It is only a matter of time when one of the web services you are using gets hacked. A common objective for data thieves is to steal databases that include user data, such as names, passwords, phone numbers, birth … Read the story...
Valencia in Spain is a curious historic-modern city full of surprises, especially during festivities
For years, Valencia has been one of the most popular Mediterranean destinations for Spanish living inland. Over the years, Americans, travelers from other Europeans countries and also Asians have found Valencia’s ancient and ultramodern sights, delicious food scene and massive … Read the story...
What to do when your Google+ account is going away
A letter from hell, or a message to be completely ignored. Google+ evoked strong feelings among its users. Some people were passionate about Google’s social media service because they had found their community, and loved the platform’s remarkable functionality. Others … Read the story...
Ebook news: podcasts for writers, ebook service with 1 million customers, future of news reporting
From: Klaava Travel Guide nonfiction ebooks
News on ebooks, writing and publishing
Scribd has more than one million paying subscribers for ebooks
Scribd is a service that lets you read ebooks, listen to audiobooks, and read some magazines for a … Read the story...
There is something terribly wrong with this web page
Why does someone publish thought-provoking articles on the internet only to cover the excellent content with popup windows (see the screen capture above)? In the early days of online advertising – 15-20 years ago – it was common to bombard … Read the story...
How to resolve Letsencrypt certificate installation and renewal problems like a pro
For activating the secure connection lock symbol for a web site, a certificate is required. The certificate can be purchased from an ISP or activated from Let’s Encrypt for free.
Many web site administrators start with the free option – … Read the story...
Electric car rental companies are flocking to French capital Paris
From: Travel User Guide
Many large cities in Europe have problems with pollution created by vehicles running on petrol and diesel engines. Complex schemes that restrict access to the city centers have been implemented, for instance, in Madrid, Spain, but … Read the story...
Popular travel booking apps tell Facebook where, when and how you travel
A few friends have asked me is it possible that Facebook is listening to their phone calls or intercepting their online communications because it mysteriously seems to know all their travel plans. Well, I didn’t take it seriously until now. … Read the story...
Ebook news: developments in book trade and self-publishing, 2019 trends, favorite books of Obama
From: Klaava Travel Guide nonfiction ebooks
News on books, writing and publishing Self-publishing News: New Year New Predictions Alliance of Independent Authors takes a look at developments of 2018 that are likely to strengthen in 2019. Subscription platforms, artificial intelligence … Read the story...
Writers already use artificial intelligence software for drafting books
Writers who can develop computer software have tried creating applications that can write long form texts for years. Automatic and almost automatic tools that can write simple news reports and structure scientific papers already exist and are used for real … Read the story...