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College can be one of the most challenging times to stay healthy. Suddenly, things like basic nutrition and sleep are taken for granted, resulting in compromised immunity and making students susceptible to colds, acne, hormonal issues, and more.
With six kids, two in college and three college graduates, I have had firsthand experience keeping my kids, and many of my patients' kids, healthy and happy during those challenging college years.
To navigate the late night exhaustion, lack of nutrition, extreme amounts of schoolwork, a compromised immune system, a trashed digestive system, the ever-present social and emotional stress, and, oh yes, that thing called 'partying,' I have put together a College Survival Kit and set of strategies that these students seem to really need!
If you have kids in college or are in college yourself, read on.
Five Triggers for Compromised Immunity
Perhaps the most common symptom I see in my practice with college students is a compromised immune system. They get sick a lot! I find it easier to keep toddlers and elementary school kids healthy compared to college students. The causes are clear:
- Late nights
- Stress
- Cramming
- Bad food
- Partying to de-stress
These triggers seem to be responsible for most of what typically ails college kids, including:
- mild acne
- acute insomnia
- occasional constipation
- hormonal issues
- lack of concentration
- mood issues
The "Blues" are a Close Second
Probably the second most common symptom I see in college students is low spirits. Basically, you need energy to be happy, have a stable mood, sleep through the night, and focus.
Once, my son invited me to sleep in his dorm room, and I did! The deafening roar from the hall and the open window to the courtyard below seemed to escalate from midnight to almost 2am, and finally, by 3am most of the commotion died down and I finally fell asleep. At breakfast, I learned that was a pretty typical weekday night. I didn't dare ask about the weekends!
College students become exhausted without realizing it. The more tired they get, the more wired they become. The term "wired and tired" means that you are so exhausted that you do not have the energy the body needs to settle down and sleep, stabilize moods, and muster the energy to focus or find the joy in your life.
Additionally, while indigestion is common and easy to discuss with peers, many of the mood issues like sadness and loneliness are not socially acceptable conversations, so they often get internalized and buried.
The College Survival Kit
I do my best to motivate students to follow a better lifestyle. This is much easier as they move out of the dorms into smaller or more private housing where they can live the lifestyle they choose rather than be swept up by the incessant late night party roar.
Here are some of my favorite tips:
1. Sleep – College Style
While I make a case for early to bed early to rise, I often am outvoted by that late night roar. But, if they are up until 2am studying, partying, or chilling with friends, they often have time during the day to catch a nap and reboot. It is when sleep is missing regularly over an extended period of time that a strong immune system, stable moods, and a good night's sleep vanish! (1, 2) Get it whenever you can!
Back in the sixties, a college student from California decided to attempt breaking the record for not sleeping. Researchers at Stanford followed him to document the effects of no sleep. He did break the record and stayed awake for 11 days, but not without extreme changes in his mood and behavior. Throughout the period, he became violent, blamed the researchers for making him do this and, by the end, this skinny white kid was convinced he was a black NFL running back. (3)
Sleep is needed for our sanity. While it is much better to get it at night, a midday nap during a break is better than nothing!
2. Food
Pizza and beer may be the most popular meal on campus, but clearly falls short of delivering the nutrition college students need. The most common mistake they make is that they don't eat at all, or frequently miss meals. Make an effort to encourage them to eat three times a day at least.
Instead of a Cliff Bar and coffee for breakfast, pizza for lunch with a coke, and nachos for dinner, not to mention snacks as-needed throughout the day, see if you can lobby for three filling meals that they actually sit down for.
Sitting and eating a meal until you are full is what students need to deliver enough energy to sit though classes all day, with enough energy left over to study at night. Snacks for college students are fine, as long as they do not interfere with, or replace, a healthy meal.
3. Stimulants
Sadly, our culture is more demanding now than ever before. Without adequate nutrition or sleep, students are drawn to coffee, energy drinks (like Red Bull and 5-Hour Energy), and even prescription drugs (like Adderall) to stay up at night and study. Not sleeping on the weekends catches up with them on Monday and then, exhausted, they look for ways to boost or stimulate themselves to focus and concentrate. This leads to a vicious cycle of deep fatigue and exhaustion.
The need for these stimulants is a sign of a serious sleep deficit and soon the body will give out. The body cannot be pushed so hard for so long and not break down.
To help counteract college burnout, I am a firm believer in the lifestyle changes I mentioned, along with three supplements essential to supporting immunity, mood, energy, and focus.
4. Vitamin D – Supports Immunity and Mood Stability
Up to 87% of folks in the Northern Hemisphere have a vitamin D deficiency in the winter. (4) With the majority of colleges located in the northern half of the US, many college students just don't get enough sun to manufacture adequate amounts of vitamin D.
Low serotonin levels, which have been linked to seasonal mood issues, may be caused by vitamin D deficiency. (5) Vitamin D levels often plummet in the winter.
Vitamin D expert, Dr. John Cannell, developed a theory that the flu is seasonal because of seasonal variations in sunlight, which cause fluctuations in vitamin D levels. (6-8)
Vitamin D activates genes to protect antimicrobial peptides or AMP, which govern our immune systems and support the body's natural ability to fight viruses like influenza. (9) Vitamin D is converted into its potent form in the respiratory cells, a process that supports respiratory immunity. (10)
Vitamin D Dosage: During the fall and spring college terms, I suggest 5000IU each day. In May, after school is out, I recommend getting a vitamin D test to confirm they are in the optimal range, which is 50-80 ng/ml. Vitamin D levels can easily be tested from home with a Vitamin D Testing Kit.
5. Ashwagandha – Rejuvenation and Stress Support
Ashwagandha (sometimes spelled Ashwaganda) is an herb that is becoming famous for its adaptogenic properties, meaning it supports the body's natural ability to cope with stress.
In one study, Ashwagandha was shown to both increase and decrease cortisol, a stress-fighting hormone, based on what the body needed at the time. In times of exhaustion, cortisol levels plummet, while when over-stimulated or stressed, they can rise. (11)
Ashwagandha is therefore not a stimulant nor a sedative, it provides deep rejuvenative support. Ashwagandha is also an herb that is commonly used for supporting energy before a sporting event or a stressful endeavor. (12)
Most college students battle fatigue and exhaustion, particularly during exam time. Ashwagandha seems to provide the deep rejuvenative and stress-fighting support most college student's lack.
Ashwagandha Dosage: 500 – 1000mg (1-2 capsules) of the whole herb with breakfast.
6. Turmeric – Supports Detox and Immunity
Experts now believe that up to 80% of the immune system is found in the gut. Thus, nutritional food supports a healthy gut and a healthy immune system. Unfortunately, most college students struggle to get healthy food on a regular basis.
Though poor food quality is a cause of poor digestion and compromised immunity, stress takes the number one spot responsible for weakening the immune system.
Stress receptors line the gut and, when one is under a lot of stress, the intestinal mucous membranes produce excessive reactive mucus. This reactive mucus may compromise absorption and detoxification pathways in the gut, leading to congestion in the body's lymphatic system, which also lines the gut.
Turmeric supports the mucosa of the gut, thins the mucus, and supports the flow of bile.
In addition to breaking down nutritional fats that we need, bile is also our body's primary immune response in the gut to emulsify toxic chemicals and other fat-soluble toxins that we may have ingested. These include heavy metals, parasites, pesticides, candida, fungi and more.
Cognitive Support: Turmeric has at least 10 neuro-protective actions that support healthy cognitive function, (13) which are important in a college environment of late nights and parties. Because the brain is predominately fatty tissue, fat-soluble toxins, chemicals, and certain drugs may accumulate in the brain and cause damage. As a fat-soluble substance, turmeric may have an affinity for chelating (removing) fat-soluble toxins out of the deep tissues.
Turmeric crosses the blood-brain barrier, where it may attach to neurotoxins and support healthy antioxidant activity. (14)
Turmeric Dosage: 500 – 1000mg (1-2 capsules) of the whole herb with breakfast.
Parenting College Kids
The key here is to not fight the system and, as parents, support your children as they navigate college life. It has been my experience that kids figure out soon enough that the college lifestyle is a drain. While these strategies offer support right away, most kids eventually choose a healthier lifestyle. It is our job as parents to introduce this to them.
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This article was originally published September 12, 2012. It was updated and republished August 27, 2015.


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Hey all, just thought after seeing DavidVC04's Vampire Count poll that deciding what the best Ogre core choice is would be toughie. I know that it isn't really fair to compare them, because they all serve different rolls, but which do you think fits their roll best? (Or which is just generally your favourite :w00t: ).
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From what I have seen of my friend's army (which is just a couple games) I can try and give a little of my perspective being a VC player. His bulls never seem strong enough, and he never really gets the charge off, and just flees from my units. Gnoblar trappers haven't done anything to me before except die. Gnoblars can be annoying and are good for holding up a unit as you get flanks or rears, but he never seems to be able to do that. I assume this is just his ability, because with 6 movement ogres should be able to get the flanks. Ironguts are the biggest and scariest of your core, and make a great unit for the tyrant to go in. That is one heavy hitting unit, he normally runs 5 guts and a tyrant, and I stay away from it. After looking through this, I understand I may not know all there is to know about ogres, but its a tossup between ironguts and gnoblars for me, and really who wants to pick a gnoblar?
I really like all of the choices in the core section of the OK's, but I personally think the options available to the bulls makes them the best choice.
I voted gnoblar fighter! cause they're cool.
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Gnoblar trappers aren't a true core choice, wich makes it hard to select them as the best value.
I find naked bulls to be very effective with the clubs, and if you stick a tyrant in there, they should cause alot of damage.
Putting a lord with ironguts is just too much IMO, as Master Jabu said, you can choose to avoid them for the greater part of the game.
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I would have to say that the tried and true ogre ironguts are the best. For only 13 more points, you get S6 with great weapons, LD 8 for staying power, as well as heavy armor. That is definatly a steal over a regular ogre bull who, equipped with LA and an ironfist, is 45 points, so you may as well pay an extra 3 points for more LD and great weapons. Although, they may be a little pricey for the old bait-an'-flank
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While i love the ironguts and the fighters i have to say trappers all the way.
For 8 points a pop the ammount of devestation theese scouts and skirmishers can wreck upon warmachine crew and lone mages is staggering. Add that they can also marchblock a goodly chuck of the enemy battle line for 48 points and theirs no contest whats so ever.
Second would be ironguts. Their ogre bulls that are actually combat competent =P
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- The 1 month PureVPN subscription comes for $9.99
- The semi-annual (6 months) subscription comes for $8.00/mo
In our PureVPN review, we tested the three-staged purchase process:
Step 1 – Choose package and select Add-ons
Step 2 – Create Account or enter login credentials for returning user
Step 3 – Redirected to relevant gateway with respect to chosen payment method
(More details about this in the Payment Methods section)
Once the process has been completed, you will receive an email on your VPN login credentials. At this point, you can enter your client login credentials into the PureVPN client and may use PureVPN.
PureVPN Review on Twitter
Given PureVPN's global presence, we explored Twitter to find out user's opinion about the provider. The reviews were a mix bag, but overall positive. Many users found PureVPN easy to use and full of features, while other users found its performance variable. However, there is a lot of chatter about the abundance of servers and affordable prices offered by PureVPN.
To give you an idea, we are going to embed different users PureVPN review on Twitter.
- Here is one user praising the discount deal offered by PureVPN. With 73% off, PureVPN is giving away a two-year plan for $70.
@Jackaraia I'm using PureVPN. They got a deal right now where their 2 year plan is only $70 bucks. It's like 73% off! Speed test gave me 200+ dwn speed
— The One & Only Ilgen (@famooseilgen) April 27, 2017
- PureVPN offers apps for various platforms and operating systems, including iOS. The previous version of the app suffered from various bugs and would disconnect unexpectedly. Here is one iOS user voicing out his concern to PureVPN.
@purevpn hello! Are you guys going to update the iOS app soon? It's buggy and lately I've had tons of failed connections
— Alex Arteaga (@arteaga323) April 18, 2017
- Given the ongoing concern of metadata retention in Australia and revocation of ISP bill in the United States, it is better to equip yourself with a VPN. However, do make sure that the VPN service is not located in a 5-eye region.
@msscarpenter Lol! And make sure that it ain't based in the 5 eyes like @purevpn ain't based in any of the 14 eyes country!
— Grace (@GraceColls) April 13, 2017
PureVPN Review on CNet
For our PureVPN review, we read the CNet's review of PureVPN and decided to include the feedback by the users. Some comments (genuinely moderated) will help you decide if you should give PureVPN a try or not.
- A user commented on how he found PureVPN helpful for the unblocking purpose. Not to forget, Unblocking Netflix US & UK is an added advantage of using PureVPN. The dedicated IP offered by PureVPN provides instant access to thousands of blocked sites and services from anywhere in the world.
- Then there were some users who were disappointed with the services of PureVPN. But, not to forget that public networks are generally overloaded with numerous users, that may result into sluggish network connection.
- Some users couldn't hold themselves back from appreciating the PureVPN app. As top-notch features, excellent in-house app and secure infrastructure remain at top offerings of PureVPN.
PureVPN Review on Google Play
We wanted to know what the users feel and think of PureVPN's service, therefore we read some of the comments and PureVPN review on Google Play. Most of the comments were positive, with a few users complaining about the app's functionality.
- Some users asked for a Kill Switch for the Android app, otherwise appreciated the PureVPN Android App for functioning properly. But currently Internet Kill Switch feature is available in the latest version of PureVPN android app. It instantly stops the entire network traffic that is passing through the VPN tunnel, if the internet connection fails, while ensuring no data leaks.
- Some users appreciated the quick response by the PureVPN officials and were appreciative of the fact that their issue was resolved within 48 hours. Interestingly, the 24/7 live tech support offers timely response and instant solution to users' queries.
- Like mentioned above, there were some users who were disappointed with the PureVPN Android app and vented out their anger on Google Play. However, this can be a result of insufficient cache space on your device. If you face same issue then you may free some space of your device, reboot it and proceed freely
Is PureVPN Safe?
Many VPN users question: is PureVPN safe? From our PureVPN review, we can safely say that the service is safe to use. We downloaded their apps on different devices, used their services using multiple servers, and conducted thorough tests to find out any flaws or weaknesses. Based on the results from our testing, PureVPN is safe to use and offers great features and unbeatable performance.
How to Secure OpenVPN Vulnerability on DD-WRT
A new vulnerability has come to light with PureVPN on DD-WRT routers. When you setup OpenVPN protocol, the end tunnel remains open. This leaves you exposed to privacy vulnerabilities as anyone looking from outside the WAN can reach your DD-WRT routers GUI using the public IP offered by PureVPN.
The alarming aspect of this vulnerability is that a VPN circumvents the standard protection of WAN firewall and anyone using a simple HTTP can access your router's GUI. Instead, OpenVPN protocol employs its own firewall rules, which is weak. So how do you overcome this vulnerability?
According to a user on DD-WRT's official forum, use the following commands to secure your router while using any commercial OpenVPN software.
Under addition config, enter the following command:
dev tun0
Then add the following firewall scripts:
# allow only outbound connections to the VPN (no inbound)
iptables -I INPUT -i tun0 -j ACCEPT
iptables -I INPUT -i tun0 -m state –state NEW -j DROP
iptables -I FORWARD -i tun0 -m state –state NEW -j DROP
iptables -t nat -I POSTROUTING -o tun0 -j MASQUERADE
What this will do is replace the weak OpenVPN firewall rules with more secure ones. It will prevent anyone from creating inbound links to your network using the public IP offered by PureVPN and accessing your DD-WRT routers GUI. Here is the Complete Step by Step guides to install PureVPN on different routers.
Unique Selling Proposition That Makes PureVPN a Top Provider
In our PureVPN review, we found that Split-Tunneling tool is clearly a unique selling proposition offered by the provider. It allows PureVPN client to exchange network traffic of selected applications, while all other data traffic flows from outside the perimeter of the VPN tunnel established upon VPN activation.
Users can add the programs of their choice through the Split-Tunneling tab.
The feature is easy to use and can be enabled/disabled as required. It is ideal for individuals looking to take a load off their VPN tunnel and improve VPN performance. Users looking for heavy VPN use (such as users wishing to engage in more than one of streaming, gaming and torrent downloading at the same time) will appreciate this feature.
Get PureVPN Trial & Achieve One-Click Privacy and Accessibility
No suggestions or claims can offer real-time satisfaction that trial version of VPN can deliver. With VPN trial, users can take a test drive of service without making a full commitment. Since the encryption and tunneling quality provided by most VPN services is impacted by a number of elements, VPN services often offer either unpaid trials or refund guarantees to users. In this PureVPN review, we have found that trial is available through the three day money back guarantee. Users can try out the full range of PureVPN features, functions and services. This is a much better deal than other free trials, since free trials usually come with restrictions and limitations.
In comparison, the PureVPN trial provides users full compatibility to try out the service on desktop, laptops, mobiles, routers and other devices. In addition, PureVPN review showed that trial users can also seek support from the LiveChat system to get their problems, issues, and queries resolved. This provides an excellent chance for users to troubleshoot their problems if they want to stay with the service, or ask for a reimbursement if they want to abandon the subscription.
The PureVPN trial also gives users an excellent chance to try the service on custom operating system or consoles. The additional advantage of tutorials and setup guides provides additional support that is not usually available with other VPN services.
Server Spread and Locations of PureVPN
For our comprehensive PureVPN review, we found that the provider boasts a server-strength of over 790+ servers. These servers are spread out across 141 countries. The largest collection of PureVPN's servers is located in the United Kingdom, the United States and in Canada. Besides these, PureVPN has at least two servers located in all the other countries.
A VPN service provider is nothing without a good server spread and PureVPN seems to know this quite clearly. A good server spread is sensibly distributed to give users maximum online anonymity, accessibility and security. But the PureVPN review unveiled that it goes a step further and includes server in those countries as well, where the internet freedom is TRULY considered as a blessing because of strict censorship policies.
That is the reason why PureVPN has three optimal servers in China – because China blocks and bans the living daylights out of the internet. PureVPN chooses to focus server expansion efforts across the world while the bulk of the server count remains in the US and UK. Recently it has further expanded its server locations in the Asian, European, American and African regions as well, where several servers have been added in its list to facilitate the users.
PureVPN iOS App for Reliable Online Protection & Anonymity
We tested the iOS app for our PureVPN review. Its iOS App offers 2GB of free data with complete online freedom and anonymity for ultimate experience. The improved user-friendly interface provides handy operation. Even more, customer satisfaction is at number one priority in PureVPN. Military grade encryption, Blazing fast speed, 100% anonymity, Reliable security and Very-affordable packages are some of the benefits you get by using Pure VPN.
In addition, PureVPN has added an impressive feature that will connect you to VPN when phone restarts. The app is now also available in Arabic, Turkish, Chinese and Spanish languages. Thus, we suggest iOS users to equip themselves with PureVPN iOS app and experience the internet like never before.
Following are some unbeatable features offered by PureVPN:
- IKEv2 Protocol Protection with up to 256-bit encryption.
- PPTP and L2TP protocols supported.
- Unblock almost each and every content.
- VoIP and Video Call supported.
- 24/7 live technical support.
- Unlimited Bandwidth.
Click here for more detail about aboutPureVPN iOS APP.
Use PureVPN Android App & Unblock Unlimited Sites With 100% Privacy
Android smartphone and Tablet users can make the most of PureVPN through the latest build of Android app. For our PureVPN review, we tested the app and found that it protects their devices against all sorts of hackers and malware, while allowing them access endless blocked websites and channels. The android client comes with 2 GB of free bandwidth and offers in-app support and package updation options.
After installing PureVPN android app on your device, you will achieve robust protection against a range of cyber threats. In addition, you will be able to access tons of geo-restricted sites and services on your android devices from anywhere in the world.
Download the app and sign up with your email address to receive your 3 digit activation code. Tap the 'plug' icon on the lower right to select a VPN server from the available PureVPN server options. You can choose between OpenVPN TCP and OpenVPN TCP through the hamburger icon on the top right.
With PureVPN android app, you can watch movies and TV shows on popular streaming channels and services. The 'Support' function offers Live Chat and Email ticketing that is available 24/7/365. Upgrade from within the app to access the full range of PureVPN's 790+ servers at any time. Click here to read more about PureVPN Android App
PureVPN Windows Dialer
With major changes made to the Windows dialer of PureVPN, the new PureVPN app for Windows looks terrific and absolutely mesmerizing to the eyes. From fixing minor bugs, making enhancements and introducing new features, PureVPN on Windows provides a better overall user experience.
In addition to the main features, our PureVPN review showed that the engineers at PureVPN have made sure to make it more user-friendly. With the new Windows Dialer, the users can personalize the VPN client depending upon what purpose they are using it for.
For example the personalization of your Windows dialer can be done for Streaming Mode, Unblocking Mode, Security & Privacy Mode, Torrent and other file sharing Mode and Dedicated IP Mode. Soon you will be provided with an option to synchronize your account across different devices so you can run a single device on 5 different devices.
The new Windows Dialer lets you mark favorite a server and also includes a list of optimized servers so you can select and connect to a region that suits your need the most. One of the most important enhancements that have been made includes reducing your RAM consumption to ensure your device functions normally when you are running PureVPN Windows in the background
Having discussed the various features of PureVPN Windows Dialer, we are going to share some pictures on the new PureVPN Windows Dialer that looks absolutely stunning to the eyes. Let's take a look at some of the features of this fresh Windows dialer!
1) Upon installing the new client, double click and open it. This is what your basic dialer will look like. Enter your credentials and press enter. You can also select your basic protocol and check other settings as well.
- Once you have entered the login credentials, you will see the client dashboard. Here you can search you desired location and purpose of use.
- You will be presented with different modes to select from. Where you may select the purpose of use from Streaming, Internet Freedom, Security / Privacy, File-Sharing and Remote/Dedicated IP.
- Finally click on the Global Map from left pane of the screen. You will be able to see a list of PureVPN servers distributed in different countries.
- For your reference we have connected to US server located in Los Angeles. You will be to see number of servers in front of country name in brackets.
- Once connected successfully, you will be able to see the statistics of your connection. You will be able to see duration, Your IP and location.
- You will be able to see your location in the green pin at the bottom-right corner of the screen. As show below.
Want to know more about PureVPN Windows Dialer click here.
Setup PureVPN for Windows 10 & Get 100% Protected Against Cyber Threats
Microsoft Windows 10 prides itself on being most adopted platform in the world. Being installed on more than 350 million active devices, Widows 10 is prone to similar security vulnerabilities that previous versions had faced. Various hacking attacks, identity thefts, ransomware and unauthorized state-surveillance have left Windows 10 users with no other option except to use a VPN for reliable protection against modern cyber threats.
PureVPN offers supreme data privacy to Windows 10 users with state-of-the-art security infrastructure and robust tunneling protocols (L2TP/IPSec, SSTP, OpenVPN & IKEv2). With PureVPN installed on Windows 10, a user is 101% protected against each and every odds of the cyber world.
Business Packages by PureVPN
If you are looking for a corporate VPN, you need to go no further. Our PureVPN review showed that the service remains one of the favorite choices for business companies and it provides three different packages to all the business corporations to choose from.
This VPN for business caters to the needs of small businesses and large corporations. The three business VPNs by PureVPN are named as: Silver, Gold and Platinum. The users can opt for Silver Plan by PureVPN for small business that provides 5 VPN accounts, seven different protocols for security and 5 dedicated IPs. You can get the Silver Plan for $69.70/month only.
To be able to stand out as true business VPN is an achievement in itself, and PureVPN has certainly done that. This corporate VPN provides Gold Plan as well, if you have an average sized business. It gives you 10 VPN accounts, a limit of 200 sessions and remote access so that the employees can access their data files from anywhere through a secure channel. The Gold Plan is available for $114.45/month only.
The best plans of all, is the Platinum Plan, which is simply the best business VPN by PureVPN. By signing up with Platinum Plan, you will get 15 VPN accounts, 10 dedicated IP addresses and complete freedom to carry out your business activities in private. You will get the Platinum Plan for as low as $177.25/month.
Since PureVPN is a well-renowned business VPN, it offers you custom accounts as well. If you are looking for a DDoS Protected business VPN accompanied with several other add-ons, make sure you check out PureVPN.
PureVPN for Torrenting
Torrenting and P2P downloads are the most lovable method of file sharing around the globe. Thousands of favorite TV shows, movies, games, documentaries, songs and hit videos can be found on torrent sites. But not to forget that strict anti-piracy laws, DMCA acts and copyright trolls have left torrenters to pay hefty fines and even serve time in prison.
Considering the risks and threats to torrenters, PureVPN is the safest and most economical solution for safe torrenting. With one-click torrenting protection, PureVPN offers instant anonymity to users who want to download torrents without getting caught. Here are some more details about the best torrent VPN available.
After analyzing the service features of provider, we have uncovered the benefits and perks of using PureVPN for torrenting. Here are the top reasons you should use PureVPN for Torrenting:
- L2TP & torrent supported servers
- Unlimited downloads (no bandwidth caps)
- Become anonymous to ISP
- Safe, secure & anonymous torrenting
- Evade DMCA notices & copyright trolls
- Zero activity logging policy
Benefits & Advantages Offered to PureVPN Corporate Consumers
Unlike other VPN services, PureVPN seems pretty focused about entertaining customers with corporate-scale needs. Most VPN providers choose to skirt past the subject but our detailed PureVPN review showed that it has a separate set of web-pages for this purpose.
Corporate consumers get access PPTP, L2TP IPSEC and SSL/SSTP protocols as well as the convenience of having a READY-TO-USE infrastructure setup for them. And that is beside the fact that corporate consumers are welcome to dedicated servers and a bandwidth of 10000 GB per month.
In addition, PureVPN also invites corporate customers to contact the company for custom packages designed to cater to specific needs. In fact, there is even a separate FAQ section for corporate users.
Speed Tests of PureVPN
US Server Without PureVPN
For a server located in the United States, SpeetTest.Net reported the following Ping, Download speed and Upload speed for my internet connection when used without a PureVPN connection.
- My IP Location: New York, US
- Destination Server IP Location: Kansas, US
With PureVPN
Once I had connected PureVPN, SpeedTest.Net reported the following Ping, Download speed and Upload speed for my encrypted and tunneled internet connection.
- My IP Location: New York
- Destination Server IP Location: New York
The Ping came down considerably which is a definite improvement and the upload speed remained consistent which is also quite encouraging. However, note that PureVPN's accessibility and anonymity seems to be coming at the cost of download speed.
UK Server Without PureVPN
For a server located in the United Kingdom, SpeetTest.Net reported the following Ping, Download speed and Upload speed for my internet connection when used without a PureVPN connection.
- My IP Location: Maidenhead, England
- Destination Server IP Location: Maidenhead, England
With PureVPN
Once I had connected PureVPN, SpeedTest.Net reported the following Ping, Download speed and Upload speed for my encrypted and tunneled internet connection.
- My IP Location: London, England
- Destination Server IP Location: London, England
I love the Ping I got from the PureVPN server but the download speed seems to have suffered once more while the upload speed hardly experienced any significant change.
PureVPN seems to be holding stable in upload speeds and that is good since VPN encryption relies heavily on data upload speed. The download speeds are moderate but I figure a bit of tweaking with the software and a little bit of nagging with the tech support should bring about an improvement.
Customer Support
Support tickets
PureVPN offers support tickets that can be opened for tech support, billing issues and abuse complaints. In addition, the support tickets can also be used to request assistance for corporate plans and reseller support. I tested the responsiveness and effectiveness of PureVPN's Support Ticket system – and I was very happy with the results.
- Support Ticket Opened at: 11:28 AM
- Response Received at: 11:34 AM
My Question: How can I use PureVPN on a router if I do not have a DD-WRT flashed router? How can I turn it into a DD-WRT flashed router?PureVPN's Response: Thanks for contacting us. Please share with us a screen shot of your router's WAN Settings page and the make and model of your router and we will let you know if you can configure VPN on your router or not.
The FAQs
The Frequently Asked Questions or FAQs provide detailed information on general queries related to payment, tech queries, router based VPN connections and software queries.
The Forums
PureVPN forum section seems to be pretty active and PureVPN support representatives frequently jump in to help concerned customers.
The 24/7 Live Chat
The 24/7/365 live tech chat support is the crowning glory of PureVPN's customer support. It is online 24 hours a day without fail and there are no bots involved. Customer support provides immediate assistance to queries and concerns. Smaller and mid-sized problems are almost always solved within moments. Problems relating to trouble-shooting and setup assistance are resolved the fastest while user-account related problems tend to take longer.
PureVPN scores full marks in providing customers the comfort of knowing that there is always somebody (and by somebody i mean a real individual) present on the other side to help with service issues. The support team can probably be a little better but it beats some of the other VPN services out there that expect users to find respite in the limited customer support options of dropping touble tickets and emails.
Tutorials Provided for Instant Assistance
Setup instructions are available for operating systems that are not catered to with custom software. These include Linux, HP WebOS (Only for WebOS Version 3.0.2 and above), OpenVPN (for Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7), Blackberry, DD-WRT flashed routers and Boxee Box.
The setup instructions are great and explained in detail with screen-shots available for most tutorials. I would like to see a VPN service that has apps, clients and software running for every operating system out there.
Payment Methods
The PureVPN review showed that it accepts over 50 payment methods. These include Paypal, credit cards, Alertpay, Bank Transfer, Paymentwall and Bitcoin. PureVPN also takes Bitcoin as an accepted payment method. In my experience, this indicates a strong desire that the company harbors to remain on top of developing e-commerce trends.
PureVPN has partnered with Paymentwall to cater to customers wishing to pay with other e-payment methods such as AliPay, Webmoney, Yandex, PaySafeCard, Ukash, CashU, Giropay, Necard, Mercado Pago, MyCard Wallet, Qiwi, iDeal, Todito Cash, Mol Points, NeoSurf, Dotpay and others.
You can choose your desired payment method in step 3 of the check-out process. Your choice will influence the next stage of the process.
- Selecting PayPal as your payment option will redirect you to a new webpage (gateway) where you may enter in your PayPal account details and confirm them so that PureVPN staff can process your order.
- Selecting Bank Transfer will present you with a fully prepared invoice with all the relevant details you need to make a bank transfer.
- Selecting Payza will forward you to Payza's Member Check-Out page with your selected order details visible on the right side of the screen. You may then log-in and complete the payment transaction.
- Selecting Paymentwall will forward you to gateway of Monetization Platform Paymentwall where you can either make your payment using a Paysafe Card or make your payment using a Paymentwall powered bank transaction.
Compatibility of PureVPN for different Platforms
PureVPN offers tutorials to setup the VPN service on Windows, Mac, Linux, HP Web OS, iOS, Android, BlackBerry, Routers and Boxee Box. However, custom PureVPN apps are only available for Windows, Mac, iOS and Android.
While screenshots of PureVPN Windows app can be seen above, details on the functions and features of Mac app can be found in this detailed PureVPN Review.
PureVPN's compatibility is gold! The service is compatible with almost every device and platform under the sun. In addition, PureVPN also works great for secondary devices such as gaming consoles and the rest.
An interesting episode I had with the PureVPN Live Chat support is worth mentioning here. I went through the full website and saw no content for using PureVPN on an XBox 360, so I decided to see if I finally had any dirt that I could use to mess with Live Chat support. Within 60 seconds of having initiated the conversation I had been presented with a URL for a PDF document constituting a detailed setup guide for setting up PureVPN on XBox 360 – with and without router support. Kudos to PureVPN!
Setup PureVPN for Router & Use VPN on Multiple Devices
One of the positives about PureVPN is it's all round compatibility on different devices, including routers. By using PureVPN for routers, you are effectively securing all your devices that use Wi-Fi through that router. This way you don't have to configure the VPN service individually on each of your devices.
Similarly, there are devices such as gaming consoles and set-top-boxes, on which you cannot configure a VPN directly. One of the ways to use a VPN on such devices is through a router. Therefore, PureVPN for router allows you to enjoy all the benefits of a VPN not matter which device you use.
Currently, PureVPN supports following routers:
- Linksys
- Asus
- Belkin
- Tomato
- Netgear Genie
- TP-Link
- MikroTik
- Sitecom Gigabit
- TRENDnet
- Sabai
- D-Link
For our PureVPN review, we inquired if it is possible to use the VPN service if we don't have a flash router or the one's specified above. Their customer support wes very responsive and helpful as they provided us with a guide, enabling us to configure PureVPN on our router.
Use PureVPN on Mac & Evade Cyber Threats and Geo-Restrictions
Having over 60 million users worldwide, Mac OS X stands as the second largest operating system after Windows. Interestingly, popularity behind Mac OS X lies on its robust security infrastructure. However, the 2015 Mac exploit proved that Apple's built-in security infrastructure doesn't provide reliable protection against modern cyber threats such as ransomware, hackers, identity thieves, data snoopers, phishers, and state surveillance.
To get around with the risks, PureVPN offers a broad range of strong encryption tunneling protocols, ensuring a military grade protection against the odds of the cyber world.
In addition to this, 790+ servers in more than 140 countries allow users to unblock thousands of geo-blocked sites on Mac with just a single click. Moreover, an exclusive 24/7/365 live customer support provides timely assistance at times of query.
A Crash Course in Using Split Tunneling
In our PureVPN review, we will show you how to utilize the Split Tunneling feature. Split Tunneling only works if you have administrator rights to your system. A 'guest' using your system will not be able to use it. Once you enter the Split-Tunneling tab, you will first need to 'Enable' split tunneling. The Enable/Disable button is designed to identify the current split tunneling status. PureVPN also allows you to apply Split Tunneling permanently by checking the 'Make Permanent' check-box.
Once you have enabled Split Tunneling, there are two ways you can use it. The first is to allow the client to detect applications running on your system that can be subjected to PureVPN tunneling. Doing so will allow the PureVPN client to auto-detect and generate a list of applications.
Remember, the client software's detection and listing of applications does not mean that these applications are now under PureVPN's coverage. To run any of applications with PureVPN coverage, click 'Launch' for that application and it will be launched under PureVPN coverage.
In case the PureVPN client fails to detect an application, you can manually add it to the list by using the 'Add an Application' feature on the lower right corner of the client interface.
Make sure you 'Enable' Split Tunneling before you hit 'Connect'. This way the PureVPN will know that it is not supposed to tunnel the entire data traffic stream and will only begin tunneling an application once you launch the desired application.
PureVPN's Optional Addons
PureVPN offers following optional addons and features to ensure maximum privacy, accessibility and online protection at all times.
1) NAT Firewall (for $2.99 per month)
The Network Address Translation Firewall (NAT Firewall) is PureVPN's answer to users worried about end-to-end security – particularly at the VPN server end. The NAT Firewall is present at the server end and compensates for the hopeless firewall that is built into your Windows and easily penetrable.
A VPN is the ultimate online security solution, but it comes with the catch that your NAT Firewall becomes somewhat redundant, and you lose the protection that NAT Firewall provides.
Activating the PureVPN NAT Firewall will allow you to protect the IP address assigned to you by PureVPN's server. Failing to use the NAT Firewall makes VPN users at risk from sophisticated hackers who exploit data packets to gain entry into the internet users' system.
The image below shows how you can activate the NAT Firewall Add-on during check-out from the PureVPN website. The Add-on costs a meager $2.99 per month to secure your data stream from the VPN server end, thus ensuring safety that nobody's granddaddy can get through (pun intended)!
2) Dedicated IP (for $1.99 per month)
This AddOn provides PureVPN users a fixed IP. This feature is usually used by specialized VPN users and heavy duty internet users. It is ideal for people who want to setup any form of server for others users since it will give users access to the same fixed IP every time they log in.
The Dedicated IP AddOn works in addition with the standard dynamic IP plan, which means that you will have the standard dynamic IP service at your disposal, and can activate your fixed IP whenever you want.
3) Dedicated IP with DDoS Protection (for $2.99 per month)
With DDoS Protection IP provided by PureVPN, make sure to protect your devices against all sorts of DDoS attacks. You can get PureVPN's Dedicated IP with DDoS Protection for additional $5.99/month.
You can read our detailed guide on PureVPN Addons here.
Discontinued PureVPN Addons
Unfortunately, there are various PureVPN addons that are now discontinued. These include, SmartDNS, dedicated streaming, and stealth browser addons. You can read on to find out the details about these discontinued addons.
1) SmartDNS
SmartDNS addon is no longer available for new users. However, if you are an existing PureVPN subscriber and signed up for their SmartDNS feature before its discontinuation, then PureVPN still offers support for such users.
With PureVPN's SmartDNS, you can go past the geo-restrictions to access your favorite movies and TV channels. The VPNs are not generally directly supported on the SmartTVs and you have to manually configure them before you use them. SmartDNS is available on all the PureVPN packages and you do not have to pay a single penny to access it.
2) Dedicated Streaming
The Dedicated Streaming AddOn works by providing PureVPN users a special browser designed just for streaming purposes. Streaming anything in that browser will give you a 20Mbps speed boost. This speed boost is ideal for internet users who have slow internet connections and therefore fail to enjoy quality movie streaming because of buffering and lag.
3) StealthVPN Browser
The StealthVPN Browser is a VPN browser that is fully device/OS compatible and is the perfect tool for people who want a one-shot gun-shot solution to unblock websites without any extra hassle. The ultra-light super-accessible browser ensures a zero-logging experience for all your sensitive internet use.
PureVPN Internet Kill Switch
The PureVPN Internet Kill Switch has been designed to ensure uncompromising security.
The PureVPN Internet Kill Switch pauses all your internet traffic if your connection to the PureVPN server ever goes down unexpectedly.
This means that data will not leave your system unless it has been routed through PureVPN's encrypted tunnel; because PureVPN's Internet Kill Switch will stand guard. The Internet Kill Switch has been designed for online security lovers who are unwilling to compromise on their data security.
Once the Internet Kill Switch identifies that you have reconnected to the PureVPN server, it unpauses your internet data traffic. You can also manually deactivate PureVPN's Kill Switch from the PureVPN if you wish to continue using the internet without VPN coverage.
According to the PureVPN FAQ on the Internet Kill Switch, the feature is accessible from PureVPN's client software. It can be activated/deactivated by checking the feature titled "Activate Internet Kill Switch when VPN disconnects".
Tutorials Provided
Setup instructions are available for operating systems that are not catered to with custom software. These include Linux, HP WebOS (Only for WebOS Version 3.0.2 and above), OpenVPN (for Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7), Blackberry, DD-WRT flashed routers and Boxee Box.
The setup instructions are great and explained in detail with screen-shots available for most tutorials. I would like to see a VPN service that has apps, clients and software running for every operating system out there.
PureVPN offers users access to five protocols: PPTP, L2TP/IPSec, SSTP, OpenVPN and IKEv2. However, our user-experience turned out to be a little different. The protocol drop-down menu in the PureVPN client was limited to PPTP, L2TP and SSTP.
In addition, StealthVPN protocol is among latest offerings of PureVPN, which supports AES-256 bit of encryption. This protocol is currently available in the UK and is more secured than other protocols.
You have to talk to the customer support about the remaining protocols and they told me that an individual looking to use Open VPN will have to connect VPN through alteration in internal configuration files while IKEv2 has to be connected manually. Clearly PureVPN chose to exaggerate the VPN connection possibilities a little.
The PureVPN website states that all three pricing packages come with up to 256-bit encryption. It is comforting to know that PureVPN has a consumer friendly feature set accompanying the pricing plans. You get at least 256-bit encryption no matter which pricing plan you choose to subscribe to. On the other hand, I find it slightly worrying that PureVPN uses the term "upto" in identifying protocol encryption levels.
What the website won't tell you is that the PureVPN client offers four categorical encryption settings to choose from. Once you install the free PureVPN client, go to the 'Settings' tab for general system settings and look under 'Security'.
- Option 1 – No Encryption Allowed (The VPN server will disconnect and thereby drop your VPN session if you choose this and the selected VPN server requires encryption)
- Option 2 – Optional Encryption (The absence or presence of encryption will have no impact on your VPN covered internet session)
- Option 3 – Require Encryption (The VPN server will disconnect if and thereby drop your VPN session if it declines your request for Encryption)
- Option 4 – Maximum Strength Encryption (Much like in the above case, the VPN server will disconnect if and thereby drop your VPN session if it declines your request for Encryption)
It is clear that PureVPN does not want you to acquire a quantification of encryption levels at any point. However, if you use your VPN without encryption, it fails the purpose behind the entire exercise of using a VPN. I would personally choose either option 3 or option 4 – anything else would be a compromise on value for money. I suggest you follow the same approach for the sake of your own safety.
Log And Privacy Policy
The PureVPN website explicitly states that it does not share, sell or rent user information. The PureVPN website uses browser cookies (which is acceptable and in line with industry standards). Data storage and protection policies state that consumer information is not shared with any third party unless and until the consumer specifically provides permission to do so at the point of information submission. Even then, the collected information is accessible to PureVPN's technical and maintenance staff responsible for keeping the service running and roaring.
In few paragraphs on the PureVPN privacy policy page caught my attention and actually angered me a little. According to the 'VPN Service Data Routing' clause, PureVPN compensates for servers experiencing down-time by routing connection requests coming to the said server towards either an alternative server in the same country or a different country altogether if deemed appropriate by the service administrators.
I do not like the sound of that and I suggest you make life miserable for the Live Chat tech support if you ever feel that you are being routed to a second server at any time during your PureVPN session.
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PureVPN does not offer a free trial – For users still unsure of PureVPN's service, there is a 7 day money back guarantee. Needless to point out, 7 days is a little too short a margin considering how there are other VPN service providers out there who provide money back guarantees for as much as 30 days.
Conclusion drawn from Review of PureVPN
PureVPN is a VPN for the middle-class netizen. If you don't have enough money in your bank account to worry about losing a few hundred dollars every month, then PureVPN is the VPN for you. The server spread is beyond good and the customer support is exceptional. The client software is extremely user friendly and the compatibility is almost pioneering. PureVPN gets my vote!
When I visited the website for this review and went to the pricing plan page, PureVPN had yet another discount campaign running and was giving 10% off on all plans. PureVPN is a big one for discounts offers. A trip through PureVPN review made it clear that PureVPN manages to come up with a new discount offer for just about every single holiday on the calendar – making PureVPN extremely affordable for people who are into smart buying.
In light of the cost-effectiveness, the moderately good service quality seems quite justified and all of it comes together to form a complete package that makes for a good return on investment.
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33 Responses to PureVPN Review 2017 Unveils Insane Facts about the VPN
Hey! I am looking for vpn to watch the icc champions trophy. Will purevpn work? I have a subscription to OSN and also hotstar. Will pure work? I am receiving mixed reviews about the provider. Some places people are praising its features but there is also some negative chatter as well. Can you pls see and let know if the provider works for accessing both the service. Thanks in advance!
I had subscribed to purevpn annual plan and been using their service for about three months. A distressing aspect of their service is the dashboard of client. If I enter a name of a country in server list, and then try to rename it, I will be halted with a bug. Besides this flaw, the service without any doubt offers remarkable performance and features like internet kill switch, dedicated IP and much more.
Also, when I had tried to download a torrent from YIFY using purevpn, I faced sluggish network speed and it took hours to download a 782 MB movie file. I believe that degraded download speed was resulted by congestion on the US server. Can you suggest how can I improve my torrent downloading speed?
I just read your PureVPN review and it seems to be different from other websites. Which is a good thing I guess, since everyone is bashing the hell out of the provider. For me, it has worked well so far. I subscribed to their service almost a year back and I mainly use it when accessing my bank account. One of the things I noticed is the drop in speeds when I select maximum security settings. Perhaps that's because of how a VPN functions (sorry I am not a techy). But overall the VPN has not caused any troubles that would make my life difficult.
Best service. I bought it to stream channels online. The speed is good, much satisfied.
I recently updated purevpn's app on my iphone! It's good that they fixed many issues that I was previously facing, like unexpected disconnection from servers. But I feel they can still do more to providing protocols. The latest version of iOS doesn't support PPTP any longer. Which makes sense since PPTP is out dated and obsolete in many parts of the world. With that aside, having the option to change the language of the app is a nice touch, I can now use the app in Spanish. But I feel that my phone gets slowed down when I have the app running, is anyone else facing the same issue?
PureVPN is one of those services that will work perfectly most of the time but when things go wrong, they really go wrong. I used Purevpn on Windows for almost a year and had no problems. But as soon as I installed their new app on my Mac, I had frequent disconnections and slow internet speeds. This problem lingered on for more than a month and after many frustrating sessions with their support staff, the problem was resolved. Now I am finally able use the VPN on my Mac as I used to do on Windows.
I have been using Purevpn from past six months but did not know that it has split tunneling feature too. Thanks for the information which you provide. I have a quick question? Can I use the split tunneling feature in my three devices simultaneously?
The best thing which I like about purevpn is it's split tunneling add-on. I use vpn for my office work whenever I am not in my home town. Due to online security we have to use a static ip which we white-list from our network administrator. Previously when I start work and in the mean time I am unable to visit social media and other sites because of using the white list IP, but after using the split tunneling option of pure I am using the both thing together on the same laptop. That is an awesome feature and the main reason to use pure.
Read their 7 day refund policy very, very carefully….They say if you exceed 3GB in 7 days then they will not give you a refund.
I tried their service for 4 days and had a lot of server problems. They kept offering solutions but none worked. When I asked for the refund they then come up and say that you crossed the 3GB data limit.
It's just your word against theirs….
I am using PureVPN from 18 months, yes there are some problem while using it on dynamic IP. But when you come on its dedicated IP then this may be one of the best VPN Provider. I personally use Netflix and Hulu while it's dedicated IP which i originally get for my office use. I never get any buffering or picture quality issue which pure static IP. The only feature which i wish is pure offer is SmartDNS service which they recently pull down.
Like gavin said, Avoid PureVPN like the plague. You will have a very hard time, if at all, getting your money back under their "7-days Money-back Guarantee".
Many VPNS worked with Netflix, but Netflix has started active hunt. I've seen in reddit that PureVPN is not working for watching Netflix anymore… 🙁
I tried to cancel my service under their "Hassle free 7-days refund policy", after 3 days and well within the download limit, but was given the runaround for days. I have now raised a dispute with PayPal. Purevpn's response was: "you are requested to please wait now, since you have opened the dispute and we
have to wait for the decision that is made by the paypal".
Unlike those other VPNs out there, PureVPN offers the best service when it comes to online security and privacy. I'm a simple man; I surf the internet, and I don't want to be spied on. Many VPNs I used were a sellout to the federal goons, whereas PureVPN doesn't even save your data logs. If you guys don't believe this review, then take my comment as a testament on how good PureVPN is.
I have never used the PureVPN smartphone apps so I don't know about any of that fancy mumbo jumbo, but my daughter installed the PureVPN dialer thiny on my desktop when she visited me last year on Christmas and I haven't had any problems with the service ever since. I watch everything I want to see and even all the good shows on the netflix and bbc iplayer websites work wonderfuly. Bless my daughter for setting up PureVPN on my desktop for me. I dont know what I would have done without it. You get a little reluctant to learn about new technology at my age. I google it up sometimes when I feel that the speed might be slow or something, but the live chat people are always so helpful and friendly. I felt that the speed was dropping a bit once so I went to their website and told them. The had it fixed within the hour. Very nice people really. The poor people on the PureVPN live chat often tell me to try the tutorial guides, some purevpn reviews, or forums but when I tell them that I'm a little handicapped because of my age, they use TeamViewer to fix my problems. It truly is a marvelous feeling to get service like that.
Great PureVPN Review! The more I read it, the more I loved it! I am extremely glad to know that I am using PureVPN – a VPN network that provides 7-day money back guarantee. For a user who is broke almost every month of the year wink wink, I think PureVPN is doing a fantastic job at providing hands-on experience to the best online protection. I have tested their server strength myself and I can't say that I have seen such an amazing connectivity before in my life. What's impressive about PureVPN is that they provide you with real VPN servers and not the ones that are nonexistent; hence their connections and speeds never drop. They claim to provide the world's largest protocol support, though I don't agree with that I still believe that it is right there at the top with the top VPN providers of the industry. The writer has done justice to the PureVPN service review and it really gives you a complete picture of how the service works. I use PureVPN on my iPhone, iPad, Mac and on my wife's Android phone, never even once PureVPN let me down! I am a happy customer and will definitely renew my contract with them as long as the service continues to work
Honestly speaking I have read several PureVPN reviews, but I think this one deserves a round of applause for how well it is written and how deeply it inspects the services and features of PureVPN. I have been a VPN user for a long time and I am aware of all the ins and outs of the VPN technology but having read this review, I feel I should give this service a try. Was doubtful at first, may be because I had read vague reviews but now that I have read this detailed description of the service, I think this is worth trying!
hi there community take care they are stealing your money, I bought 4 times 12 months licenses from purvpn to use them for the whole family but their servers are not secure at all german webpages find out your geo location with ease as I requested back my money as purevpn is advertising with their 3 days money back guarantee I was left aside for 3 weeks after I started a conflict through paypal who also did not support me with this as it is no phisikal thing a license so purevpn manager had a nice lunch on my costs and I also got no access to my new licenses anyway because I involved paypal. think twice befor you get there any license. greetings a friend
I use PureVPN in China. It's much faster running the client on windows and Android than connecting through native programs on Linux.This can be a headache for me because it has no client for Linux.
I often hear Linux users talk about the difficulty of running a VPN on Linux because hardly any VPN service provider gives Linux users much attention. So far the only solution I see is one that I saw a a Linux newbie use when he switched from Windows to Linux because he wanted to try it out. Instead of configuring his Linux for his VPN, he went and configured his router. That way there was no need to tweak his Linux OS and he had the security of a VPN to cover him.
PureVPN offers VPN routers as well as instructions to setup VPN on your current routers. Hit PureVPN's online LiveChat support and ask them. They're online 24/7 and should be able to help you. Do try and tell us how it works out for you. Good luck!
I wonder what configuration that official clients provide,since I tried installing PureVPN client on windows in VMWare it has two options,one for China and the other for the rest of the world.Yeah I'm not familiar with network stuff though I'm not a newbie to Linux,here for example,I've never figured out what is a router all about de facto mentioned by people,a small device out there which is used to connect to internet and put right on your computer running all the time?Well,I don't use that,I connect through PPPOE with a cable directly linked on my laptop.I guess it's the configuration provided by them makes sense.
This has to be one of the best reviews for PureVPN I have ever read. Do you review software on demand?
I have used PureVPN in the past. I think PureVPN is great
and it can do so much better as well. I used to use hide my ass before because
the number of servers they had to offer was out of this world but I soon
realized that I do not really need all those servers. Switching to PureVPN
saved me money and gave me an equally good VPN I can trust on.
I just wish to heaven that purevpn would work on its
interface. The other vpn providers have nice eye friendly colors and purevpn
has an interface that looks like something out of a sega game from two decades
It takes a bit of looking around but once you get to know
about all the features that PureVPN offers, you will never want to use another
VPN. The service hardly ever gives you any down-time and the customer support
is available around the clock. I sometimes use the customer support to find out
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Author's notes: This was written in response to a fic written by mana_blue_rose at LJ. I wondered if Tieria knew about birthdays and birth and also....
"What's a birthday?"
Tieria looked at the man standing in front of him blankly.
"A party?" he asked, not comprehending what he just learned.
"Yes, a party," Lockon replied, "You know, to celebrate your birthday."
Christina had asked Lockon to ask Tieria about throwing him a party, after just finding out that today was his birthday. However, knowing Tieria, they thought it wasn't the best idea to throw a surprise party, so they decided to ask him for permission first.
"Why?" asked Tieria.
Lockon blinked. "W-Why?" he laughed a little, "Because it's your birthday."
"You already said that," Tieria pointed out flatly. "I meant, why celebrate. What's so important about this 'birthday' you speak of?"
Lockon raised an eyebrow. The way he said that, it's as if...
"Tieria, do you know what a 'birthday' is?"
"No." Tieria replied, and gave Lockon an "and-I-don't-care" look. He turned to walk away, uninterested.
"W-Wait!" Lockon called out, thinking quickly. He knew that Christina would be disappointed and sad if she couldn't get to throw a party.
Tieria stopped and turned to Lockon with a "whatever-it-is-you-want, make-it-quick" stare.
"Don't you want to know? About birthdays?"
Lockon thought for a moment that Tieria would say no and leave, so he was a little surprised when Tieria replied, "Tell me. What's a 'birthday' and why is it important."
"Well..." Lockon scratched his head. How do you explain the concept of a birthday? Every normal kid seemed to know about it so naturally, and he had forgotten whether his parents had to explain it to him when he was little or not. But then again, Tieria wasn't normal.
"A birthday, you know, is the anniversary of the day you were born."
Tieria stared at him blankly. "Born?"
"Uh, yes." Lockon failed to see what was so confusing about the word "born".
"I do not understand." said Tieria. It seemed as if he was now curious.
Lockon frowned, thinking, "Um, you know, when you uh, came into existence in the world."
Tieria tilted his head. "You mean when I was 'awakened'?"
Lockon blinked. Awakened? "Uh sure, yeah, that's what I meant." I think.
"Why, how are other people born?"
Lockon's eyes widened. That was a rather unexpected question. "Uh, people are usually born from their mothers," he replied quickly, hoping it'd be enough to satify Tieria's curiosity.
"Really? Do you mean they come from inside her?" he looked a little disgusted, "How does that work? How can one person come from another? Where does the child originally come from?"
No such luck. It only brought on more questions.
Lockon gulped. He didn't like where this conversation was going. He felt his cheek suddenly grow hotter. How was he going to explain to Tieria where babies came from?
Every kid had probably been curious about their origins. They'd usually ask their parents about it. However, Tieria probably didn't have parents, and Lockon doubt anyone had bothered telling him before.
How did a conversation about birthday parties turn into one about childbirth and where babies come from? Lockon mentally slapped himself for offering to tell Tieria about birthdays. Maybe he should just forget about it and tell Christina to cancel the party.
He looked back to Tieria, and grimaced mentally as Tieria looked back at him with expectant eyes, still waiting for his answer.
"Uh, um, you see..." Lockon stuttered, mind whirling to come up with something, while trying to stall for time. He hoped that if he took long enough, Tieria will get bored or impatient and leave.
But those eyes continued to stare at him. Great, now he's really curious.
"Uh, well, when a man and a woman love each other, they uh..." Lockon started to panic. He searched in his brain for what words his parents used for the "birds and the bees" talk, but he just couldn't remember how he learned the secret of creating life.
"Yes? They what?" Tieria prompted.
Why doesn't he get impatient and leave!? Lockon wondered if he should tell him the story about the stork. Would Tieria be gullible enough to believe it? Or should he just tell the truth. But Tieria might get disgusted, or worse, not understand it since... Besides, he didn't really feel like explaining the mechanics of life creation.
"They uh, they, have a baby!" Lockon blurted out. Then wanted to slap himself.
Tieria rolled his eyes. "I figured that much. I was asking how."
Lockon gulped again. Why was Tieria being so persistent? Was he genuinely curious, or did he already know, and just wanted to see Lockon looking nervous?
"They.. just do. It's.. the miracle of life." How did I get into this?!
Tieria looked as if he wanted to say something. But before he could, a voice called out from behind them.
"Hey! There you are," Christina ran up to them. She didn't notice the huge sigh of relief from Lockon, nor how he was holding his chest to calm his racing heart.
"So? Are you ready for the party?" she asked.
Right, the party! Lockon almost forgotten why he was here talking to Tieria in the first place.
"I was just talking to Tieria about it. He said he'll be happy to come." Lockon ignored the glare coming from Tieria. Anything to get his mind off the question of birth and child creation.
"Great!" Christina clapped her hands together, grinning from ear to ear. She grabbed Tieria's arm and towed him towards the mess hall. "Let's go, I got everything ready!"
Wait, did she say everything was ready? Lockon face-palmed. If she was going to go ahead and throw a party anyway, why did she tell me to ask Tieria first?
As he followed Christina and Tieria to the mess hall, Lockon made a mental note to never volunteer to tell Tieria, or anyone else, about anything remotely related to birthdays again.
"Lockon, Tieria Erde told me to ask you."
"What is it Setsuna?" Lockon smiled.
"Where do babies come from?"
endnotes: not sure how much Tieria knows about the origins of life XD Unfortunately Lockon had to explain it to him. As for Setsuna, I doubt his parents told him before he killed them.... so maybe he really doesn't know! XD


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The Sick Puppies returned to Grand Rapids on Thursday night with Skillet, and Devour the Day, to a packed Intersection! It was a great show, and the Sick Puppies kicked a lot of ass before Skillet. It was the first show the band played with Skillet on this tour, and was great!
Thursday night, October 6th, Skillet came back to Grand Rapids with Sick Puppies, and Devour the Day, to pack the Intersection. People got there early to see all the bands, and it was a great crowd, singing along, and having a fun time with all the bands! Great show!
Skillet is set to rock The Intersection tomorrow night with Sick Puppies and Devour the Day!
To get everyone excited for the show, Skillet's frontman John, called GRD. We talked about the current tour, the single "Feel Invincible" becoming a huge song for sporting events, traveling with his kids on the road, and more.
Saturday night, September 24th, the Devin Townsend Project hit Grand Rapids with Between the Buried and Me, and Fallujah, for a night of what Devin calls, "Lower Mid Tier Prog Metal". Nothing lower mid-tier about any of it! Especially BTBAM!
Saturday night, the Devin Townsend Project hit the Intersection with Between the Buried and Me, and Fallujah, for a night of crazy prog metal. Fallujah kicked things off with some interesting, and heavy music.
Saturday night was a night of total geek prog metal. Or, as Devin himself called it, "Lower Mid-Tier Prog Metal"! The Devin Townsend Project, Between the Buried and Me, and Fallujah hit the Intersection, and challenged everyone musically. It was awesome.
This is music to our...mouths?
Avatar is a cool Swedish metal band that's beginning to break through here in the US with their song "The Eagle Has Landed", from the new album Feathers and Flesh. They're out on tour with Avenged Sevenfold and Volbeat, and we were lucky enough to get them into the studio to tell us funny stories! The guys are really funny.
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Avatar is a great Swedish metal band, and they're starting to break through here in the US with their latest album, Feathers and Flesh, and their single, "The Eagle Has Landed". They are on tour with Avenged Sevenfold, Volbeat, and Killswitch Engage, and hit the Van Andel Arena on September 14th for a great show!


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I don't think I've ever seen the film Vanilla Sky.
But, that's beside the point. I am pleased to show you the first, of hopefully many, posts featuring my Steve Madden leopard print vamp flats. I bought these with the black ones and I love them! Again, the same story as the Beginning Boutique shorts - it had taken me so long to finally purchase these, even though I knew I wanted them!
I got this cardigan from Jeans West agggges ago. You can't tell from the images but it has little bones printed all over it. It's really pretty! Unfortunately, Jeans West no longer stock the brand and haven't for a while. Although, Alba Fan Club was a limited edition range developed with the people from Ksubi - cool huh?!
Lately, I have been wearing my hair in a high pony, I feel like its so effortless and also great for the warm weather we've been having. Although, the inspiration comes from my twin sister, rgum. I saw her with a high pony the other day and as all good identical twins do, I realised that I'd look okay with one too. If you haven't tried a high pony, go for it! With simple make-up and maybe a strong lip colour, you'll feel confident!