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Top 10 Essential Android Security Apps (Not Antivirus)
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The internet is not a place where you should let your guard down in this day and age. Even big companies have succumbed to hacks, and had huge data …
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Signal – The only messaging, voice call and video call app you should use
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There are many messaging, voice call and video call apps available that claim to use the latest end-to-end encryption to keep your messages and …
Operating Systems
Fedora Directory – Interesting and Useful Software and Tweaks
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I tend to use Fedora as my main operating system these days, although I do occasionally use Windows when needs must. If you have never tried a Linux …
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Android App Directory – Useful and Interesting Android Apps
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This is a list of Android apps that I think are the best in class or at least interesting. (I don’t own an iPhone, so I can’t comment on that. . .) …
Website Directory – Useful and Interesting Websites
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These are some of the websites that have impressed me with their content and / or usefulness. This list does not include well know sites such as …
Fedora 29 Workstation – What’s new in the latest and greatest?
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At the end of October a new release of Fedora Workstation was made available: Fedora 29. I just wanted to give a brief overview of what has changed, …
Yubico Yubikey: Which hardware security key is the best for me?
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Yubico is the market leader when it comes to hardware security keys utilising FIDO U2F and FIDO2 such as the Yubikey, but which one should you buy to …
What are hardware security keys like Yubikey for, how do they work, and do I need one?
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Hardware security keys are about to become the next big thing in online personal security. They provide a simpler, and more secure, way to protect …
Essential Software & Websites – A directory of useful websites and software
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The internet is vast, and the websites and software that are available are numerous and ever changing. Unfortunately my memory is beyond horrific, …
Cryptocurrency Beginners Guide – What are they, should I get some, and how does it work?
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The aim of this article is to get you up to speed on the basics of cryptocurrencies. I will go over some of the main terminology, and try to give you …
How to make broadcom wifi modules work in Fedora
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Due to the fact that broadcom use proprietary drivers for their wireless modules it is not usually possible for them to work out of the box with …
Linux – Should I switch from Windows to Linux (Ubuntu, Fedora) or not?
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Linux still has the reputation of being a geeky alternative to Windows and Mac that snotty little know-it-alls use to make everybody else feel …
My android app development journey (so far), and some guidance for others
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About a year and a half ago I decided that I wanted to try something new. I love learning new skills and I wanted something to focus my mind and give …
VPN (Virtual Private Network) – What is it and do I need one?
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A VPN (Virtual Private Network) is basically an encrypted/secure connection to a remote server which allows you to access the internet anonymously. …
Hostgator – is it the best hosting provider?
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There are many hosting providers out there that offer a wide range of services whether your website is big or small. I believe if you are starting …
Which hosting provider should I use for my website?
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There are many hosting providers out there, and as with many things on the internet it is difficult to gauge which provider is best for you and your …
Which website platform should I use for my website?
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Many people are now making their presence known on the internet, but where should you start, and what are the best tools to create an impressive …
Magento – What is it and why is it so popular?
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Magento is one of the most flexible, comprehensive and powerful e-commerce platforms currently available. If your intention is to sell goods, then …
WordPress – What is it and why is it so popular?
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WordPress is THE most popular CMS (content management system) that currently exists, and is the chosen platform for individuals and companies, big …
WordPress – How to manually install wordpress on any web host
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WordPress is one of the most widely used and popular content management systems for producing anything from blog sites to e-commerce websites. If you …
Nextbit Robin – Software Review and 3rd Party Launchers (Nova)
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The Nextbit Robin incorporates 100GB of free, automatically organised, cloud storage as part of the phone purchase. To integrate this functionality …
Top 10 Best Korean Films You Should Definitely Watch
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Like everybody else I really like to kick back and enjoy a good film. However, what I tend to find is that films that are being churned out by …
Nextbit Robin Smartphone – Kickstarter Edition (Unboxing and Photos)
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In the latter part of last year I backed a Kickstarter project for a new phone called Robin, by a new startup called Nextbit. This article details …
Crowdfunding – What is it and are sites like Kickstarter safe?
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Crowdfunding is an exciting way of purchasing cutting edge design and technology, whilst also getting hands on in the development of some interesting …