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If the VPN solution you're using changes the outgoing IP for other applications on your computer, then this would also apply to your score sender so long as you haven't configured that score sender to use a proxy. |
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You can change your browser's outgoing IP through its proxy settings while continuing to use a VPN solution for the rest of your applications. Vice versa, some of our application support specifying a proxy as well, which would change your outgoing IP to something other than your home IP. |
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As for leaving your browsers open, just assume that the answer is "yes" and avoid exiting your proxy or VPN so long as you're connected to Neopets. A little extra caution wouldn't hurt you in sensitive situations like this. |