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Let's talk VPN's
Posted on 4/3/17 at 8:57 am
Posted on 4/3/17 at 8:57 am
Do you cord cutters use one? If so, which one and why?
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Posted on 4/3/17 at 10:00 am to Uncle JackD
I'm interested in this as well. Whats the skinny on setting one up for streaming purposes? Is it better to set it up on the Router or have on FireTV for Kodi purposes? Ive done a little research and I think I am more confused at what I need. Does it effect Tablo, DTVN if installed on Router? I've read different reports on this.
Posted on 4/3/17 at 11:11 am to Uncle JackD
Posted on 4/3/17 at 12:40 pm to 4WHLN
I use IPVanish for Kodi. I had set it up on my router and it does cause issues with DTVN. You lose the locals. I had installed it on my router but have since removed it and only run it on my phone and fireTVs when streaming Kodi.
I work from home and already use a VPN daily so I was having issues with my work network and DTVN. That's why I just use the android app when I need it.
I work from home and already use a VPN daily so I was having issues with my work network and DTVN. That's why I just use the android app when I need it.
Posted on 4/3/17 at 1:14 pm to Tiger_n_Texas
quote:Thanks. That's answers a couple of my questions. So you sideloaded the app onto your fire device and turn it on when using kodi.. does it stay on until you de activate?
I use IPVanish for Kodi. I had set it up on my router and it does cause issues with DTVN. You lose the locals. I had installed it on my router but have since removed it and only run it on my phone and fireTVs when streaming Kodi.
I work from home and already use a VPN daily so I was having issues with my work network and DTVN. That's why I just use the android app when I need it.
For iOS use, I would just download app and login?
IPVanish seems to be the one most compatible with fire tv from what I've read.
Here's a link that will take 25% off the price of IPV if anyone else is shopping around. LINK
This post was edited on 4/3/17 at 1:17 pm
Posted on 4/3/17 at 1:21 pm to Uncle JackD
quote:
Thanks. That's answers a couple of my questions. So you sideloaded the app onto your fire device and turn it on when using kodi.. does it stay on until you de activate?
For iOS use, I would just download app and login?
Not sure on iOS since I don't own or use any apple products. Yes I sideloaded the app and it has settings that you can have it enable the VPN as soon as you start the device or when you launch the app. I have it set to automatically connect to the fastest US server when I launch the app.
Posted on 4/3/17 at 1:23 pm to Tiger_n_Texas
Awesome. Would this also allow me to watch blacked out LSU games?
Posted on 4/3/17 at 1:42 pm to Uncle JackD
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Awesome. Would this also allow me to watch blacked out LSU games?
Haven't tried it, but it should since your ISP will think you are in a different region of the US.
Posted on 4/3/17 at 1:57 pm to Tiger_n_Texas
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Tiger_n_Texas
Thanks for the info mayne.
Posted on 4/3/17 at 2:41 pm to Uncle JackD
quote:
For iOS use, I would just download app and login?
This is how it works for Private Internet Access
quote:
Awesome. Would this also allow me to watch blacked out LSU games?
Yes, but doesn't work on iOS for MLB.tv blackouts because it uses GPS to get your location. WatchESPN uses the IP location.
Posted on 4/3/17 at 2:51 pm to colorchangintiger
quote:This was the other one I was looking into. Do you know if it loads onto fire tv as easy as vanish does?
This is how it works for Private Internet Access
Posted on 4/3/17 at 3:15 pm to Uncle JackD
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Do you know if it loads onto fire tv as easy as vanish does?
I do not.
Posted on 4/4/17 at 7:56 am to colorchangintiger
quote:
For iOS use, I would just download app and login?
This is how it works for Private Internet Access
quote:
Awesome. Would this also allow me to watch blacked out LSU games?
Yes, but doesn't work on iOS for MLB.tv blackouts because it uses GPS to get your location. WatchESPN uses the IP location.
This is what I use for my Apple products. Not sure of how it works with fire tv.
My question: Does running the VPN add a layer of privacy protection against the repeal of the internet privacy?
Posted on 4/4/17 at 8:24 am to Uncle JackD
I use Opera Browser for computer and Opera Mini Browser for Android phone. Both have built-in ad blockers and desktop version has built-in VPN. Opera also offers a stand alone VPN application in the Google Play Store.
This helps when browsing the internet.
For all around protection, I use Private Internet Access (PIA). This is for a person that may dive into Usenet newsgroups, torrents, adult content, etc. and are wanting a very secure connection.
This helps when browsing the internet.
For all around protection, I use Private Internet Access (PIA). This is for a person that may dive into Usenet newsgroups, torrents, adult content, etc. and are wanting a very secure connection.
Posted on 4/4/17 at 12:06 pm to MSTiger33
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My question: Does running the VPN add a layer of privacy protection against the repeal of the internet privacy?
Yes. Your ISP won't be able to see what sites you visit, they will only be able to see that you are connected to your VPN provider. A good VPN provider doesn't keep logs either.
Posted on 4/4/17 at 1:45 pm to colorchangintiger
Appreciate the info. Just signed up for IPVanish and the login is very painless! Question, can employer IT employees see around these?
Posted on 4/4/17 at 2:44 pm to Uncle JackD
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Question, can employer IT employees see around these?
I would imagine your employer's Network staff will block your access to a VPN or look very suspiciously at your need to access a VPN
Posted on 4/4/17 at 2:47 pm to Jimbeaux28
Maybe so.. but in theory, they couldn't tell who it was, right?
I don't look at much while at work
Mostly TD and Reddit.. just curious as to how this works.
I don't look at much while at work
Mostly TD and Reddit.. just curious as to how this works. This post was edited on 4/4/17 at 2:51 pm
Posted on 4/4/17 at 3:14 pm to Uncle JackD
viewing poontang at work is normally frowned upon. 
Posted on 4/4/17 at 3:17 pm to 4WHLN
Burger King is lenient on us. Things are really looking up since the buyout.
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