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  1. marcusblackcat

    marcusblackcat SAFC Sheriff Forum Moderator

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    Hi all. I need some advice. I know how to use computers but no idea how to use a Von. Looking to stream some stuff that isn’t available in the uk so need to use a Von but have no idea where to start! Any help would be gratefully received
     
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    RTB Well-Known Member

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    I only use a vpn (cisco) for work but I'd start here:
    https://www.techradar.com/uk/vpn/best-free-vpn
     
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    Jerry lee Well-Known Member

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    Loads of free ones out too & be honest your watching porno
     
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    Ozzymac Well-Known Member

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    I've used Hola before but no idea if it's any good
     
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  5. marcusblackcat

    marcusblackcat SAFC Sheriff Forum Moderator

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    Don’t need to Vpn to watch porn!!
     
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    Deletion Requested1 Well-Known Member

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    Is Von a german type of vpn? :emoticon-0100-smile
     
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    flandersmackem Well-Known Member

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    I can only use a VPN to access a number of sites from Abu Dhabi, also need it for Skype and FaceTime..I use Express VPN, it does cost, but for the last couple of years its been brilliant
     
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  8. Robertson

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    I first used NordVPN on a free trial for a month and it's very good.

    Then switched to Windscribe which I've been using since. You get 10gb a month free. It has been clunky on occasion but what you can do is, start streaming whatever it is and then turn off the VPN.

    it works by installing a bit of software on your computer. Choose a location to virtually appear from, then activate it.
     
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  9. marcusblackcat

    marcusblackcat SAFC Sheriff Forum Moderator

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    Thanks for the assistance everyone. I should, having worked with (and built) computers since I was 16, know about this stuff but it just never happened fir me!! Being stuck in the house I’m going to get some stuff watched
     
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    Sunderpitt Well-Known Member

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    Is a VPN, short for some type of visible panty notice?

    Or very polite and nice?
     
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    Windscribe is good. You get 10 gb free per month.
     
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  12. marcusblackcat

    marcusblackcat SAFC Sheriff Forum Moderator

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    <laugh> yeah one of those two.... virtually...
     
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