As we mentioned, many routers have a firmware utility built directly into their OEM firmware, which is much easier than having to send it through a restoration utility on a computer. Many Linksys routers can have a new firmware flashed directly onto them from within their stock firmware. That drastically reduces the number of steps and the complexity of each step.
Just as we did in the first guide, the first step to flashing a router with Tomato firmware is to download the correct version of the firmware and unpack the compressed files.
Next, go to Once the process is complete, restart the router again and return to the default IP, where you should now see the Tomato login screen. Just like with the Linksys routers, Netgear allows you to flash firmware directly within the existing menus. However, the main difference is that the Netgear routers include a step to clear the factory settings and memory — like we did on our Asus router.
The next step to flashing firmware onto a Netgear router is to restore the default factory settings. If something is wrong during the setup process for one of the other routers, this is also a good troubleshooting step to try. For many routers, this can be done in a similar way to what we saw with the Asus for clearing the memory. After the router is set back to the factory defaults, you can open your browser again and log back into the router. Did you try Tomato, or did you go for another option?
Routers send firmware updates for security purposes among others. Tomato has not been updated for some time. Is this an issue? Fresh Tomato is under active development and has releases mid ! Their software now obliges you to be on the net and suffer through among other stupidities, an ad from disney and other fascists.
Anybody else had this experience? Netgear apparently blocks for thirdparty firmware. Instructions available on the net. The VPNs above are completely free , reasonably fast , and safe to use. All free VPNs come with limitations, though. For faster and unrestricted streaming, see the overall best VPN apps for Firestick. Use the table below to compare how the top free VPNs for Firestick perform in six key testing categories:. The best free VPN for Firestick.
This rating is calculated based on the following subcategory ratings. To learn more, read our testing methodology. No other safe free VPN can do this on Firestick. This means you can use Windscribe with Kodi add-ons, too. Moreover, Windscribe uses AES encryption to secure your internet connection.
Try streaming in Standard Definition to maximize your monthly bandwidth. It outperformed all the free VPNs we tested connecting to nearby servers. It has a privacy-oriented logging policy, and several additional security settings. These servers are also useful for anonymously streaming P2P-based Kodi add-ons. Like Windscribe, Hide. We could only stream 10 hours of content before the data ran out.
Sadly, Hide. This is partly due to the very limited server network available to free users. All in all, Hide. Once installed, you can use the VPN as much as you want.
This is the reason why we picked the VPN service as a third alternative for Firestick. This is problematic, as it could get in way of streaming P2P-based Kodi add-ons. IPVanish read our review here is currently the best one. Learn more about the differences between paid and free VPNs below.
As we already mentioned, free Firestick VPN apps come with limitations. Our advice for users looking to stream lots of content on Firestick is to use a paid VPN instead. This is a paid software but the price is very reasonable and you can try it out with a 7-day trial before you commit.
VideoProc is super simple to use and supports more than 1, video streaming sites , including YouTube, Vevo, Vimeo, Dailymotion, and Facebook. You can download video and music streams, live videos, playlists, and channels.
This software supports 8K video, which is becoming a bit more common, but most competitors still only support up to p or 4K. On the editing side, VideoProc comes with all the features you need to create professional-looking videos, including file-merging, subtitles, effects, deshake, and denoise. Plus, you get great support in the form of comprehensive web tutorials and an email contact form. This comes with a day money-back guarantee. It also works with TikTok, Facebook, Vimeo, and other video sharing sites.
This freemium software limits users on the free plan in terms of number of playlists, channels, and subtitles. Upgrading to premium means these features are unlimited , plus you get a channel subscription feature, no ads, and priority support. As its name suggests, this software supports 4K video, but it supports 8K as well.
Looking for a tool that speaks your language? Plans come with a day money-back guarantee. Allavsoft is a handy freemium downloader that can handle video and audio files. The aesthetic is fairly basic but this tool is very easy to use. The free version allows you to download a maximum of five videos and convert or merge videos of a maximum of five minutes in length.
It supports HD p and 4K. You can add multiple URLs to batch download and convert videos. This software comes with a built-in screen recorder so you can create and convert your own videos. And a built-in player enables you to playback and preview your downloaded files. Some users have reported issues with initial setup, but Allavsoft technical support is highly responsive and ready to help via email support around the clock. ByClick Downloader definitely steps things up a notch when it comes to aesthetics.
It has a well-designed, intuitive interface that makes it easy to download videos and playlists. You can download full YouTube playlists and channels as well as entire Instagram pages in one click. This is a paid software. There are no editing tools which some users may miss. ByClick Downloader supports up to 4K and can handle long videos over an hour in length. You can download YouTube subtitles with your video, and names and titles are automatically attached to MP3s. Dozens of videos can be downloaded at the same time.
You have two options for downloading. You can either paste the URL or use the one-click download mode. In the latter, you simply navigate to the video and a popup will ask if you want to download it. Another neat feature of this downloader is that it provides personal recommendations for videos at the bottom of the interface.
You can also link your video sharing site accounts to download your private videos. The interface is available in 23 languages, including Spanish, German, and Turkish. A thorough FAQ section on the ByClick Downloader website should help you solve most issues, but there is an email contact form should you need further assistance.
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