Category Archives: technology

Don’t get fooled: Phishing was yesterday, here comes smishing!

Posted on 13. May 2020 by torbengb

Smishing is the new phishing: using SMS text messages to trick you into signing up to a subscription that costs €40 per month! Don’t get fooled: read and learn. Continue reading →

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You do have backups … right?

Posted on 19. August 2015 by torbengb

Photos are among the most important data we have because they are potentially irreplaceable. Other files can be just as valuable. How do we keep them safe? Continue reading →

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Is web hosting still a thing?

Posted on 1. July 2015 by torbengb

*Is web hosting still a thing?* An elevator pitch about my preferred web hosting provider: most bang for the buck, and stellar customer satisfaction. Guaranteed. Continue reading →

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Maybe Colemak is smarter than Dvorak?

Posted on 10. June 2015 by torbengb

Dvorak is my fastest and preferred layout on mobile. Oddly, this does not translate at all to physical keyboards. I’ve made several attempts at using Dvorak on the desktop computer and it still eludes me. I am now taking an interest in the “Colemak” keyboard layout. Continue reading →

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Setting up a home network

Posted on 3. June 2015 by torbengb

Even before I started planning my new home, I knew that I wanted a wired network built right in. A quick count revealed that I was dealing with 22 network sockets, so using “proper” network hardware would be a smart move. Here’s what I did. Continue reading →

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