Most web sites we access on the internet are built using open source software, like WordPress, Linux, Mysql and PHP. In addition to public web services, enterprises have many other computer systems they create in-house or buy from a … Read the story...
The best browsers for protecting your private data and preventing tracking
Browser is one of the most used applications on computers, and frequently accessed app on tablets and phones. It has become a universal tool for everything from banking to social media and other cloud services. Browsers provide plenty of information … Read the story...
The most in-demand tech skills in 2022
Demand for professionals who have skills to build and maintain computer systems and networks continues to increase. Popular open source projects, big tech companies, large corporations and public administration have systems are constantly developing new applications while maintaining existing programs. … Read the story...
Nextcloud self-hosters appreciate privacy and apps
Nextcloud is an open source software package for self-hosting cloud services, such as file and photo sharing, office applications, calendar, note taking, project planning, bookmarks, and news. At the end of 2021, a survey among Nextcloud users provided valuable insight … Read the story...
Here is why cyber criminals favor phishing: it can catch up to 30% of people
When a clever phishing message or phone call happens to be delivered to a person at the right moment, it is possible that the target follows the instructions given by cyber criminals. A recent research discovered that up to 30 … Read the story...
Technology predictions for 2022 and beyond: neuromining, synthetic data, cyberattacks
Recent bets for major technology developments in 2022 and beyond include metaverse, decentralized computing, and Web 3.0. If we take a look at tech trends from enterprise and security perspective, things like AI (artificial intelligence) and privacy are … Read the story...
Popular passwords stay the same, but there are surprising differences between countries
In 2021, the most common password in the world still is 123456. The fourth most used password is qwerty and the fifth – what else – password. Not much has changed with the most used passwords during years, … Read the story...
What is the difference between metaverse and fediverse?
The universe is an extremely large and extremely complex entity, but new technology concepts metaverse and fediverse are rather complex as well. Metaverse and fediverse are so different concepts that it may not even be reasonable to compare them, but … Read the story...
Android phone comparison: the best and worst products for privacy
When the first smartphones were introduced about 20 years ago by a number of telecommunication equipment vendors, the mobile device was expected to become the primary communication tool for the majority of human kind. It did. But there was something … Read the story...
How to upgrade to Debian 11, plus tips for troubleshooting
A major new release of Debian Linux operating system is a big deal for a vast number of organizations and individuals who run Linux servers and PCs. Debian is the base software for many other Linux distributions, making its reach … Read the story...