The graphical user interface, or desktop as Linux users like to call it, of Windows 10 is probably the best piece of user-friendly software Microsoft has ever written. Still, it has a few minor annoyances that, especially, power users may want to tweak. One of them is the way the … Read >
Dell XPS 13 twoone review: Lots to flex, few weaknesses
From: Ars Technica
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If the changes brought to the Dell XPS 13 earlier this year intrigued you, you may be even more excited for the XPS 13 two-in-one. Dell updated its flagship convertible even more than it updated its laptop. The company changed up the two-in-one’s
A phone for hardcore Linux fans: Purism Librem 5
Many people who understand the importance of digital security and privacy have been longing for mobile devices that don’t leak their data to large corporations and advertisers. As it happens, during the second half of 2019, two very different privacy-focused mobile phone products have become available: Purism Librem 5 phone … Read >
WordPress news summary: best security practices, alternatives to Google Analytics, WordPress 5.3 beta
WordPress software, admin and security news
45 Fascinating WordPress Statistics for 2019
Fresh numbers on the growing popularity of WordPress. Who knew that Wednesday is the day when the software is downloaded most frequently, and on Fridays downloaders have better things to do than think about WordPress.
Developing A Consistent Daily Writing Practice
From: Write Nonfiction NOW!
The majority of writers struggle to develop a consistent daily writing practice. Yet, there are ways to do so even when you feel pressed for time. Today, USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author Marc Guberti (@MarcGuberti) provides several tips to get you
… Read > How to configure Awstats web statistics for multiple sites managed by one Apache server
Awstats is a web traffic analytics software package that collects statistical data about visitors of a web site. It inserts data into a database so that it is easy to view historical statistics and compare it to today’s numbers. A web server, such as Apache, continuously writes log files that … Read >
This brilliant app lets you sweep through books in only 12 minutes
From: Ebook Friendly
Imagine being able to read 365 books in a year without having to drastically clear out your schedule. This brilliant app makes it possible â and requires only 12 minutes of your day.
Wake up. Hurry to the subway. Eat a quick breakfast on your way to … Read >
WordPress security settings for beginners (without having to know technical details)
WordPress is the world’s most popular software for building web sites and for publishing on the internet. This fact makes it the number one target for hackers. Every self-hosted WordPress admin, even if only running a simple blog, should take security seriously because an unsecured WordPress site can be taken … Read >
Privacy and security concerns are driving European organizations to adopt open source cloud services
A number of governments in Europe have made a significant, long-term decision to move away from cloud services that may risk citizens’ privacy and security. Germany, France, Netherlands and Sweden have announced that the first steps have been taken to drop cloud services, for instance, from Google in favor of … Read >
Object Storage – Time for Differentiation and Diversification
From: Gigaom
I recently started to work on new research about object storage, and Iâll be writing a report about it soon. As you may have noticed, object storage has finally found its place in enterprise IT. There are several reasons for that, but the most important is the success … Read >