Update 2021-11-07: I have written a new section that shows you how to configure exim4 if the direct SMTP send method is rejected by email providers.
Many server software applications, like WordPress and Nextcloud can send alerts and notifications to the system admin and to users. Email is the most … Read >
Microsoft Windows operating system has its advantages: one of them is the vast selection of open source and commercial applications. Linux fans may argue that there are even more apps for Linux because of servers and Android (which is built on Linux). Either way, someone considering moving to Linux PC … Read >
Update 2021-04-12: Nextcloud upgrade tested also from version 20 to version 21.
Update 2021-07-10: upgrade to version 22 was a challenge, but problems were solved. See below.
Our Nextcloud system is small but it is a vital resource for us. We have always updated the software as soon as new … Read >
A new category of computing devices is emerging into a gap between laptop PCs and tablet devices. Probably it was Apple that realized the opportunity first, and introduced the iPad Pro for professionals as their work computer. Microsoft followed with Surface products but chose another strategy: devices run full Windows … Read >
Nextcloud is a popular open source software for managing cloud services, like file sharing, photo albums, calendar, email, document collaboration, video conferences, and projects. The product is used by individuals, enterprises and public administration. The key features are security, privacy and adding new functions with third party apps. In October … Read >
Is it possible to find a secure and privacy respecting mobile phone that doesn’t track its owner? The short answer to the question is: no, there is no such phone. Nonetheless, I believe it is valuable to understand why because there are many ways you can restrict tracking and to … Read >
The University of Eindhoven in the Netherlands has debunked claims that whitewash the environmental benefits of electric vehicles. The conclusion of their research is that after the first one or two years, electric vehicles have subsidized the battery, and produce dramatically less green house gases than diesel or gasoline engines … Read >
Microsoft has created a powerful and unique product, the Surface Duo, that may change the way we use our mobile devices – or it can become one of the most expensive flops the company has ever made. The challenge the product faces is this: Who will pay the high … Read >
Probably the typical way to dive into the world of Linux computers is to install a distribution on an old laptop or desktop computer. If you are doing it for the first time, you’ll find out it is not that easy, but quite time-consuming and requires technical knowledge. Ordering … Read >
Electric cars – be it a compact, SUV or a van – have higher price tags than petrol engine vehicles. when you take into account the annual costs for actually driving and maintaining the car, the setup changes. An electric vehicle has lower running and maintenance costs. British car insurer … Read >
