In newer versions of MySQL (or MariaDB) the ‘root’ user can no longer connect remotely to the database server via PhpMyAdmin (and other such tools). After searching and finding a few backwards and complicated solutions there is actually a simpler way, very simple in fact. In just 3 quick steps.
SPF stands for Sender Policy Framework. It’s an email authentication method that helps identify the mail servers that are permitted to send email from a particular domain name. Using this validation method, ISPs can determine when spoofers and phishers are trying to forge emails from your domain name to send malicious email to your customers.
By using SPF you can not only help protect your customers but also get your emails accepted for delivery to email services such as Gmail and those provided by Microsoft who are increasingly looking at ways to prevent spam and phishing emails from reaching their customers' mailboxes.
Firstly, it's important to understand that the reason hackers and cyber criminals want to exploit vulnerabilities in content management systems and websites isn't necessarily just to steal all your user account, contact form, and other data, but also to infect your website visitors and users with malware.
Once the unsuspecting user is infected with malware they are quickly added to a botnet (which is essentially a large group of thousends of infected computers and devices) to be exploited at the malware operators will. This usually includes things like credit card theft, extracting private information or being activated to take part in a DDoS attack, spam attack or other malicious activity.
Most businesses today require an online presence and to get that online presence, one needs to create a website and host it. Website hosting refers to the term where your website is hosted on a server so that it can be viewed by people world over. To get people to come your website you need to get it hosted.
A bespoke software solution is a piece of tailor made software created specifically for your business, in this article we're going to discuss the benefits of bespoke software applications. A well planned and developed custom application can make running your business easier, increase the efficiency of you and your staff and open up workflows that can be sometimes be restricted by utilising an off-the-shelf product
In the early hours of Saturday 17th June we'll be performing an upgrade to our Webmail system. We're upgrading to the latest version of Roundcube Webmail, which powers our system, and have been working over the past month to ensure that our address book and task list enhancements will work correctly after the upgrade.
Following a final round of testing we're ready to go live with a fresh new look, including full support for smartphones and tablets so that you can easily access Webmail while you're away from your desk.
We've also added some additional features including a set of sidebar widgets that enable you to view local weather information and add RSS feeds from popular news websites, we hope these features will make Webmail more useful for users.
Friday (4th November 2016) saw a blog post from Google outlining a search algorithm change that will be the final nail in the coffin of non-responsive
Below is a great function (created by Wes over on Stack Overflow) that can be used to automatically correct the image orientation when uploading images (the main culprit for weird orientation related glitches being iOS based devices) – simple call the correctImageOrientation() function after uploading the image and voilla the rotation/orientation of the image is corrected!
The way businesses are run in modern times means that communication is the centerpiece of every well run and successful business. The ability to communicate easily and effectively could mean the difference between success and failure.
A hosted Exchange solution is ideal for growing businesses to support their staff in their jobs. It gives you access to instant email, shared calendars, documents and contact address book.
As a business owner or director, you’re always under pressure to keep costs down and productivity up. Streamline your business and staff with cost effective tools to improve efficiency and free up additional time to go out and secure new business.
You've probably taken out some form of insurance in the last year or two. Whether it be, car, home, business or life, you value the knowledge that whatever you've insured, it’s backed up in case the worst were to happen.
But what about the most important part of your business? Your data. Is that backed up? What would happen if you lost your data?
When running a business that requires storage of sensitive data, backing it up should be your number one priority. It’s the heart and lifeblood of your business. What if you lost your customer database, or your outstanding orders? It could potentially damage your business beyond repair.
Your most important business asset is data. Backing it up has never been easier with the current cloud backup solutions available. One of the most effective is Acronis Backup Cloud from O'Brien Media.
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