



    True and I preferred to err on the side of caution.


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    #458
    BKWDR
    Registered Users Posts: 2,173 ✭✭✭BKWDR


    Corvus Maximus wrote: »
    Tried a certain DutchVPN (name begins with a P) about two weeks ago. Downloaded the software and was about to install it, when my security software red flagged it and blocked it completely. Anyone else have a similar problem?

    Anyway I signed up to HideMyAss Pro VPN and had no problem installing it on my PC. Which makes me wonder, what hidden Malware ect is concealed within that Dutch VPN exe. file?

    I don't use any of the sites installers, just go with manually inputting and connecting using Windows Network Tools.


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    #459
    Son Of A Vidic
    Registered Users Posts: 32,370 ✭✭✭✭Son Of A Vidic


    BKWDR wrote: »
    I don't use any of the sites installers, just go with manually inputting and connecting using Windows Network Tools.

    Forgive my ignorance here, but if you want to sign up/use a VPN site. Surely there is no way around installing their program on your PC, in order to use their service?


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    #460
    BKWDR
    Registered Users Posts: 2,173 ✭✭✭BKWDR


    Corvus Maximus wrote: »
    Forgive my ignorance here, but if you want to sign up/use a VPN site. Surely there is no way around installing their program on your PC, in order to use their service?

    Is it a paid for service?

    Few of the VPN services i looked at offer you the option of an installer OR the manual input info to set up the VPN through your laptop..

    https://www.boxpn.com/setupwinvista.aspx explains how i set up mine using that sites service, but again i pay the monthly subscription to that site. Other sites are similar AFAIK.

    It's much 'safer' than running installers off some of the sites ive looked at while havin a nose about


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    #461
    jack presley
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,687 ✭✭✭✭jack presley


    No, had gamepass before but not buying it with blackouts, wil use sky
    Nothing to base this on so only a guess but my opinion is that the cheaper the VPN, the dodgier it is.

    Obviously this doesn't mean the dearest is the best and safest to use but I'd be wary of free providers anyway. I pay $50 a year with Witopia and have never had a problem.


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    #462
    Son Of A Vidic
    Registered Users Posts: 32,370 ✭✭✭✭Son Of A Vidic


    BKWDR wrote: »
    Is it a paid for service?

    Few of the VPN services i looked at offer you the option of an installer OR the manual input info to set up the VPN through your laptop..

    https://www.boxpn.com/setupwinvista.aspx explains how i set up mine using that sites service, but again i pay the monthly subscription to that site. Other sites are similar AFAIK.

    It's much 'safer' than running installers off some of the sites ive looked at while havin a nose about


    Ya it was a paid service. In the end I signed up to these guys. I think these guys are the leading ones on the net right now. Long story short, I've realised that my connection speeds drops to 80% at times when I used it. So if I'm getting 9.5MB download, it drops to 1.9MB which is pretty shít. So I might have to sign up to Gamepass after all because I'll be able to avail of my normal ISP speeds. If Anyone has any tips, tricks or alternative sites - do send me a PM.


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    #463
    BKWDR
    Registered Users Posts: 2,173 ✭✭✭BKWDR


    jack presley wrote: »
    Nothing to base this on so only a guess but my opinion is that the cheaper the VPN, the dodgier it is.

    Obviously this doesn't mean the dearest is the best and safest to use but I'd be wary of free providers anyway. I pay $50 a year with Witopia and have never had a problem.

    Yeah i pay pretty much the same, 5.99$ a month (i didn't go with the yearly discounted price as i will only be using it for the full year)

    I'd steer clear of the 'free' vpns especially if they only work with an installer file...


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    #464
    Raoul
    Registered Users Posts: 7,741 ✭✭✭Raoul


    just search for free vpn netherlands. Only need to use it to open the window. They work very well. On all devices.


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    #465
    Bateman
    Registered Users Posts: 4,818 ✭✭✭Bateman


    wawaman wrote: »
    Has anyone who uses Game Pass on the ipad tried watching on their TV using an adapter? I have heard of some apps not allowing you to watch on your TV (Sky Go)

    Worked OK with Apple TV last season, not sure about adapter


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    #466
    Son Of A Vidic
    Registered Users Posts: 32,370 ✭✭✭✭Son Of A Vidic


    I'm going to pick up a Tablet soon, so I'm just wondering if any of you guys have one. I'm looking for something with WiFi connectivity and a HDMI out slot - to hook it up to the TV. Not too bothered on screen size and any brand except an Apple would do. Hearing good things about the Nexus 7. Any advice/info would be appreciated.:)


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    #467
    adrian522
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 16,126 Mod ✭✭✭✭adrian522


    Yes, buying gamepass for the first time regardless
    I have a samsung galaxy tab 10, the original one. you can get an adapter to hook it up to the TV via HDMI. Works well with gamepass though not as impressive as on the laptop as the laptop has more processing power and is able to decode higher quality video etc.

    No prblems with it really. Any questions let me know.


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    #468
    Son Of A Vidic
    Registered Users Posts: 32,370 ✭✭✭✭Son Of A Vidic


    adrian522 wrote: »
    I have a samsung galaxy tab 10, the original one. you can get an adapter to hook it up to the TV via HDMI. Works well with gamepass though not as impressive as on the laptop as the laptop has more processing power and is able to decode higher quality video etc.

    No prblems with it really. Any questions let me know.

    Cheers, good to know. I'm doing a new PC build soon and only for that, I probably would have gone for the Laptop option instead of a Tablet.


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    #469
    BaronVon
    Registered Users Posts: 1,647 ✭✭✭BaronVon


    No, had gamepass before but not buying it with blackouts, wil use streams
    Corvus Maximus wrote: »
    I'm going to pick up a Tablet soon, so I'm just wondering if any of you guys have one. I'm looking for something with WiFi connectivity and a HDMI out slot - to hook it up to the TV. Not too bothered on screen size and any brand except an Apple would do. Hearing good things about the Nexus 7. Any advice/info would be appreciated.:)

    I reckon the Nexus is your best option. I got the Galaxy 2, but I should have held out for the Nexus.


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    #470
    Son Of A Vidic
    Registered Users Posts: 32,370 ✭✭✭✭Son Of A Vidic


    infacteh wrote: »
    I reckon the Nexus is your best option. I got the Galaxy 2, but I should have held out for the Nexus.

    Is that the Nexus 7 or Nexus 10?


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    #471
    SantryRed
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,224 ✭✭✭✭SantryRed


    Corvus Maximus wrote: »
    Ya it was a paid service. In the end I signed up to these guys. I think these guys are the leading ones on the net right now. Long story short, I've realised that my connection speeds drops to 80% at times when I used it. So if I'm getting 9.5MB download, it drops to 1.9MB which is pretty shít. So I might have to sign up to Gamepass after all because I'll be able to avail of my normal ISP speeds. If Anyone has any tips, tricks or alternative sites - do send me a PM.

    I'm pretty sure the lads said on here that you only need to be on a Dutch IP to open up the Gamepass Application on the computer, and then you can switch back?


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    #472
    BaronVon
    Registered Users Posts: 1,647 ✭✭✭BaronVon


    No, had gamepass before but not buying it with blackouts, wil use streams
    Personally I'd go for the 10, makes it better as a standalone. 7" screen is only marginally bigger than most phones these days!


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    #473
    Son Of A Vidic
    Registered Users Posts: 32,370 ✭✭✭✭Son Of A Vidic


    SantryRed wrote: »
    I'm pretty sure the lads said on here that you only need to be on a Dutch IP to open up the Gamepass Application on the computer, and then you can switch back?

    Got it all sorted earlier thanks.


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    #474
    Son Of A Vidic
    Registered Users Posts: 32,370 ✭✭✭✭Son Of A Vidic


    infacteh wrote: »
    Personally I'd go for the 10, makes it better as a standalone. 7" screen is only marginally bigger than most phones these days!

    Sound, will check that out.


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    #475
    mooonpie
    Registered Users Posts: 255 ✭✭mooonpie


    adrian522 wrote: »
    I have a samsung galaxy tab 10, the original one. you can get an adapter to hook it up to the TV via HDMI. Works well with gamepass though not as impressive as on the laptop as the laptop has more processing power and is able to decode higher quality video etc.

    No prblems with it really. Any questions let me know.

    Just on this, I've had a Galaxy Tab 2 7" since Christmas and decided I'd go looking for a HDMI output adapter thingy last week, just in time for the new season ... after much googling it turns out that the blasted yoke doesn't have the capability (even though the manual mentions it, and it was a big selling point in the US).

    I'd assumed HDMI output was fairly basic functionality nowadays and that any current/new equipment would provide it, I was wrong and I should have checked ... We live and learn

    Edit - Apparently the 10" models support it, but the 7" doesn't ... always check the exact model, rather than the range


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    #476
    Madworld
    Closed Accounts Posts: 504 ✭✭✭Madworld


    https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/hola-unblocker/gkojfkhlekighikafcpjkiklfbnlmeio?hl=en

    A good free VPN for Chrome.


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    #477
    BKWDR
    Registered Users Posts: 2,173 ✭✭✭BKWDR


    Corvus Maximus wrote: »
    I'm going to pick up a Tablet soon, so I'm just wondering if any of you guys have one. I'm looking for something with WiFi connectivity and a HDMI out slot - to hook it up to the TV. Not too bothered on screen size and any brand except an Apple would do. Hearing good things about the Nexus 7. Any advice/info would be appreciated.:)

    Hey CM, putting your birthday money to work???

    ENTIRELY for the reason of watching NFL i bought a tablet a couple months ago. I just thought it would be handy to be able to watch the games in bed. I usually hook the laptop to the telly through HDMI which, as someone else said, is probably best as it has better processing, fan etc.

    But I bought the Nexus 10 and it really is a nice machine. Really light, and great display. Battery is very good on it too and the Game Pass app runs really well on it too. If you use SKY GO for the sky games, the Sky Go app isn't available in the play store, it was and then it was off.

    I ordered the Nexus 10 through Flubit for 380 or so. There is a great thread on here on how to order stuff through flubit.


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    #478
    Son Of A Vidic
    Registered Users Posts: 32,370 ✭✭✭✭Son Of A Vidic


    BKWDR wrote: »
    Hey CM, putting your birthday money to work???

    ENTIRELY for the reason of watching NFL i bought a tablet a couple months ago. I just thought it would be handy to be able to watch the games in bed. I usually hook the laptop to the telly through HDMI which, as someone else said, is probably best as it has better processing, fan etc.

    But I bought the Nexus 10 and it really is a nice machine. Really light, and great display. Battery is very good on it too and the Game Pass app runs really well on it too. If you use SKY GO for the sky games, the Sky Go app isn't available in the play store, it was and then it was off.

    I ordered the Nexus 10 through Flubit for 380 or so. There is a great thread on here on how to order stuff through flubit.


    I will be going for the Nexus 10 alright and I'm also thinking about buying a very long (gold plated) DVI to HDMI cable and running it from PC to my big screen TV. Just in case the Nexus stream is laggy when using the WiFi downstairs (PC & router is upstairs).


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    #479
    BKWDR
    Registered Users Posts: 2,173 ✭✭✭BKWDR


    Corvus Maximus wrote: »
    I will be going for the Nexus 10 alright and I'm also thinking about buying a very long (gold plated) DVI to HDMI cable and running it from PC to my big screen TV. Just in case the Nexus stream is laggy when using the WiFi downstairs (PC & router is upstairs).

    Cool, just also consider, that if its not HDMI to HDMI , the sound won't go through to the telly, you would need the audio jack too...


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    Son Of A Vidic
    Registered Users Posts: 32,370 ✭✭✭✭Son Of A Vidic


    BKWDR wrote: »
    Cool, just also consider, that if its not HDMI to HDMI , the sound won't go through to the telly, you would need the audio jack too...

    Ya see, I didn't know that shít. No problems building anyone a PC, but start talking about Audio jacks and the like and I go a little...

    7wVGkL.gif


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    #481
    BKWDR
    Registered Users Posts: 2,173 ✭✭✭BKWDR


    Corvus Maximus wrote: »
    Ya see, I didn't know that shít. No problems building anyone a PC, but start talking about Audio jacks and the like and I go a little...

    Yeah my main telly (downstairs) isn't HD / HD Ready so doesn't have a HDMI port which makes it useless for hooking up the laptop to. telly in bed room ha HDMI ports so its as simple as plugging in and just setting the laptops sound settings to use HDMI output and not normal speakers and bob's your dads brother.


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