Being able to watch YouTube from China isn't impossible anymore. All you need is a proxy or VPN to change your IP address. Your IP address is key to gaining access to blocked websites in China.
Is YouTube worth it?
Before you get excited, remember that these are paid services, and you might want to think about whether being able to watch YouTube from China is worth this money. Here's some questions to think about.
- Do you often read blogs and browse the internet?
- Do you often look to YouTube for reference?
- Do you use YouTube as a learning tool?
- Could you benefit from the use of YouTube in your class (English teachers) or business?
If you answered yes to these questions, the purchasing a VPN or proxy service is definitely worth the money. For about 5-10 (30-60 RMB) dollars a month, you can get unlimited bandwidth, which means all the streaming, downloading, and browsing you need. Here's why it's worth your cash.
1. YouTube videos are everywhere, not just on YouTube. News sites, personal blogs, businesses, and entertainment sites all reference YouTube videos by embedding them in blog posts and site pages. Surfing the web is now an interactive experience, and you often have the chance to see what you're reading about. Being able to watch YouTube from China just means you'll be able to enjoy the whole experience.
2. Don't understand some instructions you just read? Is the first result for Google search a YouTube video? YouTube is used more and more as a way to explain and teach. I use it all the time to fix my computer, because no matter how detailed those technical explanations are, I just don't get them. Visual learners can thank YouTube for making their lives easier.
3. I learned how to make my own logo using Gimp software on YouTube. I learned the solo to Enter Sandman from guy on YouTube. I can even practice my Chinese reading and listening skills. There's tons of cool stuff to learn on YouTube, and its all FREE.
4. In addition to personal use, being able to watch YouTube from China can help you at work and school. It's got great videos for powerpoint presentations, it's a cool thing for multi-media lessons at school, and it just gives people a visual reference and keeps them interested (kids and adults). By being able to access YouTube from China at your convenience, you can find all the videos you need and download them to use wherever else you might need.
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