{"id":1071,"date":"2019-03-01T12:46:51","date_gmt":"2019-03-01T20:46:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterdefend.com\/?p=1071"},"modified":"2019-03-05T08:52:16","modified_gmt":"2019-03-05T16:52:16","slug":"how-to-easily-access-geo-restricted-content-online","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betterdefend.com\/how-to-easily-access-geo-restricted-content-online\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Easily Access Geo-Restricted Content Online"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ever had a friend in a foreign country send you a link on social media to a video that your computer just refused to play? Or perhaps you attempted to download some software not yet available in your country, only to be smacked with a big, fat \u201cnope!\u201d from your Internet Service Provider?<\/span><\/p>\n

Your geographical location is, unfortunately, the biggest factor. It determines what is and isn\u2019t allowed into your stream of access through your personal computer system. <\/span><\/p>\n

A lot of content, particularly in foreign countries, is restricted solely to that zone and cannot (we use this word loosely) be accessed in certain parts of the world. You might have experienced this discrimination first hand if you\u2019ve explored the Web for a while.<\/span><\/p>\n

How Can I Access All of the Web Anywhere?<\/span><\/h2>\n

A Virtual Private Network, or VPN for short, is a nifty little tool that essentially makes you a citizen of the world, right from the comfort of your own home. <\/span><\/p>\n

Basically, regions of the world have different beliefs of what should and shouldn’t be accessible by Internet users on their network. There are many banned websites that surprise you! In some countries, you can\u2019t even watch Netflix or Hulu.<\/span><\/p>\n

A VPN is a \u201cby the people, for the people\u201d solution to the censorship and control Internet users encounter on a daily basis. Installing a VPN on your computer or mobile device is an easy way around missing out on any content that might be geographically restricted wherever you are in the world. <\/span><\/p>\n

So, how does a VPN help you see whatever content you want online, even when you\u2019re in a country that restricts certain parts of the Internet, like China or Russia? Connecting to the Web via a VPN allows you to choose an alternate IP address that shows you are in another part of the world where online content isn\u2019t restricted. Simple as that!<\/span><\/p>\n

Where Can\u2019t I Stream Videos Online?<\/span><\/h2>\n

While there are multiple countries that practice content censorship on the Internet, one of the worst offenders is Russia. There is a typically private nature in the Russian community in regards to the ability to gain access to news, information, and television or film content experienced in other parts of the world.<\/span><\/p>\n

Due to international relations, many Russian websites are also barred and blocked in other parts of the world to prevent any collaborative mindset with the nation. Gaining access to the inner workings of the Russian Internet base is only possible through the use of a Russian VPN filter, which gives you the ability to appear as if you\u2019re actually in Russia when online.<\/span><\/p>\n

One of the biggest appeals in using a Russian VPN is gaining access to their very active and very advanced gaming community and similar websites. Gaming in that part of the world is taken very seriously and the data is transmitted a lot faster than gaming platforms in other locations. <\/span><\/p>\n

If gaming is not your selling point, perhaps just the peace of mind that comes with the extra layer of computer security that a Russian VPN provides will be enough. It is highly unlikely to come under a cyber attack of any sort while under the cover of a foreign VPN. <\/span><\/p>\n

How to Benefit From a Russian VPN<\/span><\/h2>\n

If you would like to bounce off of a Russian Internet server, you would have to find a regular street address based somewhere in Russia and connect it to your VPN of choice. In turn, your computer will gain access to all data and footage that is usually restricted only to those living within Russia\u2019s borders.<\/span><\/p>\n

This is an easy port of entry into the geo-restricted content that one would usually be totally excluded from. Here is how to go about setting up your Russian VPN system:<\/span><\/p>\n