The article's title possibly making many readers wondered - why Android is Open Source? Forget about Android. We still lack a complete true free mobile operating system which is really like mobile version of GNU/LINUX. It is a threat to data privacy. Near 100% GNU GPL with 100% Open Source hardware is ArduinoPhone 2.0, which is essentially like phones of the year 2000. Replicant Mobile Operating … [Read more...]
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Description and explanation of different terminologies used in web and Internet.
Digital Wallets : Advantages and Disadvantages
Digital Wallets are not new, neither iOS, Android and LTE/4G powered mobile phones are newer. Newer is increasing penetration and various offers by many service providers forcing the users to use certain digital wallet. Knowing the basics, advantages and disadvantages of digital wallets possibly more than everyday's need for any level of user in this IT era. It is normal to thing about PayPal and … [Read more...]
W3C HTML5 DRM : The Encrypted Media Extensions (EME) Framework
Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) and Free Software Foundation (FSF) supporters has not much love to watch the Web moving forward with DRM in the browser. But, that has been truth. Finally W3C HTML5 DRM aka The Encrypted Media Extensions (EME) Framework drafted against many peoples's wish and over-empowering the browsers. 58.4% of the W3C (World Wide Web Consortium) members has approved the EME … [Read more...]
What is ads.txt? How to Implement ads.txt as Publisher?
If you never heard about ads.txt it would sound odd. If you somehow heard but not yet fully aware, then it is normal to ask - What is ads.txt? How to Implement ads.txt as Publisher? ads.txt is work-in-progress which is a specification for transparency in advertising. In this article, we are covering what an ordinary publisher should know without much technical things behind, how to implement it … [Read more...]
Installing GeoIP Module On Apache2, Ubuntu 16.04
We did it before but for Nginx (you can look - Installing GeoIP On Nginx). We need this to use GoAcesss log analyzer like tools, Piwik etc. WordPress like modern CMS use PHP based function and needs no server side work. Installing GeoIP Module On Apache2, Ubuntu 16.04 Needs Some Manual Steps After Running Installation Command. Sample PHP file supplied to test. Installing GeoIP … [Read more...]
How To Add CAA Record : Dyn DNS With GeoTrust, Let’s Encrypt
In a previously published guide we talked about DNS CAA Record. Here is how to how to add CAA Record in Dyn DNS with GeoTrust. Let's Encrypt Etc certificates. At that time Dyn DNS has no way to add DNS CAA record. Perhaps this guide will help some of the users. You must add DNS CAA Record, as it is mandatory. If you are not using Dyn DNS, you can test their free trial for a week. In case you … [Read more...]
Optimizing Apache 2.x With TLS, HTTP/2 : Part 1
We have some previous guides to optimize Apache2 and optimize Nginx with TLS and HTTP/2 (if you are interested about them, please use the searching this website feature). Here is first part on optimizing Apache 2.x with TLS HTTP/2. In this guide we will optimise general performance part, not TLS and HTTP/2. There are a variety tools that can assist in determining if the server admin needs to alter … [Read more...]
Why Apache Is Superior Than Nginx?
We have lot of guides on Nginx configuration. Then why we are saying that odd statement as title? Why Apache is superior than Nginx? The person who developed Nginx, is an Apache HTTP Server expert. He realised at that time that, Apache, being a Free Software managed By Apache Software Foundation is not suitable to easily make money. It was obvious that at least at that time Apache was resource … [Read more...]
Wannacrypt Ransomware : Security Alert
Once again we should give thanks to Edward Snowden. WannaCry ransomware is a global attack. Wannacrypt encrypts whatever files it can find. After infecting, Wannacry ransomware possibly will display a screen on the infected system asking for $300 to $600 worth of Bitcoins to decrypt. Wannacrypt ransomware originated from NSA and now waiving the flag of Governmental democratic nuisance. It is not … [Read more...]
HTTPS Everywhere Atlas Vs HSTS Preload List
SSL rather TLS has been available to all after Let's Encrypt (project is certbot now) project became usable. In This Article We Have Explained Real Life Matters Around HTTPS Everywhere Atlas Vs HSTS Preload List For the WebMasters and Developers. We talked around Nginx configuration for HSTS, but with time things need update. HTTPS Everywhere Atlas Vs HSTS Preload List in … [Read more...]
What is CAA DNS Record And How to Add?
A decision of CA/Browser Forum taken in March 2017 by vote to make CAA mandatory which be in action by September 2017. Here is our guide around CAA DNS Record and how to add CAA DNS Record. Previously we discussed about DNS-based Authentication of Named Entities – DANE and how to add DANE. CAA stands for Certification Authority Authorization. What is CAA DNS Record? In this … [Read more...]