Today we are going to learn how to block ads with a little open source software and a $35 Raspberry Pi. This is a fun, easy project with a practical everyday use.
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What is VPN? Why use it? How do I get it?
The internet is still a pretty unsafe place. Hackers and other criminals are stealing information all the time, governments and big telecom companies are trying to pry into our browsing habits to control and capture what information we access. There are a whole host of unsavory things out there and a VPN is an effective tool to help protect you from it all.
6 of the Weirdest WordPress Plugins on the Internet
For fun we are reviewing the top 6 strangest WordPress plugins around. They might not help improve your site much, or add to your productivity today but they will certainly give you a chuckle.
Have you considered Teamspeak?
Are you a business looking for an excellent way to communicate? Do you and your friends want a better way to chat while gaming online? TeamSpeak might be a solution to consider.
What is TCP/IP?
TCP/IP is otherwise known as Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol. These protocols are meant to govern devices on the internet and when devices are within a private network.
How does an SSL Certificate work?
Before we start, what is SSL?
SSL stands for “Secure Socket Layer”. This is a standard technology used to create an encrypted channel between a server and a browser. This is meant to allow sensitive information to pass securely between a user and a server without being at risk of data theft or “man in the middle” attacks.
What exactly is SMTP?
SMTP is an abbreviation for “Simple Mail Transfer Protocol”. SMTP is a type of accepted protocol which allows different computers to exchange information in a previously agreed upon and understandable way. Through the process of standardization over time we all hope to increase efficiency overall. This protocol improves our lives everyday but you may not have noticed until now.
How is a server any different from an ordinary computer?
A normal desktop computer such as the one that you have at home or in your office runs a user friendly OS and applications focused on day to day desktop uses. A server on the other hand is an entirely different beast. Meant to manage network resources, a server is dedicated to only those types of tasks.
Tutorial: How to simply launch a new website with WordPress.
Today I am going to walk you through the whole experience of building a website with WordPress. If you aren’t particularly tech savvy or just have no experience with building websites than you are in the right place.
What is VPS Hosting?
VPS stands for virtual private server. A virtual private server is just like a dedicated server except its actually being virtualized in a shared host environment.