Author: Heather

The special Linux distribution Tails 5.1 was delayed for almost a week because the team was waiting for Tor Browser 11.0.14. A security vulnerability in the JavaScript engine in the Firefox-based browser has now been fixed and a specially prepared website could access data through the security gap.  Changes and innovations in Tails 5.1 There […]

If you are on holiday in Bulgaria, you may be wondering what mobile data and internet are like here. It is positive that you have free WiFi in many public places. The downside is that these wireless networks are all unprotected and open. With a VPN, I use NordVPN * here, you can protect yourself […]

The Steam Hardware survey results are in, here is what we found out – In terms of market share, Linux has shrunk by -0.02% to 1.12%, although this can be seen as a measurement error. What’s quite interesting, though, is that Arch Linux has ousted Ubuntu from the top spot. Steam Survery’s May 2022 results […]

As usual, Linux Mint has a monthly report that informs users about ongoing developments, sponsors, and other important updates. The team also uses this as a chance to thank the developers and other helpers. Timeshift as XApp The system snapshots are an important part of the update strategy. Timeshift has been part of the system […]

Good news! The Full Circle Magazine 181 is now available! You can download it for free as a PDF or ePub. In this issue you can read a  review of Puppy Slacko 7. This is a minimalistic Linux distribution based on Slackware. I found this an incredibly interesting read! Here’s the full list of what’s […]

Hosting a website can be expensive, but it doesn’t necessarily have to be. If you’re interested in setting up a simple website for your small business, then you can do so without breaking the bank. On the other hand, if you want to host a complex website with lots of advanced features and add-ons, then […]

YouTube is undoubtedly one of the most popular video-sharing platforms on the internet and currently has over 37 million channels. There are currently over 800 million videos uploaded to YouTube with more than 1 billion videos being watched each day by its over 2 billion users. You can find just about any sort of video […]

Despite over one-third of people online using a VPN at some point in their lives and the VPN market value expected to reach $92 billion by 2027, there are still many misconceptions and questions surrounding this technology. Some users have been discouraged from using VPNs due to rumours stating they are illegal, overly complicated, or […]

iPad users require just as much privacy and security as any other device users. If you regularly use your iPad online to browse the web, watch online content, play games, or work, then it’s wise to take precautions to ensure that you can keep your device out of harm’s way. There are cyber criminals lurking […]

Malware (malicious software) is a file or code that has been intentionally designed to exploit or damage devices, services, and networks. Cybercriminals create and spread malware to launch denial-of-service (DoS) attacks, steal data, destroy files, and even hold a victim’s device for a ransom. Over the years malware technology has become more sophisticated, making attacks […]