Office Websense blocks TBHP.

@Chaand · 6th April 2011, 09:59

How about using TBHP mobile as a stopgap arrangement. You could also subscribe to threads and get alerts on email as and when there are replies to the threads that interest you.

Mr.Boss · 6th April 2011, 10:53

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Originally Posted by @Chaand

How about using TBHP mobile as a stopgap arrangement. You could also subscribe to threads and get alerts on email as and when there are replies to the threads that interest you.

Thats a good idea. But again mobile won't deliver the 100% fun.

muditgrover · 8th April 2011, 09:54

Guys, Best Way is to use proxy or vpn or buy a rdp..

These are the best available options..!

Thanks

NetfreakBombay · 8th April 2011, 10:04

Don't even attempt that work if websense is deployed.

vpn / rdp / proxy are most basic things that are blocked and in quite a few places unauthorized vpn would lead to getting escorted out of building.

Only in small companies where only http traffic is filtered this might work.

muditgrover · 8th April 2011, 10:36

Okay, then one can do this.

USE ULTRA REACH:go to ultrareach.com, download program, copy onto a flashdrive, and open on any pc to unblock websites(file name is U996)

OR

http://www.tech-faq.com/how-to-bypass-websense.html

ONLY FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE! I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE IF YOUR BOSS FIRES YOU!

patron · 8th April 2011, 11:39

Can you see if you can access with https://www.team-bhp.com/forum ? Some NW admins are stupid

and overlook secured sites. Try your luck.

condor · 8th April 2011, 12:30

How about wireless broadband ? Switch connections during lunch or your break time .. then get back to work.

kpzen · 8th April 2011, 12:37

My office has blocked Chrome/ Firefox and Opera.

Using internet explorer is a pain. Any suggestion ?

Klub Class · 8th April 2011, 12:46

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Originally Posted by kpzen

Any suggestion?

You can try Apple Safari or Maxthon browser*.

*Maxthon browser has a a private browser and a special "BOSS KEY". All you have to do is press the boss key (default is Alt+`) you can reprogram and the window dissappears. To make it reappear just press the boss key again. It is wonderful! (via torquecurve)

rk_sans · 8th April 2011, 13:37

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Originally Posted by patron

Can you see if you can access with https://www.team-bhp.com/forum ? Some NW admins are stupid

and overlook secured sites. Try your luck.

Awesome idea, which never came to my mind. I was unable to access shopyourworld website from office all these days and today i tried the above method and it worked perfectly. Thanks @patron

patron · 8th April 2011, 14:37

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Originally Posted by rk_sans

Thanks @patron

Sure what are neighbors for. I live in Brigade Gateway!!

traveloholic · 8th April 2011, 17:34

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Originally Posted by kpzen

My office has blocked Chrome/ Firefox and Opera.

Using internet explorer is a pain. Any suggestion ?

Do we work in the same company or our IT guys come from the same school of thought. Chrome/Firefox/Opera do not work here and we get struck to IE all the time. These Firewalls are pathetic. I would rather love working in a Product Development Company rather than being in Service Offering Company, atleast PDC's have less restrictions as compared to SOC's.

sanagg1 · 9th April 2011, 07:43

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Originally Posted by kpzen

My office has blocked Chrome/ Firefox and Opera.

Using internet explorer is a pain. Any suggestion ?

OH MY GOD !
I didn't know you work for a crazy company.

My heartfelt compassionate sympathy for you, and pray God to give a fraction of T-Bhp wisdom to these IT guys.

Cheers

Samurai · 9th April 2011, 09:24

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Originally Posted by sanagg1

OH MY GOD !
I didn't know you work for a crazy company.

My heartfelt compassionate sympathy for you, and pray God to give a fraction of T-Bhp wisdom to these IT guys.

I don't think you can call them crazy for that policy. For a company, browser is a tool, not an entertainment app for their employees. Lot of web apps written between late 90s and early 00s run only on IE, some need IE6 and nothing else will do. For example, ActiveX apps run most optimally on IE and nothing else. For a fat-client app, ActiveX is still a very popular technology since it can coded in C/C++ to run natively.

There are many big companies who disable CD drives, USB drives, etc., on employee PCs. Using IE is not crazier than that.

YaeJay · 22nd August 2012, 22:54

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Originally Posted by condor

How about wireless broadband ? Switch connections during lunch or your break time .. then get back to work.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Samurai

I don't think you can call them crazy for that policy. For a company, browser is a tool, not an entertainment app for their employees. Lot of web apps written between late 90s and early 00s run only on IE, some need IE6 and nothing else will do. For example, ActiveX apps run most optimally on IE and nothing else. For a fat-client app, ActiveX is still a very popular technology since it can coded in C/C++ to run natively.

There are many big companies who disable CD drives, USB drives, etc., on employee PCs. Using IE is not crazier than that.

Good to have some sane voices here. Those that love the team, spend whatever little time off duty, paying for the internet etc. And calling the employers network policy crazy is down right cheap.

For the record, each and every post made by me and a few friends that I know out here are after hours of work and at our expense. Show some respect for what you love guys! Okay you cheat at work, (thats bad) but complain about it? Is this is some kindergarten club?

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@Chaand BHPian Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Mumbai Posts: 313 Thanked: 511 Times	Re: Office Websense blocks TBHP. How about using TBHP mobile as a stopgap arrangement. You could also subscribe to threads and get alerts on email as and when there are replies to the threads that interest you.
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muditgrover BHPian Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: New Delhi Posts: 225 Thanked: 394 Times	Re: Office Websense blocks TBHP. Guys, Best Way is to use proxy or vpn or buy a rdp.. These are the best available options..! Thanks
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8th April 2011, 10:04	#34
NetfreakBombay Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,466 Thanked: 1,021 Times	Re: Office Websense blocks TBHP. Don't even attempt that work if websense is deployed. vpn / rdp / proxy are most basic things that are blocked and in quite a few places unauthorized vpn would lead to getting escorted out of building. Only in small companies where only http traffic is filtered this might work.
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8th April 2011, 10:36	#35
muditgrover BHPian Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: New Delhi Posts: 225 Thanked: 394 Times	Re: Office Websense blocks TBHP. Okay, then one can do this. USE ULTRA REACH:go to ultrareach.com, download program, copy onto a flashdrive, and open on any pc to unblock websites(file name is U996) OR http://www.tech-faq.com/how-to-bypass-websense.html ONLY FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE! I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE IF YOUR BOSS FIRES YOU! Last edited by muditgrover : 8th April 2011 at 10:40.
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8th April 2011, 11:39	#36
patron BHPian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 209 Thanked: 222 Times	Re: Office Websense blocks TBHP. Can you see if you can access with https://www.team-bhp.com/forum ? Some NW admins are stupid and overlook secured sites. Try your luck.
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8th April 2011, 12:30	#37
condor Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Speed-brkr City Posts: 15,864 Thanked: 16,008 Times View My Garage	Re: Office Websense blocks TBHP. How about wireless broadband ? Switch connections during lunch or your break time .. then get back to work.
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kpzen Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Faridabad Posts: 5,610 Thanked: 1,876 Times View My Garage	Re: Office Websense blocks TBHP. My office has blocked Chrome/ Firefox and Opera. Using internet explorer is a pain. Any suggestion ?
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