On 2025-08-15, Paul Scott <[email protected]> wrote: >>> >>> Technology can be configured in a large number of ways. >>> >>> -dsr- >>> >> Some web sites I want to continue visiting as I do now. Amazon.com for >> example. There is at least one other site I sometimes want to visit >> but am blocked because of my location. It is my understanding that >> using a VPN to access this site allows my location and IP address to >> be changed so I wouldn't be blocked.
I went to the IRS Free File page for this year (I'm very late to this party, but whatever) and one of the sites is inaccessible from here (France). Browser times out; pings never reach it. Oh well. I don't feel like paying for a proxy or VPN in order to access a free opportunity. If you see what I mean. >> Best regards, >> Fred >> > I have found that changing my VPN to a new location allows some web > sites that weren't allowed at the previous location. > > Paul > > >
