VPN

Hank33 · 2021-05-02T20:04:49.000Z

raccoon city:

Now that I’ve been using Ivacy VPN for a little while, here’s some impressions:

It’s my favorite VPN that I’ve used (of 3 total).

The Ivacy VPN software is slow to load, and it’s kinda buggy.

Sometimes it disconnects, and the only way to get port forwarding to work again is to reset my computer.

But considering all of the features that Ivacy offers, and how cheap it is, I’m very happy with this VPN so far.

There are other VPN services out there that offer a bunch of nice features like Ivacy, but I think most of them are more expensive than Ivacy.

So Ivacy VPN is a good fit for me.

If a program is acting up, I’ll usually uninstall, run registry cleaner program and reinstall. After a while, Windows gets bloated and slows down. Actually, I bit the bullet yesterday and did a fresh Window install. :+1: I had to do it twice over. Sure I had a few hiccups but it’s smooth like butter now. And I didn’t have to stay up all night!

I’ll also be getting a different VPN next couple days. I’ve almost decided on Surfshark. They have a deal for 2 years for only $73 CAD now. I heard their servers speeds are fast. They also unblock many popular streaming sites. They also have unlimited devices per license.

Lightbringer · 2021-05-02T22:11:48.000Z

Hank33:

After a while, Windows gets bloated and slows down.

I thought it came that way.

Hank33 · 2021-05-02T23:49:14.000Z

Lightbringer:

Hank33:

After a while, Windows gets bloated and slows down.

I thought it came that way.

Yeah true dat! First few days of fresh install will be the best days I’m afraid. Then it’s all downhill from there. Not that I know but kind of like doing hard drugs. It’ll never be the same like the first time. :money_mouth_face:

raccoon · 2021-05-06T04:55:23.000Z

raccoon city:

Sometimes it disconnects, and the only way to get port forwarding to work again is to reset my computer.

I think I figured out a solution to this problem, so I "struck it through" up above.

If this solution continues to work, then when my VPN disconnects, I do not have to restart my computer, which is excellent news for me.

Hank33 · 2021-05-06T14:22:40.000Z

Good to hear it’s okay now.
I’m signed onwith Surfshark now. It’s going okay so far. I got them mainly for their fast multi hop servers.

Truck · 2021-05-06T14:42:16.000Z

the GL.inet routers have a pre-built VPN server, ideal for travel, hotels, office, but also home use and small businesses

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def_nvar · 2021-05-06T15:05:56.000Z

guys keep in mind your browser and system software (utilities and windows) will rat you out, they prevent anonymity!
for privacy, remove all telemetry from windows and combine the VPN with an ubuntu VM and only ever use that with the VPN!
never log into anything traceable!
also watch out for logging, five eyes is watching!

Heknour · 2021-05-24T23:40:20.000Z

I`m using NodrVPN for 2 years and it works well! In my opinion, the best VPN I used.

azj · 2021-05-14T17:19:35.000Z

I got a deal a while back on Private Internet Access “PIA” when they were running a special for something like $20/year (it’s gone up since then). They have high-speed nodes all over the world so you can look like you are coming from anywhere you want to, and they also support OpenVPN, so if you are semi-savvy, you can follow their instructions with a compatible router (like one with DD-WRT) and just put your entire network (or part of it) behind the vpn.

They don’t keep logs. AFAIK neither does NordVPN. Either would have my vote

dingos899 · 2021-10-15T10:56:11.000Z

Heknour:

I`m using NodrVPN for 2 years and it works well! In my opinion, the best VPN I used.

I like Nord too but it’s getting a bit pricy for me. I looked into a few reviews and I think I am going to go for a different one when my subscription is up. I noticed that SurfShark has very similar features but is a bit cheaper so that’s what I’m leaning towards currently.
This is was one of the more detailed VPN comparisons I found that might be helpful: https://cybernews.com/best-vpn/ :nerd_face:

freeme · 2021-10-15T12:22:08.000Z

Signed up for 2-yr NordVPN plan but i end up requested for refund after 5 days of use. Terrible speed. much worse than ExpressVPN, which ranked much lower than NordVPN.

wle · 2021-10-15T15:44:06.000Z

there are chrome extensions that use a free vpn

i use one from the netherlands—sometimes
VeePN

Scallywag · 2021-10-23T23:15:22.000Z

You may be interested to know that ExpressVPN, as well as several VPN review sites, are owned by what used to be a malware distributor. Link

RichH · 2021-10-23T23:48:31.000Z

Scallywag:

You may be interested to know that ExpressVPN, as well as several VPN review sites, are owned by what used to be a malware distributor. Link

Thanks for the link, cancelled my subs to ExpressVPN.

RichH · 2021-11-08T21:58:27.000Z

Scallywag:

You may be interested to know that ExpressVPN, as well as several VPN review sites, are owned by what used to be a malware distributor. Link

Looking for something other than Express, I’m skimming reviews all over. After reading the article in your link, of course ExpressVPN gets recommended highly

No idea of your level of “Scallywag”, but anything other than a previous malware company supplying my supposed secrecy would be ideal.

What are people using for IOS and OS?

pennzy · 2021-11-08T22:31:05.000Z

I’m using the free version of Proton VPN. No data cap and good reviews.

RichH · 2021-11-09T12:28:15.000Z

pennzy:

I’m using the free version of Proton VPN. No data cap and good reviews.

Thanks, just installed CyberGhost, I’ll give it a try, but good to have another option.

raccoon · 2023-05-29T22:26:17.082Z

Necrobump!

Sad news for those of us who love Mullvad.

Mullvad VPN

Removing the support for forwarded ports - Blog | Mullvad VPN

Today we announce that we no longer support port forwarding. New port forwards will no longer be supported, and existing ports will be removed 2023-07-01.

I’ve been using Mullvad VPN for a little over a month.
I have a few weeks left to choose a new VPN.
I’m thinking about Private Internet Access VPN.
I tried PIA a while ago, and experienced very low upload speeds, but I think I’ll give them another chance.

EDIT:
I now think PIA might have been slow for uploads because Port Forwarding only works OUTSIDE the U.S. for PIA and I was choosing a U.S. server.

wolfgirl42 · 2023-05-30T23:03:07.535Z

I use ProtonVPN at the moment, overall been happy with them. I’ve never used PIA so can’t comment on pricing/performance but as I understand it they’re still dedicated to protecting their users’ privacy. ProtonVPN allow a forwarded port, which is random each time, but I haven’t found any reasonable way to programmatically get what it is, which is a bit of a pain for any automation.

raccoon · 2023-05-30T23:04:36.232Z

Yeah, I don’t know about PIA any more.
I haven’t decided which VPN I’ll switch to yet.