Tag Archives: Security
Apache HTTP Authentication
This covers how to protect parts of a website in Apache using the .htaccess files. To use .htaccess files, you need to enable it in the server configuration by specifying the directive AllowOverride AuthConfig, typically within the <Directory> section. <Directory … Continue reading
Firestarter on Ubuntu Quickstart Guide
Firestarter is a firewall program which provides an user friendly graphical user interface. Installing Firestarter Select System -> Administration -> Synpatic Package Manager and select firestarter. Then choose to install the package. After installing Firestarter, log out and then back … Continue reading
Protecting My Important Files
I always believe its a good idea to protect my important files even if my computer is password protected. Two key things to help protect my extra sensitive data is to encrypt it, and shred it when deleting. To encrypt … Continue reading
Remote Desktop with SSH Tunneling
Remote Desktop enables you to connect to your computer across the Internet from a computer. Once connected, you can control your computer using the mouse and keyboard while showing you everything that’s happening on the screen. With this, you can … Continue reading
Freeware and Open Source Software
The number of freeware and open source software has growth tremendously in the past decade. Today I have moved away from many commerical software which I relied on in the past, and found replacements that are free and work just … Continue reading