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Improve Your WordPress Security

Introduction Securing your WordPress site is crucial to prevent attacks, data breaches, and unauthorized access. This guide outlines key steps to enhance your website’s security, protecting your content and users from potential threats.   Prerequisites Admin access to WordPress. Knowledge of basic WordPress settings. Access to the hosting control panel or server for advanced configurations.

How to check php information for your hosting server

Introduction To check PHP settings, modules and versions on your hosting server, you can use a simple script to generate detailed PHP information.   Prerequisites Access to your hosting server via FTP or file manager. A text editor to create a PHP file.   1. First, create a plain text file and name it as

How to configure windows built-in client for L2TP/IPSEC VPN

Introduction Configuring a VPN connection on Windows using the built-in client is a reliable method for establishing a secure connection to a private network over the internet. One of the most common VPN protocols is L2TP (Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol) combined with IPsec for encryption. This setup ensures secure communication by encrypting the data transmitted

How to setup email on Thunderbird (IMAP/POP3)

Introduction This comprehensive guide will walk you through the process of setting up an email account in Thunderbird, one of the most popular and versatile open-source email clients. Whether you’re a new user or transitioning from another email platform, this guide will assist you in configuring your email account using either the IMAP or POP3

How to install Smartermail Mail Server

Introduction SmarterMail is a powerful and versatile email server solution for Windows, designed to offer a feature-rich alternative to Microsoft Exchange. Whether you’re managing a small business or a large organization, SmarterMail provides essential email hosting, collaboration tools, and administrative control. This guide will walk you through the process of installing the SmarterMail free edition

How to extend cache Expiration in .htaccess

Introduction Browsers typically cache static files, such as images, CSS, and JavaScript, to improve loading times for returning visitors. Over time, these cache files can grow, potentially slowing down your website or causing outdated content to be displayed. By setting expiration dates on these cached files, you can ensure that the browser updates them as

How to recover an orphan InnoDB database from .ibd file

Introduction Orphaned InnoDB databases occur when the system is unable to access critical database files, often resulting from the accidental removal or corruption of the ibdata1 file. This file, located in /var/lib/mysql/ibdata1, stores essential metadata and indexing information for InnoDB tables. If the file is corrupted or deleted, MySQL will fail to locate or open

How to setup rsync without password

Introduction This article provides a step-by-step guide to configure rsync for secure, passwordless file transfers between two remote systems using SSH. It is intended for users who frequently use rsync for data synchronization or backups and wish to eliminate the need to enter a password manually each time. By setting up SSH key-based authentication, you can automate

How Configure MAC Client for L2TP / IPSEC VPN

Introduction This article provides a step-by-step guide to configure a Mac client to connect to an L2TP/IPSec VPN. It is intended for Mac users who need to establish a secure connection to a remote network using the L2TP/IPSec protocol. This guide will cover configuring the VPN connection on macOS, including setting up authentication and security