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Five Ridiculously Expensive Gadgets That You Probably Don’t Need (But Want)

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There are approximately 37,978,000 millionaires in the entire world. That might seem like a pretty huge figure at first. But considering the fact that the entire world population is now close to or has surpassed 7 billion, well, that doesn’t seem like a very large number after all. And of these millionaires, only a handful actually belong to the “filthy rich” category–meaning they can spend hundreds of thousands or even millions of dollars without making a dent on their wealth.

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Are You Protecting Your WordPress Blog?

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You’ve got locks on your front door. You latch your windows at night. You might even have a home security system. Almost every newer model car has an alarm. We can pretty safely assume you have some sort of firewall and virus protection program for your computer as well. But what about your web site? Your personal domain where you’re sharing tons of information with the rest of the internet world. Do you have security measures in place to ensure your intellectual data and property is not subject to virus or attack?

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Make a Blog Backup

You can and quite possibly will be the victim of a web attack at some point, especially if your site suddenly becomes incredibly popular or you tend to post controversial pieces. Making a backup of your blog will ensure you can quickly and easily restore your content – after you patch your security problems, that is. Backing up your blog is as simple as installing a WordPress plugin so that your site can do the work automatically, saving the file to your desktop or even emailing it to a designated address.

Choosing Comprehensive Passwords

Let’s face it. The word “password,” your birthday, and variations of your name are not strong enough passwords – especially now. Most sites force you to create a password with an uppercase letter, lowercase letter, number, and a character now. The harder your password is to determine, the lower your odds of having someone break into your back-end. You need to make sure all of your passwords are complex, from your FTP login to your actual admin logins. If you have trouble remembering passwords, you may want to invest in a PC-based (not web-based) password storage program, like RoboForm.

Update Your WordPress Platform

This is by far one of the most important yet most overlooked aspects of blog security. WordPress regularly releases new versions of its platform. These new versions include not only enhancements to the platform itself, but to the security of your site as well. Skipping the update means you’re vulnerable to known weaknesses. Updating your WordPress platform isn’t difficult, either. You can, for the most part, allow WP to make the update automatically when you log into your site. Just make sure you have a backup before you make any changes.

WordPress Security Plugins

Don’t forget to look for specific WordPress security plugins as well. These plugins offer simple solutions for blog security – for both experienced and amateur bloggers. Examples include Stealth Login, which will change your login page’s URL; Blackhole, to fool automatic bots into moving to a special part of your page in which data will be collected for a blacklist; and WP Security Scan, which will periodically scan your WP database files and suggest corrections to any abnormalities.

These are, of course, just a handful of the things you can do to protect your blog from attack. If you’re new to using WordPress, make sure you contact a qualified web programmer to find out where your site is most vulnerable. Remember, the best offense is a good defense – even in the web world!

About the Author: Russell Ruark is a professional writer with a passion for internet security. She also enjoys writing about jobs in healthcare, medical conditions, and personal finance.

Haiku Computer Error Messages

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Do you like poetry? Maybe not? I have a confession to make. Poetry calms me down. When I feel stressed or something is bothering me, reading poetry usually does the trick.

Now you may not feel the same way, but I am sure that you will appreciate the effort and creativity that went into these one-of-a-kind computer error messages. They are not your usual curt and brief error messages that go straight to the point. Don’t get me wrong – there is nothing wrong with these messages, they get the job done. But with all the time I spend in front of my computer, some deviation makes for a little bit of fun. [Read more…] about Haiku Computer Error Messages

15 People You’ll See at Every Video Game/Comic/Nerd Convention

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Comic Con CharactersEvery year, we see people get all worked up for all sorts of conventions. Comic enthusiasts have their comic cons. Video game enthusiasts have their own. Geeks, nerds, and what-have-yous all have their own conventions as well. As can be expected, stereotypes about the attendees of these conventions have arisen.

Thanks to Reddit (the things you see on Reddit!), I spent a few minutes chuckling over this image containing 15 people that you will see at every video game, comic, or nerd convention. As with most (if not all) other stereotypes, it is rather important that you remember that this is all for fun and should not really be taken seriously. Especially if you are able to relate to one of the characters. [Read more…] about 15 People You’ll See at Every Video Game/Comic/Nerd Convention

ForeverGeek Launches New Forum for Geeks

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Geeks enjoy having a unique view on the world. Not to say that “ordinary” people are not unique themselves, but let’s face it, geeks look at things from a different perspective, a more unique view that allow them to talk about the things and topics with a level of authority that is entertaining, informative and sometimes controversial.

The best way to see geeks in their element is within a forum setting. It’s entertaining to see how discussions evolve from such a simple topic. For example, a simple discussion on the new 52 series from DC will likely touch on philosophy, psychology, comicbook history and even politics. Needless to say, a geek discussion is entertaining and highly informative. Crib from these discussions and do it in front of other people and you’ll liable to get “egghead” status. It’s one reason why ForeverGeek has introduced the new ForeverGeek forum. The guys behind one of the top sites for geeks on the internet realized that a forum where geeks can meet, congregate and discuss their favorite topics – from movies, TV, games and gaming, gadgets, anime and comicbooks. Name the geek fixation and you can definitely discuss it at the ForeverGeek forum.

The ForeverGeek forum is a natural evolution for the ForeverGeek site. It has been a top site for geek news and information but the guys behind it realized that since a lot of geeks frequent the site, creating a forum for them to lounge around in is just the right thing to do.

Scariest Robots that Really For Real Exist

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I am the first to admit that there are some good-natured and even (dare I say?) cute robots out there. Johnny 5, Wall-E, Rosie, Bender… these robots are all about a good time. But they’re fictional! In real life robots are creepy as hell and will one day rule the earth as our merciless overlords. It’s just science! Science and the imminent future. For a glimpse into the inevitable, I put together a list of some of the Scariest Robots that Really For Real Exist. Enjoy?

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