The Running Thread - 2026

[marty3d]

Here's my travel tip of the day: when going out of the country, make sure you download the Netflix, HBO, etc. shows you want for the treadmill BEFORE you leave the country. Travel tip #2: Most streaming services can now detect you are using a VPN and are not where you claim to be located (although admittedly in this case I'm probably not tech smart enough to figure out another way or better VPN).

lol! I’m in a little bit of a similar situation. All the Indiana Jones talk in the MW thread makes me want to rewatch Raiders but I can’t get it on any streaming service where I am.

Also - I don’t know if this is just a Canadian streaming thing but sometimes even if I’ve downloaded something, if I connect to Wi-Fi in a different country the downloaded episodes/ movies disappear until I’m back in Canada Netflix is particularly bad this way.

 

[FFigawi]

Here's my travel tip of the day: when going out of the country, make sure you download the Netflix, HBO, etc. shows you want for the treadmill BEFORE you leave the country. Travel tip #2: Most streaming services can now detect you are using a VPN and are not where you claim to be located (although admittedly in this case I'm probably not tech smart enough to figure out another way or better VPN).

Nord's VPN is pretty good at not being recognized by HBO and other streaming services. WiTopia is excellent too, if you're looking for alternatives.