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Watch High Road on Netflix

May 24, 2012 / Roderick Brenes / No comments

Although most people would probably look at this movie as another typical stoner comedy, “High Road” is actually able to provide some genuinely hysterical moments. The cast should be the main selling point of this movie because there are a lot of familiar faces in the movie that you are bound to recognize. If you are a fan of “The Office” then you will see some friendly faces from the show in this movie. Ed Helms plays a somewhat minor role in this movie, but it’s more than worth it when you look at it in the grand scheme of things.

This movie actually lets the lesser known actors take the main stage, but there are plenty of TV legends to be found throughout the movie. Horatio Sanz makes somewhat of a cameo appearance as a doctor in the middle of the film, and little perks like that help bring this movie together. You may also recognize Rob Riggle as the “Pow” guy from Step Brothers.

The main plot of this movie is that the main character is at a troublesome point in his life where he is not sure what his next move should be. He hangs out with a homeless guy and a high school dropout on a daily basis, while he sells pot to people in his local community. Eventually, he almost gets caught selling weeds and needs to lay low for awhile. His high school dropout friend decides to go along with him on a ride to Oakland. This is where all of the high-jinks take place in the movie.

Most people who view this movie are actually surprised when it is all said and done. It does not seem like a movie that is going to wow you in any way, but it manages to keep you intrigued for the entire duration of the film. Most movies like this where there are many drug references and some kind of road trip theme get played out over time, but this movie is able to bring some life back into a dying genre. If you enjoy these kinds of movies with a deep cast and plenty of laughs, then you should see if you can get Netflix today.

This movie is also available on DVD, but you can get access to this film and plenty of others for a low monthly fee. There is no point in paying double the Netflix monthly fee for a DVD when you are probably only going to watch it once or twice.

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Catch the Walking Dead on Netflix

May 22, 2012 / Roderick Brenes / No comments

The most common thing that you have probably heard about the Walking Dead is that it appeals to people who are not even fans of zombies. This captivating show from AMC shows you what would happen if there was some kind of zombie outbreak and everyone in the world was left fighting for their lives. With no cure in sight, this group of strangers is going to have to pull themselves together and keep pushing on to the next day.

Most people get hooked on The Walking Dead after one episode, but it may take others a few more views to gain their interest in the show. People who are ultimate fans of the zombie genre have given this show amazing reviews because it gives a realistic depiction of the often overproduced zombie apocalypse. You can watch the entire first season of The Walking Dead on Netflix right now, and the second season should be added sometime in the near future.

The reason that many non-zombie fans end up watching The Walking Dead is that this is more than just a show about a zombie apocalypse. The story lines keep you on the edge of your seat, and the characters in the show will surprise you with their actions in each episode. The timing of the twists on the show will always catch you off guard, so you should never think that you know what is coming next. Many people look at this show as one of the last remaining shows of quality that you get to see on television these days.

The main character in this show is Rick Grimes, and he wakes up from a coma after the zombie outbreak has already started. It takes him a good while to adjust to his new surroundings, but he learns rather quickly that the world is quite different from what he remembers. He goes on a mission to find his wife and son, and those are really the only two things keeping him alive at that point.

You can also check out the comic books that the series is based on if you think that you could use some extra reading material. Although there is only one season of the show on Netflix right now, the comic books should be able to give you something to do with your time while you wait for more episodes. You will definitely want to keep going with the series after you watch this show for the first time.

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Netflix Impacts US Smart TV Numbers

May 16, 2012 / Roderick Brenes / No comments

A recent study has shown why Netflix is so important to the growth of Smart TV usage in the United States. According to the report titled, “US & Western Europe Connected TV Owner Survey”, more people are using their televisions to connect to the Internet in the United States than in Europe. This is mainly due to the fact that Netflix is available in the United States.

Americans are more than three times as likely to use their television to connect to the Internet than their European counterparts, and that could be due to the fact that Americans have many more options available to them online. These numbers all come from the latest study from the Strategy Analytics Digital Home Observatory.

More than one third of Americans who have smart televisions decide to use that television to access the Internet at least once during the week. The same report found that only nine percent of European Smart TV owners decide to use the Internet on their televisions during the week.

Netflix is one of the biggest drivers of Smart TV usage in the United States, and there needs to be more online content created for languages other than English. This is the real reason behind the lack of smart television use in European countries. If these people had more content to view online, it would make more sense for them to watch videos, shows or movies online instead of on basic cable.

Although there has been good news for the United States when it comes to using the Internet on smart televisions, we also have to look at the fact that 33% of Americans who get smart televisions never setup the ability to connect to the Internet. This shows that there are still plenty of people out there who have no interest in seeing what they can get out of the online world.

Although Smart TV’s are becoming more popular, it should still be mentioned that only a third of smart television buyers are making their purchase based on the ability to go online with their televisions. More and more televisions are including Internet access as a basic feature, so some users may not even be aware that they are able to watch Netflix on their televisions.

Although a lot of people seem to still not understand the importance of having an Internet connection on their television, a whopping 65% of those surveyed said that an Internet connection would be an important feature on their next television.

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Customer Satisfaction at Netflix on the Rise

May 14, 2012 / Roderick Brenes / No comments

Although the customer satisfaction ratings for Netflix had taken a beating after their DVD service debacle, it seems that they have more than made up their ground from their past mistakes. Forsee’s Annual Top 100 E-Trail Satisfaction Index tells us that customer satisfaction levels at Netflix have gone up quite drastically from where they stood at the end of last year. It seems that Netflix has done a wonderful job when it comes to damage control and holding onto customers.

The main cause for concern last year was obviously the attempt by Netflix to move their DVD and Blu-ray subscription services to a completely different company. This was going to allow Netflix to concentrate on the progress being made in the online streaming universe. Everyone knows that online streaming is what is here to stay for the long term, but some people still like the idea of doing things the old fashioned way for now.

Netflix now understands that their customers are looking for ease of use and simplicity more than anything else, and some people are still going to need to receive DVDs in the mail from time to time. Not to mention, Netflix still does not have their entire catalog of movies and television shows available for instant streaming right now. This is going to be a long term goal for Netflix, and it will take them some time to upload all of the videos that they have to offer their customers.

At the end of last year, Netflix was experiencing a massive loss of customers for the first time in their history, and most people did not see this kind of problem coming to Netflix anytime soon. It seems that they have been able to pass this first big test in the company’s battle to the top, and I’m sure they will have many more dragons to slay over time. Every business is going to hit a rough patch from time to time, and only the companies who know how to deal with these kinds of problems right away are going to be able to stick around for a long time.

Forsee gave Netflix a score of 79 when it came to customer satisfaction last year, but now they are back up to 81. As long as they stay on their current path, Netflix should be able to get back to the kinds of levels of customer satisfaction that they enjoyed before any of this ever happened. Before any of these problems popped up, Netflix had a customer satisfaction score of 85.

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More Original Programming Coming to Netflix

May 5, 2012 / Roderick Brenes / No comments

Although Netflix has been in trouble lately when it comes to earnings and stock price, the company is still moving forward when it comes to leading the way in the world of television and movie streaming. Netflix is working with various production companies to make sure that they are going to have some of their own original television programs to compete with other services on the market. With HBO coming up with their own streaming service, Netflix needs to make sure that they have some unique shows that will prevent Netflix subscribers from making the switch.

HBO is well known for their critically acclaimed series over the past few decades, including the Sopranos, Curb Your Enthusiasm and Boardwalk Empire. This cable station seems to have the ability to produce on hit television shows on a weekly basis, so Netflix is definitely going to have some work to do.

One of the shows that Netflix wants to premier in the near future is “Lilyhammer”. This will be a show made for people who like anything related to the gangster lifestyle because it is about a former mobster who moves to Norway to start a new life. Netflix is saying that this is one of the shows that will allow them to compete with the similarly themed shows on HBO.

The point is Netflix needs to make some kind of change to their business model in the near future because they are starting to fall behind. Original programming is definitely a move in the right direction because it gives them something that people will not be able to see anywhere else. This is the main threat that comes from HBO’s new on demand service because they have not sold the rights to their shows to either Netflix or Hulu. As Netflix continues to transition from a mail order DVD service to an instant streaming service only available on the Internet, a few original series are definitely going to be able to make a positive impact over time.

Other series such as “House of Cards,” starring Kevin Spacey, and the former Fox show “Arrested Development” should also be able to bring some new viewers to Netflix. As long as they continue to add more programs that are completely original, they should start seeing their numbers get back to where they used to be. They will be taking a hit from new services being released right now, but these original shows should help them weather the storm.

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Watch Netflix in Europe

August 17, 2011 / Roderick Brenes / No comments

I have come across many complaints from the people living in US that when they relocate to any part of Europe, they are unable to stream live from Netflix and there is no similar service or anything that can match Netflix in Europe. Sites which allow live streaming and gives huge collection of movies and TV shows just don’t exist. Apparently they’re still stuck in the renaissance – actually rending videos and dvd’s from local shops. This is a very common problem and the reason behind it is that Netflix doesn’t allow any user from outside the US to use its services.

What happens when Netflix is accessed from Europe?

When a user tries to watch Netflix in Europe, the server of Netflix located in US immediately identify that Netflix is being accessed from Europe. It is because of the IP address which is generated due to the location from where the user is accessing Netflix. Servers find out that the IP address is not from the US and doesn’t let the user watch Netflix in Europe.

How do you trick Netflix?

Netflix can be tricked/deceived/talked into letting you watch movies and TV shows. The problem will be solved if you use an IP address which from the US. Netflix can only check your location by checking which IP address is being used. When Netflix identifies that the IP address belongs to the US, it automatically allows streaming of anything in it’s content library.

Getting a US IP address

You can get an American IP address from a VPN. VPN stands for a virtual private network. A VPN creates a virtual and temporary IP address for you based on the location of the VPN server (in the USA in this case). It’s the US IP from the VPN that gives you the permission to access Netflix. You’ll find many VPNs available online. There’s not hardware involved, so signing up is quick – much like any other membership site. You just have to choose a VPN which has its servers in US.

movies online netflix europe You can get subscriptions from a VPN by paying a very little – about in 10 USD. After getting a subscription from a VPN, it will give you instructions and account details. You will setup your device like a laptop, desktop, IPhone or Apple TV according to the instructions given to you by the VPN (each company will vary slightly in setup) and after setting up with the VPN, you can establish a connection with your Netflix account. After using a VPN, Netflix will easily allow you to use Netflix without any problem and there will be no interruption, allowing you to watch Netflix in Europe.

One issue you may run into when first starting using a VPN service to watch Netflix in Europe is that you’ll be denied access even while connected to the VPN. Some of your IP data may be stored in your browser cache and cookies. Just clear out the data for Netflix, and it’ll be like your first time visiting! Of course next time, just remember that before connecting to Netflix, you must be connected to your VPN and you can watch Netflix in Europe.

Here are the three VPN services I can recommend. There are lots out there, but it can be overwhelming doing all the research yourself.

12VPN is a great service for Newbies. Installation of their VPN takes less than two minutes, and it’s all automatic. 12VPN is specifically great for Netflix because you only need the US IP address to watch Netflix in Europe, they’ve got a great package with 10 US IP addresses to choose from. There’s also a world package available, but you won’t make much use of those servers in Hong Kong, Japan, or Holland. The US IP only service is available for $79 bucks, which is a steal ($6.5 / month) because some VPN services charge way more than that. Aside from that free server switching, a friendly customer service team, and the widest range of VPN protocols (different types of VPNs should be used for different phones, computers, or operating systems), makes 12VPN a very smart choice.

http://12vpn.com

Hide My Ass is another popular VPN because it provides a very well rounded service. For the same price as the 12VPN US only service, you get servers in 30 countries and thousands of IP addresses. You of course won’t use all of them, but it’s kind of cool to have. VPN are used for a variety of things these days, and there are reasons to have so many servers and IP’s available which you don’t need to worry about. What does concern you is that there is free server switching between the multiple US server locations available, UK IP addresses (for those that watch BBC iPlayer), multiple VPN protocols available in one a package deal, and a 30 day money back guarantee. Hide My Ass is a very well rounded service, also providing things like an anonymous proxy browser, and other IP changing/data protection tools.

http://hidemyass.com

StrongVPN is a name you’ll hear over and over again. It’s a very strong choice to say the least. They’ve got tons of VPN packages available, which are specific to each users needs. Based on location, operating system, internet device (laptop vs smart phone), and length of contract – there’s something for everyone. You’ll pay a bit extra for their service, but there’s live support, more choice, and well, it’s what you pay for a brand name. StrongVPN is a mainstream choice that won’t disappoint you.