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Update: @Magicode has transferred the US VPN to a new server and these issues no longer exist.

@Brooklyn

@BYK Hi,
Anywhere does reconnect automatically

Regarding combining anywhere and wifree: this is not done because there are other ways of connecting to NetFree which also require WiFree such as:

• VPN on the router
• ISP
• WiFi
  WiFree is a separate program that blocks the PC if it is not connected to the filter at all.

BH

I've written a new Chrome extension that provides an indicator on links on various websites to show whether they are open with NetFree.

The extension works on specific websites such as forum posts and YouTube Channels and playlists.

Click here to download

If you woud like to fill up the english forum so that people seeking assistance or ideas can find them i think it may be worthwhile to bring over different ideas (such as the Background etc.) from the Hebrew forum which can also be relevant here. (If you bring quotes please translate them)

Example:
@yzahn wrote in effective bookmark for wiki editors:

I created a Bookmark which will transfer you with one click from the wiki at "wiki.netfree.link" to the "easy-to-read" wiki "netfree.link/wiki" and back.

URL:

javascript:(function()%7Bif%20(location.host%20%3D%3D%20%22wiki.netfree.link%22)%20%7Blocation.assign(location.href.replace(%22http%3A%2F%2Fwiki.%22%2C%22http%3A%2F%2F%22).replace(%22%2Findex.php%2F%22%2C%22%2Fwiki%2F%22).replace(%22http%3A%2F%2F%22%2C%22https%3A%2F%2F%22))%7D%20else%20%7Bif%20(location.href.match(%2F.*netfree.link%5C%2Fwiki.*%2F))%20location.assign(location.href.replace(%22%2Fwiki%22%2C%20%22%2Findex.php%22).replace(%22%3A%2F%2F%22%2C%20%22%3A%2F%2Fwiki.%22).replace(%22ttps%3A%2F%2F%22%2C%22ttp%3A%2F%2F%22))%3B%20else%20%7Balert(%22%D7%94%D7%A1%D7%99%D7%9E%D7%A0%D7%99%D7%94%20%D7%A2%D7%95%D7%91%D7%93%20%D7%A8%D7%A7%20%D7%91%D7%AA%D7%95%D7%9A%20%D7%94%D7%95%D7%99%D7%A7%D7%99%20%D7%A9%D7%9C%20%D7%A0%D7%98%D7%A4%D7%A8%D7%99%22)%7D%7D%7D)()

Create a Bookmark and add the above code to the URL:

Completing the translation of the filter and the "QuickHelpPanel" would be extremely beneficial (especially to the many new English speaking users)

@special NetFree uses a software called WiFree to lock the computer from removing the filter. the removal of WiFree costs 100 NIS (approx 27.41 USD) if this software is not installed on your computer then your computer is not protected if the filter gets dissconnected.

the software can be found here: https://netfree.link/wifree

more information: https://netfree.link/wiki/WiFree_Software

NetFree support: https://netfree.link/user#/tickets/list or +1(562)-332-6000

@Yaacov said in Wi free a bit different:

Is it possible to make the Wi free program uninstallable with a password instead of the 100 shekel. You may ask what is it useful if we can uninstall it ourselve, the answer is that the one that knows the password someone else than the user.

no. installing WiFree is not mandatory. it is a voluntary additional protection (this is what makes the filters protection full by preventing the computer from connecting to other non-filtered networks) and using a password would potentially undermine the entire protection by letting people think they are protected when in fact they can remove it at a whim. it was initially designed to make the user think twice before removing the filter yet is not too much for someone who really does need the filter removed.

@yzahn in this thread there was no discussion about Fridays. that was discussed in the hebrew forum (in any case there are is halachic guidance it just wasn't followed through)

how many uses? not a lot compared to IL but is is a much much larger group that those who visit the forum.

@pdavidow When NetFree resolves an issue they fix it across the board for all of their users.

When they are working on your request it is not just something within your account...

@yzahn said in What is the difference between NetFree and Rimon?:

On the practicality side of things: Be prepared to sacrifice for the sake of kashrus...
The fact that ALL images must undergo human inspection means it takes time for images to come through. (Any previously checked image will not undergo another check so on very popular sites most images will be available immmediately.)

It is important to note though, for most uses this isn't an issue as image review time is quite quick (you can see the current time on NetFree's homepage - http://netfree.link).

Where it can take longer is for someone like @Zipcode - a graphic artist who needs lots of pictures (many times that were never reviewed before) or for those doing lots of online shopping.

Not that it is impossible or extremely difficult but it may be a sacrifice for some.

@byk Wow. just noticed that too.

It is also missing one of the sponsors ads.

@nbk Who publicized this in London and removed these details without permission from @BYK

@ybernstein It is from here

You can post updates.

it seams like they detect and block the VPN

https://www.elal.com/en/PassengersInfo/Useful-Info/Pages/default.aspx

the same is with Target
https://www.target.com/

try to log in or add to cart

@SilverRampart I would find it hard to believe that it is possible at this time. keep in mind that the image reviewers aren't just identifying items in the image, there can be images with thousands of items (such as crowds) and only a human can take it all in and identify a problem immediately.

(This is besides the fact that Google, Microsoft and others do have image identifying software and they are not nearly as accurate as is NetFree)

@אורי said in Bring Material from the Hebrew forum to the English forum:

This forum is potentially very useful which will realize itself with time, publicity and updating Netfree's links to the forum.

Agreed. the idea is to fill it with relevant things such as those on the Hebrew forum so that new users will see and enjoy them just like on the Hebrew forum.

@MendelSit WOW! an hour!!! really not workable. @admin

@koshervyosher I don't think that you would get an answer here as this forum discusses specifically issues related to NetFree filter.

Maybe try shutfim.com

@OutWorQ-LLC said in Bring Material from the Hebrew forum to the English forum:

@DovidStroh
There is a difference between Israel and america, in israel, the chareidi community is mostly exposed to internet at first through netfree. Here people know what regular internet is. Here people need speed. Like 2 minutes max for a site to open.

Just to clarify: this is an additional concern that you have (besides for the american sites issue [which i believe isn't an issue]). correct?

To address this issue allow me to expound slightly on the information available about NetFree's website review system and NetFree's support system as a whole.

When a request (Website review or any other) is submitted it is placed on a waiting list in the appropriate department (Website review, Tech support, Development, Review, Report etc.) where it is handled in the order it was received. If the user requires priority then the user can increase the priority level (aka points).

From my experience, during most hours of the day Website/video review requests with higher priority are handled in 2-3 minutes.
To make them all shorter isn't possible as @yzahn wrote::

They are all checked manually (as opposed to with other filters).

Those requests that require Technical support (טיפול מקצועי) do take longer because the issues can be complex.

@OutWorQ-LLC Has you personal experience shown you different results?

@YaakovWolpe just enter the number from after the zeros