Any suggestions on a good VPN?
what are you looking to hide
... I use a Socks 5 Proxy so stream data to europe before it hits the internet
BT Guard
IIRC Torrent Freak did a Round Robin on VPN, and proxys ....
what are you looking to hide
... I use a Socks 5 Proxy so stream data to europe before it hits the internet
BT Guard
IIRC Torrent Freak did a Round Robin on VPN, and proxys ....
Has anyone tried this thing (or a similar product) in the LPCity area? Do the phone towers carry these signals?
Misfit
Lawful neutral
I watch Doctor Who on the BBC site...I tried Socks 5 proxy with a Netherlands IP through Utorrent while running Peerblock while HotspotShield (Free VPN) was on but it wouldn't work.
I'm thinking Socks 5 proxy with a Netherlands IP through Utorrent while running only a paid VPN :shrug:
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Misfit
Lawful neutral
I'd been doing some research and from what I can tell, and I could easily be wrong, the difference between the paid VPN's & the free VPN's are that the paid ones don't keep records of your activity where the free ones do & work with internet providers to prevent illegal downloading.
Misfit
Lawful neutral
the free ones do work well for streaming. 
Tilted
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HBO will begin offering HBONOW next month. It gives you access to all things HBO, to stream whenever you like, for $14.99 / month (contract free). That's about what it typically costs through satellite or cable TV providers, I think; but for HBONOW you don't have to have service from those kinds of providers.
HBO's CEO said yesterday that the new service will work exclusively with Apple devices to begin with, but I suspect it won't be long before it's available for other devices and on other platforms. For now though you'll be able to watch it on iPhones or iPads or through Apple TVs. At any rate, it's one more step in this same direction.
For those that do have Apple devices, you'll be able to get a free month if you sign up for HBONOW in April.
HBO's CEO said yesterday that the new service will work exclusively with Apple devices to begin with, but I suspect it won't be long before it's available for other devices and on other platforms. For now though you'll be able to watch it on iPhones or iPads or through Apple TVs. At any rate, it's one more step in this same direction.
For those that do have Apple devices, you'll be able to get a free month if you sign up for HBONOW in April.
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merc669
New Member
This is one channel I will pass on, sorry to say. When I had DirectTV and had every channel you could get, there was too many times that channels like HBO had zip on. Which was one of the reasons to drop Direct and save over 150.00 per month. I could see maybe 9.99 a month and that is stretching it. I watched it mainly for Game of Thrones. Just means I will have to wait for the DVD next year. But glad to see others are jumping on the wagon for cable cutters. Ala Carte is an ideal ave.
Misfit
Lawful neutral
It’s been almost a month without cable. We only have internet through Metrocast with Netflix & Hulu Plus and I got the MLB at bat app for $19 a year to listen the baseball (You get a free live game of the day on MLB tv too during regular season). So far the only thing I miss is live boxing but not enough to consider paying for cable again. 
Everyone has found shows to watch and we seem to be using Hulu most of all.
No complaints yet.
Everyone has found shows to watch and we seem to be using Hulu most of all.
No complaints yet.
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merc669
New Member
If you need any other channels I would try Sling TV. The basic package is good with having ESPN1/ESPN2/TBS/TNT/AMC/CNN along HGTV/FOOD for 20. Its pretty good and have been watching the March Madness when I can. I am trying the movie addon for 5 and it has quite a few additional movies. But jury still out on the Movie Package. And it does take getting used to not having all those channels. But after a while its pretty much normal for us now.
JeJeTe
Happiness
It’s been almost a month without cable. We only have internet through Metrocast with Netflix & Hulu Plus and I got the MLB at bat app for $19 a year to listen the baseball (You get a free live game of the day on MLB tv too during regular season). So far the only thing I miss is live boxing but not enough to consider paying for cable again.
Everyone has found shows to watch and we seem to be using Hulu most of all.
No complaints yet.
I was just thinking about this thread this morning as I've decided I"m ordering my Roku and cutting the cord with Dish next month. I'm still debating Sling because I'll miss HGTV but my s/o has Metrocast cable and I can use his login for Metrocast To Go.
So all is fine with jsut Hulu and Netflix....those were the ones I was going to get.
Misfit
Lawful neutral
It is a bit of a change, I'm a walking dead fan and now I don't have it.
I'm still considering Sling TV because than I'll get AMC & ESPN for TWD & Boxing but to be honest, I got hooked on Once upon a time & a Hulu excusive called Quickdraw that I've been binge watching.
lucky_bee
RBF expert
You sound just like me. I've found enough old seasons of some shows from HGTV and food network on Hulu and Netflix...enough to appease me for now. Plus I'm actually so inundated with all these other fun shows I keep finding I haven't even thought much about HGTV. I always just loved it bc it was a great background for doing everything around the house like cleaning and cooking. I could pay attention, but still do other things at the same time bc I'm not concentrating on plots. I really don't miss it. I might get Sling next year when I get a house with my friend. For now, it's surprising how little I miss it
JeJeTe
Happiness
It is a bit of a change, I'm a walking dead fan and now I don't have it.
I'm still considering Sling TV because than I'll get AMC & ESPN for TWD & Boxing but to be honest, I got hooked on Once upon a time & a Hulu excusive called Quickdraw that I've been binge watching.
I was just wondering about Walking Dead actually since that's something I like watching. I'm hoping his Metrocast service will allow me to have that. But I don't know if TWD is worth paying $20 a month for me either if I can't get it through there.
And it looks like Hulu has most of the shows my kiddo watches.
JeJeTe
Happiness
You sound just like me. I've found enough old seasons of some shows from HGTV and food network on Hulu and Netflix...enough to appease me for now. Plus I'm actually so inundated with all these other fun shows I keep finding I haven't even thought much about HGTV. I always just loved it bc it was a great background for doing everything around the house like cleaning and cooking. I could pay attention, but still do other things at the same time bc I'm not concentrating on plots. I really don't miss it. I might get Sling next year when I get a house with my friend. For now, it's surprising how little I miss it
Oh good! I'm only home half the time and I'm paying $100 in TV to watch my DVR, which is almost like accessing Netflix of Hulu so why am I still paying it is my thinking. I can't see my tv from my kitchen so I usually just use the radio or Itunes when I want music or background noise.
It'll be an adjustment for the kiddo but he'll be fine.
Thanks!
lucky_bee
RBF expert
Oh good! I'm only home half the time and I'm paying $100 in TV to watch my DVR, which is almost like accessing Netflix of Hulu so why am I still paying it is my thinking. I can't see my tv from my kitchen so I usually just use the radio or Itunes when I want music or background noise.
It'll be an adjustment for the kiddo but he'll be fine.
Thanks!
He'll be fine! My friend's daughter strictly uses Netflix when she's not with her grandmother. I'm not sure about the other Roku systems...but all I got was the Roku streaming stick (same thing as a Chromecast) plugs into the HDMI port in your TV (if you have one) and it came with a little remote. It already has the options to hook up your Netflix and Hulu accounts right to the Roku and the remote makes me feel like I'm watching regular TV
Also, I love that you can still use different Netflix profiles on the same Roku. I've always shared my Netflix with my brothers who live in FL and CT. So you can set up a profile just for the kiddo, he'll think it's the coolest thing, he's in charge, and soon enough he'll forget it's not basic cable!
JeJeTe
Happiness
He'll be fine! My friend's daughter strictly uses Netflix when she's not with her grandmother. I'm not sure about the other Roku systems...but all I got was the Roku streaming stick (same thing as a Chromecast) plugs into the HDMI port in your TV (if you have one) and it came with a little remote. It already has the options to hook up your Netflix and Hulu accounts right to the Roku and the remote makes me feel like I'm watching regular TV
Awesome! Thanks so much!!
Hank
my war
Awesome! Thanks so much!!
If you are in the market for a new TV, I just bought a Smart TV... Love it! All you need is a modem with internet connection. Tons of free stuff, plus you can add apps such as Netflix, Hulu, etc.