I'm not a New York Times subscriber but I do occasionally want to read an article on their website. They do let you read ten articles a month before the paywall descends and blocks you from further reading without a subscription. Until recently, it was mere child's play to get around the security with a few clever javascript hacks (like NY Clean) that were easy to find and implement by doing a quick Google search....but you may have noticed recently that these hacks are no longer working. However, there's still a sneaky and not too time consuming way to get around the paywall.
My solution is to open an "Incognito Window" in Google Chrome or a "Private Window" in Firefox. Since the New York Times paywall is cookie based, these two methods work because they block cookies in your browser and give you full access to the site. A super easy way to access an article of your choice with this method is to right click on the link and then choose "Open Link in Incognito Window" in Google Chrome. In Firefox, just right click on any link and choose "Open Link In New Private Window". From the new window you can now search and read the site to your heart's content.
If you're feeling guilty, it may help to click on an ad on the site from time to time...or just give in and plunk down the money for a subscription. Times are tough...but the New York Times is a good outfit and we want them to stay in business.
My solution is to open an "Incognito Window" in Google Chrome or a "Private Window" in Firefox. Since the New York Times paywall is cookie based, these two methods work because they block cookies in your browser and give you full access to the site. A super easy way to access an article of your choice with this method is to right click on the link and then choose "Open Link in Incognito Window" in Google Chrome. In Firefox, just right click on any link and choose "Open Link In New Private Window". From the new window you can now search and read the site to your heart's content.
If you're feeling guilty, it may help to click on an ad on the site from time to time...or just give in and plunk down the money for a subscription. Times are tough...but the New York Times is a good outfit and we want them to stay in business.
