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The best and most amazing Alexa Hacks you should know about
The best and most amazing Alexa Hacks you should know about Alexa, Amazon's talking Artificial Intelligence contained in the Echo, can entertain you and your family if you know the right words. Alexa is a versatile assistant, but Alexa's fun tricks can be the best form of entertainment at home. From playing…
Category : Operating systems 30-06-2023 by Janeth Kent
How to trim a video without downloading programs
You recently experienced one of the most epic concerts in recent years and now you're in the process of showing the videos you recorded to friends and family who, unfortunately, were unable to attend. However, in reviewing the recorded video, you've noticed that some scenes aren't quite right, so you're…
Category : Software 27-06-2023 by Janeth Kent
How to upload files to the server using JavaScript
In this tutorial we are going to see how you can upload files to a server using Node.js using JavaScript, which is very common. For example, you might want to upload an avatar, a thumbnail, a PDF file or any other image or file in various formats. We are going to…
Category : Javascript 14-06-2023 by Janeth Kent
How to record TV programs using VLC
VLC is much more than a simple media player. Behind its simple appearance, there are a lot of features, such as the ability to convert videos to audio format, repair corrupt or damaged MP4 videos, or even stream content from other devices over the local Wi-Fi network. Another useful but little-known…
Category : Software 08-06-2023 by Janeth Kent
Why businesses need to be familiar with APIs
APIs serve as intermediaries between software, allowing them to communicate with each other and perform various functions like data sharing or processing. APIs provide the protocols, definitions, tools, and other components essential for communication between apps. Not knowing how to use APIs is not necessarily going to result in the…
Category : Web marketing 13-12-2023 by Janeth Kent
The Payment Request API: Revolutionizing Online Payments (Part 1)
The Payment Request API has emerged as the new standard for online payments, transforming the way transactions are conducted on the internet. In this two-part series, we will delve into the intricacies of this powerful API and explore how it simplifies the payment experience for both users and merchants. Part 1:…
Category : Javascript 12-06-2023 by Silvia Mazzetta
Let's create a Color Picker from scratch with HTML5 Canvas, Javascript and CSS3
HTML5 Canvas is a technology that allows developers to generate real-time graphics and animations using JavaScript. It provides a blank canvas on which graphical elements, such as lines, shapes, images and text, can be drawn and manipulated with great flexibility and control. Here are some key concepts about HTML5 Canvas: 1. Canvas…
Category : Web design 01-06-2023 by Janeth Kent
The Importance of Maintaining a Crisis-Ready Social Media Strategy: A Closer Look
Social media has revolutionized the way businesses connect with their audiences, allowing for instant communication and unprecedented reach. However, with great power comes great responsibility. As social media platforms continue to evolve, businesses must recognize the importance of being prepared for potential crises that may arise. In today's interconnected world,…
Category : Social networks 01-06-2023 by Janeth Kent
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Existential Threat to Humanity: Expert Perspectives
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become an increasingly prevalent force in our modern world, revolutionizing industries and enhancing numerous aspects of our lives. However, alongside the promises and potential benefits, concerns have emerged about the potential risks associated with advanced AI systems. One of the most alarming worries is the possibility…
Category : Technology 31-05-2023 by Silvia Mazzetta
Should Your Social Media Strategy Always Be Ready for a Crisis?
Social media can offer modern businesses so many incredible opportunities. It can be used to reach new customers, build reputation, advertise new products, and connect with industry peers and partners. However, for all its benefits, social media can also be a treacherous landscape. There are numerous traps and pitfalls that must…
Category : Social networks 01-06-2023 by Janeth Kent
Hidden Gmail codes to find a lost e-mail
If you have a lot of emails in Gmail, there are a few codes that will help you find what you need faster and more accurately than if you do it by hand. We'll tell you about them right now. To say that Gmail is one of the most important email…
Category : Technology 16-05-2023 by Janeth Kent
How to fix excessive MySQL CPU usage
What happens if we realise that a series of databases that we thought were optimised through the use of indexes, have begun to consume CPU usage time of a server to unsuspected limits? Even users have stopped being able to access the server when it had a certain number of visits…
Category : Development 21-12-2022 by Janeth Kent
Loading images by resolution with HTML5
Normally the way to load images in HTML is through the img element to which we pass as a parameter the URL of the image to load. But since HTML5 we have the picture element that helps us to make it more efficient and load images by resolution with HTML5. That…
Category : Web design 20-12-2022 by Janeth Kent
How to recognise cyber-violence
Cyber-violence, i.e. the digital dimension of violence that mainly affects women and is closely linked to the violence that occurs in the 'real world', is a growing phenomenon that is often neither recognised nor addressed. While it is true that several institutions have started to deal with it specifically, it is…
Category : News and events 08-03-2024 by Janeth Kent
How artificial intelligence design the world
The image you see above was drawn especially for this article, but did not require any artistic skills or vein from its author. It was created by DALL-E, an artificial intelligence that can be asked to draw anything. To visually illustrate the point, the author of this article's lack of…
Category : Technology 17-05-2023 by Janeth Kent
The history of video games: from entertainment to virtual reality
The release of Return to Monkey Island (September 2022) has jogged video game fans' memories back to 1990, when The Secret of Monkey Island debuted, a graphic adventure based on the vicissitudes of Guybrush Threepwood, a somewhat awkward would-be pirate whose story inspired the film Pirates of the Caribbean. While…
Category : Videogames 28-11-2022 by Janeth Kent
Misinformation also attacks Wikipedia
Wikipedia contains over 55 million articles in more than 300 languages spoken worldwide. In just 21 years, Wikipedia has become a global phenomenon, a reference point on all human knowledge, with 18 billion hits per month and the fourth most visited site on the planet. It is therefore not surprising that…
Category : News and events 13-07-2022 by Janeth Kent
Open source web design tools alternatives
There are many prototyping tools, user interface design tools or vector graphics applications. But most of them are paid or closed source. So here I will show you several open source options for you to try and use the one you like the most. Penpot Penpot is the first open source design…
Category : Web design 03-06-2022 by Nadal Vicens
How to Start a Web Design Agency in 2022
If the last two years have shown us anything, it’s that a good online presence is paramount to success in the modern world of business. Once they have a robust web-based reputation in place, companies have the capacity to disrupt their sectors in an engaging, intuitive, and ultimately profitable fashion.…
Category : Web marketing 25-01-2022 by Janeth Kent
How to set up your own free web server with XAMPP
Nowadays anyone can create their own website easily and free of charge. Whether through a CMS (such as WordPress) or by hand with HTML, CSS and JavaScript, in a few minutes we can have a more or less functional website up and running. However, in order to test that everything…
Category : Servers 25-10-2021 by Silvia Mazzetta
What is a Full Stack Developer?
The demand for the Full Stack Developer is growing exponentially in recent years. Disruptive technology companies and startups are increasingly requesting this type of multipurpose profile that knows multiple programming languages and can assume all kinds of functions within the company. Throughout this article we will tell you what a full stack…
Category : News and events 06-08-2021 by Janeth Kent
Request data with prompt in JavaScript
After having published several articles about how to manipulate arrays and dates, today I will publish a post that some of you will find too basic and others will find it useful to get you started in the world of JavaScript programming. So, let them be read to the taste…
Category : Javascript 01-06-2021 by Janeth Kent
Why E-Commerce Businesses Should be Using Cloud Computing
Cloud computing is the on-demand delivery of computer system resources via the internet. The resources offered in a cloud computing solution include data storage applications, servers, databases, software, and networking tools. Cloud computing seems like it’s been created specifically for businesses like e-commerce stores, as it offers increased flexibility and…
Category : Web marketing 01-06-2021 by Silvia Mazzetta
The ultimate cybersecurity checklist for programmers
In today's digital age, cybersecurity has become an essential concern for programmers. With cyber threats on the rise, it is crucial for programmers to adopt robust security practices to protect their code, data, and systems from malicious attacks. To assist programmers in this endeavor, we have compiled the ultimate cybersecurity…
Category : Security 02-06-2023 by Silvia Mazzetta
How to access webcam and grab an image using HTML5 and Javascript
We often use webcams to broadcast video in real time via our computer. This broadcast can be viewed, saved and even shared via the Internet. As a rule, we need software to access the webcam and stream video. But you can also stream video on websites without using third-party software. The…
Category : Javascript 20-05-2021 by Janeth Kent
The JavaScript forEach loop
We have already talked about how to handle some of loops types in Javascript including for, for-in and for-off loops. In the case of today we are going to see how we can make a foreach loop in Javascript. A foreach loop helps us in a simple way to go through the…
Category : Javascript 20-05-2021 by Janeth Kent
What are React Hooks and what problems they solve
Working with React, - and before the release of Hooks in version 16.8 - there was always the possibility to create components in three different ways based on a number of suspects and needs: 1. Elementary components - These components are the simplest ones, they are characterized by being mere variables that…
Category : Javascript 13-05-2021 by Janeth Kent
Top Javascript Libraries and Frameworks Part 2
What are JavaScript frameworks? JavaScript frameworks are application frameworks that allow developers to manipulate code to meet their particular needs. Web application development is like building a house. You have the option of creating everything from scratch with construction materials. But it will take a long time and can incur high costs. But…
Category : Javascript 06-05-2021 by Janeth Kent
How to Send Email from an HTML Contact Form
In today’s article we will write about how to make a working form that upon hitting that submit button will be functional and send the email (to you as a web creator and to the user or customer as well). If you’re a PHP developer, there's a high probability that you…
Category : Programming 10-05-2021 by
Top JavaScript libraries and frameworks part 1
JavaScript libraries and frameworks make it easy to develop websites and applications with a wide variety of features and functionality, all with dynamic, flexible and engaging features. According to a 2020 StackOverflow survey, JavaScript remains the most widely used programming language (for the eighth year), with 67.7% of respondents using it. Its…
Category : Javascript 06-05-2021 by Janeth Kent
Network attacks and how to avoid them
Nowadays it is impossible to list all the different types of attacks that can be carried out on a network, as in the world of security this varies continuously. We bring you the most common ones according to the network attack databases, so that we can keep up to date…
Category : Security 03-05-2021 by Silvia Mazzetta
Parental controls on Android: how to make mobiles and tablets child-friendly
Despite all the good things about them, mobile devices can expose your children to content that they're better off not seeing. The good news is that your Android phone or tablet comes with built-in tools that can help you ensure your kids can only access age-appropriate content and, as we'll…
Category : Security 26-04-2021 by Janeth Kent
The best free tools to Transcribe audio to text
With this article we bring you a list of the best tools for transcribing audio to text, offering you some that simply do it with dictated audio, but also others capable of loading audio files. The collection is varied, and we have mobile applications, web pages, and computer programs capable…
Category : Software 15-04-2021 by Janeth Kent
What is the First Input Delay and why is it important?
First Input Delay (FID) is a Google usability metric that is part of the Core Web Vitals and, from May 2021, will be an SEO ranking factor. FID is the time it takes for the browser to respond to the user's first interaction on a web page while it is loading.…
Category : Seo & sem 25-03-2021 by Janeth Kent
Bootstrap 5 beta2. What offers?
Since the release of the Bootstrap 4 is three years, in this article we will present what is new in the world’s most popular framework for building responsive, mobile-first sites. If you want to know what are the significant changes that come with the next version 5 which is in…
Category : Css 05-04-2021 by
Cybersecurity and Data Privacy: Why It Is So Important
The internet has made it very easy for people all across the world to stay connected with one another. Access to information, services, and people is possible for pretty much anyone with an internet connection today. But while this has brought many positive changes to how people live and connect,…
Category : Security 26-02-2021 by Janeth Kent
Understanding LCP, CLS, FID. All about Core Web Vitals in Google Search Console
A few months ago we talked about certain Google metrics that were displayed in Search Console. The reason for writing another post on this topic is that Google has changed this again, giving priority to other metrics. Interestingly, we thought in that previous study that the FCP and FID were not…
Category : Seo & sem 14-01-2021 by Laura Celis Ballesta
Validating HTML forms using BULMA and vanilla JavaScript
Today we are going to write about contact forms and how to validate them using JavaScript. The contact form seems to be one of the top features of every basic home page. It is a great way to encourage your visitors to make contact with you, by adding a form which…
Category : Javascript 31-12-2020 by
The State of PHP 8: new features and changes
PHP 8.0 has been released last November 26: let's discover together the main innovations that the new version introduces in this language. PHP is one of the most popular programming languages in the world. Precisely its wide diffusion, has led many programmers to use it, especially for the development of server-side…
Category : Php 29-12-2020 by Janeth Kent
What is Django and what is it used for
When we talk about Django, we refer to that framework that is used for any totally free and open source web application which is written in Python. Basically, it's a group of elements that will help you create web pages much more easily and quickly. At the moment you are going…
Category : Programming 26-12-2020 by Janeth Kent
Django vs. Laravel: Market Share Comparison
There are two leading frameworks in the web development segment: Django and Laravel. In this article, we prepared a Django and Laravel comparison focusing on their market share so that you can figure out which framework is better for your project. Selecting the appropriate framework is crucial for coping with…
Category : Programming 23-12-2020 by Janeth Kent
How to get paid in Bitcoin: CoinBase, CoinGate
After explaining how bitcoins work and how to pay using this cryptocurrency, we will see how to get paid in bitcoin. Below you will find explained in detail how to do it. Many people find the concept of BitCoin virtual currency confusing. We could simply explain that BitCoin is a peer-to-peer financial…
Category : Technology 23-12-2020 by Silvia Mazzetta
Dark Web: the creepy side of the Internet is not as dark as believed
People who surf the Dark Web are not necessarily looking for something illegal. Most people want to protect their privacy. And according to a recent study, 93 percent only use websites that are freely accessible. It is almost impossible not to leave traces on the Internet and therefore reveal a lot…
Category : Security 17-05-2023 by Silvia Mazzetta
Cross cultural challenges in web design, an overview
The user experience design of a product essentially lies between the intentions of the product and the characteristics of your user. - David Kadavy - The task of building a culturally appropriate website for a new market can be challenging: in this article we are going to talk about the impact of national…
Category : Web design 21-12-2020 by Maria Antonietta Marino
Install MacOS on PC - the Ultimate Guide (Hackintosh)
There has always been a belief that the Apple MacOS Operating System could only be installed on computers sold directly by Apple. But on the Internet there is a large community dedicated to Hackintosh. And in this guide we are going to show you today all you need to know…
Category : Operating systems 10-12-2020 by
How to Use Bitcoin: mining, wallets, payments
You have certainly heard of Bitcoin, the virtual currency that periodically makes people talk about itself because of its innovative and particular nature. In this case, you have probably also wondered how it is possible to get and subsequently spend Bitcoins, and if it is something useful, as well as…
Category : Technology 10-12-2020 by Silvia Mazzetta
Security of Internet providers: can we trust it?
This year has been a time of many changes. Now, more people are connected to the Internet through their home routers for teleworking, shopping, or leisure. This is where the security of Internet operators becomes more important. The question is whether the ISP's security is good enough to be the only…
Category : Security 29-05-2023 by Janeth Kent
A Java approach: While loop
Hello everyone and welcome back! After having made a short, but full-bodied, introduction about cycles, today we are finally going to see the first implementations that use what we have called preconditional cycle. In Java, as in many other programming languages, this type of cycle is translated with the term while, which…
Category : Java 25-10-2020 by Alessio Mungelli
Brief History of Biometric Authentication
These days, biometric authentication seems to be part of every little gadget or device we use. You’ve no doubt used it when logging onto your laptop, your tablet, or your cell phone, alongside more ‘old school’ methods like a password or PIN. Governments often use biometric authentication for security access and…
Category : Security 30-11-2020 by Janeth Kent
A beginner’s guide to software vulnerabilities
What are software vulnerabilities The number of devices connected to the Internet is growing every day. And among those devices we find not only computers and smartphones, but also an ever-rising number of cameras, smoke detectors, motion sensors, smart door locks, and let’s not forget that even plant pots. Many households…
Category : Security 17-11-2020 by Iveta Karailievova
A Java Approach: Selection Structures - Use Cases
Hello everyone and welcome back! Up to now we have been concerned to make as complete an overview as possible of the fundamental concepts we need to approach the use of conditional structures. We have therefore introduced the concept of conditional structures, outlining the various situations that could arise. We…
Category : Java 20-10-2020 by Alessio Mungelli
The best tricks and features to master your Android Smart TV
We bring you a collection of the best tricks to squeeze Android TV, the Google operating system designed for televisions. You can find it on smart televisions of some brands, but also on devices that you will connect to the TV. With all of them, you can use different types…
Category : Networking 05-11-2020 by Luigi Nori
How To Add Filter Effects to Images with CSS
To achieve interesting effects on your images, learn about the 'filter' and 'Backdrop-Filter' properties of CSS. CSS filters are a very attractive feature of CSS that allows you to apply certain image effects, typical of photo retouching applications, such as sepia, variations in brightness or contrast (or others) on the fly…
Category : Css 28-10-2020 by Silvia Mazzetta
Why You Should Hire Node.js Developer for Your Backend Development
When developers are building a new website, they mainly focus on both frontend and backend development. The frontend code helps create the interfaces through which the app interacts with the users while the back-end code interacts with the server to deliver data or content that is displayed to the website…
Category : Javascript 27-10-2020 by Luigi Nori
What's the Difference between Google TV and Android TV?
At the end of September, Google launched the renewal of its classic dongle. The new Google Chromecast didn't arrive alone, but added two very important innovations compared to the devices of previous generations that have been turning normal televisions into smart TVs since 2013. The first of these novelties is the…
Category : Software 27-10-2020 by Silvia Mazzetta
How to prevent your neighbor from hacking your Chromecast
Google Chromecast was born as a device to add Smart TV features to those that were not yet Smart TV, and with WiFi connectivity as one of the key features according to this approach. Now it has evolved and is more complete, and serves equally well on Smart TVs, but…
Category : Networking 26-10-2020 by Luigi Nori
How to Deal with Unnatural Inbound Links
A website that has a good rank on search engines, especially Google is a big task. Backlinks or Inbound links are one of the best ways to achieve this ranking. Sometimes in a haste to achieve this goal, websites indulge in underhanded behaviour like unnatural inbound links. These are considered…
Category : Seo & sem 25-10-2020 by Janeth Kent
Introduction to REGEX - Regular Expression
Today we are going to write about Regular Expressions known as regex or shortened regexp, a very useful concept of using search patterns. Surely you were in a situation when you need to replace some word for another or character for some else. This and more you can handle with Regular…
Category : Programming 23-10-2020 by
MAME Multiple Arcade Machine Emulator: How to download and configure this arcade emulator for Windows
Despite the fact that new state-of-the-art computer games are coming out every so often, the whole retro theme is very appealing to users who are looking to relive the long hours spent in front of a console, such as the NES or SNES, and even in arcades playing arcade machines.…
Category : Software 14-10-2020 by Luigi Nori
How to turn an Android device into a retro game console
If you like retro games and you want to set up your own system at home, a good way to do it is using Android. From emulators for Mega Drive, N64, GBA, PS1 or Super Nintendo, to other systems such as MAME, all of them are available in Android app…
Category : Software 14-10-2020 by Silvia Mazzetta
HTTP Cookies: how they work and how to use them
Today we are going to write about the way to store data in a browser, why websites use cookies and how they work in detail. Continue reading to find out how to implement and manage them - if you're looking for code! Understanding HTTP COOKIES - What are they? Cookies and other types…
Category : Programming 27-11-2020 by
SEO in Google News: How to appear in Google News
Google News is a tool, from Google, that spreads current, reliable and truthful content from different websites or portals dedicated exclusively to news. The sites that appear in Google News have a great opportunity to increase traffic to your website and consequently the opportunity to increase your sales through it. If you…
Category : Seo & sem 26-06-2023 by Luigi Nori
Google Dorks: How to find interesting data and search like hacker
Go the words Google and Hacking together? Well if you thought that we will learn how to use hack Google, you might be wrong. But we can Use Google search engine to find interesting data accidentally exposed to the Internet. Such a simple search bar has the potential to help you also…
Category : Security 03-12-2021 by
How to securely access the Dark Web in 15 steps. Second part
Let's continue with the 2nd part of our article in which we try to give you some advice on how to safely and securely explore the dark web. Let's restart from number 6. 6. Changes the security level in the Tor browser It is also possible to increase the security level of the…
Category : Security 08-03-2024 by Janeth Kent
How to run Android apps in Windows 10
Forget about having to constantly pick up your phone to see notifications or answer messages, Your Phone in Windows 10 is what you need and here we tell you how to use it. Apple users can't stop remarking how well their iPhone, iPad and Mac work together. And for a long…
Category : Technology 15-09-2020 by Silvia Mazzetta
What is a Cryptophone and how it works
The so-called cryptophones, are anti-interception smartphones as they use encryption methods to protect all communication systems. Here are all the details and the truth about these "unassailable" phones. The recent Encrochat affair, recently investigated for illegal activities, has brought to light the so-called cryptophones. They are smartphones - legal in themselves -…
Category : Security 11-09-2020 by Silvia Mazzetta
How to install a Linux partition on a Windows 10 PC
In spite of a past we could say almost confronted, the approach between Windows and Linux is accelerating more and more, drawing a story closer to love than to hate. So much so that Windows 10 already offers support for Linux natively. Creating a subsystem is no longer penalized. A…
Category : Operating systems 06-09-2020 by Luigi Nori
How to setup an Android TV with androidtv.com/setup or the Google application
Android TVs and players are a good investment if you want to have all the entertainment at your fingertips. However, they require an installation that, although simple, has several ways to run. We show you how to set up your Android TV without complications and in less than five minutes. Android…
Category : Operating systems 26-10-2020 by Janeth Kent
What cybersecurity professionals have learned from the lockdown experience
The COVID-19 pandemic has radically changed the rules of the game for most companies and individuals in a very short time; it has also changed the international computing universe. Sudden changes in people's habits as well as in business operations have altered some of the elements that characterize cyber-risk. And…
Category : Security 26-08-2020 by Silvia Mazzetta
Matrix. An open network for secure and decentralized communication that you can install in your Ubuntu server
Imagine to have an open platform that is as independent, vibrant and evolving as the Web itself, but for communication. As of June 2019, Matrix is out of beta, and the protocol is fully suitable for production usage. But, what is Matrix? Matrix is an open standard for real-time, interoperable and decentralized communication over…
Category : Networking 25-08-2020 by Luigi Nori
The concept of Model-View-Controller (MVC) explained
In software engineering, we use design patterns as reusable solutions to a commonly occurring problem, a pattern is like a template for how to solve a problem. Model-View-Controller (MVC) is a software design pattern that divides the related program or web application into three interconnected elements or components. Each of these…
Category : Programming 22-10-2020 by
How to configure Tor to browse the deep web safely
Today we explain how to set up Tor to browse safely, and we'll share some links to safe sites on the deep web to get you started. Many already know that not everything on the Internet appears in Google, Yahoo, Bing or other search engines, and that accessing much of this…
Category : Security 12-08-2020 by Silvia Mazzetta
Introduction to Network Theory
Modern network theory was introduced at the end of the nineties by the PhD student Reka Albert and then monopolized by her tutor L.A. Barabasi, who made an empire out of it. The idea was not new, network theory is based on graph theory and graph theory had been already introduced…
Category : Networking 03-08-2020 by
Popular DNS Attacks and how to prevent them
DNS services are essential for web browsing. However, it is one of the most vulnerable to attacks. This guide will detail the most dangerous DNS attacks and some actions that will protect the network infrastructure. One of the reasons why DNS services have some susceptibility to attack is the UDP transport…
Category : Security 20-07-2020 by Silvia Mazzetta
A collection of interesting networks and technology aiming at re-decentralizing the Internet
The decentralised web, or DWeb, could be a chance to take control of our data back from the big tech firms. So how does it work? Take a look at this collection of projects aimed to build a decentralized internet. Cloud BitDust - is decentralized, secure and anonymous on-line storage, where only…
Category : Networking 27-08-2020 by Janeth Kent
Awesome JavaScript Games and Js Software to create Games
Best sites js13kGames 2019 - Highlights from the js13kGames 2019 competition. js13kGames 2018 - 13 Games in ≤ 13kB of JavaScript. js13kGames 2017 - Build a game in 13kB or less with js13kGames. Adventure Triangle: Back To Home - You are lost in the cave. Try to get out and back to home. Sometimes it…
Category : Javascript 30-06-2020 by Janeth Kent
How to get notified when one of your WhatsApp contact is online
Privacy is one of the most important aspects among most users of the popular Facebook messaging application. So much so, that many settings have been included in WhatsApp itself to offer users the ability to display their profile picture, status, info, or the time they last connected to the application…
Category : Software 15-06-2020 by Silvia Mazzetta
Dark Web: how to access, risks and contents
You've probably heard of the Dark Web before, but do you really know what the Dark Web is, or what it consists of? Do you know its risks? Which users use the Dark Web? What content is published? Would you know how to access the Dark Web safely? If you are reading…
Category : Security 13-06-2020 by Silvia Mazzetta
How to move Chrome, Firefox or Edge cache to save space
Caching is a technique used by many programs to improve their performance, especially for applications that run over the Internet, such as streaming programs or web browsers. This technique consists of saving all or part of the information being processed in a directory so that, if we return to it,…
Category : News and events 04-06-2020 by Janeth Kent
Introduction to BEM (Block Element Modifier)
Problems with naming CSS classes I think I might not be the only one with this experience: after finally grasping all the important concepts regarding CSS I wanted to start giving what I thought would be beautiful yet simple style to my HTML code. But suddenly I ended up with class…
Category : Css 23-05-2020 by Iveta Karailievova
How to Change Your DNS Server (And Why You Should)
It's so easy to connect to the internet that you don't think much about how it actually works. You've likely heard about things like IP address, ethernet, DNS servers, or similar terms. They often come up when you try to diagnose internet problems on your home network. Though, this time…
Category : Networking 09-05-2020 by Luigi Nori
JavaScript: Promises explained with simple real life examples
Handling asynchronous data flows is complex, who hasn't faced codes like this one?: checkWeather('palma de mallorca', (error, weather) => { if (error) throw error; if (weather === 'well') { return checkFlights('palma de mallorca', (err, flights) => { if (err) throw err; buyTicket(flights, (e, ticket) => { if (e) throw e; console.log('ticket nº…
Category : Javascript 06-05-2020 by Janeth Kent
First steps into JavaScript – a practical guide
For those who are new to web development, surely the amount of new terminology can sometimes be discouraging. But when it comes to learning JS, some of the first new concepts you definitively should wrap your head around is the Document Object Model and what it implies. To keep it simple…
Category : Javascript 26-10-2021 by Iveta Karailievova
Facebook: how to remove hidden data and personal information
Facebook is a great social network that allows us to be always updated on all the news of our friends or family or even the most relevant news of the pages we follow. However, the Zuckerberg platform may have some personal information that you do not want to be disclosed…
Category : Social networks 20-04-2020 by Silvia Mazzetta
The exciting story of JavaScript (in brief)
Javascript is a client-side programming language that has changed the Internet as we know it today. The term "client side" means that it runs on our web browser without the need for a web hosting. Along with html and css it is one of the 3 pillars of web design. It is…
Category : Javascript 13-04-2020 by Silvia Mazzetta
How to see the websites visited during the incognito mode and delete them
One of the features of any browser's incognito mode is that it does not store visited web pages in history. However, there is a method for displaying the last sites you accessed with your browser, regardless of whether or not you set it to incognito mode. They will all appear in…
Category : Security 21-02-2020 by Silvia Mazzetta
Cross-Origin Resource Sharing (CORS) and examples of XSS and CSRF
Cross-Origin Resource Sharing (CORS) enables web clients to make HTTP requests to servers hosted on different origins. CORS is a unique web technology in that it has both a server-side and a client-side component. The server-side component configures which types of cross-origin requests are allowed, while the client-side component controls…
Category : Javascript 30-01-2020 by Luigi Nori
How the Java Swing is Worthy in Designing the Photo Editing App
When social media is reigning over the world, no wonder photography is one of the crucial factors in today’s field of personal or professional recognition. Tons of applications. Still, the demand is far from ending. Online queries are swarming with searches for better graphics toolkit. The better the framework, the…
Category : Java 03-04-2023 by Janeth Kent
10 SEO trends for 2020
In "Ma-No" we have tried to make some predictions with our digital crystal ball and (knowing that we will be wrong about many things) about what will happen in SEO in the next months. These are the ten trends that could mark the evolution of web positioning in 2020. 1. More…
Category : Seo & sem 01-01-2020 by Silvia Mazzetta
Java Design Pattern: Builder Pattern
Today we are going to talk about a creational pattern that in many situations can represent a useful alternative to the construction of the objects using the constructors: the Builder Pattern. The need to introduce alternative mechanisms to those provided by Java for the creation of objects is originated from the fact…
Category : Java 22-12-2019 by Alessio Mungelli
Java Sorting Algorithms: Merge Sort
Today we are going to analyze one of the most used sorting algorithms: the Merge Sort. It is part of the Divide and Conquer family, just like the Quick Sort. Merge Sort offers a better performance despite of the Quick Sort since its complexity remains O(n log n) keeping performances. It is also called "algorithm by fusion" The main defect of the Merge…
Category : Java 14-12-2019 by Alessio Mungelli
Java Sorting Algorithms: Quick Sort
Welcome back to this overview about the Java world! Today, we are going to talk about a renowned sorting algorithm: the Quick Sort. The Quick Sort is not very suitable for educational purposes because its implementation may not be trivial, but at the performance level it offers some advantages that are not indifferent, unlike…
Category : Java 14-12-2019 by Alessio Mungelli
5 popular Dark Web sites
People tend to confuse the terms Deep Web and Dark Web, and while they are related, they are not exactly the same. The Deep Web is essentially the entire Internet that's out of reach of traditional search engines, and it can encompass everyday things like emails from a Gmail account,…
Category : News and events 09-12-2019 by Silvia Mazzetta
How to setup Free Let’s Encrypt SSL certificates with ISPConfig 3
Let’s Encrypt is an initiative to provide a better way of enabling encryption on websites. It is open, automated and above all: it offers free SSL certificates. Obtaining SSL certificates was always a bit of a hassle and now thanks to Let’s Encrypt and Certbot, finding a certificate authority, doing regular payment,…
Category : Servers 03-12-2019 by Luigi Nori
10 Open source tools for security operations (SOC)
As we know, there are many moving parts to building a Security Operations Centre (SOC). From a technological point of view, it is very important to count on open source to identify threats and reduce costs. From a DiD (Defense in Depth) point of view, there are many devices and…
Category : Security 29-11-2019 by Janeth Kent
CRUD Operations Using Vue.js: a basic example
In this tutorial, we show you how to create CRUD application using vue js. here is very basic and simple example of vue.js crud app. using this vuejs crud (create read update delete) you can easily implement with php mysql or also in laravel or codeigniter framework. So it is a…
Category : Javascript 23-05-2020 by Luigi Nori
10 libraries for machine learning in JavaScript
JavaScript is currently one of the most popular programming languages. Its main application is in web applications, used to give functionality to dynamic web pages. Another field in which it is gaining strength is for the creation of mobile applications. Being the language used in different hybrid development platforms such…
Category : Javascript 16-06-2020 by Luigi Nori
How to prevent people from adding spam events and appointments in Google Calendar
Let's explain how to prevent people from adding spam to your Google Calendar by adding events and appointments without your approval. This is a practice that has been used for more than a decade to add appointments and events in which ads appear that may be fraudulent, so that they…
Category : News and events 28-08-2019 by Silvia Mazzetta
How To Disable Right Button of Mouse in Web Pages
In this snippet we are going to see how to block the right mouse button to prevent the user from taking out the context menu. This is good because in this context menu appears, among other options, to show source code. Now that we can think that by deleting this context…
Category : Javascript 12-08-2019 by Luigi Nori
The best open source javascript template engines
Today we want to publish a resource that can generate an instant boost in your workflow, here we have a list of the Best JavaScript template engines to choose from, and each of them could make your development faster and easier. When you build a JavaScript application, you'll almost certainly use…
Category : Javascript 07-08-2019 by Janeth Kent
