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Tunneling SSH Traffic Through the Corporate Proxy

If you are unable to establish a VPN connection for what ever reason be it software restrictions, blocked ports etc, you could always try an SSH tunnel. This method of bypassing the corporate or university firewall is not as useful, the … Continue reading

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Unblocking Skype in UAE, Belize etc

In order to combat the continuous threat of lost revenue there are many Internet service providers in many countries who are blocking their customers from using Skype. There are for example Internet service providers within Brazil, Belize, Mexico, China, Columbia, Cuba, … Continue reading

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Windows 7 Connecting to PPTP VPN

Windows 7 has a built in VPN client which is simple and very easy to use. To get connected to your anonymous VPN service just go through the following few simple steps to get connected as quickly as possible. In … Continue reading

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OpenVPN UDP or TCP, Which is Better?

This question has been asked many times before. “Which is better for OpenVPN TCP or UDP” bluntly neither is better. TCP is more reliable than UDP however UDP performs better than TCP. As TCP is a stateful protocol every packet … Continue reading

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Setting up the PPTP Client on Windows XP

Getting connected to a PPTP VPN with Windows XP is really easy. There are only a few short steps to take before you can be browsing anonymously. Make sure before you start that you are armed with your VPN login … Continue reading

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Connect to PPTP VPN From Android 2.2 (Froyo)

Android phones are able to connect directly to VPN servers allowing you to bypass most restrictions put in place by your network operator. In the UK BBC iPlayer mobile is only accessible if you are on Vodafone or Three (3). … Continue reading

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Watching BBC iPlayer Abroad

There are some very good uses for VPN’s be it unblocking content, getting a public IP address or avoiding traffic shaping policies. Another great use for a VPN is to watch BBC iPlayer abroad. For this to work you are … Continue reading

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Case Study: Bypass University Traffic Shaping

Recently one of my friends at an undisclosed university was frustrated at the speed of the connection they were receiving. The basic connection provided in halls has a maximum speed of 4mbit unless you want to pay some extra money … Continue reading

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Using a VPN: Bypass The College Firewall

In the last few years I have had many friends who have set off to university to continue their studies ….. (of alcohol intoxication). Ok seriously not everyone goes to university for partying and drinking it just comes as a … Continue reading

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Secure Your Traffic: Public WiFi Zones

Did you know that most public wireless networks do not employ any encryption of any sort? This means that anything you transmit or receive from your device, be it a laptop, smart phone or PDA is being broadcast over their … Continue reading

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