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          • Receive POST Requests
          • How To Send A GET Request From A Node.js App
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          • Mongoose Basics: Storing Data With Node.js And MongoDB
          • How To Send A GET Request With Node.js (Using A Promise)
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      • How To Protect Your Bitcoin From Thieves
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      • Litecoin-CLI Commands
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Using LUKS to encrypt a USB drive in Linux

Encrypt Your USB Drive And Protect Your Data

Computers, Internet, Security, TechnologyBy Nicholas Brown6th October 2019Leave a comment

Identity thieves and other kinds of cybercriminals can dig up personal information such as passwords, emails, and communications to help them gather details required to take out credit in their victims’ names. In some cases, they may find some of that information on your computer or USB drive. They can also steal your credit card…

Keylogger rendition (security threat)

Encryption Offers Less Protection Than You Think

Consumer Technology, Internet, Malware, Mobile Technology, Security, Security, Technology, Warnings/AdvisoriesBy Nicholas Brown20th August 2018Leave a comment

Encryption is imperative to our security, but don’t overestimate its capabilities. There are things it can’t protect you from, some of which I mention here.

Smartphone with a lock and key on it

4 Quick Internet Security Tips For Your Phone

Apps, Consumer Technology, TechnologyBy Nicholas Brown14th June 2018Leave a comment

Security is a very complicated issue, and we’re all just trying to keep up with the latest threats and security enhancements. This article quickly outlines 4 key security tips for smartphone users. 1. App Stores Don’t Necessarily Protect You While they are incorrectly mistaken as such, app stores are not an exclusive, clean environment of…

The Best VPN Services to Secure Your PC

Apps, Computers, Consumer Technology, Internet, Security, TechnologyBy Nicholas Brown23rd April 2017Leave a comment

Although many people use smartphones to browse the Internet, the majority of people still prefer to do it on their computer or laptop. If this is the case, you will be want to know how to make your internet connection secure and protect yourself from different problems associated with unsafe Internet usage. One of the best solutions…

Encryption Enabled By Default In WhatsApp And Android

Consumer Technology, TechnologyBy Nicholas Brown25th November 2014

The popular WhatsApp instant messenger is now encrypted by default on Android, and it will be rolled out onto the other platforms shortly. This was implemented in partnership with Open Whisper Systems, a company that develops open-source security software. Encrypted instant messaging has been an option for many years via the use of messengers specially…

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