Why I Use Linux
If you look around the Internet, you’re bound to read lots of posts justifying why you should consider changing to Linux. Personally, I don’t care which OS you use, so long as it’s an informed decisio...
Are Biometrics A Good Idea?
Like most people, I use a fingerprint scanner on both my iPad and my phone, but are biometrics a good idea? Personally, I’m not sure.
How Migrate from Disqus to WordPress and Bypass Disqus’ Roadblocks
Disqus makes it VERY difficult for you to migrate your comments away from their platform. This is a workaround on how to do it.
What Is Two Factor Authentication?
Two Factor Authentication, or 2FA as many call it, is the latest buzz word when it comes to adding additional layers of security to your online accounts. But have you ever thought to yourself what is Two Factor Authentication? In this article I intend to go over what 2FA is, what it does, and why you should probably be using it.
Getting Started With Mastodon
I recently wrote and article on how Mastodon works; that seemed to get a hell of a lot of attention and positive feedback. However, a number of people asked for specifics on how the user interface (UI) within Mastodon actually worked, and how to get started with the platform. So I thought I’d write a follow up piece on getting started with Mastodon.
How To Secure WordPress
WordPress is everywhere, so keeping your site safe is really important. If you want to know how to secure WordPress, this post is a good place to start.
More or Less WordPress Theme
I recently migrated my website away from Ghost and decided to go back to WordPress. Mainly so I didn’t have to maintain a dedicated server for the website. Problem was, I loved the theme I had on my Ghost site, so I wanted to emulate the look at closely as possible.
Fix the Large CloudStation System Tray Icon in Ubuntu
There is a bug within Synology’s CloudStation application for Ubuntu, whereby the system tray icon is HUGE. So much so that most of the icon is cut off, and it is a complete eye sore. In this post I will show you how to fix the large CloudStation system tray icon in Ubuntu.
Moving To A Static Website
I have had a personal website for quite a few years now and for most of that time I have used a CMS (Content Management System). I’ve now decided to move over to a static website, but what is a static website and why the change?
Microsoft Acquires GitHub – My Thoughts
It has been a couple of days since the announcement was made that Microsoft acquires GitHub, here's my thoughts...
Is A Password Book A Bad Idea?
So I was browsing my Twitter feed recently, and I came across a tweet exclaiming that password books are a ridiculous idea. But are they?
De-Googling My Life – 6 Months On
It has been 6 months since I decided to de-Google my life, so I thought I would do an update post to let you guys know how I’m getting on, what’s changed since my last de-Googling post, and most importantly, have I gone back to the big blue G?
Nextcloud On A Raspberry Pi 3+
A guide on setting up a Nextcloud server on the humble Raspberry Pi 3+
Why HTTPS Is Important
You may have heard of Let’s Encrypt, the free certificate authority who are hell-bent on getting HTTPS everywhere. But why is that little green padlock in your browser so important? Let’s take a look…
Why Your Password Is Probably Crap
You’re a technical person. You don’t need to use a password manager, because you have mastered the art of obfuscating your password so it can never be cracked, right? Wrong! Let’s have a chat about why your password is probably crap…
Are Password Managers Really Worth It?
I recently got chatting to someone on Fosstodon about password security and in particular, password managers. But I thought I’d share my thoughts here also, as I have much more than 500 characters to play with.
De-Googling My Life 06 – What I Can’t Replace
The process of de-Googling my life has now come to end, and I’m pretty happy with the results. However, we all know that Google pretty much runs the Internet, and although I have managed to escape the clutches of Google in many ways, there are some Google services that are simply not feasible for me to stop using.
De-Googling My Life 05 – Gmail
Ok guys, it’s time. Let’s be honest, this is the article in the series you have all been waiting for. Gmail is a goner!
De-Googling My Life 04 – Google Drive
Ok then, I’ve do-Googled myself from the simple stuff – search, browser, analytics and social media are all done. So that only leaves the tough stuff – Google Drive and Gmail (inc. contacts and calendar).
Why You Should Own Your Own Domain
Unless you have been living in a bubble for the last 20 years, the Internet is probably a very large part of your life. From establishing an online identity, to having a personally branded email address that’s easy to share. Owning your own domain name has a lot of advantages.