by Akmal Wardak on August 30, 2009
Many people need to share large files, but with the limitations of email attachments, they use services such as SendSpace, YouSendIt and many more instead.
Streamfile is however a different service as it encrypts the files you share with a 256-bit AES SSL encryption, so the files you share are very secure. It also does not require any installation and the whole process is done through a java-based browser window. [click to continue…]
by Akmal Wardak on August 30, 2009
If you want a very low-tech but practical solution to remember your password, then one option is to hide it in a floppy disk. Literally.
Yes this means, writing your password on a peace of paper and then hiding it behind the spring load cover in a floppy disk. You were thinking, who uses those sucky little disks in 2009. [click to continue…]
by Akmal Wardak on August 29, 2009

Apple officially released Snow Leopard yesterday and many are excited to update, mainly because of the $30 price tag. However, some are unsure and worried about softwares that might not be compatible with Snow Leopard.
Today Apple posted a list of incompatible software with Snow Leopard. The list includes software that will be restricted during installation and migration, and software that will be restricted from opening. [click to continue…]
by Akmal Wardak on August 27, 2009
Almost all blogging platforms come with easy-to-use and very functional web based editors, however, a variety of desktop apps make the experience far more pleasant. Not to mention they can be used while offline, adding more to their functionality.
Today I will be looking at 8 desktop blogging applications for Mac OS, you decide which one fits the best for your needs. [click to continue…]
by Akmal Wardak on August 25, 2009
While Wordpress 2.8.4 is the most secure version of Wordpress up to date, it is always a good idea to implement other measures to tighten up security to the fullest. Previous versions of Wordpress suffered from severe security vulnerabilities, see this for example and this, but they are all patched in the latest version.
The best way to protect your Wordpress admin panel is to restrict it to be only accesible to certain IP addresses. Ideally your home and work IP address. You can do that by placing a .htaccess restriction in your wp-admin folder. [click to continue…]
by Akmal Wardak on August 24, 2009
The news has been official and everybody now knows that the much anticipated Snow Leopard is going to be released on August 28. There is also another speculation about a new line of iPod Touch devices possibly with cameras that will be made official in the up-coming rumored Apple event this September.
There is no official statement about this by Apple, however, it is a nearly 100% expected rumor.
Today, while browsing through Apple’s website I noticed a “hint” that indicates new iPod Touches coming this September.
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