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The result is secure and uncensored access to global internet. vpnMentor: Tell us about your background. What made you who you are today? I am a very technical guy. I was a computer geek when I was a kid. Technology and its accessibility fascinated me. The SaferVPN system tray shows a selection of available servers and several settings. My perception was that the internet was wide open connecting people from around the world....

I am a software developer. When you build a company, you end up wearing a lot of hats. Everything Guy means I am wearing the most hats right now. Peter and Nick wear many hats, too none of us really does just one thing. vpnMentor: Whats the glue that holds you together? The three of us are excited about this broader space. For the long-term, we are looking at building products that our customers will really like....

But how do these e-ink screens work? What makes them so much better for reading? How do they manage such impressive battery life? And should you invest in one yourself? Here’s everything you oughta know. What Is E-Ink? E-Ink is a display technology that replicates the appearance of printed ink on paper. As such, most of these screens are only black and white. However, color e-readers are becoming increasingly popular....

Replacing the Documents folder with Google Drive as the default folder for any documents you create works out great. Here’s how to do that. Now bring up thePropertiesdialog from the folder’s context menu or from the Explorer ribbon. Next switch to theLocationtab inProperties. There you’ll be able to see the current (default) location of the Documents folder. select theMove… button beneath it. Hit theOKbutton to finalize the configuration. Now click onSet save locationand hitApplyto finalize the change....

Microsoft Delays Windows 10 Update Windows 10is designed to be the last operating system Microsoft ever releases. Hence the need for major updates adding features and fixes, which Microsoft has nicknamed Redstone. RS1 will likely focus on the convergence betweendifferent devices running Windows 10. Namely, PC, Xbox, and Mobile. So, what does this all mean? That Microsoft is keen to update Windows 10 for showcase new hardware. Skype Translator is only available in the Windows desktop app, because Microsoft....

China’s Great Firewall blocks Facebookand many other popular social media platforms. The government’s strict internet censorship makes accessing Facebook seem impossible. However,with a highly secure and reliable VPN, its theoretically possible to access Facebook in China. By connecting to servers outside the country, a VPN masks your real location and encrypts your data. Here’s how a VPN can safely access Facebook: 1. Otherwise, someone outside the country can send the installation file via email....

Using Ad Preview Tool might not be the best way to check ads for a particular term and location. However, yourIP addressand location are not hidden. VPNs are the best solution to view how ads appear in different places. One of the advantages of VPNs is that they are inexpensive and can usually be tried for free. What VPNs work best for checking Ads? Having a great number of server locations available is an advantage for checking various Google domains and locations....

But don’t worry, you cancompress PDFsquite easily without paying a cent. Next, click onFile > Save Asand select PDF from theSave as key in:dropdown. Now look for theOptimize for:option further down and go for the radio button next toStandardbefore you hitSave/Publish. TheMinimum sizeoption thats also available is a little time consuming and messes with the file formatting and quality. In the Export dialog, look for theQuartz Filter:dropdown and choose theReduce File Sizeoption within it....

Taking technology for granted has its implications, especially when it means you are sacrificing your privacy in return. This is quite alarming and is a cause for concern for any individual who is online. Is Encryption Secure? You have to keep in mind SSL is commonly used as a cryptographic library on the internet. It is not only used byVPN companiesand cloud services, but banks as well. This bug gave attackers the opportunity to gain access to confidential information and steal passwords....

Do you know when you should use one instead of the other? Or which is best for storing your photos? Here are the basics it’s crucial that you know. Miha Creative/Shutterstock RAW - The Uncompressed Image Data You get RAW files straight from your DSLR. The RAW file is exactly what it sounds like… the raw picture file with no compression applied. Every piece of information that your camera captured is contained in the RAW file....

Twitter Eyes Uncertain Future Twitter is in trouble. As promised, Twitter is rolling out itsnew algorithmic timeline. Ironically, Twitter has launched this new feature at the same time as its latest financial report. Twitter has 305 million users, which compares very unfavorably to Facebook’s 1.6 billion users. Twitter is not Facebook, and never will be Facebook. It’s too niche, and lacks the broad appeal of Mark Zuckerberg’s creation. Unfortunately, that isn’t the case, as the new algorithmic timeline is wholly designed toattract new users....

Related Gmail labels have been around for a long time now. Drag and drop labels:You dont have to use theLabelsdropdown to assign a label to a message. Simply drag and drop the right label from the sidebar onto a message to assign the label to it. you’re able to also drag and drop a message onto a label instead. This archives the message after assigning the label. Color code labels:Color codes are great visual cues to help find the right messages at a glance....

Internet restrictions have tightened around the world. Governments are more concerned about the use of OpenVPNs and are doing whatever it takes to outwit their restrictions. The Great Firewall of China is pretty effective at blockingVPNproviders from inside and outside its borders. Of course, it’s impossible to see data being encrypted in VPN tunnels. The purpose of this article is to introduce to the various options that are available at your disposal....