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mrm.c · 11-12-09, 09:39 PM

Hi, I am admittedly useless with computers, internet, etc. but would like to get a VPN as am off abroad soon and my mother wants to use the ITV catch up to see Coronation Street.

Can you help suggest a good provider ... I understand that some are Free but are they dodgy and is there a catch?
Alternatively can someone suggest one that you pay for ... cheap but reliable?

Oh, and I needs to be simple ... like me.

Hope someone can point me in the right direction.

Thanks
M
ps I have searched the forums and not found anything on VPNs so if this isn't something covered here then let me know and I'll seek guidance elsewhere.

BL4K3Y · 11-12-09, 09:41 PM

I cannot suggest an individual provider but this site might give you more information: Total Anonymity - A List of VPN Service Providers | THE source for BitTorrent & P2P Tips, Tricks and Info. | FileShareFreak.

mrm.c · 11-12-09, 10:04 PM

Cheers ... will ive it a go ... problem I have is I don't know what it legal or not and also what is a scam .... there is a web site called number1ongoogle.co.uk and they claim that they know how to access I player etc. abroad but don't know if they just say get a VPN ... don't know what I don't know.

Anyway, cheers mate and will check it out.

leeds6 · 13-12-09, 08:01 PM

Best VPN Reviews – Compare and find VPN account providers.

you could try this page there is some advice about the bbc at the bottom of the page

waqasahmed · 14-12-09, 08:15 PM

Im using something called "teamviewer" its a remote management, but I can also use VPN but Ive never actually tried it. BTW, its free!

Yosser · 27-12-09, 08:37 PM

Cheers from mrm.c ... screwed up my account hence replying as Yosser.

Am also looking into Proxies!!

Thanks again.

waqasahmed · 27-12-09, 08:45 PM

I wouldnt know how well it works but as a remote assistant software, I love it!

Analoguesat · 27-12-09, 08:56 PM

Many proxies wont let you connect for long periods where there large amounts of data being shunted across them - remember they are paying for the bandwidth you use.

11-12-09, 09:39 PM	#1 (permalink)
mrm.c Technology Forums Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 126 Thanks: 22 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	VPN - Can you suggest one to me Hi, I am admittedly useless with computers, internet, etc. but would like to get a VPN as am off abroad soon and my mother wants to use the ITV catch up to see Coronation Street. Can you help suggest a good provider ... I understand that some are Free but are they dodgy and is there a catch? Alternatively can someone suggest one that you pay for ... cheap but reliable? Oh, and I needs to be simple ... like me. Hope someone can point me in the right direction. Thanks M ps I have searched the forums and not found anything on VPNs so if this isn't something covered here then let me know and I'll seek guidance elsewhere.

11-12-09, 09:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
BL4K3Y Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Colne, Lancashire Posts: 7,004 Thanks: 247 Thanked 1,319 Times in 1,211 Posts	Re: VPN - Can you suggest one to me I cannot suggest an individual provider but this site might give you more information: Total Anonymity - A List of VPN Service Providers \| THE source for BitTorrent & P2P Tips, Tricks and Info. \| FileShareFreak.

11-12-09, 10:04 PM	#3 (permalink)
mrm.c Technology Forums Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 126 Thanks: 22 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: VPN - Can you suggest one to me Cheers ... will ive it a go ... problem I have is I don't know what it legal or not and also what is a scam .... there is a web site called number1ongoogle.co.uk and they claim that they know how to access I player etc. abroad but don't know if they just say get a VPN ... don't know what I don't know. Anyway, cheers mate and will check it out.

13-12-09, 08:01 PM	#4 (permalink)
leeds6 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 264 Thanks: 5 Thanked 50 Times in 47 Posts	Re: VPN - Can you suggest one to me Best VPN Reviews – Compare and find VPN account providers. you could try this page there is some advice about the bbc at the bottom of the page

14-12-09, 08:15 PM	#5 (permalink)
waqasahmed Cost efficient muppet Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: W. Yorkshire TW area Posts: 4,547 Thanks: 2,387 Thanked 938 Times in 693 Posts	Re: VPN - Can you suggest one to me Im using something called "teamviewer" its a remote management, but I can also use VPN but Ive never actually tried it. BTW, its free! __________________ Sat set up: Openmedia 500CS Sky mini dish 1m orbital+dodgy Motek motor TG585 v7 bridged modem DIR-615 D2 DD-WRT router

27-12-09, 08:37 PM	#6 (permalink)
Yosser Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 1 Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: VPN - Can you suggest one to me Cheers from mrm.c ... screwed up my account hence replying as Yosser. Am also looking into Proxies!! Thanks again.

27-12-09, 08:45 PM	#7 (permalink)
waqasahmed Cost efficient muppet Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: W. Yorkshire TW area Posts: 4,547 Thanks: 2,387 Thanked 938 Times in 693 Posts	Re: VPN - Can you suggest one to me I wouldnt know how well it works but as a remote assistant software, I love it! __________________ Sat set up: Openmedia 500CS Sky mini dish 1m orbital+dodgy Motek motor TG585 v7 bridged modem DIR-615 D2 DD-WRT router

27-12-09, 08:56 PM	#8 (permalink)
Analoguesat manic midlander retired mod Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Scottish Borders Posts: 11,668 Thanks: 21 Thanked 1,339 Times in 990 Posts	Re: VPN - Can you suggest one to me Many proxies wont let you connect for long periods where there large amounts of data being shunted across them - remember they are paying for the bandwidth you use. __________________ Basic forum rules for both satellite & cable: no keys no patches no offering or asking for card shares Anyone pm'ing me for details of card sharing or anything to do with hacking cable will be banned immediately Analogue forever!!

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