The Tech Diary of an IT support geek

Remains of astronaut legend Neil Armstrong buried at sea

WASHINGTON - The cremated remains of legendary American astronaut Neil Armstrong were scattered at sea Friday, in a ceremony aboard a US aircraft carrier paying final tribute to the first man to set foot on the moon, NASA said. US Navy personnel carried Armstrong's remains to the Atlantic Ocean one day after a somber memorial ceremony at the Washington National Cathedral for the famously … [Read more...]

A 44in Great Dane has been named the world’s tallest dog by Guinness World Records

A 44in Great Dane has been named the world’s tallest dog by Guinness World Records. Aptly named Zeus weighs 155lbs and reaches an astonishing height of 7ft 4in standing on his hind legs. Owner Denise Doorlag from Michigan says the three-year-old is so big little children often thinks he is a horse. Big dog: Great Dane Zeus measures 44in from paw to withers and owner Denise, right, says young … [Read more...]

Samsung, HTC To Block iPhone 5 Sales In US & EU Using LTE Patents

Apple may have come out on top when a jury ruled that dozens of Samsung phones infringed on Apple patents and trade dress, but that doesn’t mean Samsung and other Android OEMs will simply let the new iPhone 5 hit the market without a bit or resistance. There are at least a dozen Android powered devices being prepped to battle the iPhone 5 in the marketplace, but HTC and Samsung may be holding … [Read more...]

5 Tips To Reduce Expenditure and Maximize Profit- Business Owners

It is the aim of every business owner or entrepreneur to  make profit but most of them end up spending more than they make resulting to a loss. As an entrepreneur or a business owner, one of the major key to success is discipline which is a very difficult act to master. Reduced expenditure in every venture will surely lead to a higher return and profit in the long run. Plan Your … [Read more...]

How To Keep Your Device Internet Cost Down

First, like I always say, you need to research the device you are putting your money on and not just run out to buy the latest huhu – this is not a competition about who has the shiniest toy! For example, many bought the Amazon Kindle Fire in Nigeria not really know what to do with them after the show off week, these excellent machines are sitting in a closet somewhere gathering dust. This is … [Read more...]

100% security tips for making your joomla site inpenetrable for hackers

First check if your plugins are listed in the exploitable list: http://docs.joomla.org/Vulnerable_Extensions_List MUST HAVE PLUGINS: 1. http://extensions.joomla.org/extensions/access-a-security/site-security/site-protection/13233 2. http://extensions.joomla.org/extensions/access-a-security/site-security/site-protection/14087 1. Keep Joomla up-to-date: Keep Joomla up-to-date, particularly when a … [Read more...]

100% security tips for making your wordpress Site inpenetrable for hackers

MUST HAVE PLUGINS:  http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/better-wp-security/ http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/wp-security-scan/ http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/timthumb-vulnerability-scanner/ http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/tac/ http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/exploit-scanner/ As a matter of necessity the above plugins must be installed and run/used at least once a week to … [Read more...]