Commercial PDF editors often require recurring subscriptions and send files to third‑party servers. Many people become frustrated with the high cost of these tools and are wary of uploading private documents to remote services. This frustration led me to run a PDF editor on a local server. Hosting the editor yourself gives you full control over your data and eliminates ads or feature gates that plague many free offerings.
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Secure your Homelab without Port Forwarding
If you’ve ever tried to access your homelab, NAS, or Proxmox server remotely, you’ve probably gone down the classic road: open a port on your router, pray to the NAT gods, and hope your ISP hasn’t slapped a CG-NAT on you.
Then there’s the security headache: exposed ports = exposed services = exposed vulnerabilities. And don’t get me started on managing dynamic IPs, firewalls, and all that jazz. But what if you could securely access your stuff from anywhere — no port forwarding, no VPN setup, no headaches?
[mai mult...]Wordfence review: why most WordPress sites use it?
After testing and using Wordfence Security on multiple WordPress websites (personal projects), I’m confident in recommending it as a reliable, comprehensive security plugin. It provides strong out-of-the-box protection, an intuitive interface, and real-time insights into threats — all without requiring deep technical knowledge.
I will outline the plugin’s core functionality, highlights from expert sources, and setup experience, to help determine its fit for future WordPress deployments across internal or client-facing sites.
[mai mult...]How to fix the “Destination Path too Long” in Windows 11 – moving files
If you’ve ever tried to extract or move files in Windows and been met with the error message “Destination Path Too Long,” you’re not alone. This is a common issue caused by limitations in the Windows operating system regarding the total length of file paths.
RDNA 4 versus RDNA 3
RDNA 4 is AMD’s newest GPU architecture, driving the Radeon RX 9070 and 9070 XT with major improvements in AI and ray tracing. It delivers twice the AI performance, features 3rd Gen Raytracing Accelerators, and optimizes memory and shader handling. Additionally, it enhances video quality and supports high-resolution displays, offering a significant leap over RDNA 3.
Best website to split / merge / compress and transform files to a PDF
If you’re looking for a quick and easy way to handle PDFs, ILovePDF is one of the best online tools available.This website offers a free, user-friendly solution to edit, convert, and optimize PDFs without the need for expensive software.
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Windows does not currently provide the ability to show folder sizes directly in the Size column. However, a third-party tool named Windhawk can enable this functionality. The tool has been tested and deemed safe through VirusTotal scans.
[mai mult...]Crucial T705 SSD – Review
The Crucial T705 SSD is a powerhouse in the world of PCIe 5.0 storage, aimed at enthusiasts and power users looking for top-tier speed and efficiency. This drive pushes boundaries with its blazing read and write speeds of 14.5 GB/s and 12.7 GB/s, respectively, thanks to the Phison E26 controller and Micron’s advanced 232-layer TLC NAND technology.
Random read and write IOPS also impress, standing at 1.55M and 1.8M, making it ideal for demanding applications like gaming, video editing, or high-speed data transfer.
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