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What is VPS Hosting? How Does it Work?

VPS hosting is storage space on a server which a service provider allocates, according to the amount you think your website needs. Overall, VPS web hosting lies somewhere in between shared hosting and dedicated hosting. A Virtual Private Server gives you administrative power over your software, whereas a dedicated host gives you authority over both […]

The Different Ways a Data Breach Can Impact Businesses

According to a recent report from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), cybercrime has risen by an incredible 63% and is primarily caused by malware and computer misuse. However, despite the real threat hackers pose to companies of all sizes, many businesses are failing to take the issue seriously. To ensure your organization never falls […]

Google will ‘auto-delete’ your location & web activity data

The auto-delete feature will be available in the coming weeks. On Wednesday, Google announced that it will now allow users to automatically delete the old location history as well as web history that its services usually save. This will be done using the newly added feature called “Auto-Delete” that lets you delete Location History and […]

7 Times Apple Watch Saved Lives

Who doesn’t like elegant watches, especially those which could literally save your life, right? There are several types of watches out there such as a divers watch, Mechanical Watch, and Chronograph Watch, etc. but the life saviors lately are powered with smart technology. In this article, we are emphasizing on Apple Watch, a line of […]

Hackers using Google Sites to spread banking malware

The IT security researchers at Netskope Threat Research Labs have discovered a new malware hosted on the Google Sites, a dedicated platform offered by Google for developing websites. Dubbed LoadPCBanker by researchers; the malware is actually an executable that is hidden inside a PDF file titled “PDF Reservations Details MANOEL CARVALHO hospedagem familiar detalhes PDF.exe.” […]

How To Upgrade Ubuntu 18.10 To Ubuntu 19.04?

Ubuntu 18.10, the latest release of the world’s most popular open source operating system, is finally here. Codenamed Disco Dingo, this Linux distro comes with major changes like Linux 5.0, GNOME 3.32, Mesa 18.0, etc. If you haven’t tried Linux and you’re willing to make a change, Ubuntu is a fine place to start. However, […]

Top 10 Best Anime Movie Sites 2019

Are you a fan of anime movies? Look no further, here is a list of best anime movie sites. Entertainment is a major part of our lives and the Internet is the biggest source for it these days. There are several websites such as YouTube, DailyMotion, and Vimeo, etc. offering movies and TV shows but […]

Top The Pirate Bay Alternatives – Best Torrent Download Sites (2019)

Looking for The Pirate Bay alternatives? You have come to the right place. The Pirate Bay (TPB) is one of the most visited torrent download websites in the world. However, lately, there has been an increase in its server downtime. Lately, the Dark web domain for The Pirate Bay is also offline. Moreover, The Pirate Bay was […]

13 Best Linux Gaming Distros You Need To Use In 2019

Gaming on Linux scene is improving each year with better hardware support and increasing support from game developers. There are tons of amazing games on Linux that one can install and play with ease. Apart from installing Wine and Steam in established distros, gamers are using Linux gaming distros like Steam OS to get a […]

10 Most Popular Programming Languages In 2019: Learn To Code

For beginners in the world of programming, the biggest dilemma is to decide where to begin or which language one should master for career benefits. At times, professional coders also face a situation where learning a new language seems more fruitful. Whatever may be the reason, here is a list of the most popular programming […]

12 Most Beautiful Linux Distros To Use In 2019

Linux users have the liberty to enjoy unparalleled freedom while choosing the Linux distributions as per their needs. Using different open source technologies, the developers keep creating something new and surprising for enthusiasts. Here, in this article, I’ll be listing the most beautiful Linux distros that have impressed me and other Linux users. This list […]

Top 10 VPN Services For 2019

VPN is a billion dollar industry and lately, it has become a vital part of users conscious about their online privacy – Here are the top 10 VPN services for 2019. If you are an Internet user, VPN should be part of your online life but choosing a reliable VPN can be a tough nut to crack. Therefore today […]

12 Best Text Editors For Linux And Programming In 2019

If you’re looking for a powerful text editor for Linux to kickstart programming in the year 2019, you’re at the right place. While the debate of the best programming editors for Linux won’t end anytime soon, there are many editors that bring an impressive set of features and offer great user experience to developers. While Vim, […]

11 Best Linux Distros For Programming & Developers [2019 Edition]

Linux-based operating systems are often used by developers to get their work done and create something new. Their major concerns while choosing a Linux distro for programming are compatibility, power, stability, and flexibility. Distros like Ubuntu and Debian have managed to establish themselves as the top picks when it comes to best Linux distro for programming. […]

An Introduction to AVR Microcontrollers: The Basics

I am not a professional, nor am I particularly well versed in embedded programming or Atmel products, including AVR. These materials started as personal notes that I curbed into instructive materials in order to be shared with others because I found some information hard to collect when it’s spread about online in the form of […]

Turn Your Raspberry Pi Zero Into A Portable Linux PC With This $10 PCB

When it comes to low-power single board computers, Raspberry Pi Zero is one of the cheapest minicomputers priced at $5. For an additional $5, you can get in-built Wi-Fi and Bluetooth by purchasing Raspberry Pi Zero W. However, to set it up and running, you need accessories like a display, a keyboard, and a mouse. […]

Privacy in 2019: 6 Basic Steps to Keep Yourself Protected

2019 has barely started, and indications show that this year could very well be one of the worst for Internet users as far as privacy and data security is concerned. As HackRead has reported, below are some of the biggest privacy breaches already exposed this year: Security researchers revealed that 773 million unique email IDs […]

Facebook stored 600m user passwords in plain text exposed to 20k employees

The company says it discovered the issue in January and there is no need to change passwords. The social media giant Facebook has revealed that its internal data storage systems saved user passwords in plain text that could be accessed by employees. The social media said an ongoing investigation so far has revealed no sign that employees abused or accessed […]

SimBad malware on Play Store infected millions of Android devices

Most of the applications infected by SimBad malware are simulator games. The IT security researchers at Check Point have discovered a sophisticated malware campaign that has been targeting Android users through Google Play Store on a global level and so far more than 150 million users have fallen prey to it. Dubbed SimBad by researchers; the malware disguises […]

New Samsung Galaxy S10 review and features

The all new Samsung Galaxy S10 family has been released by Samsung on 8th March, 2019 and despite the high price & a lazy start, the Galaxy S10 has made a record in pre-orders for Samsung in the US. When the pre-orders for Samsung Galaxy S10 family began, there were rumors and conflicting reports about […]

Facebook and Instagram are down around the world

Facebook says it’s aware of the situation and trying to fix the issue. Another day, another service outage at social media giant Facebook and its subsidiary company Instagram. Yes, Facebook and Instagram have been hit by a worldwide service outage forcing both platforms to go offline. According to the Facebook’s outage map displayed on DownDetecter, the scale of […]