Networking
Vilfo VPN router review: Overview and hardware – Part 1:4
The Vilfo router uses off-the-shelve hardware components but it isn’t top-grade stuff. It’s Wi-Fi is underwealming and isn’t designed for privacy and security.
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DNS
How to take back control of /etc/resolv.conf on Linux
Take manual control of your Linux system’s DNS resolution and keep programs from interfering with and overwriting your resolv.conf file.
Authentication and Passwords
Why I migrated from LastPass to Bitwarden
Here’s why I stopped using LastPass and moved all my passwords and notes to the open-source Bitwarden password manager instead.
Linux
XDG Base Directory shell scripting tutorial
Learn how to work with XDG Base Directory variables and defaults in your Bash scripts. Write well-behaved scripts that respect user preferences.
Accessibility
On using Coinhive CAPTCHA instead of reCAPTCHA by Google
Google reCAPTCHA has a near-monopoly on CAPTCHAs. Coinhive CAPTCHA wants people to spend a few seconds mining crypto-currencies instead of solving puzzles.
Android
How to change to the European English locale on Android
How to use European English date-formats and locale settings while still using Android in American English. Customize your Android device’s locale settings.
Backup
How to back up Flatpak user-data and apps
Flatpak doesn’t come with built-in support for backing up flatpaked apps or your user-data. Here is how to export and back up your data.
Microsoft Windows
How to change the UEFI System Partition size in Windows Setup
You can resize the EFI partition size from within the Windows Setup program. However, it requires a quick detour to the Command Prompt. Here’s how.
Storage
How large should you make the UEFI System Partition?
Learn how to find the right EFI system partition size and what issues you may run into if you make the EFI partition too small.
Android
LastPass quietly deprecates Firefox for Android extension
The LastPass password manager has discontinued support for one of Firefox for Android’s most popular extensions.
Advertisement Technology
Should web browsers adopt Google’s new selective ad-blocking tech?
Firefox and Safari already integrate with the Google Safe Browsing fraud/malware protection service. Should they also adopt its new bad-ads blocking system?
Linux
Fedora Server vs. Workstation Edition
What are the installation and package differences between Fedora Server and Fedora Workstation editions? Learn what makes Fedora —Fedora.