PrivateInternetAccess SOCKS Proxy Tutorial – Software Installation In this article we are going to run through the Debian, OpenVPN and Squid proxy software installation. In this tutorial we are installing it on a virtual machine in an ESXi environment but it can obviously be installed on any PC, virtual or otherwise. We are using a dual-core …

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PrivateInternetAccess SOCKS Proxy Tutorial – Introduction In a previous series of articles we looked at how to use Squid Proxy to overcome the five devices maximum limit when subscribed to the PrivateInternetAccess VPN anonymising service. While this is useful when needing to browse anonymously, it doesn’t help when using other non-HTTP protocols  e.g. FTP, SMTP, …

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Netflix Not Working On Your Home Device If you find Netflix not working on your device – be it a PS3, PS4, Smart TV, Apple TV, Xbox, iPad, Android and so on then you may find the following will help! This experience was with BT as a broadband provider but may well be applicable to …

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Installing OSX Mavericks on HP Probook 4540s This article is a walkthrough on how installing OSX Mavericks on HP Probook 4540s. The process is similar however for other notebooks from the HP Probook (and Elitebook) range as well as some others. For a great guide see MacBreaker’s article on hackintosh-able laptops (last update June 2014). …

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This article describes how to configure the following VOIP devices for the UK: Sipura ATA 1001, 3000, 3012 etc. and Linksys IP Phones and ATA’s  – SPA 841/941/PAP2t. Sipura / Linksys VOIP ATAs come configured for US telecoms: some changes need to be made in order to hear the correct tones for UK systems and …

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