Windows 10: Everything seems Going Pro (i.e PAY) - any Free equiv for DynDNS

Hi there

Seems to be harder and harder to get decent FREE stuff these days -- DynDNS which I used to use now is a PAID service only.

I HATE TEAMVIEWER (and it doesn't do exactly what I want anyway). Are there any free equivalents to DYNDNS.

For those that don't know it - it has a little batch program running say once an hr to check the IP address of your HOME computer (runs on the home computer) and if it has changed updates the DynDNS data base so you can always access your remote machine on the web via your domain name you got when you signed up for the service - simulating essentially a "static" IP address. I know the new charge is only 25 USD a year which is peanuts - but I really don't want to pay this -- as if everybody starts doing this type of stuff it's the end for great OPENSOURCE and FREE software.

I know people need to make money - but Free stuff provides a lot of testing / feedback so it does make money for Corporate and business users of the Software. We should support decent Freeware particularly for individual / home users as much as possible. Then the developers can create chargeable versions for business etc. No prob with that business model either.

If you find an alternative please post a link - but PLEASE NO TEAMVIEWER.

Cheers
jimbo

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HOW CAN I CAHNGE TO UPDATE TO WONDOWS 10 HOME??

The upgrade is free. It's not a subscription of any kind or anything like that... You don't have to pay anything at all, ever, it's not a trial period (seems to be a common misconception), the upgrade is permanent and you don't have to pay for it at any
point. The upgrades go like this:

• Windows 7 Home Premium, Home Basic and Starter get updated to Windows 10 Home.
• Windows 7 Professional and Ultimate get updated to Windows 10 Pro.
• Windows 8 gets updated to Windows 10 Home.
• Windows 8 Pro gets updated to Windows 10 Pro.

To reiterate, the upgrade is completely, absolutely free, regardless of what edition you are upgrading to. You already paid for it back when you bought your current version of Windows, basically.

 

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Your contract is with the operator, so I guess if you can demonstrate specific problems you may be able to get contract waived or phone replaced.

I'm completely with you on the frustration this causes though.

I was with 3UK and hit some unfixable (they *were* fixed in later fw) issues with a 6630 handset. After a while they agreed to replace my handset with an equiv model for free, or (as I did) pay to upgrade to a better one at a "fair" price.

 

I remember using noip years ago, I've just looked and it's still free Free Dynamic DNS - No-IP.com - Managed DNS Services

 

If you are lucky like I am. You get a Sticky IP when you sign up with ATT for their U-Verse service. The only time the Outside IP changes, is if you change out your Gateway. That is because the IP is assigned to the MAC in their system. I do love how Comcast will keep an IP Sticky also, until you change out your Gateway, if you are using your own, not their eMTA.

Any so called free DNS IP services out there have con's, such as limited bandwidth for free each month, having to view ad's while browsing. List of some of the DDNS services out there that are still free. 5 Best Dynamic DNS Providers You Can Lookup for Free Today

 

Hi there

Thanks -- signed up for that one -- works fine. I only need it for one machine -- tested and it's working great -- gives me a .me address though -- don't care so long as it works. You have to re-activate the free account every 30 days but that's no pain at all and using standard Windows RDP to the remote (Home) computer gives me my desktop - no ads either.

Cheers
jimbo