Windows network speed testing apps compared: Ookla or Microsoft?
Is the Microsoft Network Speed Test or Ookla Speed Test the best bandwidth-measuring and network testing app for your Windows device?
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What I learned after 30 minutes with ReFS
A look at Microsoft’s next-generation Resilient File System (ReFS) in Windows 10. Here’s what worked, and what didn’t.
New Save-Data HTTP header tells websites to reduce their data usage
The new HTTP Save-Data request header can help websites determine the bandwidth constraints of their visitors. Plus, a browser extension for users to adopt it.
How a Trend Micro router security feature broke Steam
A “security feature” from Trend Micro in my Asus network router suddenly began blocking all downloads through the Steam gaming marketplace. I wasn’t amused.
50+ unpatched security vulnerabilities in A5-generation iOS devices
Stop using your old iOS devices when they no longer receive security updates. There are over 50 known security issues with iOS 9.3.5 to date!
How to get Fedora to take care of its own updates
Set up unattended auto-updates on Fedora Server or Workstation using dnf-automattic. Keep your Fedora Linux systems secure!
Should I trust Fedora to apply automated updates?
Fedora can be configured to take care of its own updates automatically. However, should I trust it to apply updates unattended on Fedora servers and workstations?
Google Contributor resurfaces as a subscription management platform
Google just relaunched its internet-wide Google Contributor subscription service as a way for managing “ad removal passes” on behalf of individual websites.
Private bug trackers leak data on security and other known issues
Many bug tracking software leak information about your organization’s security problems through HTTP referrer headers.
Fedora specific tweaks for Raspberry Pi
Optimize your Fedora Linux installation to run on the Raspberry Pi. Reduce needless logging, processor cycles, and set up auto-updates.
Disappointed by own expectations for Zelda: The Breath of the Wild
I’m not a Zelda fan, but all the hype got me to play Breath of the Wild with way too high expectations for the game’s finale. (Minor spoilers.)
KMail’s Send Later sent PGP encrypted emails in plain-text
I discovered a security vulnerability (CVE-2017-9604) in KMail while trying to delay sending of a PGP-encrypted private email.