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NGD Independence Day Sale

July 4, 2014 by

NewsgroupDirect is celebrating the 4th of July, Independence Day in the United States, with a special offer on their 250 GB block account.  The 250 GB block normally costs $32 but for one day only, July 4th, the price has been reduced down to just $10.  That’s a great value on a perfect size block for helping with fills.  Visit the NewsgroupDirect Independence Day Sale page before midnight EST to pick up a 250 GB block for just $10.

NGD 4tth of July Sale

Block Usenet accounts are a good choice for backup and fills.  To fill missing content I would suggest a European Usenet provider.  A 250 gigabyte block is a good size for fills.  Most Usenet fans could use it for that purpose over a long period of time.  Remember that NGD blocks are non-expiring.  At just 4 cents a gig the price is great on that size block.  NGD users enjoy high retention along with 50 SSL connections.  Remember to sign up before midnight EST on July 4th because the deal is only available during Independence Day.

The 250 GB Independence Day promotion is also open to existing members.  If you already have an NGD account then you’ll want to log into their website and click on add block.  From there you can add a 250 GB block for the $10 discounted price instead of the $32 regular price.  We’d also like to mention that NGD block accounts are shareable.  Since you are buying a block of Usenet access they don’t mind you sharing the account.

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Filed Under: NewsgroupDirect, Usenet Providers

Eweka World Cup Promotion

June 5, 2014 by

We’ve enjoyed sharing a few good summer Usenet promotions lately and will be adding more deals this week.  Today we’d like to share Eweka’s World Cup FIFA 2014 Championship “Free Days” promotion.  From June 12th through July 13th you have a chance to earn free days of Eweka Usenet access.  Are you a big football fan?  Do you know the World Cup teams well enough to choose the winner?  Doing so could earn you two weeks of free Usenet.  Visit the Eweka World Cup promo page to learn more and good luck to your team!

Eweka World Cup Promotion

Eweka members (and new sign ups) will want to have at least 90 days of credits in their account for a chance to win free days during the World Cup Tourney.  Having a year or more of credits will more than double your possible prize.  With each win your team gets you earn more free Eweka days.  Here’s a summary:

Eweka World Cup Giveaway

Eweka is a leading European Usenet service.  Members enjoy over 2,100 days of binary retention along with free SSL and download speeds up to 100 Mbps.  We ran a few speed tests on their network last week and Eweka performed very well.  They support several payment options including PayPal, SMS and iDEAL.

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Win a Free Year of NewsgroupDirect

June 4, 2014 by

NewsgroupDirect is celebrating their 10th anniversary with a special offer on 1 TB block plans along with a giveaway.  Block accounts are great for fills and as a backup to your primary plan.  A large 1 TB block might even last you awhile on its own.  To celebrate their anniversary NGD is offering 1 TB blocks for just $30 through June 10th.  They are also giving away 5 free Usenet accounts with a year of unlimited access every Friday in June.

NewsgroupDirect Anniversay

The 1 TB block special for $30 is a great price.  That’s just 3 cents a gig for Usenet access with over 2,100 days of binary retention.  Block accounts include access to servers in the US and Europe along with up to 50 connections.  The best part is that blocks are shareable.  Since you are prepaying for a specific block size of data NGD doesn’t mind you sharing the account.  That can really come in handy sometimes.

The other side of NGD’s anniversary celebration involves free Usenet access.  Who doesn’t want that.  Not only is it free, NewsgroupDirect is giving away a year of unlimited Usenet to 5 lucky winners every Friday in June.  New and existing members can enter by sending an email to support (at) newsgroupdirect.com with #NGD10 as the subject.  Cheers to the NGD team for 10 years of excellent service and many more to come!

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Filed Under: NewsgroupDirect, Usenet Providers

UseNetServer Global Search 2.0

May 29, 2014 by

You might think it’s a quiet time for Usenet providers but a few are still making waves with new innovations.  UseNetServer is certainly a top provider in the market today and they continue to improve the service.  The release of UseNetServer (UNS) Global Search 2.0 is a huge improvement to their search engine.  Think of it as Binsearch on steroids.  That’s saying a lot because I’m a big fan of Binsearch.  UNS Global Search 2.0 takes it a step further offering real-time results across their full range of binary retention.  Best of all it’s free to all UNS members.  Those new to UNS can sign up for unlimited Usenet access for just $10 a month or $95 a year.

UseNetServer Global Search 2.0

Are you having trouble finding the content you want using newsgroups?  If so then I suggest you give the new UseNetServer global search 2.0 a try.  Prior to the new 2.0 Usenet search engine UNS many users relied on newsreaders like Newsbin Pro or NewsLeecher with built-in search.  Others would use NZB sites to find content.  Both are similar to the approach of UNS global search 2.0.  The difference is that you can now search for content across UseNetServer’s full range of binary retention without leaving their site.  Once you find the desired content you can pull the NZB file into your favorite Usenet client to download the related content.

Here are some of the new features and improvements in UNS Global Search 2.0:

  • A subject based on keywords can be performed for all article sets in the binary newsgroups spanning UseNetServer’s full retention and results can be filtered by specific poster names and or newsgroups.
  • Individual posts are collapsed into one single result for each article set that makes up the entirety of a post by a poster or posters.
  • Global Search 2.0 allows UNS to service many more queries faster.  This results in a lesser strain on the hardware and much faster search results.

UNS members can access the new Global Search 2.0 engine by signing in here:

If you’re not already using UNS I definitely recommend the service.  They have some of the fastest servers in the US and Europe.  Members enjoy acess to over 2,100 days of binary retention and growing.  Along with 20 connections and unlimited Usenet downloads for $10 a month.  You’ll also enjoy unlimited access to the new UNS Global Search 2.0 engine.  You can read our UseNetServer review to learn more about the service.

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Filed Under: Usenet Providers, UseNetServer

NewsgroupDirect May Terabyte Tuesday

May 13, 2014 by

If you’ve been following our blog long you might be able to guess the topic of today’s post without reading the title.  As NewsgroupDirect has been offering their popular Terabyte Tuesday promotion around this time each month.  Once again you can enjoy a 1 TB block account for just $35.  That’s over 50% off the regular price and works out to just 3.5 cents a gig.  Visit their Terabyte Tuesday page today to sign up and enjoy the savings.

NewsgroupDirect’s Usenet blocks are an excellent choice for a backup or fill account.  At 1 TB some users can use the block as their primary for several months.  At 3.5 cents a gig the price is a great value.  The block is also non-expiring so you can download until the 1 TB is all used up.  NGD members enjoy high retention along with 50 SSL connections.  Sign up before 12 AM EST through the NGD Terabyte Tuesday page and enjoy!

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NewsgroupDirect April Terabyte Tuesday

April 15, 2014 by

It’s that time of month again.  Time to celebarte the NewsgroupDirect Terabyte Tuesday promotion.  For a day or two each month NGD has been offering deep discounts on a terabyte of block Usenet access.  This time around they’re offering a terabyte of non-expiring Usenet for $35.  That works out to less than four cents a gig!  Make sure to sign up before 12 AM EST on April 17th to take advantage of the Terabyte Tuesday promotion.

NewsgroupDirect block accounts are perfect for infrequent Usenet use and as a backup or fill account.  With a full terabyte the usefulness is extended to a lot of users.  At 3.5 cents a gig the price is a steal.  The block is also non-expiring so you can use it until the gigs are depleted.  NGD block customers enjoy high retention along with 50 SSL connections.  Sign up before 12 AM EST on April 17th via the NGD Terabyte Tuesday page and enjoy!

The Terabyte Tuesday promotion is also open to existing members.  If you already have a NewsgroupDirect account then you’ll want to log into their website and click on add block.  From there you can add a 1 TB block for the $35 discounted price instead of the $100 regular price.  We’d also like to mention that NGD block accounts are shareable.  Since you are buying a block of Usenet access they don’t mind you sharing the account.

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Giganews Recommends Password Change

April 14, 2014 by

Usenet fans should feel good about their providers as we haven’t heard of any being vulnerable to Heartbleed.  As least for their own websites and NNTP services.  Giganews Dump Truck online storage service was patched on April 8th.  The Golden Frog team took quick action to patch their SSL libraries to protect against the bug.  They also recommend that members change passwords.  That applies to all Giganews customers.

Giganews Dump Truck

Here’s Giganews response to Heartbleed as posted on their blog:

How Does Heartbleed Affect Giganews Customers?

With the recent announcement of the Heartbleed Bug, many customers have asked if Giganews’ services were affected and whether customers need to take any action. Rest assured all Giganews services are currently safe from the Heartbleed Bug. VyprVPN and the Giganews website have not ever used SSL libraries vulnerable to the TLS heartbeat exploit. Golden Frog patched Dump Truck’s SSL libraries on April 8, 2014, and new SSL keys for the service were generated and deployed successfully. However, due to the nature of the bug, we still recommend all customers change their password, especially if you have used Dump Truck. Change your password »

Are Giganews Customers using VyprVPN Apps Safe from the Heartbleed Bug?

Golden Frog’s apps use OpenSSL 1.0.1e, which is vulnerable to the Heartbleed Bug, for OpenVPN connections. However, even though the apps use a vulnerable version of OpenSSL, customer information is not at risk. To be compromised, the apps would need to connect to servers that send malicious heartbeat packets. VyprVPN apps only connect to VyprVPN servers, which do not send malicious packets. Even if the VyprVPN apps were somehow tricked into establishing a connection with a malicious server, the apps do not possess any information they are not already sending to the server. There is nothing a malicious server could gather from the client that it wouldn’t receive anyway.

Golden Frog will be preparing updated versions of the apps that use non-vulnerable versions of OpenSSL, but at this time, Giganews customers are not at risk using the existing versions of the apps.

What is the Heartbleed Bug?

The Heartbleed Bug is a bug in OpenSSL’s implementation of the TLS heartbeat extension. When exploited, it allows an attacker access to the contents of the SSL server and client memory. This memory may include the SSL keys, the content of the data traversing the connection, and usernames and passwords transmitted or stored within the memory of the client and server. Because of the complete compromise of the SSL session and secret key data necessary to keep communications secure, this is considered an extremely critical bug. A full overview can be found at http://heartbleed.com/

What Action Do I Need to Take?

If you have used Dump Truck we highly recommend you change your password. To change your password visit this page: https://www.giganews.com/controlpanel/userpass.html

  • Log in to your Control Panel
  • Click Change Username / Password
  • Type your new password
  • Click the Change Username / Password button

At Giganews we take your privacy and security seriously. If you have any further questions please don’t hesitate to contact our 24x7x365 support team via email or live chat.

We’ll keep you up to date if we hear of any other related vulnerabilities.  If you use a VPN provider we also have a VPN Heartbleed list tracking the responses from a number of leading online privacy services.

Filed Under: Giganews, Usenet Providers

Eweka 100 Mbit Usenet Special

April 2, 2014 by

Have you been thinking about signing up for Eweka?  They are a leading provider of Usenet services in Europe.  Eweka specializes in really fast download speeds.  They offer plans ranging from 50 Mbit all the way up to 100 Mbit.  I wish I could max that out.  If you can then Eweka has a great deal for you.  They are offering a free upgrade to 100 Mbit service for anyone who signs up through the Eweka High-Speed Special page.

Eweka 100 Mbit Special

There are plenty of Usenet fans seeking a European provider.  Either for primary use or as a backup.  We would highly recommend Eweka for either purpose.  If your located in the United States then you’ll want to use a VPN or proxy to visit their site and sign up.  Once a member you can connect from anywhere in the world.

What should you expect from Eweka?

First and foremost you can expect fast, reliable Usenet access.  You’ll connect to their servers in the Netherlands and have full access to the service.  Without any download caps and with speeds up to 100 Mbps.  Eweka offers over 2,050 days of binary retention and growing.  Along with free SSL encryption.  The only thing you aren’t allowed to do is share the account which is typical for unlimited plans.

To take advantage of the offer simply visit the Eweka High-Speed Special page and sign up.  You can read our review to learn more about the service but the best way to test it out is to try Eweka for yourself.  I think you’ll be impressed by the quality of the service.  They are our favorite European provider.

Filed Under: Eweka, Usenet Providers

Win an Xbox One from NewsgroupDirect

March 27, 2014 by

NewsgroupDirect is currently running a Spring Sale and is giving away an Xbox One as part of the promotion.  First for the sale.  They are offering 2 TB blocks for $60 and 500 GB blocks for $25 through April 7th.  The special pricing is currently available at newsgroupdirect.com.  All sign ups will be eligible to win the Xbox.  You can also send an email to enter the giveaway.  The $500 Titanfall bundle will go to one lucky winner.  Good luck!

NewsgroupDirect Xbox One Titanfall Giveaway

NewsgroupDirect’s Usenet blocks are non-expiring.  That means if you purchase a 500 GB block you can use the account until the full 500 GB is depleted.  Unlike unlimited plans that typically bill on a monthly or annual basis.  We rely on an unlimited account for most our newsgroup downloads and blocks as a backup and for fills.  With server farms in the United States and Europe, NGD offers excellent performance.

Here’s a quick summary of the Spring Sale prices compared to retail pricing:

  • 2 terabyte block – $60 (regularly $200)
  • 500 gigabyte block – $25 (regularly $50)

As you can see the promotion helps you save between $25 and $140 off the retail price of either NGD plan.  You’ll be very hard pressed to find a better deal on block Usenet access.

Now to the Xbox One Titanfall bundle giveaway.  If you sign up for NewsgroupDirect between now and April 7th you’ll be automatically entered to win.  Otherwise if you’d like to enter for your chance to win without making a purchase follow these steps.

Enter to win an Xbox One Titanfall bundle without purchase:

  • Prepare an email with your name, email address and mailing address
  • The subject line should read Giveaway Entry
  • Send the email to support@newsgroupdirect.com

Read our NGD review to learn more about their service or visit newsgroupdirect.com to sign up and save.

Filed Under: NewsgroupDirect, Usenet Providers

NewsgroupDirect March Terabyte Tuesday

March 18, 2014 by

NewsgroupDirect is running their popular Terabyte Tuesday promotion again today.  As the months go by the deals just keep coming from NGD  This time around they are offering 1 TB blocks for $35.  Today you can get a terabyte of non-expiring Usenet downloads for $35. That’s less than four cents a gig!  Make sure to sign up before 12 AM EST on March 20th to take advantage of the Terabyte Tuesday special.

NewsgroupDirect Usenet blocks are a great option for infrequent Usenet use and as a backup or fill account.  We’re especially fond of non-expiring block accounts like the ones offered by NGD.  Some other leading Usenet providers have them as well but not for $35 a TB.  That’s an excellent price considering it works our to less than four cents a gig.  NGD block customers enjoy over 2,040 days of binary retention along with 50 connections and free SSL encryption.  Sign up before 12 AM EST on March 20th via the NGD Terabyte Tuesday page and enjoy!

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