If you want to connect to a VPN, you’ll need access to the internet. Connect your machine to the internet. You can use a private or public network, but you’ll put yourself at greater risk by using public internet. If security is a concern, consider using an ethernet cable instead of Wi-Fi.

In order to connect to a VPN on Windows 10, you’ll need to create a profile for it. This is essentially a file that contains the name, address, and authentication information for the network you want to connect to. You can edit or remove the profile any time after it’s created.

1. Open the VPN settings under Start > Settings > Network & Internet > VPN.
2. Select Add a VPN Connection.
3. Fill out the information for the VPN you want to connect to. You can choose a name, enter the VPN address, and adjust authentication credentials. You don’t have to, but you can choose to enter your username and password on this screen.
4. Click Save.

Connecting to your VPN profile is easy. The icon we need is the Network icon in the taskbar next to the clock. It looks like a computer monitor. If you don’t see it, use the arrow to show hidden icons.

1. Click on the Network icon by the system clock.
2. Select the VPN you want to connect to.
3. Choose Connect. If you don’t see the option to connect, select the VPN profile one more time.

Some VPNs require you to log in before a connection can be made. If prompted, enter the username and password to connect. If you’re using a digital certificate, plug your smart card into the reader to authenticate.

If something you entered wasn’t quite right, don’t worry! You can make changes at any time to VPN profiles.

1. Open the VPN settings under Start > Settings > Network & Internet > VPN.
2. Select VPN profile you want to edit.
3. Click Advanced Options.
4. Go to Edit.
5. Add the changes you want to make and click Save.

Working remotely can comprise security for the VPN you’re connecting to. It’s important to be aware of and follow any requirements from the VPN administrator.

Here are a few general tips to maintain good security practices while working on a VPN.

1. Use a private network. Avoid using public Wi-Fi to connect to sensitive VPNs.
2. Use an ethernet cable. Avoid using Wi-Fi if using a cable is an option. Wireless connections are easier to intercept.
3. Do not save your VPN login credentials. Enter your authentication details every time you log in.
4. Log out of the VPN when it’s not in use.

Working from home can be easy to set up, and it doesn’t take much to maintain a good level of security.

Congratulations! You’re ready to work remotely and connect to your work VPN.

If you want to connect to a VPN, you’ll need access to the internet. Connect your machine to the internet. You can use a private or public network, but you’ll put yourself at greater risk by using public internet. If security is a concern, consider using an ethernet cable instead of Wi-Fi.

In order to connect to a VPN on Windows 10, you’ll need to create a profile for it. This is essentially a file that contains the name, address, and authentication information for the network you want to connect to. You can edit or remove the profile any time after it’s created.

1. Open the VPN settings under Start > Settings > Network & Internet > VPN.
2. Select Add a VPN Connection.
3. Fill out the information for the VPN you want to connect to. You can choose a name, enter the VPN address, and adjust authentication credentials. You don’t have to, but you can choose to enter your username and password on this screen.
4. Click Save.

Connecting to your VPN profile is easy. The icon we need is the Network icon in the taskbar next to the clock. It looks like a computer monitor. If you don’t see it, use the arrow to show hidden icons.

1. Click on the Network icon by the system clock.
2. Select the VPN you want to connect to.
3. Choose Connect. If you don’t see the option to connect, select the VPN profile one more time.

Some VPNs require you to log in before a connection can be made. If prompted, enter the username and password to connect. If you’re using a digital certificate, plug your smart card into the reader to authenticate.

If something you entered wasn’t quite right, don’t worry! You can make changes at any time to VPN profiles.

1. Open the VPN settings under Start > Settings > Network & Internet > VPN.
2. Select VPN profile you want to edit.
3. Click Advanced Options.
4. Go to Edit.
5. Add the changes you want to make and click Save.

Working remotely can comprise security for the VPN you’re connecting to. It’s important to be aware of and follow any requirements from the VPN administrator.

Here are a few general tips to maintain good security practices while working on a VPN.

1. Use a private network. Avoid using public Wi-Fi to connect to sensitive VPNs.
2. Use an ethernet cable. Avoid using Wi-Fi if using a cable is an option. Wireless connections are easier to intercept.
3. Do not save your VPN login credentials. Enter your authentication details every time you log in.
4. Log out of the VPN when it’s not in use.

Working from home can be easy to set up, and it doesn’t take much to maintain a good level of security.

Congratulations! You’re ready to work remotely and connect to your work VPN.

Ukulele strings are relatively inexpensive, as they’re made from nylon or nylon-like material like fluorocarbon, both of which stand up against the oils and grease on your fingertips.

Most strings come with a ball on the end to help with the installation process. They’re not necessary, but they do help, especially if you’re not used to restringing ukuleles.

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In order to give yourself enough slack to finagle the strings from the tuning pegs, you have to rotate the keys in the same direction that you wind them to make your strings flat.

For the tuning keys on the left of the headstock, rotate toward you.

For the tuning keys on the right of the headstock, rotate away from you.

With your string unwound, you’ll be able to gently pull the string from the tuning peg.

The only thing connecting your string to your ukulele is the bridge near the base of the instrument.

With enough slack in your string, you’ll be able to safely untie the knot connecting your string to the bridge.

It’s important to work gently here to avoid damaging the bridge. If your string gets stuck, gently wiggle it from side to side until you’re able to tug it free.

Untying the knots can be difficult for a tie bridge. Try not to rely on scissors to remove them because a small slip can damage the body of your ukulele, bridge, or saddle. Have patience here and work carefully.

Repeat these steps four times until you have a nude ukulele.

Each string will be either color-coded or in different packets, so you’ll know which one is which. From left to right, the strings for standard tuning are G C E A.

In the case of these Ernie Ball strings, they’re organized by 1, 2, 3, and 4. The numbers correspond with the following strings:

Take your string and work it through your bridge hole. Once it’s through, leave around three inches for yourself at the bridge. The rest of the string will be attached at the other end of the ukulele with the tuning pegs.

Once threaded through the bridge, take the short end and fold it back up over the bridge. Fold the short end of the string underneath the long piece right against the bridge. Then, wrap the short end of the string around the loop you’ve created.

Repeated this two more times, until the short end of the string is wrapped around itself. From this point, you’ll be able to just pull the rest of the short end until it’s tight.

Make sure you pull it tight after each loop to make sure your string isn’t wiggling around!

Repeat this step four times until all of your strings are tied against the bridge.

Run your string up the fretboard and thread the end through the tuning peg. Pull the string until you feel the resistance from the bridge.

At this point, I like to trim down the string a little bit before I start turning the tuning key. If you’re trimming, make sure you leave at least an inch of slack.

From here, I like to pin down the string against the nut of the ukulele, which helps to ensure the string is in the designated groove of the nut.

Turn the tuner key until your string is taught. Repeat this step until your strings are attached to the tuners.

Feel free to trim down any excess string at your tuning pegs and your bridge.

With your new strings attached, you’re ready to tune your ukulele!

You may find that your strings have trouble holding a tune after you restring your instrument. Don’t worry – it takes some time for the strings to settle in. The strings will continue to stretch, meaning you’ll probably find that you tend to run flat for the first week or so.

Once the strings reach their optimal stretching point, you’ll find that they keep their tune longer.

With your ukulele restrung like new, you’ll be able to enjoy brighter tones! Happy strumming!

Lakka is an open-source lightweight Linux distro designed to operate as a retro gaming platform. Built on top of LibreELEC, Lakka uses RetroArch to emulate a huge selection of retro gaming systems.

It’s designed to operate out-of-the-box; it comes only with cores that work with whatever architecture you choose to download. Cores contain the code necessary to emulate a specific system like NES or Playstation. Making use of the Libretro API, you can add a new core to a standalone installation of RetroArch as easily as installing a plugin. With Lakka, all of the cores are pre-installed so you have to make do with what is there. It has plenty of features like USB controller recognition, custom wallpapers, and online multiplayer.

Pros:

• Lightweight OS
• Supports multiple SBCs
• Can run on the Raspberry Pi 4

Cons:

• Restricted to only using RetroArch and provided cores

RetroPie is a retro gaming platform created from open-source emulation software. This package is only available on the Raspberry Pi. There’s no official RetroPie distribution for other SBCs.

It’s built on Raspbian using EmulationStation as its frontend. Retropie has access to all of the cores available in RetroArch as well as standalone emulators. A desktop environment can be installed, allowing you to utilize it as a full-fledged operating system.

Pros:

• Built on Raspbian OS
• Can add standalone emulators
• Many customization options

Cons:

• Only available on the Raspberry Pi
• No support for the Raspberry Pi 4

Lakka and RetroPie are both easy to install. They both offer original images that can be flashed onto an SD card. However, RetroPie can also be installed via the command line on a Raspberry Pi with Raspbian.

Lakka

The official website provides a variety of Lakka download options. Lakka is officially supported on the Raspberry Pi Zero, Raspberry Pi, Raspberry Pi 2, 3, and 4 models. It is one of your only options when it comes to pre-built images on the Raspberry Pi 4.

RetroPie

You can find the official RetroPie package available for download on the RetroPie website. RetroPie is supported on the Raspberry Pi Zero, Raspberry Pi, Raspberry Pi 2, and 3 models. Unfortunately, Pi 4 users will have to wait, as an official RetroPie image has yet to be released for the platform.

You can read more about how to create a RetroPie gaming rig in-depth with our guide.

Winner: RetroPie

While both Lakka and RetroPie can be easily flashed to an SD card, RetroPie can also be installed via the command line with Raspbian.

The best comparison for Lakka and RetroPie is like playing a CD on a CD player vs a PC. On both platforms, the RetroArch content is running on the same hardware. Lakka is lighter and may give a slight performance boost. But RetroPie’s additional customization options set it apart from Lakka’s limited interface.

Lakka

Lakka is an embedded operating system. It only provides RetroArch cores and isn’t designed to support additional or custom emulation software.

RetroPie

The RetroPie image includes the full Raspbian operating system. It can handle much more than just RetroArch and was developed with customization in mind. You can easily add additional emulation software to your retro gaming platform with RetroPie.

Winner: Lakka

This one goes to Lakka. With a smaller dedicated package, more resources are available to help run your favorite titles.

Emulators are at the core of retro gaming—no pun intended. Lakka and RetroPie are similar in their support for RetroArch but differ when it comes to the installation of additional emulators.

Lakka

Lakka only comes with compatible libretro cores for the architecture you selected. You can’t add additional cores or emulation software to Lakka.

RetroPie

RetroPie includes all of the cores that come with libretro. You can include additional standalone emulators that appear in the UI using EmulationStation. Additional cores are added using the RetroPie configuration menu.

Winner: RetroPie

Lakka is too limited to win this one. RetroPie has way more options when it comes to emulation software.

ROMs are critical to retro gaming. If you want to know where to find some, check out our guide on where to find ROMs free and legally. Lakka and RetroPie both make the ROM loading process super simple. If you can drag and drop files between two folders, you’re going to be fine.

Lakka

To load ROMs in Lakka, you need to access the Lakka file system and place them in the roms folder. The team also developed a method for adding ROMs using a USB drive.

RetroPie

Adding ROMs to RetroPie involves placing them into the roms folder. Check out our guide on how to add ROMs to RetroPie for more details on this process.

Winner: Toss-Up

Both Lakka and RetroPie load ROMs in a similar fashion. It’s just a matter of placing your ROMs in the right folder.

Retro gaming is cool and all, but so is a little personalization. Both systems provide avenues for customizing your retro gaming platform, but they definitely aren’t equal in this department.

Lakka

You can customize your Lakka interface with a few dynamic wallpaper options. These change the look and feel of the interface without moving around any elements. You can also update your ROM list with thumbnail artwork.

RetroPie

RetroPie takes customization to the next level. The RetroPie themes do a lot more than just change the background—entire elements are moved around the display. You can also take advantage of scrapers to add custom thumbnail artwork for ROMs. But the most notable customization option for RetroPie is the ability to add your own splash screen on bootup.

Winner: RetroPie

RetroPie takes the cake when it comes to customization! From themes that change the UI to custom splash screens, it has Lakka beat by a long shot.

Overall, both Lakka and RetroPie are very capable emulation platforms. RetroPie offers more in the way of emulation support while Lakka provides more variety in its hardware support.

If you want a personalized retro gaming machine with a thorough selection, RetroPie is your best bet. If you want something lightweight or compatible with the Raspberry Pi 4, check out Lakka. If you just can’t decide, give them both a try and see which one works best for your retro gaming project.

Getting started

Check out our full RetroPie setup guide to get started with RetroPie!

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