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  • 13-04-2018 5:15pm
    #1
    sticker
    Registered Users Posts: 3,056 ✭✭✭


    Hi All,

    Anyone here use a VPN service? Is it just to ensure total privacy of web browsing?

    Does it circumvent geographic browser blocks in terms of web access - like BBC iplayer?

    Does it get around ISP server blocks to torrent sites (hypothetically) - Just to have the question answered? :)

    What the best/most popular VPN service out there?

    Thanks!


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    torrevieja
    Registered Users Posts: 1,672 ✭✭✭torrevieja


    can anybody help here ?


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    #3
    verycool
    Closed Accounts Posts: 965 ✭✭✭verycool


    Great FAQ on Reddit here: https://www.reddit.com/r/VPN/wiki/index

    I use ProtonVPN : https://protonvpn.com/

    It's free, but only for 3 countries. There are other subscription rates / offers.


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    OldMrBrennan83
    Closed Accounts Posts: 26,658 ✭✭✭✭OldMrBrennan83


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    #5
    torrevieja
    Registered Users Posts: 1,672 ✭✭✭torrevieja


    ANY recommendations pm me even if i have to pay cheers


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    #6
    sticker
    Registered Users Posts: 3,056 ✭✭✭sticker


    Anyone else vouch for proton vpn?

    Same as above.. Please pm me any other recommendations. Thanks


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    bodonnell
    Registered Users Posts: 565 ✭✭✭bodonnell


    I use Nord vpn, no issues with it to be honest.


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    #8
    torrevieja
    Registered Users Posts: 1,672 ✭✭✭torrevieja


    bodonnell wrote: »
    I use Nord vpn, no issues with it to be honest.

    does it slow ur computer down?


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    FanadMan
    Registered Users Posts: 3,820 ✭✭✭FanadMan


    sugarman wrote: »
    Windscribe is good, 50GB free per month and a dozen or so countries.

    I also find Windscribe fairly good. But got 60GB a month from a deal on Bargain Alerts on here :P

    Do find I have problems with it on BBCi player now and again but can't fault it in general.


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    MadYaker
    Registered Users Posts: 12,218 ✭✭✭✭MadYaker


    I use hotspot shield and it seems to work great. 15 quid a month but it doesn't throttle my internet at all, no adds and I can choose which country so its handy for US netflix and BBC iplayer. I don't even notice it running in the background


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    #11
    bodonnell
    Registered Users Posts: 565 ✭✭✭bodonnell


    torrevieja wrote: »
    does it slow ur computer down?

    Not the pc, but depending on which server you connect to your d/l speed will
    be slower.


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    Luna Moon Hunter
    Registered Users Posts: 280 ✭✭Luna Moon Hunter


    sugarman wrote: »
    Windscribe is good, 50GB free per month and a dozen or so countries.

    How are getting 50GB free per month guys? Just after downloading it and I got 2GB and after confirming email addesss it went up to 10GB but cannot see 50GB option at all? Thanks


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    FanadMan
    Registered Users Posts: 3,820 ✭✭✭FanadMan


    Luna Moon Hunter wrote: »
    How are getting 50GB free per month guys? Just after downloading it and I got 2GB and after confirming email addesss it went up to 10GB but cannot see 50GB option at all? Thanks

    It was a special offer listed in Bargain Alerts

    https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=103969447

    Not sure if it's still available though.


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    Luna Moon Hunter
    Registered Users Posts: 280 ✭✭Luna Moon Hunter


    FanadMan wrote: »
    It was a special offer listed in Bargain Alerts

    https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=103969447

    Not sure if it's still available though.

    Thanks. No, unfortunately neither 50 or 60 GB codes work at this stage. I'll be keeping an eye out anyway :)


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    Donald_Silver
    Registered Users Posts: 2 ✭Donald_Silver


    sugarman wrote: »
    Windscribe is good, 50GB free per month and a dozen or so countries.

    Windscribe is good. But I've heard that its live chat or customer support irritates a lot. They reply really late.


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    #16
    Luna Moon Hunter
    Registered Users Posts: 280 ✭✭Luna Moon Hunter


    Could anyone recommend which VPN works with Netflix US? I was excited about Windscribe but unfortunately it won't work :( Thanks


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    #17
    S.M.B.
    Registered Users Posts: 9,373 ✭✭✭S.M.B.


    I use private Internet access but it does not help with access to international versions of Netflix or BBC. It's not what I wanted it for so not bothered.

    I thought Netflix had managed to put an end to any access via VPN.


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    Luna Moon Hunter
    Registered Users Posts: 280 ✭✭Luna Moon Hunter


    S.M.B. wrote: »
    I use private Internet access but it does not help with access to international versions of Netflix or BBC. It's not what I wanted it for so not bothered.

    I thought Netflix had managed to put an end to any access via VPN.

    I know Netflix had managed to block most of VPNs, hoping some of them still work though - I would be happy with even one ;)


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    #19
    Prezatch
    Registered Users Posts: 952 ✭✭✭Prezatch


    Luna Moon Hunter wrote: »
    I know Netflix had managed to block most of VPNs, hoping some of them still work though - I would be happy with even one ;)

    Hola VPN will work with Netflix and is free.


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    bluewizard
    Closed Accounts Posts: 62 ✭✭bluewizard


    ProtonVPN for downloads (Christ, who uses torrents these days when we have wonderful streamers such as <SNIP> or <SNIP>) and TOR for all illegal stuff. As in VPN + TOR (TOR itself is crackable, not as such but as in comparison of traffic on enter/exit nodes).

    Do not do anything illegal and if you use it for kiddie porn - burn in hell.


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    #21
    TheValeyard
    Registered Users Posts: 12,437 ✭✭✭✭TheValeyard


    bluewizard wrote: »
    ProtonVPN for downloads (Christ, who uses torrents these days when we have wonderful streamers such as <SNIP> or <SNIP>) and TOR for all illegal stuff. As in VPN + TOR (TOR itself is crackable, not as such but as in comparison of traffic on enter/exit nodes).

    Do not do anything illegal and if you use it for kiddie porn - burn in hell.

    Been using Protonmail since all the scandals about privacy and spying. Never had an issue with it. Must give their VPN a go.

    All Eyes On Rafah



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    Johnboy1951
    Registered Users Posts: 14,011 ✭✭✭✭Johnboy1951


    bluewizard wrote: »
    ProtonVPN for downloads (Christ, who uses torrents these days when we have wonderful streamers such as <SNIP>) and TOR for all illegal stuff. As in VPN + TOR (TOR itself is crackable, not as such but as in comparison of traffic on enter/exit nodes).

    Do not do anything illegal and if you use it for kiddie porn - burn in hell.

    Those of us who legally download files that have no copyright issues. ;)


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    #23
    Gadgetman496
    Registered Users Posts: 8,398 ✭✭✭Gadgetman496


    bluewizard wrote: »
    (Christ, who uses torrents these days when we have wonderful streamers.)


    That's just too funny... :D

    "Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid."



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    #24
    yoyo
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 11,016 Mod ✭✭✭✭yoyo


    Right guys I'm locking this thread as it has gone off on a tangent discussing how to use VPN to avoid geoblocking restrictions and also pirate content. Such discussion isn't allowed here as it is against the rules and could potentially land boards in trouble.

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