Recommendation VPN preferably free, or inexpensive 2021 edition
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The39thStep
Urban critical thinker
The trouble with free ones is that they are very inconsistent and very often over loaded . Depends which sites you want to access in the UK. If its BBC/ITV then you need to be aware that because of intellectual rights and copyright the UKTV companies have dedicated teams that try and block VPNs even the paid ones so very hit and miss, one day one VPN might work other times it wont. I've given up with trying the UK TV apps tbh mainly because I rarely used them in the UK. If you want UK TV channels then IPTV is better value.
I use PIA Private Internet Access , Private Internet Access | Anonymous VPN Service Provider it works on both Apple and Android and Firesticks. IronSocket is good works on all platforms and they also do DNS Proxy which achieves the same results IronSocket - Your Best VPN Service to Torrent, Hide IP Address, Smart DNS Proxy, HTTP Proxy, SOCKS5 Proxy and More!
I use PIA Private Internet Access , Private Internet Access | Anonymous VPN Service Provider it works on both Apple and Android and Firesticks. IronSocket is good works on all platforms and they also do DNS Proxy which achieves the same results IronSocket - Your Best VPN Service to Torrent, Hide IP Address, Smart DNS Proxy, HTTP Proxy, SOCKS5 Proxy and More!
cybershot
Well-Known Member
I also use PIA, its decent, but whether its in your price range is another story. There's apps for iOS, Android and Fire TV. Also Windows/Linux and browser extensions. You can also use OpenVPN which I use on my Asus Router if I need to force a particular client through the VPN that doesn't have a app (as its easier to set that up once than faff around with OpenVPN on multiple devices) and on my QNAP NAS. I think you can have upto 5 devices connected concurrently.
They did get took over recently, so I should probably review their privacy policies again, but I know previously there was 'no logging' of what a user gets up to on their network.
I've been letting it auto renew the last few years and should probably shop around for a cheaper solution, but it's one of those 'it works' so I just leave it type things.
They did get took over recently, so I should probably review their privacy policies again, but I know previously there was 'no logging' of what a user gets up to on their network.
I've been letting it auto renew the last few years and should probably shop around for a cheaper solution, but it's one of those 'it works' so I just leave it type things.
Buddy Bradley
Pantheistic solipsist
I use Windscribe which works fine for my needs. No idea if it is available for iPad, etc. though.
ska invita
back on the other side
i use opera browser and it has a vpn built in, just click on when you need it. can choose which continent you want to be relaying through
very simple
very simple
The39thStep
Urban critical thinker
Wont work on a Firestick though
Will Opera sort this?
LiveScore to stream every Champions League game in Ireland for FREE | LiveScore
LiveScore will stream 137 Champions League matches to app users in Ireland for free. The three-year deal begins at the start of next season.
Saul Goodman
It's all good, man
I'm using Nord VPN, but it isn't free.
The39thStep
Urban critical thinker
Depends how good their security is tbh.Will Opera sort this?
LiveScore to stream every Champions League game in Ireland for FREE | LiveScore
LiveScore will stream 137 Champions League matches to app users in Ireland for free. The three-year deal begins at the start of next season.www.livescore.com
two sheds
Least noticed poster 2007
PIA here too, works really smoothly. Mozillla does one but don't know what it's like, starts at $5/month for some reason.
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ska invita
back on the other side
i doubt it as OPera gives you the choice Europe (via germany iirc), Americas, Asia....I dont think you can choose Ireland specificallyWill Opera sort this?
LiveScore to stream every Champions League game in Ireland for FREE | LiveScore
LiveScore will stream 137 Champions League matches to app users in Ireland for free. The three-year deal begins at the start of next season.
Throbbing Angel
this is no longer a place of honour
Same - always get it when it is on offer through TopCashBack. Have it on iPad, MacBook, Win10 and Android. Works well on all of them.
neonwilderness
What would Badgers do?
Another vote for Nord
BristolEcho
Well-Known Member
Not sure if I need it or not, but Nord is £2 a month at the moment so I'm tempted.
platinumsage
HaveMyPassword123
Surfshark is the cheapest of the big players.
Throbbing Angel
this is no longer a place of honour
Good list of current VPN offers here:
uk.pcmag.com
The Best VPN Services for 2024
Using a VPN, or virtual private network, is one of the best ways to protect your online privacy. We review dozens, and these are the top VPNs we've tested.
Logan^B
New Member
Nord VPN is run by members of Anonymous. How else do you think Anonymous makes its $$$.
Anonymous goes on about how they're a group of online activists that's a de-centralised organisation who's chief goal is to promote truthfulness and make everyone accountable blah blah blah, but really Anonymous is just another online money making machine. And yeah the upper levels of the Anonymous is completely made up of social anarchy movement revolutionaries who are secretly hoping the corona virus will cause the collapse of the global economy/capitalist system.
These social anarchy movement revolutionaries want to overthrow all the governments of the world and do away with the leaders/political class. How that would work I'm not sure, to remove the power base of the entire political classes isn't going to be that straight forward.
BristolEcho
Well-Known Member
Thanks just subscribed.
Throbbing Angel
this is no longer a place of honour
Just had my NordVPN renewal in 30 days email.
I think I paid summat like £40 for 3 years after some cashback deal.
Now - $99 for 1 year. Fuck. That.
Opinions sought on a replacement that plays nice with MacOS, iPad OS, Android and Windows 10 - that's what I use Nord on now and it works well across all of them.
I think I paid summat like £40 for 3 years after some cashback deal.
Now - $99 for 1 year. Fuck. That.
Opinions sought on a replacement that plays nice with MacOS, iPad OS, Android and Windows 10 - that's what I use Nord on now and it works well across all of them.
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Throbbing Angel
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* The price is valid for the first term of your subscription. After the first term, your subscription will be automatically renewed for an additional 1-year term annually and you will be charged at then-applicable renewal price. The price is subject to change, but we will always send you a notification email prior to charging. Learn more
Epona
Sonic: 1 Nov 2006 - 8 Jan 2022
Couldn't have asked for a better recommendation on these boards, do you do marketing for Nord and have sussed this place out? I have used Nord in the past, will definitely use again if I need a VPN, thanks for providing that information.
Throbbing Angel
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I think I will try signing up with a different email account - that should sort it and save me a few quid - bit of a pain but it should only be a pain at the start of a new 2 yr term I suppose
Throbbing Angel
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Have just done this via TopCashback. Changed my email addy @TCB first to the one I was going to use @NORD.
Paid £74 and change for 2 yr subscription and will get a 90% cashback refund because it is a 'new' subscription - which means I have paid just under £22 for 2 years of NordVPN
as they exclude the VAT in the calculation
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