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Dylan: Unfortunately, Kindle Fire is only supported if you set up our service on a router. You would need to set up a router in order to protect your tablet. Unfortunately, we currently do not have our application on the Kindle Amazon store, sorry for this inconvenience.
I asked: Any hope of an app in the future for Kindle?
Dylan: We are working on that but we do not have any ETA.
I said: They are becoming a major player, & Consumer Reports rates them a "Best Buy"
Guess that's it for ever using my tablet for anything besides reading books... :-( Without a way to secure it, I never use the tablet for any purpose that needs a password since I can't secure it.
BTW, How hard is the setup for nordvpn.com/tutorials/blackberry-10/?
Dylan: It's quite easy. It will encrypt all of your internet data including apps and browser.FF22 likes this.07-18-18 10:44 PMLike 1 - I'm not close to an expert but I tend to think that since each works differently there may be a bit of tighter privacy but it may be overkill for most people. Since both will slow you down at least a bit, both together should prove unnecessary unless you are dealing with higher security information than 99+%. Of us ever use! ;-)
Just my $.02, YMMV ! ;-) sent via my Q1008-31-18 04:59 AMLike 0 - It helps to increase anonymity, which to some - depending on their situation, increases security.
It just acts to put another buffer between you and the endpoint, and complicates traffic analysis for anyone trying to find you.
A number of VPN providers now offer this as a built in option in their applications.09-16-18 11:34 AMLike 0 - Surprised TorGuard hasn't been mentioned yet. It's been clutch for me for years.
I started using TorGuard on my Passport a couple of years ago, and now on my KeyOne.
Works great and have it set to Always-On.
Not a fan of their app, so I connect to TorGuard using the OpenVPN app from F-Droid.
I have the homescreen shortcuts which connect me to different servers.
Has worked great with no battery effects I can notice.
Only minor issue for me is that screen mirroring from the KeyOne doesn't work while I'm connected to the VPN.FF22 likes this.09-16-18 11:57 AMLike 1 - mostly I'm using mobile data. barely I connect with public wifi. so now my question is really need vpn when I'm using the mobile data? yeah vpn helps to access the blocked websites and encrypted our browsing. but when I'm connected to mobile data while vpn is connect the data provider can see my browsing? when I do chat in we chat , Skype and some other social apps the data provider can see my text even I'm connected in vpn?
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FF22 likes this.09-16-18 02:28 PMLike 1 - It helps to increase anonymity, which to some - depending on their situation, increases security.
It just acts to put another buffer between you and the endpoint, and complicates traffic analysis for anyone trying to find you.
A number of VPN providers now offer this as a built in option in their applications.09-17-18 08:24 AMLike 0 -
- That's somewhat my understanding of commercial VPNs as well. So while I don't think most of the VPNs out there are "NSA proof", they certainly should serve as a reasonable protection in terms of carrier/provider or industry/competition sneaking around or personal data mining. Anyone expecting or looking for more than that should question their motives and karma in the first place....rthonpm likes this.09-17-18 03:36 PMLike 1
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- How does Proton compare to Nord as far as costs? I'm researching the few VPN's that work with BB10 OS since I avoid android. As I recall I saw a review last year where Proton cost nearly double that of Nord but I may be mistaken.
I'm only looking at paid VPN'S since I feel that there is a lesser chance of being data mined by them compared to the nearly free "lifetime" deals on some of these where the cost is below a 2 year Nord account. I've never seen how they could monetize & be profitable without it...
(as an aside & it's just one opinion, but it almost seems pointless to me to use a VPN on android since the reigning champion data mining firm sees everything you do, but I suppose it's still good to protect against other thieves...)
Just my $.02, YMMV ! ;-) sent via my Q1009-21-18 05:23 AMLike 0 - I purchased the VPN Secure lifetime subscription this summer that crackberry digital had available. You still can't download US Netflix content, it knows you are using a vpn. I also can't connect to the hospital wifi here, the vpn can't connect. if I shut the wifi off, connect through data it works, then I just turn the wifi back on. My laptop still won't connect to wifi with the vpn on.
I tried purchasing Ivacy VPN last week so we could use the firestick here in the hospital, but the hospital wifi won't let it connect.
Ivacy kind of freaked me out, I subscribed for a months service to try it, as I wanted US Netflix and to use with the firestick. after signing up the sent an email requiring a picture of my credit card for verification. Anyone heard of this before?09-22-18 01:43 PMLike 0 - I purchased the VPN Secure lifetime subscription this summer that crackberry digital had available. You still can't download US Netflix content, it knows you are using a vpn. I also can't connect to the hospital wifi here, the vpn can't connect. if I shut the wifi off, connect through data it works, then I just turn the wifi back on. My laptop still won't connect to wifi with the vpn on.
I tried purchasing Ivacy VPN last week so we could use the firestick here in the hospital, but the hospital wifi won't let it connect.
Ivacy kind of freaked me out, I subscribed for a months service to try it, as I wanted US Netflix and to use with the firestick. after signing up the sent an email requiring a picture of my credit card for verification. Anyone heard of this before?Last edited by shandy-R2D2; 09-22-18 at 03:43 PM.
09-22-18 03:00 PMLike 0 - Nord VPN crashed my PC running Windows 7 Ultimate. it was so bizarre. it was running in the background and prevented me from accessing my security cameras and router. I kept getting an error message that a firewall is preventing access. I removed Nord and everything is back to normal. I still have it on my K1.
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09-22-18 05:21 PMLike 0 - Nord VPN crashed my PC running Windows 7 Ultimate. it was so bizarre. it was running in the background and prevented me from accessing my security cameras and router. I kept getting an error message that a firewall is preventing access. I removed Nord and everything is back to normal. I still have it on my K1.
I'm not sure if there is a work around, maybe someone who runs network cameras and VPN has a solution.klango likes this.09-23-18 08:30 AMLike 1 - Nord VPN was turned off. It was running in the background and causing a phantom firewall so to speak. My IT guy could not figure it out until I removed the VPN.09-23-18 12:58 PMLike 0
- Just a quick addition to your post. I contacted NordVPN this afternoon (18JUL18) to see if it will also work on my Amazon Kindle Fire HD. Unfortunately they don't offer a version for it. Here's the chat with Dylan @ Nord:
Dylan: Unfortunately, Kindle Fire is only supported if you set up our service on a router. You would need to set up a router in order to protect your tablet. Unfortunately, we currently do not have our application on the Kindle Amazon store, sorry for this inconvenience.
I asked: Any hope of an app in the future for Kindle?
Dylan: We are working on that but we do not have any ETA.
I said: They are becoming a major player, & Consumer Reports rates them a "Best Buy"
Guess that's it for ever using my tablet for anything besides reading books... :-( Without a way to secure it, I never use the tablet for any purpose that needs a password since I can't secure it.
BTW, How hard is the setup for nordvpn.com/tutorials/blackberry-10/?
Dylan: It's quite easy. It will encrypt all of your internet data including apps and browser.
Posted via CB10klango likes this.09-23-18 08:08 PMLike 1 -
Just my $.02, YMMV ! ;-) sent via my Q1010-01-18 04:25 AMLike 0 - That sounds like a great idea in theory, but how on earth do I GET playstore on my Kindle Fire tablet? I'm certainly interested, assuming that it's possible & you aren't just teasing me with the concept! Can you expand on your comment?
Just my $.02, YMMV ! ;-) sent via my Q10
Here's a link to the steps: https://www.laptopmag.com/articles/g...on-fire-tablet10-01-18 04:41 AMLike 0 - I personally prefer ExpressVPN...and secondly Pure VPN....both are exceptionally best in their own way...
If you want more budget friendly options you can chek out www.bestvpnguru.com ....thanks and happy VPNing10-01-18 12:20 PMLike 0 -
I use OpenVPN to connect to TorGuard as well. Easily set up to block connections unless they run through the vpn.10-01-18 11:44 PMLike 0 - Of course it's possible. I wouldn't have suggested otherwise.
Here's a link to the steps: https://www.laptopmag.com/articles/g...on-fire-tablet
Just my $.02, YMMV ! ;-) sent via my Q1010-02-18 04:44 AMLike 0
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