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Spectre, Meltdown and the Cloud

You'll probably have heard of Spectre and Meltdown, but how will these two processor vulnerabilities affect the cloud? Cloudwards.net spins a few predictions.

By Fergus O'Sullivan — 28 Jan'18 Last Updated: 15 May'24

Best VPN For Linux 2025: Premium & Free VPNs for Penguin

Finding the best VPN for Linux is no easy task: it seems like every service out there is thinking about everyone except poor Tux. To help you, the certified Linux geeks at Cloudwards.net have put together a list of VPNs that will play nice with Team Penguin.

By Andrej Hadji-Vasilev — 10 Jan'18 Last Updated: 13 Mar'25

Kodi Guide: Everything You Always Wanted to Know

Kodi is a wonderful streaming service that offers versatility, ease of use and is entirely free. The downside is that it's easy to miss the forest for the trees with all the options available. Cloudwards.net has put together this handy Kodi guide to help you through the woods.

By Jacob Roach — 09 Jan'18 Last Updated: 25 Jan'24

How to Install Elysium on Kodi

To get the full experience out of Kodi, you need to install some unofficial add-ons. Some change the look and feel of the UI and others grant you access to a massive library of streaming content. Elysium fits into the latter category. It’s a service that finds and streams torrents from around the web. Elysium...

By Jacob Roach — 11 Dec'17 Last Updated: 19 Aug'24

The Best Kodi Repositories in 2025

Though streaming apps like Netflix and Disney+ reign supreme these days, Kodi is still a mainstay on many streaming enthusiasts’ devices. Whether this is true for you or you’re just getting your feet wet with Kodi, this guide shares the best Kodi repositories based on the popular add-ons they contain. The open-source software Kodi, which...

By Kit Copson — 08 Dec'17 Last Updated: 10 Jan'25
Facts checked by Igor Kurtz

The Best Screen Recorder for PC, Mac, Android & iPhone in 2025

Do you need to record a presentation or training tutorial for work, or want to create screen recordings for YouTube or Twitch, but aren’t sure where to start? We looked at various recording software and assessed their strengths and weaknesses to help you find the best screen recorder for you.  You can download and install...

By Kit Copson — 21 Nov'17 Last Updated: 16 Oct'24
Facts checked by Simona Ivanovski

Internet Censorship in China: How the Middle Kingdom Blocks the Web Explained in 2025

The People’s Republic of China is one of the worst places for internet censorship. The communist government keeps a tight rein on internet activities, blocking many foreign websites and forbidding the mention of sensitive topics. Over the last four decades, censorship in China has been reinforced by laws with severe penalties.  The Chinese government censors...

By Wisdom Sablah — 13 Nov'17 Last Updated: 20 Nov'24
Facts checked by Simona Ivanovski

How to Fix Kodi Buffering Issues in 2025

Kodi is a popular open-source software for creating your very own streaming media library to enjoy plenty of movies and shows from across the great wide web. However, like any streaming software, it’s not immune to buffering and lags. In this guide, we’ll help you get to the root of what might be behind your...

By Kit Copson — 24 Oct'17 Last Updated: 06 Jan'25
Facts checked by Simona Ivanovski

How to Install Covenant on Kodi

If you want to stream movies or TV shows on Kodi, Covenant is the way to go. Cloudwards.net shows you how to install Covenant on Kodi in just a few easy steps.

By Jacob Roach — 09 Oct'17 Last Updated: 24 Feb'24

What is Usenet and How Does NZB Search Work?

In this article, Cloudwards.net lifts the veil on Usenet, NZB searches and everything else with this ancient, yet little-known part of the Internet.

By Mauricio Preuss — 01 Aug'17 Last Updated: 24 Nov'23