Privacy-respecting Social Media “Share” Buttons

Sometimes you want a “share” link in your website or email newsletter but you don’t want the extra JavaScript and iframes that come with the standard social media buttons. Here’s how to do it, giving your users faster page loading times and a bit more privacy. Twitter Facebook LinkedIn Pinterest Google+ Hatena Bookmarks Twitter Firstly … Continue reading Privacy-respecting Social Media “Share” Buttons →

How to Wipe a Hard Drive With Linux

I have an old hard drive I want to throw away but I don’t want any remaining photos, financial documents or other personal data getting in the wrong hands. In other words, I want to completely and securely wipe the drive. With Linux there are several options and after a bit of research, here’s what … Continue reading How to Wipe a Hard Drive With Linux →

How to Install Truecrypt on Fedora

I’ve tried on several versions of Fedora but never really been able to install Truecrypt. Either it’s resulted in lots of errors or I’ve given up after getting tired of fruitless searching and reading. At last I’ve found a guide that’s not too long and works! It’s written for Truecrypt 6.2 on Fedora 11 but … Continue reading How to Install Truecrypt on Fedora →