A Vpn To Watch Hulu Outside The US

It's pretty simple to watch Hulu outside the US. All you need is a computer, a Hulu account, and a vpn.

Ok, the first two are a given. Duh. But what is a vpn and how can it allow you to watch Hulu outside the US?

A vpn is complicated as most things computer-y are. I'll be honest and be the first to admit that I couldn't build one or fix one if it broke. But, because I use vpn's for work and entertainment, I am pretty clear (more than most) about a general idea of how they work, and how you can watch Hulu outside the US with one.

Ok, from the beginning. So a vpn is like an invitation to a private party. Let's say it's a costume party. So there's the party in America, and you're from...let's say Canada. You really want to go to this party because American house parties are AWESOME.

Back on track. Hulu is like the owners of the house. They've got this cool party you want to go to, but you've got to be American to go. You buy your vpn service, which comes with and Uncle Sam costume and a black Suburban with no plates. Because you don't want to the owner to know you're America, you drive your FBI style black suburban to the party (no one knows where you're from) put on your Uncle Sam costume and now everyone thinks you're American. Now you can have fun at the party!

Ok, that was more complicated that I though, but the point is that a vpn codes and tunnels your information to a server in America, where it is decoded and you then gain the IP address of the American server. With an American IP address (regardless of your real location) you are then able to watch Hulu outside the US.

A vpn, despite my complicated scenario, is quite easy to get a hold of. Tons of companies advertise on the net and it's just a few minutes download, and maybe a few installation steps, depending on the vpn you purchase. Mobile devices like iPad and iTouch should use PPTP or L2TP and laptops should use SSL/OpenVpn. These are types of protocols and range in security level and compatibility with devices. Prices range from about five dollars a month to thirty dollars a month, depending on the bandwidth, features, and reliability of the vpn. After all is said and done, five bucks and ten minutes later you can start to watch Hulu outside the US.