Mike the Metal Ed Posted 15 January 2015 Posted 15 January 2015 Can anyone recommend a free or inexpensive VPN for UK use? Webbo lists Cyberghost above, which technically works, but I'm finding it reduces my Internet speed to around 0.3-0.5 Mbps (and my speed is usually between 75-105 Mbps) which isn't enough to stream 720p video, and I can't find a way to scale the video stream down to 480p.
davieG Posted 15 January 2015 Posted 15 January 2015 Webbo lists Cyberghost above, which technically works, but I'm finding it reduces my Internet speed to around 0.3-0.5 Mbps (and my speed is usually between 75-105 Mbps) which isn't enough to stream 720p video, and I can't find a way to scale the video stream down to 480p. I've just tried ProXPN and instead of taking 30 secs to download KODI it was predicting 30 to 40 mins.
psychonaut Posted 15 January 2015 Posted 15 January 2015 Can anyone recommend a free or inexpensive VPN for UK use? 'Private Internet Access' is one of the best if not the best VPN service for the end user. Either that or 'Overplay'. Both around £4-5 a month.
LanguedocFox Posted 15 January 2015 Posted 15 January 2015 How can I adjust the streaming settings? I'm not finding it in either system settings or video settings. Same, if anyone can tell me how to change this it would be much appreciated. On the Kobi home page: Click on System and then Settings on the drop-down menu Select Add-Ons from the menu Select Enabled Add-Ons from the menu Select NBC Sports Select Configure Change the Stream Quality to something like SD (1400kkit/s)
davieG Posted 15 January 2015 Posted 15 January 2015 Well I've tried it with and without a VPN and it fails either way. totally flummoxed now.
LanguedocFox Posted 15 January 2015 Posted 15 January 2015 I downloaded Cyberghost as my VPN, and Kobi/XBMC and am watching the Golf Channel at the moment, and the quality is brilliant. I can't wait for Satdy afternoon!! Thanks Webbo. Well I've tried it with and without a VPN and it fails either way. totally flummoxed now. Using what hardware, DavieG? I'm using a PC and it works brilliantly.
davieG Posted 15 January 2015 Posted 15 January 2015 I downloaded Cyberghost as my VPN, and Kobi/XBMC and am watching the Golf Channel at the moment, and the quality is brilliant. I can't wait for Satdy afternoon!! Thanks Webbo. Using what hardware, DavieG? I'm using a PC and it works brilliantly. Laptop with windows 7
RUDZY Posted 15 January 2015 Author Posted 15 January 2015 This needs somebody like WEBBO to charge £20 and he'll come round and get you up and running.
Thefoxman Posted 15 January 2015 Posted 15 January 2015 This needs somebody like WEBBO to charge £20 and he'll come round and get you up and running. Yup! come on webbo my hero!
Webbo Posted 15 January 2015 Posted 15 January 2015 How can I adjust the streaming settings? I'm not finding it in either system settings or video settings. Go to add ons, highlight, but don't click on , the NBC add on. Then right click if you're on windows or press the C button and you'll see a little menu come up. Go to setting and you'll see what you need to do. As for VPNs I use the free version of Cyber ghost which works for me. Just have it running running (with a US ISP) in the background before you start up Kodi. A paid for VPN might give you better speeds, I don't know I've never used one.
Webbo Posted 15 January 2015 Posted 15 January 2015 Well I've tried it with and without a VPN and it fails either way. totally flummoxed now. Can you get any of the other add ons to work? Try Genesis as that's most likely to work.
davieG Posted 15 January 2015 Posted 15 January 2015 Go to add ons, highlight, but don't click on , the NBC add on. Then right click if you're on windows or press the C button and you'll see a little menu come up. Go to setting and you'll see what you need to do. As for VPNs I use the free version of Cyber ghost which works for me. Just have it running running (with a US ISP) in the background before you start up Kodi. A paid for VPN might give you better speeds, I don't know I've never used one. I've got Cyberghost on a 6 day free trial but it's made no difference still getting the same it says it's working and then just stops if I use the play from here option I get the Check log file error of Can you get any of the other add ons to work? Try Genesis as that's most likely to work. What's Genesis under? I've manage to get the i24News to work.
me_plus_one Posted 15 January 2015 Posted 15 January 2015 For the ones who have it working do you have a modem/router or a modem and router separate, I wonder if the hardware is a problem?
Webbo Posted 15 January 2015 Posted 15 January 2015 I've got Cyberghost on a 6 day free trial but it's made no difference still getting the same it says it's working and then just stops if I use the play from here option I get the Check log file error of What's Genesis under? I've manage to get the i24News to work. Have you configured the system? Scroll along to Programs, click on maintenance tool and then click on the Config Wizard. That'll take 3-4 minutes. Then go back to Videos and you'll find 4 shortcuts to the most popular add ons. You should find Genesis there. Click on latest movies , pick something and see if it works. Not all streams work so try a few if it doesn't work first time.
Webbo Posted 15 January 2015 Posted 15 January 2015 DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS Youtube This youtube video gives good instructions. Just remember that XBMC is called Kodi now.
RUDZY Posted 15 January 2015 Author Posted 15 January 2015 This youtube video gives good instructions. Just remember that XBMC is called Kodi now. Ok i might give it a go probably tomorrow. THE STRESS!!
davieG Posted 15 January 2015 Posted 15 January 2015 Have you configured the system? Scroll along to Programs, click on maintenance tool and then click on the Config Wizard. That'll take 3-4 minutes. Then go back to Videos and you'll find 4 shortcuts to the most popular add ons. You should find Genesis there. Click on latest movies , pick something and see if it works. Not all streams work so try a few if it doesn't work first time. When I get to Programmes unlike the others there's no dropdown boxes. When I click on it I get 'Get More' when I click on the I get whole list of items but none that says Mantenance tool or Config Wizard. This is the latest Kodi product. I'm either mad or stupid.
Webbo Posted 15 January 2015 Posted 15 January 2015 When I get to Programmes unlike the others there's no dropdown boxes. When I click on it I get 'Get More' when I click on the I get whole list of items but none that says Mantenance tool or Config Wizard. This is the latest Kodi product. I'm either mad or stupid. It 's really hard to know without seeing it. If I was you I'd uninstall and install again. Follow these instructions (for windows) http://www.tvaddons.ag/install-kodi-windows/ And then follow these instruction to configure http://www.tvaddons.ag/config-wizard-kodi/ It helps if you've got 2 computers so you can read 1 and install on the other.
davieG Posted 15 January 2015 Posted 15 January 2015 It 's really hard to know without seeing it. If I was you I'd uninstall and install again. Follow these instructions (for windows) http://www.tvaddons.ag/install-kodi-windows/ And then follow these instruction to configure http://www.tvaddons.ag/config-wizard-kodi/ It helps if you've got 2 computers so you can read 1 and install on the other. I've reinstalled it 3 times, I just can't see where this Config wizard is.
RUDZY Posted 15 January 2015 Author Posted 15 January 2015 For those normal and less SAVVY computer buffs,please be aware that Internet streaming can sometimes cause your computer to behave irrational. Webbo - Davieg and other TECH wizzards will have achieved their high internet knowledge through Trial & Error. If you have a spare PC it would be advisable to dig it out and have a bit of fun...
Webbo Posted 15 January 2015 Posted 15 January 2015 I've reinstalled it 3 times, I just can't see where this Config wizard is. Did you configure? For those normal and less SAVVY computer buffs,please be aware that Internet streaming can sometimes cause your computer to behave irrational. Webbo - Davieg and other TECH wizzards will have achieved their high internet knowledge through Trial & Error. If you have a spare PC it would be advisable to dig it out and have a bit of fun... Believe me mate I'm crap at computers, I've just picked up bits from forums and youtube videos.
davieG Posted 15 January 2015 Posted 15 January 2015 Did you configure? Believe me mate I'm crap at computers, I've just picked up bits from forums and youtube videos. I Can't find the Config, what does it consist of?
davieG Posted 15 January 2015 Posted 15 January 2015 For those normal and less SAVVY computer buffs,please be aware that Internet streaming can sometimes cause your computer to behave irrational. Webbo - Davieg and other TECH wizzards will have achieved their high internet knowledge through Trial & Error. If you have a spare PC it would be advisable to dig it out and have a bit of fun... I thought you could tell from my posts in here that i'm crap as well. Oh and I'm using an old laptop.
RUDZY Posted 15 January 2015 Author Posted 15 January 2015 I thought you could tell from my posts in here that i'm crap as well. Oh and I'm using an old laptop. HE WHO DARES WINS
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