Two steps backwards on IPv6 adoption in 2017
Ctrl blog lost IPv6 support after migrating to BunnyCDN. I lost IPv6 at home when migrating to Lynet Internett. I look back on other IPv6 issues in 2017.
Latest TP-Link updates resolve NTP data squandering firmware issue
TP-Link has issued firmware updates fixing its data-squandering NTP bug after my investigation. Devices won’t auto-update, however.
Explored Bitcoin vanity addresses
Bitcoin vanity addresses can contain branding or secret messages. Here is how you make one.
The inadequate Windows keyboard layout
I simply don’t get the characters and symbols I use every day with the default Windows keyboard layout.
Recover from HTTP clients that include URL #fragments in requests
Bots and older clients sometimes request /page#fragment over HTTP without stripping away the URL
Dual-booting Linux with BitLocker Device Encryption and Secure Boot
Take some precautions, have a backup plan, and you can leave your Windows partition encrypted alongside a Linux distribution with secure boot enabled.
Roomba app notifications are unhelpful and miss the point
The iRobot Home app sends too many app notifications, and they’re not the notifications I’d want to receive from my vacuum cleaner.
New Web Media Extensions adds Ogg, Theora, and Vorbis to Windows
Free Windows extension from Microsoft adds support for three more open-source multimedia codecs and container formats.
Lenovo Companion app doesn’t notify you about TPM firmware updates
The Lenovo Companion app is supposed to keep your device’s drivers and firmware up-to-date. However, it won’t update your Lenovo PC’s TPM firmware.
Flattr vs Brave Rewards, comparing micro-transaction service fees
Compare the transaction fees of creator-tipping services Flattr and Brave Rewards. Which one takes the smallest cut of your subscription fee?
Amazon Australia prepares for Affiliate Program launch
Amazon’s coveted Affiliate Program due to launch in Australia.
Topical leaks users’ email addresses and interests
Twitter-to-email-newsletter service Topical exposes its users’ subscriptions and interests through poor security practices.