Wherever you are in the world there is always a reason to want to bypass region blocking. For example, internet users outside the US might want to access Netflix or Hulu; those in the US might want the UK version of BBC iPlayer. To combat this, VPNs are popular---but they're not the best solution. Here's how to watch geo-blocked videos without VPN software. Why VPNs Aren't Great for Bypassing Region Blocks When you connect to a VPN (Virtual Private Network) your internet traffic is forwarded through the VPN server. So, if you're in the UK and you connect to a VPN in the United States, websites will see you as browsing from the United States. The VPN server acts like a middleman. This allows you to use VPNs to access US streaming services, such as: Netflix US Hulu Pandora …and many other region-restricted media websites. But while VPNs have many other uses, they're less than ideal for bypassing region locks. While VPNs are faster than ever, they're slower than connecting directly to a w...
