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How to Remove or Reinstall Tap Windows Adapter V9

What is Tap Windows Adapter V9?

It is a virtual network protocol that helps third-party VPN function properly. Most popular VPN solutions such as Hamachy, Cyberghost, Tunngle and others require it at installation if you don’t already have it. You can find it installed in C:/Program Files/Tap-Windows.

Depending on your OS version two versions can be encountered:

For Windows XP it is the NDIS 5 Driver or tap version 9.9.x

From Windows Vista to Windows 10 it is NDIS 6 or 9.21.x

When can the adapter cause problems?

If you use a VPN or private network daily in order to securely connect to the network you have no reasons to remove the adapter. In some cases, you may observe that your connection has become either very slow or even unresponsive.  A quick check-up may reveal if your Tap adapter is working properly or if it is corrupted. If you no longer use a VPN solution, the adapter may not have uninstalled correctly and you may want to completely remove it.

How to reinstall the adapter

  1. Start by closing down your active VPN connection and the VPN program.
  2. Open a RUN window by pressing on the Windows key and R.
  3. Type devmgmt.msc and hit enter to open device management( Alternatively you can search device manager via the Start menu)
  4. Find the Network adapters menu and expand the list. Search for the Tap-Windows Adapter V9. A yellow exclamation mark means that it is not properly working. Right click on it and select Uninstall device
  5. After it finishes, close the menu and open your VPN service. It may prompt you to download the missing driver or download it silently. If the driver later still appears as missing without an option to download it, simply reinstall your VPN and you should be got to go.

How to completely remove it from the system

If you no longer use any VPN services and your internet speed seems slow, uninstalling the Tap adapter may be a solution. Keep in mind that you should first remove your VPN program, as it may reinstall the Tap adapter at every boot due to an automated startup task.

Go to Add or Remove Programs from either the Control Panel or Start Menu.

Search four VPN program (or all if you used more) and uninstall them.

Remove the Tap-adapter by following the steps in the previous section and it will no longer bother you.

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Speed Up your PC by Disabling Intel Delayed Launcher

Many PC users usually complain about slow boost speeds after mere months since they bought their new PC. The is a direct tie between boot speed and the programs you have on your pc, to be more precise, programs which start-up when the PC is powered on. Usually, they only add a few seconds but in some cases seconds turn into minutes. Intel Delayed Launcher is one such program and in the following lines you will learn why the program is useful, why it can slow down your boot time and how to disable it should you want to speed things up.

Why is Intel Delayed Launcher useful?

Intel’s ‘’Delay Launcher’’ or ‘’Iastoriconlaunch.exe’’ is a startup program and part of the Intel Rapid Storage Technology.  Supposedly, it offers faster program launch times and faster drive speeds, for simple SATA drives to RAID storage assemblies.

How does it work?

By automatically starting Windows is loaded, the program delays the OS startup for 30 to 60 seconds in order to prevent potential viruses from infecting the drive. This also allows the Intel Rapid Recovery Technology to load up a secure recovery partition if a security breach is detected. While the system is useful, the chances that someone will try to infect your home machine with by using this type of virus are very slim. If you think that you don’t need it, here is how you can safely disable Intel Delayed Launcher:

Disable Intel Delayed Launcher using MsConfig on Windows 7

  1. Open the Run menu by searching for it in the Start Menu or pressing the Windows key+R at the same time
  2. Type msconfig and press enter. A new window called System configuration should open.
  3. Click on the Startup tab and search for Intel Rapid Storage Technology. Uncheck the tick, click on Apply and OK. After you restart your PC, you should observe faster boot times.

Disable Intel Delayed Launcher on Windows 8/10

  1. Open Task manager from the Start Menu or by pressing CTRL-Shift-Esc
  2. Click on the ‘’More Details’’ button
  3. Select the startup tab
  4. Select ‘’Delayed launcher ‘’ from the list, click on disable and confirm if needed.

Reboot and you are good to go. If you use a RAID system, disabling it is not recommended as it may cause drive consistency problems.

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The Best Cydia Tweaks for Electra iOS 11 – 11.3.1

There are many reasons why Apple fans love to jailbreak their iOS devices, but the most important one has to be getting access to Cydia. The latest jailbreak tool available is Electra and it works on devices that run on iOS 11 – 11.3.1. With that said, we have compiled a list with the best Cydia tweaks that will run on iPads, iPods and iPhones that are jailbroken with the latest Electra tool.

Jumper

Jumper is the first tweak on our list because of the utility that it brings. Apple fans who installed Cydia on their iOS-powered device will be able to jump to an app directly from the lock screen. Moreover, Jumper is priced at $1.99.

RealCC

If you are the type of person who loves having full control over your iOS-powered device, then RealCC is the tweak you need. RealCC gives Apple fans the ability to disable Bluetooth and Wi-Fi straight from the Control Center. This tweak is great because it doesn’t force Apple fans to open the Settings panel every time they want to disable Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. In addition, RealCC is free to use.

BIOPROTECT X

BIOPROTECT X is the ideal Cydia tweak for Apple fans who care about their security. BIOPROTECT X makes it possible for users to open apps, services and software with a Touch ID or passcode, thus making the designated iOS-powered device more secure than usual. BIOPROTECT X is priced at $2.99.

NINE

Apple refreshed how the notification panel looks when it released iOS 10. However, not everyone loves the new notification panel and some wish they could go back in time and use the classic one. Fortunately, you don’t have to go back in time for that since NINE brings the old iOS 9 notification center to iOS-devices that are running on iOS 11 jailbroken firmware. Furthermore, NINE is free to use.

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Facebook Messenger 179.0.0.14.71 Beta Download Available with AR Games

Even though reports are showing that Facebook is losing its popularity, the social media giant is not giving up that easy. Instagram and Snapchat are the two apps that are “stealing” users from Facebook and Facebook decided to strike back by launching a new update for the Messenger app which introduces two AR games.

Facebook Messenger 179.0.0.14.71 Beta

The latest update for Facebook Messenger has been recently released and it sports the 179.0.0.14.71 beta version number. As we can clearly tell from the update’s version number, the update is targeted towards beta testers who want to get access to Facebook’s latest features ahead of everyone else. With that said, let’s see what the new update brings.

AR Games

One of the main reasons why Snapchat and Instagram have the upper hand over Facebook is because they feature cool camera filters. Well, it looks like Facebook wants to get back into the popularity race because the new update introduces two new AR (augmented reality) games which are quite similar to what Snapchat and Instagram have to offer. Nonetheless, the two games are really fun to play and it shows us that Facebook is taking the Messenger app into the right direction.

Android Package Kit

We need to mention that this latest update is exclusive to Android users because it comes in the form of APK. APK is an acronym for “Android Package Kit” and Facebook fans who want to get access to the new AR games need to manually download and install the update. This is the case with all APK updates. In addition, Facebook fans who want the new update also need to enlist in Facebook’s beta program and to enable the “Unknown Sources” feature that can be found in the “Settings” panel.

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iMac 2018 – Specs, Launch Date, Price and Everything Else You Need to Know

Today we are going to cover everything there is to know about Apple’s highly anticipated iMac 2018 starting with specs, possible launch date and ending with expected price. The topic that we will cover the most is the CPU one since that is the hardware part that matters the most. With that being said, let’s get into it.

Processor Variants

As previously mentioned, the most important piece of hardware that the upcoming iMac 2018 will have to offer is the CPU. Rumor has it that Apple is looking to make iMac 2018 available in a bunch of CPU variants which is great news because it means that Apple fans can get the iMac 2018 model that suits their needs the most.

  • The affordable version of iMac 2018 will ship with an i3-8100 or i3-8350K CPU;
  • The mid-range version of iMac 2018 will ship with a 2.8GHz i5-8400 CPU;
  • The high-end version of iMac 2018 will ship with an i7-8700 CPU that clocks at 3.2GHz.

RAM Memory

The three Coffee Lake CPUs that iMac 2018 will be available with support DDR4 memory in 2666 MHz dual-channel mode. Therefore, we expect that Apple will make iMac 2018 available in the following RAM variants: 8GB, 16GB and 32GB. However, Apple might also take things to the next level and introduce a 64GB RAM model.

Expected Launch Date and Price

iMac 5 was revealed back in 2017 in June during the WWDC conference. However, Apple’s didn’t reveal iMac 2018 during this year’s WWDC conference and this leads us to believe that Apple might be planning to launch the device in September, at the same time with its next-generation iPhone models.

When it comes to price, the affordable version of iMac 2018 will cost somewhere around $1,338. The mid-range model is expected to ship with a price tag of $1,600 while the high-end model will be priced at $1,850.

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