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    Will any of this work on a Chromebook?
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    None of them work. They're all blocked if you're on a Chromebook.
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    How do I bypass a school firewall/block without a VPN app on a phone?
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    A VPN is really the only option from this list that works for phones (besides proxies, which most university IT depts. will already have blocked).
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    Will the last method work for my personal laptop that I bring to school?
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    It should. If not, try downloading a VPN/proxy extension.
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    What about China? Also, is Ultrasurf safe?
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    These methods should work fine, even in China. Ultrasurf is perfectly safe.
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    How do I bypass internet filters on an Apple computer?
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    If a site is blocked using the built-in web filter (configured using system preferences and parental controls), you can't bypass it without logging into an account that doesn't have parental controls enabled. (On 10.7 and newer, boot into the recovery mode and open Safari from there; parental controls don't work in recovery mode.) If it's blocked using an external proxy server, just change your browser settings to connect directly to the internet.
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    I used a V.P.N. and it worked for blocking them, but about halfway through the year the internet blocked me from turning my V.P.N. on. I have a Mac. What can I do?
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    Have you tried using the UltraSurf proxy yet? Since the VPN route was blocked by your network administrator, maybe you should try the proxy listed.
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    Which technique is most effective for getting around a system that only prevents me from downloading videos and visiting social media sites?
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    A Virtual Private Network (VPN) will allow you to do this.
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    Will the Ultrasurf extension on Chrome work well?
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    For surfing blocked websites, yes. You can also use it to download things.
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    How do I get around a third party internet filter on my Mac computer?
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    Safe mode should allow you do delete the filters.
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    How do I bypass a firewall using VPNs?
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    Just install the VPN you wish to use, select the country or region you live in and then activate it.
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    What about accessing internet in Kashmir? Will any of these methods work there? Will these methods allow me to overcome the firewall and the VPN blocker in Kashmir?
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    You are going to need TOR browser for that. You may also need to configure a bridge if they block TOR.
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    Is Ultra-Surf a free program?
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    Yes, Ultra-Surf is a free program. You do not need to run setup or anything.
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