For example, I\u2019m a big fan of everything cooking. I love to cook and watch shows about cooking. So, the fact that ExpressVPN\u00a0supports the Food Network, was a deciding factor for me. Add to that the fact that they support NFL Game Pass, and it was a done deal.<\/p>\n
The other factors I took into account before posing this article are 1) ExpressVPN is based outside of the US (see below), 2) offer both channels and VPS services, and 3) offer a 7 day trial without requiring a credit card. I always forget to cancel and would not recommend a service that did not offer this type of trial.<\/p>\n
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- Feel free to post your recommendations for the best VPNs in the comments below.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
VPNs for Online Privacy<\/b><\/h2>\n
I\u2019ll get to how to setup your Netflix hack below. First, let me note that a VPN<\/a> increases your online privacy. Your computer connects in to the VPN and then the VPN to whatever website you are browsing. That means the site you are visiting sees your location and IP as being from the VPN host. They have no idea who or where you really are.<\/p>\n
Don\u2019t get me wrong. This is not going to fool the NSA or a government agency looking to track you down. It does provide a basic level of privacy and reduce the amount of data websites are able to collect about you.<\/p>\n
For example, the IRS often get\u2019s Skype data from Microsoft to prove where their targets are hiding. I know this because I\u2019ve been in court and seen it used against taxpayers\u2026 Microsoft records your IP address and happily provides that to the IRS without a warrant.<\/p>\n
If you were connecting to Skype through a VPN, all Microsoft would see would be the IP address of the host network. They would have no idea where you were connecting from. Of course, they could trace you if they were sufficiently motivated. But, if the objective is to increase privacy and reduce your internet footprint, a VPN can help.<\/p>\n
ExpressVPN is incorporated in Barbados and Cyprus and appear to operate from Ontario, Canada and the UK. This will give you a higher level of security than a US based VPN provider. I will cover offshore providers in more detail in a future post.<\/p>\n
How to Setup Your VPN<\/b><\/h2>\n
Not to be a shill, but here\u2019s how to setup your ExpressVPN<\/a>\u00a0 on your iPad. I included this in the post because the process is the same for all VPN services.<\/p>\n
You first go to ExpressVPN<\/a> and setup your account. The cost is $99.95 per year. Make note of your VPN password, which is different from your billing password. You will need it below.<\/p>\n
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- Next, on your iPad, open \u201cSettings,\u201d then \u201cGeneral,\u201d and select \u201cVPN.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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- Tap on \u201cAdd VPN Configuration.\u201d Yes, your iPad is already setup to work with a VPN.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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- Tap the \u201cPPTP\u201d (middle) \u201ctab\u201d at the top.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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- Fill in the fields as follows:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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- Description: ExpressVPN VPN<\/li>\n
- Server: vpn.ExpressVPN.com<\/li>\n
- Account: your email, which is your ExpressVPN user name<\/li>\n
- RSA SecurID: Off<\/li>\n
- Password: Enter your VPN password<\/li>\n
- Encryption Level: Auto<\/li>\n
- Send All Traffic: Off<\/li>\n
- Tap Proxy Off<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- Top Save and you\u2019re done.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
You can switch VPN on and off as you like or whenever you wish to keep your location private.<\/p>\n
I hope you have found this post: How to watch Netflix from the road helpful. Again, feel free to post your comments and suggestions below. Here are a few additional articles I know you’ll love:<\/strong><\/p>\n
How to Watch the U.S. Version of Netflix Abroad with a VPN<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n
- Top Save and you\u2019re done.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
- Fill in the fields as follows:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
- Tap the \u201cPPTP\u201d (middle) \u201ctab\u201d at the top.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
- Tap on \u201cAdd VPN Configuration.\u201d Yes, your iPad is already setup to work with a VPN.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
- Next, on your iPad, open \u201cSettings,\u201d then \u201cGeneral,\u201d and select \u201cVPN.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n