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Games and Custom Routing!

Hi all! Today I wanna talk about games and routing. How does data travel from your PC to the game server? Data is classified as outbound and inbound. Outbound traffic is information that you send which determines your actions in-game. Moving from point A-B, casting a spell or triggering that rifle, it’s all outbound. Inbound…

What does Teleport unlock?

There are a lot of ways to access content on Teleport, each with their own technical requirements. For example, tablet and smart TVs apps may run on technology very different from streaming video in your web browser. As such, not every platform will play well with Teleport — but they’ve worked to ensure as many as…

“I can’t access X site on Y device through Teleport!”

This is probably one of the most common questions I’ve seen regarding Teleport access, which is understandable. There are many devices and sites popping up everywhere, and not everything gets immediately supported – if at all – by Teleport. Here’s a quick checklist I’ve put together to see whether a site and/or device is currently…

What’s the difference between Teleport and VPNs?

Think of traditional VPN workarounds as a tunnel. Using a VPN to access content means going through the same tunnel as everyone else using the same VPN service. So even if there’s a shorter route on our network to get to the content you want, you have to go the longer way around and get…

What is Teleport?

Teleport is a smart DNS that allows users to view legal internet content around the world! However you’ll still need to pay for the subscription fees if required. Click here to find out how you can sign up for a US-based service using your SG card. Additionally, there is no application or extra equipment…

What’s a Homeplug?

To keep it simple, HomePlugs are either a hit or miss. More often than not they miss, so stick with a router. The main reason behind the low throughput performance of HomePlugs is due to the fact that the signals travel through the electrical wiring in your house. This signal will be degraded due to…

Chromecast on Asus!

If you’ve recently bought a Chromecast, one of my networking friends managed to tweak his router settings to use Chromecast with his MyRepublic service. Below is a screenshot he gave of his settings: Hope this helps! Disclaimer: I am just a customer, the following solution worked for me and I can’t guarantee work for you,…

Help! I can’t get internet at all! (Fibre version)

Thanks for taking the time to read this post. In the case you are unable to access the internet, firstly, try the following ‘magic’ fix: Please try a direct wired connection to the Optical Network Terminal (ONT), the one branded as Nucleus Connect or Alcatel Lucent. This device is also called the modem, and is…

Get a US credit card with SG payment!

Some ITV sites need a US credit card (if US postal code does not work). 1. Go to http://www.buyfrompowerseller.com/hulu-plus-outside-the-us/ 2. Click add to cart and pay for it. Please make sure to double check your email address as they will deliver your virtual card there. I realized that they will email you a link to ask…

Get that free US iTunes account!

1. Run iTunes from your computer. You can download iTunes from here if you dont have it. -> http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/ 2. Double check you are not signed in to any iTunes account when you go into iTunes. Then, click on app store in iTunes. 3. In the App purchase menu, you can see where there is usually…

Shop online in US (with an SG credit card)!

Signing up for an ITV account is easy. Just follow the below steps. I am assuming you have a Singaporean credit or debit card. 1. Check your DNS settings to match what is provided by your ISP. 2. Go to to your desired ITV site. (if the site says it’s not available in your country, Teleport is…

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