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Posts Tagged ‘security’

Shield Your Linux Box: iptables & Much Much More

Monday, November 2nd, 2009

Shield Your Linux Box: iptables & Much Much More

Here’s the ideal start to find out about the options available to safeguard your Ubuntu PC & data, using antivirus & firewall softwares, plus iptables.

Hide Your Data & Identity with SOCKS

Monday, October 26th, 2009

Hide Your Data & Identity with SOCKS

Take maximum benefit from your VPS or dedicated server, setting it up to double up as your personal online privacy & web access tool, in seconds!

One Man And His Web

Friday, October 23rd, 2009

One Man And His Web

On arriving in this Arab state, I checked my site and was greeted with the fact it is unavailable. Banned, sensored, deemed inappropriate.

“Microsoft Swindles” – Fighting the Cartel Caper Con Scam, Tsssk!

Monday, October 12th, 2009

“Microsoft Swindles” – Fighting the Cartel Caper Con Scam, Tsssk!

Buying a new PC, but hate paying for a sub-standard operating system, or just want that old shopping cliche called “choice”? Me too. Here goes.

Maintain Unmanaged VPS – Part 3: Setup openSSH for Linux-to-Linux

Tuesday, September 29th, 2009

Maintain Unmanaged VPS – Part 3: Setup openSSH for Linux-to-Linux

Set up openSSH guide using authentication keys to boost server security, encrypt data transfer & make login password-free from a Linux PC.

VPS Bible Reflects New Nginx/WordPress Versions, with Future Commitment

Thursday, September 24th, 2009

VPS Bible Reflects New Nginx/WordPress Versions, with Future Commitment

VPS Bible updated – & WILL CONTINUE TO BE – to reflect the latest Nginx release, the effect on the overall setup (& the latest WordPress release too.)

Maintain Unmanaged VPS – Part 13: Restrict Access to Nginx Web Files with Auth_Basic

Tuesday, August 11th, 2009

Maintain Unmanaged VPS – Part 13: Restrict Access to Nginx Web Files with Auth_Basic

Easily restrict access to hide sensitive data, admin areas & other web pages using the Nginx web server’s Auth_Basic security module & htpasswd.

Set Up Unmanaged VPS (4 Newbies) – Part 20: Blogroll, Links, Credits, Resources

Wednesday, July 8th, 2009

Set Up Unmanaged VPS (4 Newbies) – Part 20: Blogroll, Links, Credits, Resources

These VPS, Linux and related resources range from general beginner guides to advanced security and web server configuration.

Facebook Origins & the CIA Connection. Just a Conspiracy?

Friday, May 29th, 2009

Facebook Origins & the CIA Connection.  Just a Conspiracy?

VIDEO – “Facebook is associated with the CIA to profile all members.” Or is that a load of balls? Dunno, but the vid makes for a great conspiracy.

Set Up Unmanaged VPS (4 Newbies) – Part 12: Setup FileZilla for Secure FTP (SFTP)

Thursday, May 14th, 2009

Set Up Unmanaged VPS (4 Newbies) – Part 12: Setup FileZilla for Secure FTP (SFTP)

Part 12: We compare FileZilla & WinSCP and FTP vs SFTP, then set up FileZilla with an encrypted Secure FTP tunnelled connection to our remote server. [...]


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