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  • @JAC That is good to know. When I am able to get a VPN I will most likely go with NordVPN. I have used them before and never had any issues with them.

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    @Madchatthew I’m still using them. Good service in general, however, I have noticed recently

    • Increased CAPTCHA challenges when behind the proxy addresses
    • YouTube videos increasingly refusing to play unless you login
  • @Madchatthew I’m still using them. Good service in general, however, I have noticed recently

    • Increased CAPTCHA challenges when behind the proxy addresses
    • YouTube videos increasingly refusing to play unless you login
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    @phenomlab That is very interesting. I wonder if that is Youtube putting in place protocols so it is harder to use a VPN. I spose they use that info that would normally be provided for their tracking and data gathering and the VPN would make that harder for them, so logging in would give them that data.

    Then with the CAPTCHA, maybe those sites are setup to recognize the VPN connection and want to make sure that it is not a bot that is trying to connect.

    I don’t know if those are the cases but it would make sense.

  • @phenomlab That is very interesting. I wonder if that is Youtube putting in place protocols so it is harder to use a VPN. I spose they use that info that would normally be provided for their tracking and data gathering and the VPN would make that harder for them, so logging in would give them that data.

    Then with the CAPTCHA, maybe those sites are setup to recognize the VPN connection and want to make sure that it is not a bot that is trying to connect.

    I don’t know if those are the cases but it would make sense.

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    @Madchatthew I think you’re spot on there. The message does say “Prove you’re not a bot”

  • @Madchatthew I think you’re spot on there. The message does say “Prove you’re not a bot”

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    @phenomlab well see, sometimes I do have a little understanding hahaha

  • @Madchatthew I’m still using them. Good service in general, however, I have noticed recently

    • Increased CAPTCHA challenges when behind the proxy addresses
    • YouTube videos increasingly refusing to play unless you login
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    @phenomlab said in Nord VPN renewal:

    Increased CAPTCHA challenges when behind the proxy addresses
    YouTube videos increasingly refusing to play unless you login

    I’ve been getting this with Proton & Surfshark. I change connection and it’s fine again. I guess the IP address is blocked or suspicious?

  • JAC JAC

    @phenomlab said in Nord VPN renewal:

    Increased CAPTCHA challenges when behind the proxy addresses
    YouTube videos increasingly refusing to play unless you login

    I’ve been getting this with Proton & Surfshark. I change connection and it’s fine again. I guess the IP address is blocked or suspicious?

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    @JAC The problem is that they are pool addresses shared by hundreds of users. One nefarious actor will spoil the apple cart for everyone else. It’s a common issue.

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    A football forum I use blocks many Proton IPs, yet to have an issue with Nord in that regard yet.

    Do you use Nord Pass at all Mark?

    As you know I use the Proton suite of products: Drive, Pass (PW manager) VPN, Calender.

    I’m not suggesting I’d move away from Proton altogether but it may be worth looking at alternatives.

  • JAC JAC

    A football forum I use blocks many Proton IPs, yet to have an issue with Nord in that regard yet.

    Do you use Nord Pass at all Mark?

    As you know I use the Proton suite of products: Drive, Pass (PW manager) VPN, Calender.

    I’m not suggesting I’d move away from Proton altogether but it may be worth looking at alternatives.

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    @JAC said in Nord VPN renewal:

    Do you use Nord Pass at all Mark?

    No, I use BitWarden - from recollection, I also convinced @Madchatthew to consider their product offerings. Not sure if he went down that route…

  • @JAC said in Nord VPN renewal:

    Do you use Nord Pass at all Mark?

    No, I use BitWarden - from recollection, I also convinced @Madchatthew to consider their product offerings. Not sure if he went down that route…

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    @phenomlab said in Nord VPN renewal:

    No, I use BitWarden - from recollection, I also convinced @Madchatthew to consider their product offerings. Not sure if he went down that route…

    Either are great choices in my opinion having used both. I’m still using Proton Pass and I guess it’s find what you like and stick with it 😃.

  • @JAC said in Nord VPN renewal:

    Do you use Nord Pass at all Mark?

    No, I use BitWarden - from recollection, I also convinced @Madchatthew to consider their product offerings. Not sure if he went down that route…

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    @phenomlab I am using bitwarden as well. I haven’t purchased the upgrade, but am thinking about it. It doesn’t bother me to have to open the bitwarden authentication app separately since i am used to doing that.

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    I’ve just taken the plunge and subscribed to Nord VPN, am I right to trust it on the same level I trust Proton?

    The way they actively pay YouTubers to glorify their products does concern me in ways, why not just let the product speak for itself if it’s that good?

    I’ve taken the plunge anyway as I said and I’m interested to get your thought’s on it as a long time user @phenomlab.

  • JAC JAC

    I’ve just taken the plunge and subscribed to Nord VPN, am I right to trust it on the same level I trust Proton?

    The way they actively pay YouTubers to glorify their products does concern me in ways, why not just let the product speak for itself if it’s that good?

    I’ve taken the plunge anyway as I said and I’m interested to get your thought’s on it as a long time user @phenomlab.

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    @JAC the product does speak for itself. Nord does have a lot of affiliates with benefits for both parties. I’ve used it for years, and never had an issue with it.

    It’s one of the better products on the market in my view and is superior to Proton in the sense of available nodes.

  • @JAC the product does speak for itself. Nord does have a lot of affiliates with benefits for both parties. I’ve used it for years, and never had an issue with it.

    It’s one of the better products on the market in my view and is superior to Proton in the sense of available nodes.

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    @phenomlab just testing now. Seems faster than Proton so far. 👌🏻

  • @JAC the product does speak for itself. Nord does have a lot of affiliates with benefits for both parties. I’ve used it for years, and never had an issue with it.

    It’s one of the better products on the market in my view and is superior to Proton in the sense of available nodes.

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    @phenomlab I would agree. I have used it in the past and if i were to purchase a vpn again, i would go with Nordvpn. I had a very good experience with it. I have used ProtonVPN as well and Nordvpn I believe is cheaper too for what you get.

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    So far so good 👌🏻.


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