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If you already have a VPN up and running, sometimes you’ll just want to disable it. Many users run their virtual private network continuously as most modern VPN software don’t impede network or computing performance by much.

Other users, however, only use a VPN service when they want to stream content that wouldn’t be regularly available. They then turn off the VPN app as soon as they’re done.

While you can turn off a VPN on any device with relative ease, there’s a few ways the application can be implemented.

Everything your antivirus software signals about should be taken seriously. Even if it's something labeled "not-a-virus." You'll learn about these warnings and how to deal with them in this article.

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A pending transaction in Steam means your payment is not fully processed or stalled, thus you can’t make other payments until this one is cleared out or canceled.

In most cases, the problem will go away by waiting or refreshing the platform, or retrying later, because the servers are down or you are being checked due to security reasons; others might require more actions to take.

Disabling a proxy or a VPN, restarting your PC, or looking for the Steam server status are solutions that should be tried out before contacting Steam Support for further assistance.

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Simply put, an SSID, or Service Set Identifier, is the network's name that people and devices use to find it. That's the non-technical definition, but SSIDs have a bit more depth to them and also play a role in protecting your Wi-Fi network.

Learning how to find and change your SSID name are crucial steps that don't require much tech knowledge. Yet, they can be a lifesaver while troubleshooting various issues and applying fixes related to your network's name.

A firewall is a security system that is meant to protect your devices from harmful files, viruses, and hacks online. An important thing to understand is that there are more than one type of firewall out there, and they have different levels and features of security.

In this article, you will understand everything there is to know about SPI firewalls, which offer more robust security by ensuring that only safe online traffic is allowed through.