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Title: VPN?
Post by: jazzgtrl4 on September 29, 2018, 01:05:09 PM

Hi
lokoing for a vpn..recommendations?  on the cheap?

Title: Re: VPN?
Post by: Fatah Ruark (aka MIKE B) on September 29, 2018, 09:07:16 PM

Are you looking for something to use all of the time, or just on occasion?

I rarely need a VPN (mainly if some video isn't available in the US) and I use Tunnel Bear. Works great...and it's free (only 500MB of data though). Obviously 500MB isn't enough for many videos, but I can usually start the video under the VPN, then pause it and turn off the VPN and it lets me watch the rest of the video.


For $60 you get unlimited for the entire year.

Title: Re: VPN?
Post by: morst on September 30, 2018, 02:11:30 PM

I've never used one, but recently have been collecting some info from folks who do.


One friend uses Tunnel Bear but a person I met who travels to China for business says Tunnel Bear won't work there, so he uses Express VPN. 
https://www.tunnelbear.com


https://www.expressvpn.com


Someone else suggested Tunnel Blick.
https://tunnelblick.net


Not sure if it's the same thing but TorGuard is pimped by some with affiliate codes. I have no code.
https://torguard.net

Title: Re: VPN?
Post by: H₂O on September 30, 2018, 03:04:42 PM

I just use tor browser - slow but free

Title: VPN?
Post by: vanark on September 30, 2018, 06:31:08 PM

I use Windscribe. The Free version is 10 GB per month.

https://windscribe.com/?friend=i28tzsdx

You can get more free data if people sign up through your link (like the one I posted above.)

Works well with pretty good speeds.

Title: Re: VPN?
Post by: jazzgtrl4 on October 01, 2018, 11:39:38 AM

Cool thanks for the replys, ya was just looking at for p2p mostly.

Ive heard of Tunnel Bear,   Ya i use Tor too but ya, its slow.

thanks

Title: Re: VPN?
Post by: tedyun on October 01, 2018, 04:59:20 PM

I use NordVPN. You can get a discount if you pay upfront for multi-year, and look for a coupon code. I think mine worked out to around $3-4/mo.

I didn't really shop around. I just read a bunch of reviews for the best one in terms of privacy and speed.

The interface is very slick, and there are thousands of servers across the world. You can hunt around for one that is close to you and has good speeds. It does slow down torrent downloads -- I think Max w/o VPN that I get is around 6 GB/min, and with the VPN, I have only been able to get around 2 GB/min. So the difference translates to a few extra minutes, which is fine for me.

Title: Re: VPN?
Post by: Fried Chicken Boy on October 02, 2018, 01:14:14 PM

I used Private Internet Access for a while and was pretty satisfied with it: easy to use, good speeds, relatively inexpensive, and a lot of servers throughout the world. 

Been a few years since I've used any VPN but I've read good things about Nord and ExpressVPN. 

Title: Re: VPN?
Post by: mattmiller on October 02, 2018, 03:29:09 PM

Quote from: Fried Chicken Boy on October 02, 2018, 01:14:14 PM

I used Private Internet Access for a while and was pretty satisfied with it: easy to use, good speeds, relatively inexpensive, and a lot of servers throughout the world. 

I've used PIA for a couple/few years and have been very happy with it.  I think I pay $39.99 annually and am able to install it on several computers, I think, as well as my phone, though I only use it on two desktops.

Title: Re: VPN?
Post by: Mike55 on October 05, 2018, 01:59:10 AM

I have been using Purevpn from a long time to access different streaming channels from different regions like Canada and Uk Netflix, and its work Great so far no issues and its pricing is also better than other VPNs. You can get its 2-year subscription in just $84.95.

https://www.purevpn.com/canada-vpn-service.php