On 02/06/2018 11:35 AM, Samuel Sieb wrote: > On 02/06/2018 11:09 AM, JD wrote: >> some hotspots are censoring many websites which they find offensive or >> objectionable, >> including websites that discuss evolution and the possible changes >> that can occur >> due to the current weakening of Earth's magnetic field, and the >> expanding south atlantic >> hole in the magnetic field... This is just one example. > > I'm curious where you are that has such an unusual topic filter. :-) > >> So, I would like to know if there are members on this list who know >> how to get around >> such blocking by these hotspots? Are there FF add-ons that can do it? > > The easiest way that I usually use is the proxy feature in ssh. Connect > to a remote ssh server and add the "-D <portnum>" option. This creates > a socks proxy at localhost:<portnum> which you can configure in the > network settings. All http connections will get tunnelled out through > the remote server. By default, Firefox will use the system-defined > proxy setting. I also have a Gnome extension (Jam-proxy switcher) that > gives me an icon on the top bar for easily switching between using the > proxy or not and quick access to the network settings. > > https://extensions.gnome.org/extension/801/jam-proxy-switcher/ You could also use a VPN service such as NordVPN that a) obfuscates your browsing history and 2) doesn't censor stuff. They're running a deal right now, a 2 year plan for $3.29/month US ($79 US billed every 24 months). I'm not shilling for Nord. It's just a fairly reliable site to use. I'm sure there are others that may be even cheaper (or free). ---------------------------------------------------------------------- - Rick Stevens, Systems Engineer, AllDigital ricks@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx - - AIM/Skype: therps2 ICQ: 22643734 Yahoo: origrps2 - - - - Hard work has a future payoff. Laziness pays off now. - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- _______________________________________________ users mailing list -- users@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx To unsubscribe send an email to users-leave@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
