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  • How to Install and Uninstall Kodi 17 on Ubuntu 16.04

    As far as home theatre PCs (HTPC) are concerned, few software match up to the open source Kodi. For those who may have known it in its early days, the name XBMC will definitely evoke nostalgia. So, just how popular is Kodi these days? The developer community is pretty impressive. As of writing, Kodi has…

  • How to Install Wget on CentOS 7

    Wget is a popular utility just like its name – small and useful! The best thing is that Wget is open source, which means that not only can you use it to download files quickly over HTTP, HTTPS, and FTP, but can also study the source code in case you are curious. However, on some…

  • Build a Windows VPS in Sao Paulo, Brazil

    Build a VPS in Sao Paulo, Brazil with CheapWindowsVPS Did you know that one of the fastest growing technical economies in the world can be found in Sao Paulo, Brazil? The location is becoming known as a hotspot for technological innovation in South America. CheapWindowsVPS is proud to announce the opening of a new data…

  • Top 3 Game Servers to Host on a Windows VPS

    When you think of a private gaming server, you typically think of a server housed in your friend’s basement that lets players from all around the world play against each other on a single, dedicated node. Building your own onsite server can be costly, given the fact that you will need to invest in physical…

  • VPS Hosting in London, UK

    Announcing General Availability of VPS Hosting in London, UK CheapWindowsVPS is proud to announce the opening of its newest datacenter in London, UK. In order to better serve our clients, we decided that London was a prime location for our users to host their VPS workloads. Hosting your VPS in the United Kingdom has several…

  • Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam Windows VPS

    New location in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam To help even more of our customers with their server hosting needs, we have decided to open up a new location in the bustling city of Ho Chi Minh in Vietnam. It is a great way for many businesses to cut costs by offering an affordable hosting solution.…

  • Windows VPS Hosting in Bulgaria – Now Available

    Announcing General Availability of VPS Hosting in Bulgaria   In efforts to better serve our clients in the European, Middle East and African regions (EMEA), CheapWindowsVPS is proud to announce the opening of its 2nd European data center located in Bulgaria. Why host your VPS in Bulgaria?  When you spin up your Windows virtual private…

  • Coming Soon: Buy a Preloaded Windows 10 VPS Starting at $10 Per Month

    Eager to try out the new Windows 10 operating system? Why not try it out on a VPS first? With CheapWindowsVPS, you can spin up a virtual private server featuring Windows 10 for as low as $10 per month. You could call it our “10 for 10 Deal.” CheapWindowsVPS is one of the first providers…

  • Comparing Windows VPS to RDP Hosting: Is there a Difference?

    What’s the difference between Windows VPS and traditional RDP hosting? Are providers playing semantics with terminology in order to gain additional customers? In this article, we’ll take a look at the differences, if any, between RDP hosting and Windows VPS. Don’t Fall Victim to a Marketing Play Welcome to the world of technology: Large players…

  • Build Your Own Server for Gaming with a Windows VPS

    All avid PC gamers have one thing in common. They hate sucky ping times! When you connect to a server to play your online game, the biggest drag on your online gaming experience is lag. If you’re playing on a gaming server that’s a repurposed computer hooked to DSL in your basement, you might want…