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Welcome to Dump Truck: Part 1 – Dump Truck Desktop

We hope everyone is enjoying the new Dump Truck desktop and mobile apps and the redesigned Web App that were announced two weeks ago.

Over the next month, Golden Frog will publish a “Welcome to Dump Truck” blog series to introduce Dump Truck’s new apps and features to everyone. Part 1 of the blog series is about Dump Truck Desktop and now available on the Golden Frog blog.

P.S. Don’t forget to use your Giganews username and password to access the Dump Truck Desktop apps, Mobile apps and Web App. 30 GB of Dump Truck is included free with every Diamond account and 5 GB of Dump Truck is included free with all other Giganews accounts.

Check out the latest post about Dump Truck Desktop!

Dump Truck Rebuilt – New Desktop, Mobile and Web Apps

Dump Truck Online StorageLast December, we announced our partnership with Golden Frog to provide free Dump Truck secure online storage to every Giganews member.

When we made Dump Truck available to Giganews members last year, the service included WebDAV access to your files and a basic Web App. Over the past year, Golden Frog listened to your comments and worked hard to improve the service based on your feedback.

Today, Dump Truck online storage gets even better with completely new Desktop apps, Mobile apps and rebuilt Web App so you can use Dump Truck on all of your devices.

After a year of non-stop development, the Dump Truck storage service now includes:

  • Windows and Mac Desktop applications to sync your files from your desktop to Dump Truck
  • Android and iOS Mobile apps to view and manage your files on the go. (iOS App pending App Store approval)
  • A completely redesigned and rebuilt Web App so you can use your web browser to access, upload and share files in your Dump Truck account

Don’t forget to use your Giganews username and password to access the Dump Truck Desktop apps, Mobile apps and Web App. 30 GB of Dump Truck is included free with every Diamond account and 5 GB of Dump Truck is included free with all other Giganews accounts.

Why use Dump Truck online storage?

It’s simple – you should choose Dump Truck for your storage needs because Golden Frog is more focused on security than other online storage providers. Golden Frog was founded to keep the Internet free and open while respecting user privacy and security. In 2009, Golden Frog launched VyprVPN Personal VPN to protect users’ Internet connections and Dump Truck is their latest service focused on privacy and security.

Why is Dump Truck more secure?

When you upload your files to Dump Truck, Golden Frog the only company who handles your data so your privacy is protected and your security is ensured. Golden Frog doesn’t rely on 3rd parties to store your files. Similar to how Giganews operates its own Usenet clusters, Golden Frog owns the hard drives, servers and manages their own global network so they can keep your files secure.

They also store three copies of your files using 256-bit AES encryption to ensure you always have a secure and redundant copy. When you upload or download files from Dump Truck all data is encrypted using 256-bit SSL – the same encryption level used by financial institutions. Golden Frog also doesn’t use data deduplication to inspect your files to save on storage costs, nor will they ever display ads or analyze users’ files for marketing purposes. Like Giganews, Golden Frog respects users’ privacy and security and will never inspect your files.

Dump Truck Desktop – Sync files from your Desktop

Dump Truck files sync right to your desktop

Use Dump Truck Desktop on Windows or Mac to securely sync and store all of your files.

Dump Truck Desktop features:

  • Windows and Mac applications
  • Automatically syncs files from your desktop to Dump Truck
  • All your files in your Dump Truck folder on your desktop are on all of your devices

Download Dump Truck Desktop

Dump Truck Web App – Access your files from any browser

The Dump Truck Web App has been totally redesigned and rebuilt with improved performance and new features. Use the the Web App to access, upload and share your files from any web browser.

Access Dump Truck from any web browser

Dump Truck Web App features:

  • Access files in your Dump Truck account from any web browser
  • Powerful sidebar folder directory for easy navigation
  • Upload entire folders, including sub-folders
  • Create and share public links to folders using passwords and expiration dates
  • Easy to use drag and drop to move files around in Dump Truck
  • Favorite files and folders to bookmark for quick access

Dump Truck Mobile Apps – Access your files while on the go

Access your files in Dump Truck on the go

Dump Truck Mobile App to access and store files while on the go.

Dump Truck Mobile App features:

  • Android and iOS apps (iOS app pending App Store approval)
  • Upload photos and videos to Dump Truck from your mobile device
  • Access and view files stored in Dump Truck
  • Favorite any file for quick online or offline access

Available on Google Play and the App Store (pending App Store approval).

Access Dump Truck with your Giganews username and password and see all of Dump Truck’s new features for yourself! If you are not currently a Giganews member, sign up now for free 14 day free trial to try Dump Truck and much more.

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VyprVPN Mobile Apps Now Available for Giganews Members!

The Golden Frog team just announced the release of the VyprVPN Mobile Apps for Android and iOS devices. VyprVPN Mobile Apps are FREE for Giganews members with VyprVPN service!

VyprVPN On Demand for iOS

VyprVPN on Demand automatically initiates a VyprVPN connection whenever it detects Internet activity on your iPhone or iPad. The app enables VyprVPN when you need it and disables it when you don’t. After a one-time setup, VyprVPN on Demand will automatically encrypt your mobile Internet connection to secure your information and privacy.

VyprVPN on Demand Features:

  • Automatically connect  to VyprVPN when accessing the Internet
  • Encrypt your web browsing, email and iOS apps
  • Choose any VyprVPN server in North America, Europe or Asia
  • Auto-select the VyprVPN server closest to your location
  • Secure your iPhone or iPad on unsecured wireless networks

Download VyprVPN on Demand from the App Store today!

VyprVPN for Android

VyprVPN for Android allows you connect to any of Golden Frog’s global VyprVPN server locations using a single tap to encrypt your internet connection. You can now skip the manual setup on your Android device and simply download VyprVPN for Android to quickly connect to VyprVPN.

VyprVPN for Android Features:

  • Connect to VyprVPN with a single tap to encrypt email, web browsing and more
  • Choose any VyprVPN server in North America, Europe or Asia
  • Auto-select the VyprVPN server closest to your location
  • View your server location, data throughput and time connected
  • Secure your Android device on unsecured wireless networks

Download VyprVPN for Android from Google Play today!

VyprVPN Mobile Apps are free to download but require VyprVPN service.  Either sign up for a Giganews Diamond Membership, which includes VyprVPN for free, or add VyprVPN to your existing Giganews membership.

To stay up to date with the VyprVPN Mobile Apps for Android and iOS, please subscribe to our blog and follow us on Giganews Facebook, Giganews Twitter, Giganews YouTube Channel, and Giganews Google+.

VyprVPN setup instructions for Windows 8 using PPTP and L2TP/IPsec now available

Windows 8 manual setup instructions for PPTP and L2TP/IPsec protocols are now available in our VyprVPN support area. For users using the OpenVPN protocol on Windows 8, please download VyprVPN Desktop.

Golden Frog also recently updated VyprVPN Desktop to include Windows 8 support. Golden Frog recommends that VyprVPN users skip the manual setup and download VyprVPN Desktop to switch freely between VyprVPN server locations and protocol with a single click.

However, if you prefer the manual setup, please visit our VyprVPN support page to view the Windows 8 manual setup instructions.

Windows 8 PPTP manual setup instructions
Windows 8 L2TP/IPsec manual setup instructions

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VyprVPN Desktop updated to Version 1.4

VyprVPN DesktopToday, the Golden Frog Dev team updated VyprVPN Desktop. The 1.4 update includes Windows 8 support, minor bug fixes and an application name change. The application name is now “VyprVPN” and is no longer “VyprVPN for Giganews” so both Giganews and Golden Frog users can now use the same, unified application.

VyprVPN Desktop 1.4 update includes:

  • Support for Windows 8
  • Minor bug fixes
  • Name change to “VyprVPN”

You can apply this update directly within VyprVPN 1.3 or download VyprVPN 1.4 from the Golden Frog website.

VyprVPN is included free with every Diamond account and is also available as add-on service for non-Diamond accounts using the Giganews control panel.

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Giganews Reaches 1,500 Days of Usenet Retention!

We reached another Usenet milestone today! We are the first Usenet provider in the world to offer 1,500 days of binary Usenet retention. This translates to over 4 years of binary retention and over 8.5 years of text retention. Don’t worry – we aren’t stopping at 1,500 days and will continue to grow Usenet retention everyday.

Unlike other Usenet providers, we deliver the same speed and article completion across every day of Usenet retention across all 110,000 newsgroups. Our high quality newsgroup retention is a testament to the strength of our redundant infrastructure and our team’s dedication to the Giganews service and its members.

We would also like to thank all of the Giganews members that have supported us over the years. We would not be able to grow our Usenet retention without you! Thank you for your support.

We continue to provide more than Usenet service. Over the past two years, we have worked hard to deliver an impressive set of additional software and services to complement our Usenet service, including:

We also recently launched the Giganews Control Panel App for iOS and Android. The Giganews Control Panel App allows members to manage their account usage, disconnect VyprVPN connections and stay informed on Giganews updates on their iPhone, iPad or Android device.

We have more exciting services and tools coming to Giganews this fall, so stay tuned. In the meantime, enjoy our world leading Usenet retention.

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Giganews Control Panel App for iOS updated to version 1.1

We updated the Giganews Control Panel for iOS.

What’s New in Version 1.1

  • Support for retina images
  • Bug fixes

The new Giganews Control Panel App allows Giganews members to adjust their account settings, remotely disconnect VyprVPN connections and more. It is included free with every Giganews account.

Giganews Control Panel App for iPhone and iPad features:

  • View your Giganews usage and transfer history
  • Remotely disconnect VyprVPN connections
  • Read the Giganews Blog
  • Contact the Giganews Support
  • Refer your friends to Giganews
  • Keep up-to-date on product announcements and special offers

Download or update your iPhone or iPad and manage your Giganews account on the go!

VyprVPN App for Giganews updated to Version 1.3

VyprVPN App for GiganewsToday, the Golden Frog development team released version 1.3 of the VyprVPN App for Giganews.

VyprVPN App for Giganews version 1.3 updates:

  • When the App checks for available updates, files associated with this action are digitally signed to message anti-virus software that the files are safe.
  • The App prevents connection problems due to malicious third party DNS poisoning.

Giganews members with VyprVPN can apply this update within the VyprVPN App for Giganews or can download the VyprVPN App for Giganews v 1.3.

The VyprVPN App for Giganews is currently only available for Windows. The Mac version of the VyprVPN App for Giganews will be available soon so please stay tuned!

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