Network at work does a great job of blocking streaming music. IT guys told me if i find a reasonable workaround, they'll let it slide...pro tips needed!
So I'm a graphic desinger at a rather large marketing company and all the usual music streaming sites (grooveshark, pandora, lastfm, etc) are blocked by ip. The IT guys are pretty chill and told me if i can find a reasonable workaround for my problem they'll look the other way for as long as possible. I have a few tricks up my sleeve in this department, but thus far success eludes me. Reddit, help me call the IT guys' bluff!
ps, i know i could just use my ipod or something but where's the fun in that?
edit: proxies arent an option
Posted Jun 22, 2010, 6:09 PM UTC
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I would most likely configure my home router to accept connections from the place I work. Then I can do what ever I want. Technically it is proxy but at least I have control over it. Details depend on the OS and router.
Or if you have shell account you could tunnel all the traffic through it. Yes technically proxy again but you have control over it.
This. Or shell out a few bucks per month for a small virtual server for the redirection if energy cost is a concern.