People who spend plenty of time at a keyboard often would like to change places of some keys, or have the power to make one keystroke spit out a few frequently typed words. Two tools – an easy-to-use (SharpKeys) and an advanced tool (AutoHotkey) – for Windows 10 can help.… Read >
Author: Ari
What to do when Wi-Fi drivers are missing from Linux installation package, and you are halfway through the setup process
A missing network driver is probably the nastiest problem you can encounter when installing Linux operating system on a computer. Since you can’t connect to the internet, you can’t download the missing firmware, and can’t find advice from other Linux users who have experienced the same faith. Here are a … Read >
A large botnet consisting of hacked WordPress servers is a steady business for shady entrepreneurs
The world’s most popular content management system WordPress is also the world’s most popular target for hackers. Creative hackers have established profitable businesses whose costs are paid by others.
Enterprising hackers have created a new online business that costs them next to nothing. The enterpreneurs at Free-socks.in have hacked into … Read >
The do’s and dont’s when setting up a self-hosted WordPress site
Installing a basic WordPress system really is a straightforward task, but configuring it to survive unexpected technical problems and inevitable hacking attempts requires some planning.
If you have decided to get all the features that WordPress software has and perhaps tweak the system a bit, or you simply want … Read >
Stay away from Google RCS messaging if you want to avoid privacy risks and problems when you travel
Google has developed (or rather, acquired the technology along with a company called Jibe) a chat messaging system that is intended for mobile phones. In June 2019, Google opens the new service based on RCS (Rich Communication Service) technology in France and in the UK to the public. It is, … Read >
Security tips for remote workers, digital nomads and freelancers who travel and require 24/7 internet access
Professionals who work and travel appreciate the moment when they get access to a Wi-Fi router with fast internet access. Security experts have warned us for years not to connect to random Wi-Fi hotspots, especially, if the communication isn’t encrypted. Often, however, convenience and the rush to get a burning … Read >
The best ebook reader apps for different purposes
When you start a brand new Windows computer for the first time, and want to read an ebook with it, you have to download and install a reading application on the PC. Here are the best ebook reading apps for Windows 10 PCs for different types of books.
It is … Read >
Your email provider may leak private data to anyone who sends you a message
Maybe it is just me, but it looks like the volume of rudimentary spam email messages is slowly declining (statistics disagree with me). It could be my email service provider who has so smart junk mail detection system, but nonetheless, spam is not my major headache anymore. What … Read >
Tips for avoiding security risks in private tourist apartments
Travelers who use accommodation sharing and booking services, like Airbnb or Booking.com knowingly or unknowingly take many risks. Adventures and excitement are part of travel, but when a traveler really needs to rest in a safe haven, nasty surprises are not welcome. Misleading information and on-the-spot extra charges are widely … Read >
One-third of the world’s web sites are running on WordPress content management software
WordPress, a free open source software package used for many types of online publications, was launched 15 years ago. Since then, it has steadily grown into the most popular content management system for building and running web sites. Now, the latest statistics show that WordPress is powering about one-third of … Read >