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这个问题其实问得非常现实，我先说结论吧：

在中国大陆，真正长期稳定、完全免费的 VPN 基本不存在。 如果你看到有人说“永久免费、秒连、不被封”，大概率用不了多久，甚至根本连不上。

我自己这些年测试过不少 VPN，也看过很多用户反馈，说说比较真实的情况，供你参考。

一、免费 VPN 在大陆的真实情况

防火长城现在对 VPN 的识别非常成熟，尤其是常见的免费 VPN。
大多数情况是这几种结果：

• 能下载，但连不上
• 能连上，但几分钟就断
• 某天还能用，第二天直接废掉

所以对免费 VPN，一定要降低预期，更适合临时查资料、偶尔用一下，而不是长期依赖。

二、目前“相对还能试试”的免费 VPN

下面这些不是保证能用，而是社区里反馈“偶尔能连上”的选择，而且需要反复切协议和节点。

1. hide.me（免费版）

• 支持 Android 和 Windows
• 可以手动切协议，比如 OpenVPN TCP、SoftEther
• 有时在大陆能连上，有时不行，看运气

优点是不用注册、没有流量限制，缺点是稳定性一般。

2. Windscribe（免费版）

• 每月 10GB 流量
• 有混淆模式，部分时间可以绕过封锁
• 适合轻度使用，比如查资料、上 Google

但它不是全天候可用，经常需要换节点。

3. Hotspot Shield（免费版）

• 不限流量
• 使用自家协议，有时能穿过 GFW
• 会有广告

速度偶尔还可以，但稳定性依然不高。

三、如果你能接受“不是传统 VPN”的方案

说实话，在大陆 比免费 VPN 更靠谱的，反而是一些代理工具。

Shadowsocks
如果你或朋友能提供服务器，这是目前成功率比较高的方案之一。
缺点是需要一定动手能力，新手会觉得麻烦。

Psiphon / Lantern（蓝灯）
这类工具本身就是为审查环境设计的。
能用，但慢，隐私一般，不建议处理敏感信息。

四、一些很重要的实用建议

这是很多人忽略但非常关键的几点：

• 一定要在出国前或翻墙状态下安装好所有工具
  到了大陆再下载，很多官网根本打不开
• 不要死磕一个 VPN，多准备几个备用
• 多尝试不同协议和节点，默认设置往往最容易被封

五、说句实在话

如果你只是短期、偶尔用一下，免费方案可以试。
但如果你需要长期稳定访问 Google、YouTube、ChatGPT，最终大多数人还是会选择付费 VPN 或自建代理，这是目前比较现实的选择。

 

免费 VPN 在中国不是不能用，而是不能指望它一直能用。

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Hey Lisa!

See you after a long time. If I answer your question, I just watched this girl, Mina Demirtas, with Mert Yazicioglu, and honestly, the chemistry was remarkable. Even I love this couple. Addressing your query regarding her age, Mina Demirtas is 19 years old (as of 2024). She was born in 2005 in Istanbul, a city in Turkey.

She did movies and the TV series Kizil Goncalar at a young age. You can also read our detailed blog about Mina Demirtaş here. Hopefully, it will help you explore more about this leading actress.

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Hey Lisa!

We can suggest you 2 ways of building a chatbot for React.js. Here we go:

Back4App

It is very easy to build a chatbot for React.js or other applications with the help of Back4App. You can simply register on this platform for free and then access the dashboard. After defining the model for your chatbot, you can select the ‘chatbot’ under ‘Webhosting + Custom domain’ settings. You can express the cloud code to perform further settings. Here is the complete guide to building a chatbot for React.js.

By the way, you will find these options under the ‘Database’ category available on the dashboard of Back4App.

Dialogflow

On the other hand, Dialogflow which is a product of Google Cloud is another suitable option for building chatbots. The ‘Build chatbots with Dialogflow’ page of Google Developers can also aid you in this regard. Consider watching the following video for further details.

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Hey Lisa! Your question sounds interesting. Undoubtedly, there are several platforms including Heroku that permits businesses and developers to set up an application on Parse Server. Likewise, it is seamless to deploy Node.js applications on Heroku.

Hereof, after creating an app and choosing a database on Heroku, you just connect with GitHub and integrate with Parse Server or parse-server-example.

You can also use standard REST API to deal with this situation. Here is an example:

curl -X POST \
-H "X-Parse-Application-Id: myAppId" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{}' \
https://example.herokuapp.com/parse/functions/hello
..
{"result":"Hi"}%

On the contrary, you can also utilize Back4App to deploy the Node.js app on Parse Server. Mainly, Back4App allows you to proceed with a free plan but Heroku is paid now. Although this source can help you to provide all details about deploying a Node.js app but if I share the core points then see the following steps:

– Create a new app on Back4App and give it a name
– After proceeding with the cloud code function, you can act upon this structure:

nodejs-back4app/ ├── cloud/ │ └── main.js ├── public/ │ └── index.html ├── .parse.local └── .parse.project

– Now, you can activate the Back4App hosting
– Modify directly with the cloud
– Select database, and app logic and deploy the app

 

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Undoubtedly insurance is expensive in Northern Ireland compared to other parts of the United Kingdom, but there are many reasons for it.

– First of all, there are only a few insurance companies in Northern Ireland that are eligible to confer insurance plans. So, competition is less, which is why prices are high.

– Similarly, legal requirements are also a reason for expensive insurance in Northern Ireland. Yes, you need to pay high costs in case of accidents, due to which premiums are higher in Northern Ireland compared to the rest of the UK.

– High traffic on roads, more mileage, and uninsurance drivers are also factors raising the cost of insurance in Northern Ireland.

Now, if we talk about the best insurance companies for Northern Ireland residents, then I would like to share the following ones:

Apricot Insurance

If your uncle and aunt are based in Belfast and only want to insure their home and vehicles, then Apricot Insurance is a viable option. You can simply get quotes by visiting their website. By the way, it is better to compare quotes by using this site for Northern Ireland residents and it will make you aware of what a variety of insurance companies are charging in NI in the name of premiums and coverages.

Allianz Northern Ireland

It is another one of the best insurance for Northern Ireland residents that covers home, vehicle, pet and various other insurances. Luckily, you can also grab a 10% discount when you go with this insurance. However, I noticed that Google reviews are not good enough but are not after-service ones. Also, they are not paid.

Aviva

If your uncle and aunt are only looking for affordable car insurance in Northern Ireland, then you must go with Aviva. It comes with a 5-star rating, and hopefully, it will be a good option for them. The other coverages that Aviva offers to NI residents are personal accident insurance, travel insurance, health cover, pet insurance, home cover and income insurance.

Hopefully, my response will assist you in finding reliable insurance for Northern Ireland residents. You can also discuss this issue with NI-based friends and locals to get more authentic pieces of advice.

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Hi Lisa! Thanks for asking this question. Chinese Red dog is basically a Chinese breed that is also known as Laizhou Hong is considered a good watchdog for families. First of all, if I talk about the advantages of adopting Chinese Red dogs for protection purposes, then:

• They need less maintenance, are easy to train and are loyal.
• Chinese people use these dogs in agriculture, policy and military sectors because of their intelligent defensive skills. To explore everything about such dogs, you should read this article https://dogbreedsfaq.com/asian-dog-breeds/chinese-dog-breeds-list/chinese-red-dog/. It talks everything about Chinese Red dogs in detail.
• Laizhou Hong breed is also tough, and you don’t need to take a lot of care of them.

On the other hand, if I talk about the cons of adopting Chinese Red dogs, then they typically need big houses with a garden. Yes, they have to do enough physical exercises to be active.

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Thanks for asking such an interesting question, Lisa. The revenue of vending machine manufacturing industry is growing day by day. Even in 2020, the market size of vending machine industry was around 30.3 billion USD and it will definitely rise in the upcoming years.

So, if we talk about the top vending machine brands in the world in 2022 like these https://digitalcruch.com/best-vending-machines-brands/ then we will include companies from China, the United States and Japan. Here are the best vending machine brands:

Haloo

Haloo is also known as Haloo Automation Equipment Co., Ltd is considered one of the best vending machine manufacturers and suppliers globally. You will find almost all kinds of vending machines under a single roof here. Yes, you can find snacks, soda and other drink vending machines with Haloo. You can explore everything about this vending machine manufacturer from here https://www.haloo-vending.com/ and can visit different product pages seamlessly.

Similarly, compared to other vending companies the prices of Haloo vending machines are also very reasonable and their AI and smart technology properties will also impress you.

Fuji Electric

Fuji is definitely a big name among the top vending machine brands. It is easy to get face mask vending machines to a pet can vending machines when you work with this manufacturer. This Japan-based vending machine company could also be a good option for you.

R.S. Hughes Co., Inc.

It is another big name among vending machine manufacturers. This is a California-based vending machine company that offers a variety of industrial and office supplies to businesses. Usually, you will find hot coffee or drink vending machines here.

Some other top vending machine brands are:

• Sanden Corporation
• Cardinal Distributing Co. Inc.
• Wurth Industry North America
• GLORY

 

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Thanks Lisa for sharing these Firebase alternatives with us. You can also consider reading our thread from here https://peektimes.com/forums/topic/open-source-alternatives-of-firebase/. You can also include the following Firebase alternatives in your list:

• Parse
• Hoodies
• 8Base
• NHost
• Kuzzle
• Supabase and much more.

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We are sorry to hear about your loss Lisa. I agree that unoccupied houses need proper protection against accidents, and insurance is necessary in this regard. You need to follow these steps:

• First of all, you need to send the health certificate of the house owner to the insurance company. Better to perform this task within 30 days of death or before. They can transfer the insurance to your name after having a conversation with you.
• But in many cases, insurance companies withdraw the insurance coverage after the death of the house owner. Then probably, you will need to find a new insurer, and this source could be beneficial for you.
• On the other hand, if we talk about the legal processes, then your father will have to satisfy the court that his will is valid (if there is any will), or his attorney can guide him about legal matters in more detail.
• Similarly, if I address your question regarding the house maintenance service then the only name that comes to my mind is LGC Group London. Whether you want residential maintenance or looking for commercial property remodeling service, these guys are the best. You can acquire their house maintenance services anywhere in London. Hopefully, it will be a good choice for you.

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Lisa! There are many online pharmacies that Online Medicines Seller Registry approves. This is the exact source https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/online-services/how-to-order-repeat-prescriptions-online/ that tells you everything about ordering repeat prescriptions online. Just follow these steps:

First of all, find an online pharmacy that has already been experienced and approved by legal authorities. Personally, I prefer this https://codapharmacy.co.uk/ Coda Pharmacy because they deliver free NHS prescriptions.

In the second step, you will have to get the approval of a GP. You can just enter your location code here https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/find-a-gp and will find several GPs to get approval.

By the way, NHS also recommends the following online pharmacies in this regard:

https://www.boots.com/online/pharmacy/

https://www.pharmacy2u.co.uk/

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I like Pigtronix Infinity Looper the most because it works very well in live performances, but it is not a suitable option for beginners. I think you can go with TC Electronic Ditto Looper because it is a worthy choice for newbies. I recently read its review from here https://www.happynewguitarday.com/best-looper-pedal/ and found that its swift double-tap, uncompressed 24-bit audio processing and other simple features are very attractive for newbies. But its size is small, and you should think about your requirements before buying it.

 

In the same token, Boss RC-1 is also an ideal choice for beginners. Its design is very simple, and you can use it for 2 hours of recording as well. Hopefully, you will pick the right option.

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Yes, you can use the mentioned software Reservety. It looks good. But I can advise more options like:

• SimplyBook
• Honey Book
• YouCanBook
• Bookeo
• YArooms
• vcita Online Scheduling

Their pricing depends on their features and user satisfaction rate. Probably, it would work for you.

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Yes, EMP attack is a new type of warfare tool that powerful countries can use for forthcoming battles. Many sources also claim that China has already used EMP technology against India, and Mumbai’s blackout is a result of its attack. However, if I address your question, then yes, an EMP attack can damage electric grids and electronic devices if the attackers enhance the voltage supply.

If we talk about what will work after an EMP attack, then yes, satellite phones and walkie-talkies would work after an EMP attack for communication purpose. You can also read more about it from our this article https://peektimes.com/survive-an-emp-attack-2021/. Similarly, if you have installed a solar system in house for power generation, then it could also be very beneficial for you. Your electricity supply wouldn’t be hurt in that case.

But it is still a dangerous situation because if planes’ air control communication is hurt, they can come to the ground free fall. It is serious concerns, and countries like the US etc., are already working to stop such EMP attacks in advance.

 

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I think you should consider the mentioned source because it is providing a variety of adopting sources here. We can also suggest you this Pet Community of Facebook https://web.facebook.com/Cavapoo-Puppies-For-Adoption-625005598138510/ to get further support about Cavapoo adoption in Texas. Moreover, you can also find a variety of cavapoo rescues for adoption from here https://peektimes.com/best-cavapoo-rescues-adoption/.

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Honestly, no one can say anything about the stock market crash in 2021. Nevertheless, we can relate it with Covid-19 situation, inflation, international events and job opportunity. Luckily, countries are lifting the lockdowns because of sudden decrement in coronavirus active cases and death tolls. That’s why many closed industries like restaurants, entertainment and travel industry are going to start their businesses again.

However, any ‘Black Swan’ event could be expected because of high tensions between two powerful countries China and the United States. If you an investor then you should follow these tips to secure your stock investment and survive in a stock market crash.

• You should invest in different categories. Yes, I am talking about diverse investment. Likewise, if you are investing in Electric Vehicle stocks then you should also pick a different class like pharmaceutical stocks etc.
• It is also important to closely monitor your stock portfolio and take preventive measures if you smell something bad.
• Using bond strategy, investing indexing, and avoiding investment in struggling companies could also be beneficial to survive in stock market crashes.

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