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The ongoing Broadcom acquisition of VMware is creating uncertainty around the future of vSphere and other VMware products, with the recent change being the end of perpetual licences. With such a major shift underway in the virtualization space, many businesses are exploring alternative solutions to VMware. Two popular open-source
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Zorin OS has developed a reputation over the years as one of the best Linux distributions for beginners making the transition from Windows or macOS. The recently launched Zorin OS 17 brings some significant updates to improve the user experience. But with its delayed release schedule and aging base, does
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Safing Portmaster is an open-source network firewall and monitoring application that aims to provide users with privacy, security and control over their online activity. Portmaster was created as a simple yet powerful tool to help users take back control of their network traffic. It achieves this through network visibility,
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Storing passwords in your web browser seems like a convenient option but it comes with significant security risks. All major browsers including Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox and Microsoft Edge offer built-in password managers that store login credentials to streamline signing into sites. However, these browser-based systems were not
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As ModSecurity approaches its end of life in July 2024, many organizations are looking for a modern alternative to secure their web applications and APIs. Open-appsec is positioning itself as a leading open-source option for replacing ModSecurity. Open-appsec is an open-source fully automated Web Application &
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Nginx is popular because it offers numerous benefits when used with WordPress on a VPS. It supports reverse proxy, caching, load balancing, and more, making it a great fit for hosting a WordPress website. Nginx is known for its low memory usage, high concurrency support, and efficient handling of index
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In an effort to improve privacy and trust on the platform, X, formerly known as Twitter, recently introduced the ability to encrypt direct messages (DMs) between users through a new "end-to-end encryption" feature. While encrypted messaging is an important step towards privacy, a deeper analysis shows
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If you're looking for a simple and effective way to monitor your systems, you might want to check out Uptime Kuma. Uptime Kuma is a free and open-source self-hosted monitoring tool that allows you to monitor the uptime and performance of your websites, servers, and services.
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Microsoft 365 has transformed how businesses manage work and collaboration, with tools like Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive evolving the way we share files and communicate. However, as the volume of sensitive data grows within these platforms, ensuring privacy and compliance becomes increasingly important. While Microsoft 365 offers strong security
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Fitness tracking applications and devices have grown tremendously in popularity in recent years as more people seek to improve their health and wellness. By tracking metrics like steps, heart rate, sleep patterns and more, these tools provide insights that can help motivate lifestyle changes. However, along with these benefits come
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Linux needs active configuration to be secure — open boxes aren't. Here's what to lock down, in what order, with links to the full guides for each.
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Imagine you're having a private conversation in your car, only to later find out that details of your discussion were recorded and could be accessed by strangers. This disturbing scenario is more likely than you may think, as modern vehicles have quietly become sophisticated data collection machines. Your