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If you’ve ever used a commercial VPN service, chances are you’ve used the OpenVPN protocol. It’s one of the most popular and trusted VPN protocols available. But how does it work? What are the benefits and the pitfalls of using it? And, more importantly, is OpenVPN safe? Read on, and we’ll answer the above questions and more. What is OpenVPN? The OpenVPN protocol was written by James Yonan and was released to the public in 2002 under the GNU General Public License (GPL)....

Kodi has a thriving addon development scene, so it’s a natural choice for anyone who wants to access a huge amount of different content in one place. Unfortunately, though, some developers aren’t as concerned with things like copyright as others, which is why Kodi is plagued by piracy-focused addons and repositories. Kodi Bae was one of these. It quickly became popular as it was one of the only repos hosting addons like cCloud TV, 9Anime, and SportsDevil when the Colossus repository was taken down....

Do you get the Xbox Sign in error 0x87DD0017 when you try to connect to Xbox Live, or even download your profile? This error is displayed as 0X87DD0017 and what it means is you may be experiencing network connectivity problems, with either your wired or wireless connection, or your ISP could have a problem. Download DriverFix (verified download file). Click Start Scan to find all problematic drivers. Click Update Drivers to get new versions and avoid system malfunctionings....

Working with websites and apps usually require the transfer of data and other information from one platform to another. Usually, these data are transferred manually by copying and pasting. By automating data transfer between platforms, Zapier offers a better alternative to go about this. Here’s an example: say you have a Google Form that you want people to fill with certain details like name and email addresses. Then, you want to send automated emails to respondents to the forms....

You just bought a new Element TV and have decided you want to hang it on the wall. You have the necessary tools and the proper wall mount ready to go, but now you need to find out what screws are the appropriate size to secure the TV safely. Element Electronics offers TVs in various sizes, ranging from 19” to 75”. The correct screw size will depend on which TV you have....

It is convenient to talk to friends and family using the WhatsApp messaging platform without using SMS. But how do you allow calls through if your phone is set to Do Not Disturb Mode? The answer depends on what smartphone you own. Below, we outline how to allow calls through WhatsApp when iOS and Android devices are in DND mode. How to Allow Calls Through WhatsApp Do Not Disturb The DND feature in WhatsApp allows only the calls you want to receive and is separate from the phone’s Do Not Disturb feature....

In the digital age, privacy is the most pressing issue to be concerned about. We may have observed or come across individuals who have taped their cameras or disabled the microphones on their computers. Privacy should be among your top priorities when you browse the Internet. In order to see what apps have access to your camera, you simply have to enter Privacy & security. To stay clean of malware it is adamant that you use a professional antimalware software tool....

Cloud storage can be thought of as a hard drive on the internet that you can access from anywhere via the internet. It is a relatively convenient way of storing and sharing files, especially files that you do not want to lose. The basic idea with cloud storage services is that you pay a subscription to use the storage. Currently, there exist many companies offering cloud storage services, many that you may never have heard of....

It is not at all unusual for laptop adapters to warm up. However, it is unusual for adapter chargers to become really hot, almost too hot to handle. Now, we might be looking at an obvious hardware problem, but there are ways to, at least temporary, mitigate adapter overheating. Download Restoro PC Repair Tool that comes with Patented Technologies (patent available here). Click Start Scan to find Windows issues that could be causing PC problems....

You might be surprised to learn that IKEA has a well-developed line of smart home technology with its own ecosystem. I decided to explore these products, specifically the Tradfri Remote and smart bulbs. As with any smart home technology, you may experience some technical issues with the system’s communications. At first, I was unable to pair my Remote with the bulbs, and I wanted to find out why. Why is the Tradfri Remote not Pairing to the Bulb?...

When the year 2017 comes around, Microsoft will be making plans to release two important updates. For quite some time, we’ve been hearing rumors of such plans, and now Microsoft’s Nathan Mercer has stated as such in a recent blog post. The rumored updates are Redstone 2 and Redstone 3. We’ve heard that one will focus more on the mobile side of things, while the other will tend to the desktop....

The new Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 21354 is out for installation available for the Dev Channel insiders and it’s pretty exciting as you will see for yourself. Windows Insiders will be delighted to hear about the launch of Preview Build 21354. Preview Build 21354 brings plenty of new features, including a customizable news feed. Display settings will receive an overhaul, including Content adaptive brightness control (CABC) disabling si HDR certification....

Microsoft just pushed a new Windows 10 build to Insiders on the Fast Ring. Build 14965 is available for both Windows 10 and Windows 10 Mobile. This is the second Creators Update build for Windows 10 and while it doesn’t bring any new 3D features, it actually contains some interesting additions, along with a few updates for the existing apps and services. So, let’s talk about the additions one by one....

The Windows 10 Calendar preview arrived with the launch of insider build 19564 back in February. The Windows 10 Calendar preview arrived with the launch of insider build 19564 back in February.A visually and functionally refreshed text editor is one of the latest improvements to come to the Windows 10 Calendar preview.A calendar is essential to the smooth management of your everyday schedule. Head on over to the Calendar Apps section to learn more about your best options for Windows today....

Every Windows enthusiast knows that Windows Timeline and Sets are indeed two of the most anticipated Windows 10 features for a really long time. Microsoft’s Terry Myerson has previously stated that these two long-awaited features would be included in future Windows Insider builds. But, it seems that this will not turn out as planned. Things got clarified with the two features During the Windows Insider webcast, things related to these features were clarified for users....

Users understand how multiple displays make your life easier. One benefit of using multiple displays is that it improves the viewing experience and increases your work efficiency. This is why it can be frustrating when one faces issues with Windows 11‘s second monitor flickering or being blurry. Always stay up to date with the newest display drivers If the second monitor is flickering, check the monitor connections first. The second step will be to restart your computer....

Back in March, 2013, we knew that the number of Windows 8 sold copies was somewhere near sixty millions, nearing almost 100 in the middle of last year. Now, Microsoft has confirmed that there are now more than 200 million Windows 8 sold licenses. During Goldman Sachs Technology & Internet Conference, Microsoft’s Executive Vice President of Marketing, Tami Reller (who also spilled the beans of Windows 8 sold copies back in March 2013, as well) said that there are now more than 200 million Windows 8 licenses sold....

Recently, some forum postings in the online environment have let the imagination of certain Windows XP lovers run wild – the most nostalgic ones hope that there will be a Second Edition of the almost dead Windows XP. We analyze below why this isn’t possible, but we also leave some room for imagination. Rumors and the idea of a Second Edition for the incredibly popular Windows XP operating system have been surfacing right before Microsoft was ready to unveil Vista, which ultimately turned out to be a flop....

One of Microsoft’s plans for the future is to enable cross-platform compatibility between the Xbox and Windows Store. This is one of the best decisions the company has ever taken, breaking the barriers between gamers stuck in closed communities with little to no cooperation between platforms. Back in May, we announced the tech giant already started the process of merging the Windows Store and the Xbox platform when Xbox One games started to appear in the Windows Store....

The talk of the town is that the tech giant is preparing something that will surely please PC and Xbox gamers worldwide. Gamers are surely going to be really excited upon hearing this news.Rumor is that Microsoft is just secured a new huge third-party title.Nobody, not even top Xbox Insiders, has any idea of what it could be.Remember that this is not official information, but still worth knowing. Microsoft has reportedly secured a big third-party exclusive game for the Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and possibly Xbox One as well....