Fail2ban provides a command-line interface (CLI) that allows you to perform various tasks related to monitoring and managing banned IP addresses, jails, and the Fail2ban service. Here are some commonly used Fail2ban day-to-day management commands collected in a mini cheat sheet. The “sudo” prefix Your user must have super user access to run most of […]
Cloudflare is a stable domain registrar and among the cheapest. However, one major disadvantage is that domains registered at Cloudflare must be assigned Cloudflare DNS. Using Cloudflare DNS is not always desirable, so if you absolutely need to switch a domain to a different set of name servers, you must transfer the domain to a […]
I built a tiny website and API service that simple returns the number of active top-level domains (TLDs) in the IANA Root Zone Database. The project is just called The TLD Counter and is available at https://tlds.bornoe.net/ A short recap of what a TLD is. A TLD is the last segment of a domain name, […]
Usability problem severity ratings are a way to categorize and prioritize issues or problems identified during usability testing or user experience evaluations. These ratings help the design and development teams understand the impact of usability issues on the overall user experience and prioritize them for resolution. Usability testing often reveals a myriad of issues, from […]
JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) is a lightweight and widely-used data interchange format that has become a standard for representing structured data. Its simplicity, human-readability, and compatibility with a variety of programming languages make it a popular choice for data exchange over the web. In this blog post, I will outline the fundamental syntax of JSON […]
A dangling CNAME record refers to a configuration where a CNAME points to a domain or subdomain that no longer exists or is no longer under the control of the intended owner. This seemingly harmless oversight can introduce significant security risks, potentially leading to various vulnerabilities. The utilization of third-party hosting services has gained significant […]
When designing and developing new technologies, it is vital to consider not only the technical aspects but also the human aspects. The People, Activities, Context, and Technology (PACT) analysis comes in here. David Benyon prosed the PACT analysis as a framework to understand how people interact with technology in various contexts when designing and evaluating […]
What is guerrilla usability? Guerrilla usability is an approach to formative usability testing that emphasizes speed, low cost, and flexibility. It involves conducting quick and informal usability tests in the field or with a small group of participants, often using existing technology and resources. The approach is not a substitute for other usability evaluation methods […]
A Brand TLD, also referred to as a “dot brand” or “corporate TLD,” is a top-level domain (e.g., .MyBrand) that is exclusively reserved for use by a particular brand or organization. Unlike traditional top-level domains such as .com, .net, and .org, which are open to anyone for registration, Brand TLDs are reserved exclusively for the brand owner and […]
NameSilo (affiliate link) is a US-based ICANN-accredited domain registrar founded in 2009 and headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona. After reading several positive reviews and comments, I decided to try them out. They went straight to my preferred list of domain registrars, and I have been a customer for over five years. Overall, I have been quite satisfied […]