Based on data acquired by Finbold, our in-house analyst projects that the number of VPN downloads globally might surpass one billion in 2021 driven by various factors such as the ongoing work-from-home trend, an increase in cyber-attacks, and the service’s overall rising popularity. The projection represents a growth of 70.45% from the 616 million downloads recorded in the first half of 2021. Interestingly, the downloads in the first six months of 2021 are more than double the 2020 figure of 277 million....

With prices elevation of almost everything from energy to food, market participants are piling into gold as a possible hedge against inflation. The U.S. 10-year Treasury yields moved closer to the 3% territory spurred by the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) signals that they will take a more aggressive approach with interest rates. Whether the Fed will have enough firepower to quell inflation still remains to be seen, which could spur both interest rates and gold prices higher....

Specifically, on October 27, Google Cloud announced the release of a Blockchain Node Engine, a blockchain-based tool meant to assist Web3 developers in building and deploying new products on blockchain-based platforms. Blockchain Node Engine, a fully managed node-hosting for Web3 development, will initially support Ethereum (ETH) as its first network. This will allow blockchain developers to offer fully managed Ethereum nodes that have safe access to the blockchain. Speed up node syncing Google notes that manually deploying a node requires provisioning a compute instance, like installing an Ethereum client (such as geth), and waiting for the node to sync with the network....

That said, the mainstream media during Bitcoin’s early years had a variety of interesting titles and differing views on this new form of money, ranging from optimistic to highly negative and cynical, predicting the flagship digital asset’s ultimate downfall. Finbold has sourced what the writers at some of the leading media outlets had to say about the asset in its initial years. Forbes, Tim Worstall An article by Forbes’s Tim Worstall from June 20, 2011, titled ‘So, That’s the End of Bitcoin Then,’ commented on the asset’s future in the light of certain attacks on crypto exchanges (i....

In this line, reputable crypto analyst Vince Prince from TradingView pointed out that Bitcoin has once again formed the ‘Merry Christmas Cycle’ in 2022, a pattern that has emerged over the last three Christmases. According to Vince’s analysis, Bitcoin has always completed historic highs during the Christmas period under the cycle. Furthermore, he noted that Bitcoin had formed several new all-time highs on Christmas Eve each year. With Bitcoin’s current price ranking among the yearly lows, the analysts stated that based on the cycle, the maiden crypto has always formed new bottoms that end the bear market and start the new Christmas Cycle....

Bans can be temporary or permanent, depending on the level of violation. Some of the significant reasons for Discord bans include racism, sexism, spamming, and the use of profanities. Read on to learn more about types of Discord bans and how long Discord takes to ban someone. Overview of Discord Bans Discord has two bans: a platform ban and a server ban. Server bans are enforced by users with roles with permission to ban members who violate specific laws....

In the following paragraphs, we’ll provide you with instructions on adding a Linktree to TikTok. This is an online marketing strategy that shouldn’t be missed. Now, let’s get started! Step #1: Log in to Your Existing TikTok Account or Create a New One To begin with, you need to log in to TikTok with your existing account. If you are new to this platform and want to take advantage of its user database, don’t hesitate to join....

Over the years, the concept of social media has evolved. There are new social media platforms that allow us to do more than just send messages to our friends. TikTok is an example of such a platform. Not only can you post videos, but you can full-on edit them within the platform. We’ll be looking at a few things about TikTok, including how to add pictures to a TikTok video after recording....

Filters are simply a feature on different applications that help modify and enhance pictures and videos. We use filters very commonly on apps like Instagram and Facebook. But all credit goes to Snapchat for introducing filters and making them popular among netizens. Snapchat was one of the very first social media platforms that allowed photo editing on-app. In just one swipe, you can enhance the colors of your picture by applying a filter to it....

The only problem with Zoom is that if you use the free version, you have to end your meeting within 40 minutes. If you are looking for ways to surpass this 40-minute deadline of Zoom meetings, then we have got answers for you. Let’s learn how to beat the Zoom 40-minute limit. How To Exceed the 40-Minute Limit on Zoom Zoom is a cloud-based video conferencing service that can help you connect with others virtually....

What is the Metaverse? The term ‘Metaverse’ seems to be growing in popularity following Facebook’s October 2021 rebrand to ‘Meta.” Even though Facebook’s recent rebrand is derived from the term Metaverse, that does not mean that the term refers specifically to a social media application. Far from it. Metaverse, in some sense, is a social network, but its meaning goes beyond just the social aspect. The term is derived from an amalgamation of the words “Meta” and “Universe....

What is Roblox? The company generates revenue through selling the virtual currency Robux to its users, which can be used to purchase virtual items (such as clothing, accessories, and emotes for avatars) sold by the developer and creator community on the platform. The COVID-19 pandemic led to substantial growth in both the platform’s revenue and user numbers, in line with similar developments encountered by the gaming industry as a whole, as people were forced to remain indoors due to lockdowns and spent more time playing video games....

If you’ve used Zoom before, you’re likely familiar with its advantages. Unfortunately, using Zoom on a phone or computer can be inconvenient primarily because of the screen size. Using a phone also requires that you stabilize it to keep it in place for the entire meeting. This is where casting Zoom to TV comes in. So, how can you cast Zoom yo your TV? Read on to learn various ways to cast Zoom to TV....

Ideally, Twitter uses your location to filter feeds and display those relevant to your current location. Besides, there is a difference between the explore location used by Twitter and the country location displayed on our profile. How can you change your Twitter location? This guide offers a step-by-step guide on everything you should know regarding changing your Twitter location, from why you should spoof your Twitter location to the various ways of doing so on your mobile phone or PC....

Please note that this script will DELETE files. Be careful as there is not much code listed below to validate what you are entering. If you provide the program with incorrect inputs, you can delete files that were not intended to be targeted.

Now, let’s take a good look at everything you need to know about deleting a Snap from your story. How To Save A Snapchat Story Before we get to deleting snaps, you need to know how to save them, just in case. Remember that once a snap is erased, it can’t be recovered. As a result, it’s necessary to be careful with your photos. Simply press the download icon in the row of icons next to “My Story” to begin....

We’ll cover different ways to disable Facebook calls. Furthermore, we will see frequently asked questions about Facebook calls. Keep reading to solve the annoying random Facebook calls. How To Disable Facebook Calls We know getting random Facebook calls, especially video calls via Facebook Messenger, is annoying. Due to that, we will present various ways to disable the feature. One of the listed methods will work for your case. Check them out!...

The face swap effect has recently been trending on TikTok. It’s a filter that exchanges your mouth with another person in the video. So how do you use the mouth swap filter on TikTok? Other than face swap filters and effects, there are plenty of cool and exciting features to get on TikTok. In this article, you’ll learn how to find and use TikTok filter effects. Open the TikTok app and click “Create....

Zoom is a largely used videoconferencing platform available on multiple devices. When you have Zoom meetings, you may want to access the wide view available on your Apple TV for the meeting. So, how can you use Zoom on your Apple TV? Take a look! We will dig in on how to use the Apple TV to access Zoom. We will offer the steps for using your iPhone and Mac for screen mirroring....

The guide has explained how you can find a post using the search icon, find a post by someone you know, and find your posts on LinkedIn. If you are having trouble with the mentioned topics, don’t worry because this guide includes clear steps and answers to frequently asked questions by users. How To Find a Post on LinkedIn Using the Search Icon LinkedIn allows users to search for member posts using the search icon....