Monthly Archives: April 2009

Internet Filtering in the United Arab Emirates- What you see if you hit a forbidden site

The full list of prohibited content is here. Removal requests for the UAE firewall can be submitted here. Technorati Tags: censorship, Internet, Media, uae

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Desert safari in Dubai/UAE – tips and our experience

Desert safari in Dubai: which company to choose, what’s included, staying overnight and dune bashing. We went on a desert safari in the UAE in April 09, which included an overnight stay at a desert encampment. Here are some tips … Continue reading

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What to do if your Hotmail account got hacked – the recent spate of attacks on Hotmail accounts

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WordPress blog security top tips – Some things you MUST do!

WordPress is an excellent blogging platform, but as it is so popular it’s also a constant target for those wanting to find and exploit its vulnerabilities. You should note that as with other web platforms, keeping WordPress secure is a … Continue reading

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