1. Download Stunnel @ http://www.stunnel.org/ Go to the 'Downloads' section of the site The file stunnel-4.21-installer.exe is in the Windows binaries section.

2. Install the program with all default options

3. Go to Start->All Programs->stunnel->edit stunnel.conf Find the following lines in the file:

; Use it for client mode

;client = yes

And change it to:

; Use it for client mode

client = yes

Find this line in the file:

; Service-level configuration

Add the following lines directly below it:

compression = zlib

[nntps]

accept = 127.0.0.1:119

Add one of the following lines based on your account type.

FOR NHXL ACCOUNTS:

connect = nhxl.newshosting.com:563

FOR NH LITE ACCOUNTS:

connect = news2.newshosting.com:563

4. Go to Start->All Programs->Stunnel->Run Stunnel You'll now see the program running in your taskbar (lower right corner of the screen)

5. Go to Server Setup in your favorite news client (eg. Newsleecher or Unison) and setup a new connection with the following settings:

Server address 127.0.0.1 port 119 with 20 connections Use your regular login and password and you are done! Your Usenet Connection is Now Secure.

*Note* Usenet Explorer has built in support for compression, no need to use Stunnel