NordVPN library and client code open-sourced

Re:NordVPN library and client code open-sourced by mynameisvlad on Tuesday March 14, 2023 @12:27PM (#35154058)

There’s many ways Netflix could detect VPN use, especially on mobile devices.

It’s not obvious at all. Netflix could be doing something as simple as checking the IPs or could be actually checking the use of VPN at a system level. Both are equally valid readings of the GP comment.

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Re:NordVPN library and client code open-sourced by medo-bear on Tuesday March 14, 2023 @12:42PM (#35154320)

seems like torrenting is still easier (and safer) than using netflix and co

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Re:NordVPN library and client code open-sourced by LeeroyWasHere on Tuesday March 14, 2023 @01:41PM (#35155352)

I was suspended by Disney+ for accidentally turning on my VPN to a location they didn't like...I instantly cancelled my subscription. I couldn't believe the suspension message, banned a paying user... Never again.

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Re:NordVPN library and client code open-sourced by lxgr on Tuesday March 14, 2023 @02:53PM (#35156645)

What location was that, out of curiosity, and what was the reason given?

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Re:NordVPN library and client code open-sourced by _joel on Tuesday March 14, 2023 @02:01PM (#35155702)

especially if you're on arm linux, it seems

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Re:NordVPN library and client code open-sourced by babypuncher on Tuesday March 14, 2023 @06:31PM (#35160044)

I find this "easier" argument amusing.

Any solution that requires me to reach behind my TV and plug in my laptop is already not easy.

With Netflix you just punch your password into your smart TV and you're watching content.

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Re:NordVPN library and client code open-sourced by medo-bear on Tuesday March 14, 2023 @06:37PM (#35160123)

i can stream torrents from my phone to tv without hassle

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Re:NordVPN library and client code open-sourced by carlhjerpe on Tuesday March 14, 2023 @07:23PM (#35160926)

You don't have to, I can use my Android TV to stream torrents in a Netflix-like GUI using public torrents. My father uses it and he's not very "techy".

It even syncs progress across devices, works on all my devices (doesn't work in the Apple ecosystem).

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Re:NordVPN library and client code open-sourced by etherealG on Wednesday March 15, 2023 @02:02AM (#35164488)

Would you mind sharing the software you’re using?

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Re:NordVPN library and client code open-sourced by buggeryorkshire on Tuesday March 14, 2023 @03:32PM (#35157124)

iirc they also use the TTL of the request to see if it differs from others on the same IP. This was a while ago however.

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