Samsung has been developing its own home automation system called SmartThings for years. In 2020, Samsung told that the system had been integrated with Mercedes car computers, and in 202… Read More
Everyone who has a phone, tablet or PC uses a web browser more than she realizes. In many cases, banking, paying purchases with a credit/debit card, booking health related appointments… Read More
Our home office network had gradually grown to the point that no one could remember the IP addresses of all devices. All the connected PCs, phones, tablets, and other devices had to be a… Read More
Here is a telltale sign how the big, powerful internet giants believe they can rule the world. In the US, software engineer Brandon Jackson who works for Microsoft arrived home in one ev… Read More
Since 2018, when the renowned cybersecurity expert Bruce Schneier tried (and failed) to buy a new car in the US that would come without internet connection, I have worried about the pers… Read More
Here is an excellent open source software package for everyone who wants to self-host a simple file sharing cloud service. Perhaps you need a file sharing system for personal use, for yo… Read More
It was a letter from hell. When a small business or ordinary citizen gets a threatening letter from a law firm that accuses the receiver of a serious, multiyear image copyright breach, i… Read More
Debian 12 (Bookworm) was released in June 2023 for Linux computers. The new version features a massive number of updates, such as a new Linux kernel, new PHP version, LibreOffice and muc… Read More
If you are not a big fan of long, unique passwords or perhaps are reluctant ever type passwords again, this is for you. I will show you a method that lets you do exactly what the cyberse… Read More
Follow the money. It is the traditional advice for everyone who wants to understand why someone is doing something that is not obvious. If I ask: why are big and small technology busines… Read More
Data protection and the safety of personal information are incredibly important topics, especially in the digital age. As technology continues to evolve and become more integrated… Read More
Security and privacy features in a number of web browsers have improved since the last time we checked a year ago. Since most browser developers claim that their browser is secure and pr… Read More
I recently read a book titled Cyber Crisis that has a mission to convince every business manager and a person who owns a phone, computer, game console or an electronics device that cyber… Read More
So I decided to move to a new Mastodon server (also known as an instance) that had terms better suitable for one of our foreign language blogs. It is really amazing that a migration func… Read More
While small organizations and home computer users continually learn more about cybersecurity, information technology develops as well. Managers can adopt the latest tools to protect impo… Read More
Planning what to pack on a trip can be a tricky task, and if your work involves computers and connectivity, it complicates the task even more. The length of a trip, is it a work or leisu… Read More
The mantra of cyber security experts is that you shouldn’t make plans thinking if you are hacked, but plan for recovery when you are hacked. Sure, according to studies and statisti… Read More
The nasty thing with social engineering is that the victim falls for a scam, and ultimately helps cyber criminals to achieve their goal. Typically they want to break into a large compute… Read More
Scientists have researched for years the mismatch of results originating from interviews and surveys, and the actual behavior of people. Something tends to be wrong with the results, alt… Read More
What a joy it was to realize that it really was possible to publish anything we wanted on a blog, or comment on other people’s blogs. Sharing witty remarks on Twitter and holiday b… Read More
One of the last big decisions Jack Dorsey made before handing over Twitter’s CEO responsibilities to Parag Agrawal was to hire a cybersecurity expert to fix the numerous security p… Read More
Linux is an excellent piece of software, but what exactly is it? Your mobile phone may run Linux if it is powered by Android, the most powerful cloud servers on the internet are powered… Read More
Facebook is such a powerful global enterprise that its founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg and other leaders haven’t always understood its might. The social media service has been expl… Read More
Cyber security company Kaspersky has collected information on types of email messages that convince receivers to click dangerous links. The company has created a product that allows orga… Read More
Collecting internet users’ data for trading it for profit is such a big business that it is not going to die anytime soon, even though people and governments across the world are g… Read More
If you haven’t been hacked yet, sooner or later you will be. This uncomfortable realization has been stuck in my head ever since I read Nicole Perlroth’s book This Is How The… Read More
Ransomware attacks into organizations’ IT systems have been around in their current form for about 10 years, but it looks like the problem is still getting worse. Cybercriminals ma… Read More
Like it or not, it is more or less necessary for practically everyone to have a smartphone today. Access to banking services, communication, work projects, news, entertainment often rely… Read More
World Economic Forum asked its Technology Pioneers community how tech will change the world by 2027. 17 predictions from leaders of startup businesses provide insight to the trends that… Read More
When you fill in a form or login to a web page, you probably expect that only the web service where you want to sign in gets your email address and password. Unfortunately, ad tech busin… Read More
We have been clicking on cookie approval and rejection buttons for four years now. Unbelievable, but I’m getting used to it. Whereas many internet users regard the popup windows en… Read More
Insteon is probably not the first home automation vendor to switch off its lights and cloud servers, and certainly it won’t be the last. In April 2022, an announcement at Insteon&r… Read More
If someone didn’t have an opportunity to attend a videoconference earlier, during the pandemic most people joined a lecture, meeting, or family reunion online. An essential feature… Read More
Researchers at Oxford University have analyzed a large number of applications developed for Android and iPhone mobile phones. There are many studies that have examined what the mobile op… Read More
Cloud storage is a service on the internet where you can store your files for accessing them on your mobile devices and computers where ever you happen to roam. Sharing files to a workgr… Read More
If your home or office is powered by Linux computers, you may want to have a system for sharing files. Our small office has been using file sharing software called NFS (Network File Syst… Read More
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 compu… Read More
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 a… Read More
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 a… Read More
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… Read More
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… Read More
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 pe… Read More
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 mo… Read More
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… Read More
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… Read More
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… Read More
Plenty of technologies, like augmented reality, artificial intelligence, blockchain, and speech recognition have matured to practical applications during the last few years. There are lo… Read More
Data source YouGov, chart Global Witness. As long as enterprises have tracked internet users’ behavior and life, marketeers have explained that data is needed for personalised adve… Read More
When we are using a PC – a Windows, Mac, or Linux computer – web browsers tend to be one of the most accessed applications. Unfortunately, web browsers are frequent attack ta… Read More
More and more privacy and cybersecurity-aware people are looking for alternative solutions to popular cloud file storage services like Dropbox, Google Drive, and Microsoft Onedrive. Thes… Read More
Microsoft has been teasing PC users with a new generation of Windows for a while now. Hints from the company suggest that it is not just getting ready to update the existing Windows 10 s… Read More
New major versions of open source cloud service software Nextcloud have been frequently released during the last two years. In July 2021, Nextcloud 22 was introduced with a number of imp… Read More
Some time ago, I caught our email hosting company reading my inbox. I access email in a web browser, and the browser status line displayed that a script was continuously polling for new… Read More
So you have a mobile phone, tablet and a laptop, but the file you need to view on your phone is saved on the laptop’s hard drive. Fortunately, apps and cloud services that can sync… Read More
Debian is a Linux operating system software distribution that is widely used by organizations not only running Debian, but who are running other flavors of Linux as well. Many other Linu… Read More
WordPress, Drupal and other powerful content management systems (CMS) are products that can be used to build corporate web sites, online shops, blogs, news sites, and many other types of… Read More
Nextcloud is a powerful open source software product that individuals, small businesses and large public organizations use, for instance, for sharing data and documents, for collaboratin… Read More
In the world of cyber crime getting access to web sites that are powered by a popular software like WordPress opens doors to large scale attacks or perhaps to ransomware revenue. WordPre… Read More
The /e/OS operating system for mobile phones has been built on the open source code of Android. The core mission of /e/OS is to provide software that respects users’ privacy, while… Read More
The world’s most popular content management system (CMS) has been WordPress for years. In early 2021, it powered about 40% of web sites on the internet. Usually speed – how q… Read More
The book This Is How They Tell Me the World Ends: The Cyberweapons Arms Race is both fabulously entertaining and scary to read. The author, The New York Times journalist Nicole Perlroth… Read More
Many small organizations, individuals, and freelancers use cloud services, like Google Drive and Docs, Dropbox, Microsoft Live and OneDrive, or Apple iCloud because they are easy and low… Read More
WordPress is the world’s favorite software for publishing and e-commerce on the internet. This makes it a lucrative target for hackers and criminals. A range of software tools and… Read More
Everyone has his or her personal taste and preferences for everything, but if we think about computers, most features can be measured. Speed, reliability, availability of applications, p… Read More
It is pretty amazing that a free, open source software is the most popular system that is powering more than one third of web sites across the internet. Content management system, publis… Read More
When European Union prepares new regulation for digital services, practically the entire world pays attention to the plans. Since 2018, EU’s GDPR regulation that protects people fr… Read More
Many server software applications, like WordPress and Nextcloud can send alerts and notifications to the system admin and to users. Email is the most universal method for sending message… Read More
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 fo… Read More
Our Nextcloud system is small but it is a vital resource for us. We have always updated the software as soon as new major and minor versions have been released. So far, updates have been… Read More
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 p… Read More
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 produc… Read More
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 believ… Read More
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 on… Read More
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 h… Read More
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 fin… Read More
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 maintaini… Read More
Increasing awareness about the way Google collects data from Android phone users has made people think about other solutions. Apple has promised to tighten the privacy and security features… Read More
As long as that small router box on the corner of a desk blinks its lights and keeps the internet connection alive, most people probably don’t pay attention to the vital piece of hardw… Read More
I use tablets a lot. For me, a tablet is the perfect device for reading ebooks, browsing news, viewing social media, in-car navigation, trip planning, and much more. The difficult issue with… Read More
Apple CEO Tim Cook has promised to develop security and privacy features in Apple products multiple times during the last few years, and his organization is delivering results. In June 2020… Read More
VPN (Virtual Private Network) is an essential tool for better online security. Remote workers, travelers, and everyone who wants to be safer on the internet can protect their sensitive data… Read More
Nextcloud is an open source software package that is free to download and run, for instance, as an organization’s intranet and collaboration server, or as a personal cloud server. The… Read More
Mobile phone is one the most useful innovations of modern times. It is a remarkably valuable technology that has transformed our lives, work, and to certain extent communities all over the w… Read More
When the first working versions of the Gutenberg block editor for WordPress were available, I was excited. The new editor promised so much for the future, and made some tasks easier than in… Read More
People who work with open source software tend to be concerned about vulnerabilities in WordPress, Java and other popular products, but criminals and spies who want direct access inside a bu… Read More
Linux is becoming more important operating system for personal computers, tablets, and mobile phones. A reason must be continuous news on privacy breaches and security problems in mainstream… Read More
Planning a trip isn’t always easy, but it sometimes is the most fun part of the trip. Nothing can go wrong when planning. The exciting thing, of course, is the actual journey, whether… Read More
Virtual Private Network (VPN) software technology was adopted years ago by enterprises for securely establishing office-to-office connections and for allowing traveling employees to access i… Read More
In early 2020, World Economic Forum (WEF) published its annual Global Risks Report that highlights events, trends, and developments that are most likely to cause major disruptions to societi… Read More
Open source software products are often regarded safer and less vulnerable to malicious hacking than propriety software. The principle of showing the actual program code to the world and all… Read More
Designing a web page is not rocket science, but it is not easy either under constant pressure of commercial interests and attracting readers. Nielsen Norman Group, online user experience res… Read More
Nextcloud open source software package has plenty of options for securing data it stores, and for providing secure mechanisms for accessing the cloud services it provides. If a Nextcloud ser… Read More
My problem with email used to be that I had to manage multiple email accounts because of multiple job roles I had. Since I only use webmail for getting access to all my inboxes and outboxes… Read More
The default search function in Nextcloud is a simple program that can find a document if you happen to correctly remember a word in the file name you are looking for. If you want to search f… Read More
Large motorhomes (RVs, recreational vehicles) that can be as big as buses seem like safe vehicles because of their size and weight. Crash tests conducted in Sweden, however, concluded that s… Read More
Google is such a strong brand on the internet that some people think it is the home page of the entire web. They type facebook.com into the search field and click the first result to visit t… Read More
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