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Turn an old mac into your own Virtual Private Network (VPN) Server

Turn an old mac into your own Virtual Private Network (VPN) Server

Christopher Lee · Mar 5, 2018

Virtual private networks (VPNs) use data encryption and tunnelling to help keep you safe online. Having your own VPN can be invaluable if you regularly use unsecured public networks such as Wi-Fi hotspots, as you can use the unsecured network to create a secure connection to your VPN. VPNs can also be handy for connecting […]

Create Multiple Network Locations and Switch Between Them with Ease

Create Multiple Network Locations and Switch Between Them with Ease

Jessica Thornsby · Jul 27, 2017

If you only ever use your Mac in one location, then you typically won’t have to worry about your network settings: just enter your Wi-Fi password once, and your Mac will automatically connect to the Internet every time you switch it on. However, with us all spending more time online than ever before, it’s becoming […]

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8 Ways To Watch Live TV On Your Mac

Christopher Lee · Jul 11, 2016

Nowadays, thanks to on-demand services like Netflix, it seems like we’re all watching more TV shows and movies on our smartphones, tablets and laptops, than we are on our actual televisions! However when it comes to watching live TV, many of us still find ourselves reaching for the TV remote. This isn’t a problem if […]

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How to Setup a VPN on the Mac

Roland Banks · Aug 19, 2014

In this day and age, Internet security is more important than ever. Additionally, many people that travel abroad are frustrated to find that they can’t access their favourite websites and video services (such as the BBC iPlayer or 4oD), due to restrictions based on the user’s location imposed by the content owners or government regulations. In these situations, […]

5 Ways to Watch TV Abroad on Your Mac

5 Ways to Watch TV Abroad on Your Mac

Roland Banks · Jul 12, 2012

When you’re on holiday and have taken your beloved Mac with you, there’s often nothing better than catching up on a bit of British telly on the BBC iPlayer or even using a dedicated app. But how can you watch live and on-demand TV abroad and also circumvent the rather annoying geo-blocking techniques that broadcasters […]

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