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PureVPN has been delivering incredible VPN services since 2007. As a result of their products, users can enjoy freedom on the internet and access region-specific sites.

One of PureVPN's unique features is that it lets users choose from four modes: Stream, Internet Freedom, Security/Privacy, and File Sharing. Each has its own dedicated servers, which guarantees faster speeds and smoother experiences online.

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Why we love PureVPN

With over 6,500 servers across more than 70 countries worldwide, PureVPN is well placed to keep you and your data secure. Use your VPN account with as many devices as you like, although only 10 can be connected simultaneously.

Use PureVPN on PCs and laptops running Mac, Windows, and Linux, as well as iPhones and Android phones, Android, Apple and Firestick TV devices, and even your browser, with support for Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Microsoft Edge. In short, use it everywhere!

PureVPN also offers a student discount program that enables users to take advantage of an additional 15% off their chosen PureVPN plan.

A new analysis estimates that over half of longer English-language posts on LinkedIn are AI-generated, indicating the platform’s embrace of AI tools has been a success.

• New Chinese mini PC supports Intel 12th-14th gen CPUs
• Can take high-performance GPUs including the Nvidia RTX 4090M
• Apple Mac Studio-inspired chassis has multiple ports

FEVM isn’t a brand many outside of China will have heard of - established by Hefengyi Electronics, it manufactures and sells a range of high-performance mini PCs, the latest being the FN60G WE, an upgrade of the previously released FN60G.

As you can see from the photo above, the device bears more than a passing resemblance to the Apple Mac Studio - but runs either Windows or Linux.

The compact mini PC supports Intel’s 12th to 14th generation desktop processors, including the high-performance Core i9-14900KF, which boasts 24 cores and 32 threads. This makes it well-suited for professional workloads and content creation.

Drives up to five screens

The upgraded FN60G WE features an improved design with a 3.8-liter chassis that measures 168 x 168 x 137mm (6.6 x 6.6 x 5.4 inches) and can accommodate high-performance GPUs, such as the top-tier Nvidia RTX 4090M. The system supports up to 96GB of DDR5-5200 memory and includes dual M.2 PCIe 4.0 SSD slots for fast data transfer speeds and ample storage.

The FN60G WE offers a welcome selection of ports, including 2 x HDMI (4K/60Hz), 2 x DisplayPort (8K/60Hz), 1 x USB Type-C with DisplayPort Alt Mode (8K/60Hz) and 15W USB Power Delivery, 1 x USB Type-C, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 3 x USB 2.0 Type-A, 2 x 2.5 Gb Ethernet, a 3.5mm audio jack, and an SD card reader.

The mini PC can drive up to five screens, making it ideal for multitasking or complex workflows.

If you're worried about it overheating, don't be - the FN60G WE features an advanced cooling system with independent fans for the RAM and storage, coupled with a Thermalright AIO water cooler for the GPU, which should keep things running smoothly during intensive tasks.

Currently, the FN60G WE is not available in the United States, with its release limited for now to China, with pricing starting at $380 for a barebones model. There’s a Chinese-language video showing off the mini PC, which you can watch below - but remember to turn on the English subtitles.

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Home Depot is one of the largest home improvement retailers in the world. Covering DIY and professional contracting, Home Depot has everything required to spruce up or renovate any living space. That includes tools, building materials, décor, and even appliances.

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This deal from Home Depot expires on 4th December but if you've missed it you can still get great discounts thanks to our Home Depot coupon codes hub. We keep this page updated throughout the year so you'll always get access to the latest deals.

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Why we love Home Depot

Not only does Home Depot sell pretty much everything you could ever need for a home project but they also promise to price match any identical, in-stock item from competitors. All you have to do is provide proof of the lower price to customer service to get the match.

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People in Pakistan have been turning en masse to the best VPN apps once again over the past few days, as the country's internet gets increasingly restricted.

As per data coming from Top10VPN, VPN demand has been soaring since Sunday, November 24, and is now expected to reach a 330% increase above the baseline. On Monday, Proton VPN also recorded a spike in VPN sign-ups from the country of 730% above normal levels.

This surge comes as Pakistan restricted access to WhatsApp over the weekend, ahead of planned anti-government protests. Only two days before, authorities blocked Bluesky as it gained more traction worldwide. X, Facebook, and Instagram are other popular platforms that cannot be accessed without a VPN at the time of writing.

While virtual private network (VPN) services keep being crucial tools for both residents and visitors who need to browse the free web, it's just a matter of days before people in Pakistan could lose VPN access as authorities are set to implement a new VPN policy at the end of November.

Pakistan VPN new rules

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) is urging all businesses and freelance workers to register their VPN services before the November 30 deadline to avoid disruptions. The debate is still ongoing, however, on whether or not commercial VPN usage should also be blocked.

Certainly, the use of VPNs outside of legitimate purposes, such as education, banking, IT companies, and call centers, has attracted some criticism.

On November 15, for example, Pakistan's religious chief argued that using a VPN is against Islamic law and called for a ban. Despite blaming a typo error in the statement a few days later – The News reported – the Ministry of Interior also called to block all "illegal" VPNs on the same day, claiming that terrorists use these tools "to facilitate violent activities and financial transactions in Pakistan."

Residents also lamented issues using their VPN apps all day on November 9, in what appeared to be the beginning of the crackdown on "unregistered" VPNs. Authorities would later confirm the incidents to be a "brief technical glitch" instead.

Data from Proton VPN shows a huge spike in VPN usage as other providers began experiencing issues at the beginning of November. (Image credit: Proton)

The recent VPN throttling didn't affect all providers, though. As the graph above shows, Proton VPN experienced a surge in usage of up to 350% throughout the day.

Experts cannot yet determine the real impact that Pakistan's new VPN rules will have on users.

"It's likely to be a bit of a lottery, at least at first," Simon Migliano, Head of Research at Top10VPN, told TechRadar. "As we've seen in countries with a much more mature internet censorship regime, such as China and Iran, it's near-impossible to block all the VPNs, all the time."

Migliano then expects authorities to mainly target bigger brands. Potential blocks may also change day-to-day, he explains, as providers spin up new servers on fresh IP ranges.

"Rotating through multiple VPNs will likely be the most effective strategy going forward," noted Migliano. To get ready, I suggest checking out our best free VPN page to get all the most secure freebies without paying for them.

Bear in mind that the legality of using a VPN to bypass restrictions in Pakistan isn't yet clear. Commenting on this point, Migliano said: "Using an unregistered VPN in Pakistan after the deadline will be a risky proposition, depending on how strictly the authorities enforce the new rules."

• Reddit Recap 2024 is here
• You can see recaps for yourself and your favorite communities
• Tap on the banana icon in the app to see them

As the year draws to a close, we don't just have the holiday season and Black Friday deals to get excited about. No, we can also reminisce on how we’ve spent 2024 with the help of the likes of Spotify Wrapped, YouTube Recap, and Reddit Recap.

The latter of those has just been released so you can see how many banana lengths you’ve scrolled while browsing Reddit when it isn't down – I’ve scrolled through 90,567 apparently – and see the posts and communities you engaged the most with. At the very end you’ll even get a little Reddit persona card that describes your 2024 experience – my visits to Marvel Snap, Balatro, and Magic The Gathering subreddits has seen me dubbed a ‘Game Knight’.

You can also find the stats for the communities you follow to look back on the posts and comments that garnered the most attention from members of the subreddit.

(Image credit: Reddit)

Of all the end of the year recaps, Reddit's is one of my favorites thanks to this huge community aspect.

Whether it’s looking back on one of my community’s biggest posts of the year – like reliving the news MatPat was retiring in r/GameTheorists – or seeing the biggest stories from a subreddit I frequent but haven’t joined – like the Moo Deng appreciation post on r/MadeMeSmile – I love getting to find the flavor of 2024 for my niche of the internet.

How to find your Reddit Recap

Accessing your Recap is easy. Simply open the Reddit app and tap on the pixelated banana icon next to your profile picture. This will take you to the Reddit Recap page.

At the top of this menu is your own personalized recap, while community recaps for the groups you’re part of – and others that are popular – will appear below. To view any of them just tap on one, and when you’re ready to view a different recap tap the X icon in the left corner, or tap it on the main recap page to return to Reddit proper.

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• Amazon Elastic VMware Service lets you run VMware Cloud Foundation on AWS
• The preview is set to launch at AWS re:Invent 2024
• VMware-aaS comes with “agility and cost-saving” benefits

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced the preview launch of its new Amazon Elastic VMware Service (EVS) – a new VMware-as-a-Service offering allowing customers to run VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) within their Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC).

In a blog post, General Manager of Commercial Applications with EC2 Steven Jones indicated the move was the next logical step after eight years of the companies working together.

“In the hundreds of VMware-related conversations we have had over the past year, customers and partners alike consistently tell us they are looking for more options that enhance the experience of running VMware-based workloads on AWS," Jones noted.

AWS launches VMware-aaS offering

Amazon EVS is designed to address customer demand for seamless migration and modernization of VMware workloads – customers can use their existing VCF licenses to set up and deploy a VCF environment directly on AWS.

Easy migration, no changes to IP addresses or operational processes and no need to retrain staff are highlighted as some of the service’s key benefits.

Jones added Amazon EVS “unlocks the agility, cost-savings and scale benefits of AWS,” without customers having to refactor or re-platform. Customers can deploy a VCF environment in hours with guided configuration and automated setup, and organizations can also benefit from native AWS capabilities to enhance their VMware workloads.

VCF’s license portability allows AWS customers to run their VMware-based workloads alongside other applications that they run in AWS, simplifying operations and management.

The preview is set to be launched at the company’s UPCOMING AWS re:Invent conference, but no word has been given about general availability.

However, although the two companies working together is a strong sign of interoperability, VMware has been the topic of debate since its acquisition by Broadcom 12 months ago, with customers unhappy about sharp price hikes and the expensive bundling of some products.

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• Arcane's co-creator has revealed which regions of Runeterra will be explored in the next League of Legends (LoL) adaptation
• Noxus, Ionia, and Demacia are set to take center stage
• Riot Games' co-founder Merc Merrill says they won't feature in three separate shows

One of Arcane's co-creators has finally revealed what's in store for future League of Legends (LoL) adaptations on Netflix – but isn't ready to confirm two big details just yet.

In an exclusive chat with TechRadar to discuss all things Arcane season 2 and future project plans, Christian Linke reconfirmed that Netflix, LoL creator Riot Games, and animation studio Fortiche would explore Noxus, Ionia, and Demacia in forthcoming movies and TV shows. These fan-favorite regions of Runeterra – the world that LoL and Arcane are set in – were first revealed by Linke in an extensive chat with League superfan Necrit on Twitch last Saturday (November 23).

The introduction of the six-eyed raven in season 2's final episode teased the arrival of another major Noxus-based character (Image credit: Netflix/Riot Games/Fortiche Production)

However, while those reveals set tongues wagging among diehard LoL fans and Arcane devotees, Linke was keen to stress that any projects centered on Noxus, Ionia, and Demacia were still in the very early stages of development. That was to be expected, especially in light of Linke and fellow creator Alex Yee telling me that it'll be a long time before the next League adaptation makes its Netflix debut. This reveal, though, provides more questions than answers, including which iconic LoL champions will be part of proceedings and whether these regions are being focused on in individual movies and TV shows. [Update: an X/Twitter post from Riot Games co-founder Marc Merrill confirms that these three regions won't be explored in three separate shows.]

With season 2's final three episodes teasing the arrival of a major League champion (Grand General Jericho Swain) who has ties to Noxus, Ionia, and Demacia – read more about these in my Arcane season 2 act 3 ending explainer – I couldn't help but ask Linke for more details on the above. Perhaps unsurprisingly, though Linke wasn't in the mood to confirm too much about the sequel (or, potentially, sequels) to one of the best Netflix shows.

"That's hard for me to say," Linke replied when I asked if Swain would be a protagonist or major supporting character in Arcane's follow-up. "Look, there's a presence throughout Arcane, as well as at its end... I mean, we gravitate toward the stories that our audience wants and we would be silly geese not to look at these really interesting and amazing regions of our IP [intellectual property]. I guess I can't really speak about specific characters yet. But, as I said to Necrit, we're really exploring these regions and there are essential characters that are attached to those regions."

As for whether Noxus, Ionia, and Demacia would feature in the same project or not, Linke added: "At this point, it really comes down to finding the right visionaries, storytellers, and people to shepherd and realize these. So, I really can't say anything too specific, but just know that we're working hard on them."

We're really exploring these regions and there are essential characters that are attached to those regions

Christian Linke, Arcane co-creator

I guess we'll just have to wait for more news from Linke and company when they have something official to share, then! Hopefully, the wait won't be too long, either – indeed, when Linke confirmed (in June) that Arcane's second season would also be its last, he implied that more information would be shared on the award-winning animated series' sequels before 2024 ends. Unless he's already revealed said information by confirming Noxus, Ionia, and Demacia's inclusion in the next project, then, I'd expect some more details in the weeks ahead. It would be a nice festive gift if more was unveiled, wouldn't it?

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