Share a Google Drive Folder
Once you have this link you can send it to anyone who you wish to share the content of the folder with and they will be able to view and download the contents.
Use telnet to test ports
Telnet is the easiest way to test if a network port is opened or closed on a remote computer. You can even test sending an email with telnet, but we won’t get into that here. For now, we will stick to testing ports. Open ports with no reason to be open are a security risk…
Cloudfront with WordPress
We are all chasing low site load times. We also know that one of the best ways to help accomplish this is to use a CDN. What is a CDN, you might be asking? A CDN is a content delivery network. Cloudfront is AWSs’ CDN. Wikipedia says this: Amazon Cloudfront is a content delivery network…
What is AWS Lightsail?
Lightsail is an easy cloud service from Amazon that offers you a ready to deploy solution for your application or website, with a low cost monthly plan. It is easy to use and deploy simple sites to help you get started with AWS. The typical Lightsail user could be a developers, small businesses, or startups that needs to…
What is a Web Address?
For a lot of folks, getting started with a website is overwhelming. Many new terms are being thrown at you that you may or may not be familiar with. One of the more important things your site will need is an address known as a domain name, a fully qualified domain name (fqdn), or a…
The Types of Web Hosting Explained
Let’s start by answering a question. What is web hosting? Web hosting is a service that allows organizations and/or individuals to post a web-formatted document/s or content to a computer (called a server) that is connected to the internet. This hosting service is a business that provides the technologies and services needed for the website…
DNS: A Guide for Beginners
Why DNS Exists Suppose I were to take your phone and delete all the contacts info from it. First of all, you’d be pissed off, but what comes after will essentially give you a big headache. Because now, all you have is a list of phone numbers and no way of knowing, which number belongs…
The six different types of web hosting.
There are many different options to choose from when it comes to web hosting. It all comes down to choosing a plan that fits you or your client’s needs. Each option caters to a different application or stack specifications. Realizing your website needs will help you ensure that you choose the right host and plan…