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Do you use Bluetooth on your mobile? Then BT Guard application is what you need: it secures your Bluetooth and turns it off automatically. From now on you will not forget the open Bluetooth connection and your mobile will be safe from BT attacks and intrusions. BT Guard is security application for your mobile phone that guards your Bluetooth connection. You define after which time of being on, your Bluetooth should be set to Off or to Invisible. You also define if you want BT Guard to ask you about confirmation when turning off BT. If you receive/send some data or you are using BT headset you can set the software not to ask you the permission to change the status of the BT. When Bluetooth is off, your phone battery consumption will be reduced and the phone battery will last longer. You will not have to charge your phone so often. When Bluetooth is Invisible, you are able to use it as you wish, but you will be not visible for other devices. This means that you will be able to send files, to use your BT headset, or to listen to your radio. But you will not be disturbed by the unwanted "Wish to accept Bluetooth Connection from?" This feature is unbearable in crowded places such as airports, city centers and offices.
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All versions:
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"Utterly worthless"
Version: BT Guard 2.0
Pros
Easy to setup
Cons
Doesn't hide your current ip
Summary
Waste of money
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"Worked first time for me. YMMV."
Version: BT Guard 2.0
Pros
Windows 7 Pro x64; uTorrent.
I chose easy install - perfectly smooth.
Checked with checkmytorrentip - all is well.
My d/load speed is just the same as before.Cons
I haven't tried to set it up with Deluge, yet. I need Deluge for some of my favourite torrents. It is rather irritating that more clients aren't supported out of the box.
Also, I have to agree that their support is pretty much non-existent. Even the website isn't informative (which surely wouldn't cost them much money).Summary
For $60 for a year's peace of mind, I'm very happy.
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"Easy to use. Pretty good speeds, considering."
Version: BT Guard 2.0
Pros
It works well and the speeds are good (again, considering you are going for anonymity, not blazing fast speed).
also, extra encryption is always a plus.Cons
None. The people that responded negative above me are effing idiots. I was able to get it installed on a Windows Vista computer and an Ubuntu box via command line, just by reading the install instructions. It's any wonder they could even post a comment. Go back to Facebook(in). Kids don't even try these days.
Summary
Love it! :)
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"Experienced Techy can only get this working."
Version: BT Guard 2.0
Pros
If you get it working, it works well. In case my waste of time helps anyone else, I'm putting my experience in the Summary.
Cons
Major support issues -- or lack thereof. Any information you can dig up, has to come from internet blogs. It took me 5 (FIVE) days to get BTGuard working -- with some added luck.
Summary
I don't know if you need to do "ALL" of these directives, but this is what I did to get the BTGuard PROXY to work with uTorrent or BitTorrent -- which only took 5 days of reading internet blogs and a stroke of luck.
After Frostwire screwed up my computer with either a virus or corruption, I restored my computer from an image backup. I then turned to uTorrent + BitTorrent programs. First, uTorrent and BitTorrent are the same program. The first being open source software with less memmory usage.
(A) Set up a network VPN BTGuard connection. See --> https://btguard.com/vpn
You must get this connection functioning first. Close the VPN connection down for now.
(B) If you are running a Firewall, be sure to allow --> vpn.btguard.com
If you have a complex Firewall, you might need the port number shown in the bittorrent program.
(C0) Set up the bittorrent program for BTGuard as demonstrated at --> https://btguard.com/utorrent.php
Now, we are going to change their settings because they are useless.
(C1) In Preferences\Connection:
--> Note the PORT used (example= 50000). Ports 49160-65534 are suppose
to be the safest to use against ISP throttling. You will have to use
the port number to make a tunnel in the router. Also make sure that the
port is not being used in Windows. Open a C: prompt window and run "netstat".
--> check "Enable UPnP port mapping". This is Universal Plug N Play.
If you are going to be using bittorrent for legal purposes, leave
this setting checked. (Assuming that your router supports UPnP.)
If you are not, this will only be a temporary checkmark.
--> check "Add Windows Firewall exception".
--> disable the Proxy Server settings with NONE.
(C2) In Preferences\BitTorrent:
--> check two boxes ONLY, "Ask tracker for scrape information" + "Allow incoming legacy connections".
(C3) Restart the bittorrent program.
(D0) Log into the router. If you don't know how to, you shouldn't be tackling this project.
(D1) Find Port Forwarding settings. The bittorrent program should be listed because we are using UPnP to automate things. Notice there are two important settings here, (1) the device/computer involved with its IP, (2) and the Application and Ports Forwarded. Notice the syntax of the PORTS >>>
TCP (protocol) Any (source input) -> 50000 (destination input)
UDP (protocol) Any (source output) -> 50000 (destination output)
Copy this information down exactly. When you go back to the BitTorrent program and UNcheck the UPnP option, this information will disappear. You have to create port forwarding rules just like it. You can make the rule now if you want as long as the same computer IP address is used for the same port forwarding rules shown in the UPnP setup.
Some routers have a pre-programed list of applications and their ports. In the Verizon router, you can find this list under the "Advanced+" "Port Forwarding Rules". My router is old[er], and the newer programs have to be manually added.
I used the "ADVANCED+" List of PORT FORWARDING RULES, went down to the bottom of the list and clicked on "add" which allowed me to specifically name the application and save it to the list. Then back in the generic port forwarding window, you can find the name of the application in the drop down list and pair it with the computer.
(D2) We are not done with the router settings yet. You may be behind two or more routers and not know it -- one in your home, and one at the ISP site. If you have a setting for DMZ Host in your router, this is the case and you have to continue to "tunnel" through the second router.
See corresponding information at: "Common Problems & Fixes For Port Forwarding" -->
http://www.pcwintech.com/common-problems-fixes-port-forwarding
Only one computer IP can be tunnelled through the DMZ. Use the IP address of the computer used in port forwarding in this setting.
(D3) In the information, "Common Problems & Fixes For Port Forwarding", it says to minimize the Firewall setting in the router to allow INCOMING and OUTGOING traffic. The router is still a hardward firewall and should still maintain security. If you are worried about this action, keep a software firewall as stated above in (B).
Reboot the router for good measure to make sure the settings were saved.
(E) In the bittorrent application, click Options\Setup Guide. Choose the closest test location in the drop down box. (You should not have the BTGuard engaged at this time.) The two tests should come back green. If not, recheck your work.
(F) In the bittorrent application, UNcheck "Enable UPnP port mapping".
(at this time the router entry for the UPnP port forwarding should disappear, and your manual entry will take over.)
(H) Engage the VPN BTGuard client. Use a web site that checks IP addresses and verify that the PROXY is working. (To know this your real internet connection IP address is found in the router.)
(I) Download the encryption program MyEnTunnel from --> https://btguard.com/encrypt.php
Run the encryption program and click YES.
(J0) Open the bittorrent application and que up a torrent download with several seeders. It should start to download.
(J1) Go back into the Preferences\Connection and enable the PROXY by clicking on "Socks5". This will stop the bittorrent client if the PROXY connection drops.
For some reason, if you have the BTGuard PROXY settings enabled in the bittorrent program when the program starts, the connection fails. -
"Does not work"
Version: BT Guard 2.0
Pros
Nothing works
Cons
It's a scam, don't buy it
Summary
Stay away from it, it's just a scam
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"Pure Shenanigans, not worth it...."
Version: BT Guard 2.0
Pros
"Works" with uTorrent...
Cons
....but not well.
When configured properly, is a mere trickle.
Freezes comp/browser.
I'm not sure there are even proxy servers, maybe a cardboard box with Crayon drawings on it, like Calvin's "Transmoglifier."
NO support.Summary
Snake Oil, pure and simple.
I might have been foolish having tried this, but am not fool enough to renew or ever use *anything* put out by these charlatans again.
You've been warned, what more do you want?
If you think I'll wish you "Good Luck," then you're mental... -
"Doesn't even work."
Version: BT Guard 2.0
Pros
Nothing to note.
Cons
Froze my computer 3 times trying to download.
Summary
Don't recommend.
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"Don't expect any support."
Version: BT Guard 2.0
Pros
Functionally is good.
Cons
Customer service is not!
Summary
I think these emails say it all. The format is: BTGuard's response, my original email to them.
In summation, they could have answered me one of four ways and I would have been satisified:
Response to my first email:
On 5/24/2011 10:03 PM, BTGuard Support wrote:
http://btguard.com/install
Best,
BTGuard
On 5/24/2011 3:29 PM, Death****** wrote:
Can you please tell me how to configure Tixati for use with this service?
There is a section to configure TCP and UDP ports, either of which can be disabled. Also, there are options to \"Use proxy to resolve names\", should this be checked or unchecked?
Thanks
Service: Advance Install - socks
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Response to my second email:
On 5/25/2011 1:30 PM, BTGuard Support wrote:
Click on the button that says other!
Best,
BTGuard
On 5/24/2011 9:23 PM, Maximillian Excaliber (MSN) wrote:
Sorry, but that was no help. Again, can you please tell me how to configure Tixati
client for use with BTGuard.
http://www.tixati.com/
Thanks
Maximillian Excaliber
"Can I please have my clothes back now or would you like to try again?"
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Response to my third email:
On 5/29/2011 1:25 PM, BTGuard Support wrote:
Those are the instructions. If you can't follow them, then I can't help you.
Best,
BTGuard
On 5/25/2011 1:24 PM, Maximillian Excaliber (MSN) wrote:
Thanks again but, I did that before I sent you the first request for help. I also checked all the other client's configuration instructions too. They were also of no help. One last time, if you know how, would you please tell me what I need to do to configure Tixati for use with BTGuard?
Maximillian Excaliber
"Can I please have my clothes back now or would you like to try again?"
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Response to my forth email:
Hello,
For answers to cancellation instructions, please visit: http://btguard.com/support
Best,
BTGuard
On 5/29/2011 7:30 PM, Maximillian Excaliber (MSN) wrote:
I have been very patient in waiting for a response to a simple question.
To be clear, the instructions on your website are for uTorrent, Vuse, BitComet and Other. "Other" does not address the configuration of Tixati. There are options in Tixati that do not appear. Rather than simply telling me that you did not know or that would take the time to answer me, you chose to take the easy way out by point to your website. Then when that didn't work, you chose to be unprofessional and rude.
Let me remind you that your service is not the only one of this type and there are other options. You should know that I prepared to renew my subscription when it ran out but, your unwillingness to either give me a straight answer or help me has changed that. Whether you believe it or not, I have three friends who were interested in a service like yours. Unfortunately, as the BBB would say, based my experience with BTGuard, I can not endorse or recommend it to them. That will cost BTGuard $333.00.
Have a nice day.
Maximillian Excaliber
"Can I please have my clothes back now or would you like to try again?"
Updated on May 31, 2011
1. We don't support Tixati.
2. Our product won't work with Tixati.
3. We don't know at this time but will look into it and get back to you.
4. Here is what you need to do...
Therefor, as I said in my email to them, I can not endorse or recommend BTGuard at this time! -
"Very useful application, nice idea"
Version: BT Guard 2.0
Summary
Very nice idea, as I have always forgot to turn off the Bluetooth after I have used it, and with BT Guard I do not need to remember it. So very easy to use and overall nice application.
