[access-uk] Re: Betternet.

  • From: "Jim Williams" <jwuspaceman@xxxxxxxxx>
  • To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Sun, 29 Nov 2015 21:16:15 -0000

And then there were 3

----- Original Message ----- From: "Alex Stone" <alex.stone@xxxxxxxxx>
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Sent: Sunday, November 29, 2015 5:12 PM
Subject: [access-uk] Re: Betternet.


Missing both of you already! Self-appointed moderators is the main reason I participate in e-mail lists!

On 29/11/2015 17:10, Janet Bell wrote:
I quite agree

-----Original Message----- From: john gallagher
Sent: Sunday, November 29, 2015 4:58 PM
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Subject: [access-uk] Re: Betternet.

hi all this all this really rellavant to this list what with the braille topic and this rubbish it's making think of getting off the list too many emails about nothing.

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From: Les Smithson <lsmithso57@xxxxxxxxx>
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Date: Sunday, 29 November 2015 3.57 pm
Subject: [access-uk] Re: Betternet.



How were civvies able to do that? I presume that the police 6 spooks
weren't actively involved in a reality TV show. Or am I being naive?

Michael Moore writes:
> It highlighted that any electronic interaction meant they could be located.
> ATMs, card payments, Facebook updates (I know!) etc etc, won't be long till
> we have SkyNet!
>
> Mike
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of
> Alex Stone
> Sent: 29 November 2015 15.44
> To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [access-uk] Re: Betternet.
>
> Yes I think there was, and I think I saw an episode, but I can't remember
> whether I thought it was any good or not. I suspect probably not, as I don't
> think i watched any more of it.
>
> On 29/11/2015 14.38, Les Smithson wrote:
> > Wasn't there a reality/game show program on c4 recently where
> > participants had to get from A to B whilst evading detection by some
> > ex-cop?
> >
> > Anyone catch it? Was it any good?
> >
> >
> >
> > part michaelmoorehere@xxxxxxxxx writes: > If paranoia is that bad, bin
> > all wireless devices, store and payment cards and move somewhere that
> > has no CCTVs and has clear airspace!
> > >
> > > Sent from Michael's iPhone
> > >
> > > > On 29 Nov 2015, at 1.51 pddm$, Shaun O'Connor
> <capricorn8159@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > with regards to the use of sticky tape providing its opaque. it
> works like a charmeaggunless some stupid idiot decides they want to ransack
> your properly to remov it which seems unlikely were
> > > > the length one goes to protect their privacy is very dependant on
> the situation.
> > > 0was On 29/11/2015 13.40, Les Smithson wrote:
> > > 0was Talking of realms of fantasy, putting a piece of opaque sticky tape
> > > 0was over the lenses will stop MIBLEE/CIA/YR favourite bogeyman spying on
> > > 0was you using the camera. Unless they've subverted all manufacturers of
> > > 0was sticky tape and can render them transparent at the flick of a
> remote
> > > 0was switch.
> > > 0was
> > > 0was
> > > 0was
> > > 0was
> > > 0was Shaun O'Connor writes:
> > > 0was >
> > > 0was > In most instances, yes that would wrk. however for the really
> paranoid
> > > 0was > that isnt enough (and there are instances where the microphine
> can be
> > > 0was > activated at the software level thus negating the use of a
> headset to
> > > 0was > disable it. but there we are getting into the realm of "special
> interest
> > > 0was > cases" .
> > > 0was > On 29/11/2015 12.25, michaelmoorehere@xxxxxxxxx wrote:
> > > 0was > > If you want to kill the microphone, plug a 3.5tionm plug in the
> headphone socket, this cuts the phone mic
> > > 0was > >
> > > 0was > >
> > > 0was > > Sent from Michael's iPhone
> > > 0was > >
> > > 0was > 0was On 28 Nov 2015, at 10.17 pddm$, Shaun O'Connor
> <capricorn8159@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> > > 0was > 0was
> > > 0was > 0was
> > > 0was > 0was Rather than selecting a proxy from proxy$org or similar were
> which will have a central record of your IP address) try orbot (for android
> devices) or if you are using a desktop/lapton then the tor browser bundle.
> wth tor your entry into the internet is in all instances pretty much
> random,) there is no central repository at the point of entry because you do
> not enter the network via the same route every time.).
> > > 0was > 0was
> > > 0was > 0was for further details visit torproject$org
> > > 0was > 0was
> > > 0was > 0was The other bonus being that tor (and its derivatives) is free
> to use, it is open source (which means that if you like to look under the
> hood you can grab the source code as well).
> > > 0was > 0was
> > > 0was > 0was
> > > 0was > >>> On 28/11/2015 18.38, rajmund wrote:
> > > 0was > >>> Hello,
> > > 0was > >>> Not sure, but I woul rather use something like proxy$org
> that's probably slightly more legal.
> > > 0was > >>>
> > > 0was > >>> Sent from an iPad. Please excuse any spelling errors.
> > > 0was > >>>
> > > 0was > >>>> On 28 Nov 2015, at 6.07 pddm$, Colin Howard
> <colin@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> > > 0was > >>>>
> > > 0was > >>>> Greetings,
> > > 0was > >>>>
> > > 0was > >>>> Anybody used this and what do they think of it and, is it
> legal in the UK?
> > > 0was > >>>>
> > > 0was > >>>> One Touch to Unblock Websites "knowledge For some reasons you may
> not be able to
> > > 0was > >>>> visit a website due to restrictions by service providers or
> censorship by
> > > 0was > >>>> institutions or governments at your location. However,
> these geo limitations
> > > 0was > >>>> can easily be overcome by average users. How easily? Hey,
> it is just a tap
> > > 0was > >>>> on the screen.
> > > 0was > >>>>
> > > 0was > >>>> On a mobile device, install and run this app Betternet, tap
> the ";Connect"
> > > 0was > >>>> button, you can then unblock and access all websites and
> services including
> > > 0was > >>>> Facebook, Twitter, YouTube or other websites banned at your
> location or
> > > 0was > >>>> workplace.
> > > 0was > >>>>
> > > 0was > >>>> What this app provides is a free unlimited Virtual Private
> Network (VPN)
> > > 0was > >>>> service. It detects your location automatically and
> connects you to the
> > > 0was > >>>> nearest server able to access all websites and services,
> therefore bypassing
> > > 0was > >>>> your default server restricting your access right.
> > > 0was > >>>>
> > > 0was > >>>> Besides encrypting your data for security, this app also
> allows you to surf
> > > 0was > >>>> the Web anonymously. It changes your IP address, your
> online identity is
> > > 0was > >>>> anonymous and internet activity is hidden. With this, you
> can gain access to
> > > 0was > >>>> geo restricted services such as Netflix which limits its
> availability to
> > > 0was > >>>> some countries only.
> > > 0was > >>>>
> > > 0was > >>>> Better still, this app does not impose irritating ads on
> the web pages
> > > 0was > >>>> you're browsing, though it does occasionally recommend
> third party apps to
> > > 0was > >>>> you. This is how Betternet works for free with no ads but
> covers its costs
> > > 0was > >>>> from promoters who pay Betternet in return for
> recommendation.
> > > 0was > >>>>
> > > 0was > >>>> You can install Betternet to your Android or iOS mobile
> devices from the
> > > 0was > >>>> links provided below, or go to the download page to get a
> version for
> > > 0was > >>>> browser extensions or the Windows desktop.
> > > 0was > >>>>
> > > 0was > >>>> https://www.betternet.co/#download
> > > 0was > >>>>
> > > 0was > >>>> Betternet is not the only VPN service as there're plenty of
> them in the
> > > 0was > >>>> market, some free with ads and some you need to pay for,
> including several
> > > 0was > >>>> best paid VPN services reviewed by Gizmo here.
> > > 0was > >>>>
> > > 0was > >>>>
> http://www.techsupportalert.com/content/best-vpn-services.htm
> > > 0was > >>>>
> > > 0was > >>>> Free Mobile App of the Week
> > > 0was > >>>>
> > > 0was > >>>> Betternet
> > > 0was > >>>>
> > > 0was > >>>> For Android
> > > 0was > >>>> Download:
> https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.freevpnintouch
> > > 0was > >>>>
> > > 0was > >>>> For iPhone and iPad
> > > 0was > >>>> Download:
> > > 0was > >>>>
> https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/unlimited-free-vpn-by-betternet/id946659216?
> mt=8
> > > 0was > >>>>
> > > 0was > >>>> Author, Jojo Yee from Gizmo Daily Tech Treats,
> > > 0was > >>>>
> > > 0was > >>>> August 29 2015
> > > 0was > >>>>
> > > 0was > >>>>
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