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Chrome Version 62 to Show Security Warnings on HTTP Pages Starting in October 2017


Sep 25, 2017

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Chrome Version 62 to Show Security Warnings on HTTP Pages Starting in October 2017

In January 2017, Chrome version 56 began marking sites that transmit passwords or credit cards as non-secure as part of its long-term plan to mark all HTTP sites as non-secure. The warning will become more prominent as time goes on. … Continue reading

An evening with Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales – Ireland’s Internet Day 2017


Sep 7, 2017

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An evening with Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales – Ireland’s Internet Day 2017

To celebrate Ireland’s third annual Internet Day Ireland’s Domain Registry iedr.ie will be hosting an evening with Wikipedia founder, Jimmy Wales. Limited tickets are currently on sale for €15 with all proceeds from the event going to CoderDojo. When: Thursday, … Continue reading

GDPR to become enforceable May 2018. Is your business ready?


Sep 5, 2017

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GDPR to become enforceable May 2018. Is your business ready?

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The GDPR General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will become enforceable in May 2018. Every company should consider the impact of this upon their business, as it potentially affects all businesses, not just large businesses who sell online. There’s a lot of … Continue reading

How to properly update Windows to protect your computer from WannaCry


May 22, 2017

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How to properly update Windows to protect your computer from WannaCry

Wanna Cry

By now, everyone has heard about the WannaCry ransomware attack. So far we have two posts about it: one with a general overview of what happened, and another with advice for businesses. But it’s become clear that not everyone understands … Continue reading

Paypal reaffirm commitment to Dundalk post announcement – Independent.ie


Sep 5, 2016

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Paypal reaffirm commitment to Dundalk post announcement – Independent.ie

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The shocking news of eBay’s impending departure prompted it’s nearest neighbour to reaffirm their commitment to the town. A spokesman for Paypal said: ‘Following eBay’s announcement, we wish to reaffirm PayPal’s commitment to Ireland and our growing Operations Centres in … Continue reading

Andy Yen TED Talk: Think your email’s private? Think again


Jul 27, 2016

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Andy Yen TED Talk: Think your email’s private? Think again

Most of us know that the large internet companies know a lot more than we’d like them to about us; and that government agencies routinely stockpile information about everybody and anybody, not just threats to society. However most people don’t know just how open email is.

Sending an email message is like sending a postcard, says scientist Andy Yen in this thought-provoking talk: Anyone can read it.

Automattic Introduces WooCommerce Connect, Hosted Components for E-Commerce


Jul 15, 2016

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ecommerce, Technology, Webmaster, WordPress
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Automattic Introduces WooCommerce Connect, Hosted Components for E-Commerce

WooCommerce is the current leader in e-commerce software, capturing31% of the market, thanks to its relatively user-friendly interface and connection to WordPress. However, setting up a WooCommerce site, or any e-commerce site for that matter, is not for the faint … Continue reading

iPhone text scam that tells people their ‘iCloud ID has been deactivated’ continues to spread


May 5, 2016

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iPhone text scam that tells people their ‘iCloud ID has been deactivated’ continues to spread

SMS scam messages are being sent to people’s phones that tell them that they’ve lost access to their iCloud account. The message begins with the users name, and says “Your iCloud ID has been deactivated”. It then encourages people to … Continue reading