How to download a video blob easily from a website.

Downloading a video blob from a website can be very frustrating. This is easier with the Download Helper extension for Firefox. This can make this task very easy. When you are on a website that hasthe video you want, click the Download Helper icon and find the format and resolution you wish to download. Then … Read more

Australian MyGov website gets more users and crashes under the strain.

The Australian my.gov.au website has gone down under the increased usage due to the Coronavirus epidemic and the increased demand for social welfare services. This is a joke. The Department of Human Services cannot even keep this website running and were blaming a Cyberattack at one point, but it was not that, it is just … Read more

Unsecured websites are still a thing in November 2019.

It is still possible to find anything on the Internet. Backups of websites containing passwords and information. It is all out there, and not everyone is getting the message that this is a bad idea. This could be used to harvest e-mail addresses and decrypt passwords. Do not store website backups in publically accessible directories. … Read more

Linux Mint website compromised once again. This website is really insecure.

The Linux Mint website has been compromised once again. This means that if you download a Linux Mint ISO, it would not be safe to use until this is fixed. The information is here: http://pastebin.com/raw/ZMAqGsyp. This is not a good look for this Linux distribution. That is why I am using Fedora Core 25 instead … Read more

Get a listing of all the urls on a website with this simple Linux command.

This command will return a huge listing of all the visitable url`s on the http://www.google.com.au website. Give this a shot on other websites and see how you go. jason@jason-desktop:~$ wget –spider –force-html -r -l2 http://www.google.com.au 2>&1 | grep ‘^–‘ | awk ‘{ print $3 }’jason@jason-desktop:~$ wget –spider –force-html -r -l2 http://www.google.com.au 2>&1 | grep ‘^–‘ … Read more

New Sourceforge HTML5 speedtest works on any device.

There is a new speedtest website, hosted on Sourceforge this works without Flash or any other plugin. Very useful if you do not wish to install Adobe plugins just to test your Internet speed. https://sourceforge.net/speedtest/. The upload and download speeds are tested, as well as packet loss and latency, giving a good indication of the … Read more

Useful way to practice SQL queries online in a web browser.

http://demo.phpmyadmin.net/STABLE/?pma_username=root. This is an online phpMyAdmin installation that allows you to create databases and practice the administration of the phpMyAdmin system online for free. if you want to practice MySQL queries and do not want the hassle of installing a huge package like SQL server 2012 or MySQl; then this is perfect. MySQL underpins nearly … Read more

SUSE Studio. Build a customized SUSE distribution with a web interface.

The SUSE distribution has a powerful tool for building a custom Linux distribution. SUSE Studio. This website allows you to create a Linux distribution with custom artwork and using whatever software you choose to deploy in the image. I have used this to build a live DVD ISO with the fglrx drivers slip-streamed into the … Read more

Hosting your website on a VPS for extra speed and security.

Hosting a website on a Virtual Private Server, or VPS for short is a good way to enjoy the benefits of your own domain name and large amounts of server space for all of your valuable content. Now that we have SSD solid state disks offering even more speed than a 7200 RPM conventional hard … Read more

Securing your WordPress installation with Website Defender.

http://www.websitedefender.com/announcements/websitedefender-wordpress-security-plugin-news/scan-blog-wordpress-security-scan/. Securing your WordPress installation is vital, the PHP installation as well as the MySQL database need to be protected. The Website Defender website offers a free service that will scan your website and offer suggestions on how to secure your WordPress installation and any other software that you have installed such as PHPBB. I … Read more

Website pages updated.

http://securitron.securitronlinux.com/my_linux_system.php http://securitron.securitronlinux.com/my_linux_system_2.php http://securitron.securitronlinux.com/perl_code.php     I have updated these pages with re-written content and tweaked the HTML for improved W3C compliance. Should be better to read now. http://www.securitronlinux.com/site/lc/ My Linux PDF uploads of the Mastering Linux series, a must read for Linux administrators and users that want to learn more about the Linux operating system. … Read more