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How to Show a Speed Limit on Google Maps

We’ve all found ourselves in the uncertain position where we don’t quite know what the rules are for a local road. No, we’re not talking about knowing which side of the road to drive on – that should be a given (we hope) – but things like speed limits. Google Maps didn’t always have speed limit information available, but as of May 2019, it’s added a feature that lets you see speed limits in over forty countries worldwide. The full list of countries that now has speed limit information on Google Maps includes Australia, Brazil, U.S., Canada, U.K., India, Mexico, Russia, Japan, Andorra, Bosnia and… Read more

Malware Distributors Create Fake Site of Popular VPN

Scammers these days know that the traditional clickbait and “Nigerian prince” scams don’t work as well as they used to. As people get wiser to scams, it’s become harder for hackers to sneak their attacks through their sense of security. As such, attacks have become more covert. Instead of directly asking the user to download a file or click a link, they attempt to hide the infection as much as possible for a higher success rate. One way to do this is to make a direct copy of a popular website and have everything run “as normal,” albeit with some hidden malware lurking within. Related:… Read more

How to Get Started With GitHub Project Management

As you may imagine from the name, most people who use GitHub use it mainly for version control. After all, the Git version control system is where the service got its name. That said, GitHub has added quite a bit of functionality in addition to simple version control. Two aspects of that functionality is support for issue tracking and even project management. This is useful for larger coding projects, but you don’t have to be a programmer to make use of the service’s project management tools. You don’t even need to write a single line of code. Related: 5… Read more

What to Look Out for When Selecting a VPS

There’s certainly no shortage of companies that provide virtual private servers (VPS). In fact, the market abounds with all kinds of offers. While it’s nice to have so many choices, it also makes it harder to pick the best of the bunch. If you are looking to get a virtual private server, here are the things you should look out for. 1. Pricing As usual, price is a good indicator of quality. Fierce competition has driven all prices down to the lowest point where the businesses can still be profitable. What Are… Read more

5 Useful Apps For Keeping Online Video Diaries

Journaling and keeping diaries as well as blogging are more popular than ever as people share their lives with others. If you want to keep a video diary instead of just a written one, here are some apps and websites you may wish to explore. 1. 1 Second Everyday Starting with the left field of video diaries, we’re kicking this list off with 1 Second Everyday (iOS, Android). Instead of just taking regular-length videos, in 1SE you take a mere one-second clip every day, and stitch it together into a breezy slideshow essentially documenting a big old chunk of your life. The Kickstarter-funded app… Read more