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How to install the Proton Vpn on Linux

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Debian-based distros Our app currently supports Linux Debian 10+, Ubuntu 18.04+, and most distros based on these Linux versions (including Mint and Kali, but not Ubuntu Server or Raspbian). If you are using an older version of  our Linux client, we recommend that you uninstall it before installing the new app. Please see the Notes(1) section at the end of this article for instructions.  Open Terminal and enter the following commands (or just copy and paste them in).  Note: before starting, we recommend running the following command to ensure you system is up to date: sudo apt-get upgrade 1. Add the ProtonVPN repository to your system’s software sources(2): wget -q -O - https://repo.protonvpn.com/debian/public_key.asc | sudo apt-key add -  Followed by: sudo add-apt-repository 'deb https://repo.protonvpn.com/debian unstable main' Note : Once this repo has been added, the app will be kept updated by your default package manager. 2. Install the client: sudo apt-get update &&am

What is the cause of slow website loading and the solutions for it

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Top 10 Reasons Your Site is Loading Slow (And steps you can take to fix it!) Ever wonder why your website is slow to load? Here are 10 of the most common reasons for slow website loading times, and also tips on how to fix it. Don’t be slow! You might have heard that age-old adage which says “slow and steady wins the race”, but when it comes to the performance of your website, that certainly is a recipe for failure. Here are our Top 10 Reasons for Slow Loading Websites. 1. Unoptimized Images A large volume of unoptimized images is usually the most common reason behind website slowness. High-resolution images can consume lots of bandwidth while loading. Uploading larger sized images and then scaling them down can unnecessarily increase the size of your web page – causing your website to load slowly. The image format is another important factor to consider. For example, JPEG images are much smaller in size compared to other image formats like PNG or GIF. Quite naturally, your web page wil

Importance of quitting social media

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13 Things That Could Happen When You Quit Social Media Social media is glorious fun and a colossal time-suck, not to mention pretty darn addictive. Here's what happens when you pull the plug, even for a short hiatus. Why you might want to consider quitting social media Social media is riddled with contradictions. It can be fun but also infuriating.  It can make you feel less alone, but also trigger feelings of isolation and inadequacy. And can we talk about the trolls?  If you’re spending a lot of time on social media , or on your phone in general, it can be hard to imagine life without it. However, there are plenty of reasons to consider taking a break from endless scrolling. If you’re ready to take the plunge, here are some things to expect when you take a break from social media. Dragana Gordic/Shutterstock You’ll get more work done, and you’ll do it faster When you don’t have to worry about your devices buzzing left and right, you could find your productivity le

Why most servers run on linux

  There are many reasons that most servers on the Internet run Linux. Software.  Web servers, caches, FTP servers, web applications, DNS severs, and on and on. They are available for Linux and Unix first and in a wide variety. History.  Windows was designed for the single user desktop, whereas Unix was designed as a multiuser networked machine early on, even before Windows existed. Secondly, Unix was commercial, and the BSDs were tied up in court when Linux rose to power. Price.  Linux systems are free. A company can grab a Linux variant and have an industrial strength server for free. Sure, they can get support and such if they pay - but the fact is many companies let support go. Marketshare.  Back in the 80s there was a slogan:  No one has ever been fired for buying IBM.  That sentiment now extends to Linux. The lawsuit that embroiled Unix did a huge amount of damage to Unix in the marketplace and Linux filled the void. Security.  Linux was designed as a multiuser environment from th