Google dorking is just a fancy name for using advanced search operators (things like site:, filetype:, and quoted phrases) to find specific information on the public web. Security researchers and privacy-conscious people use these techniques to discover mis-published documents, exposed credentials, or other personally identifiable information (PII) that search engines index — the same tricks […]
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If you feel like your calendar is controlling you instead of the other way around, you’re not alone. Many professionals are caught in a loop of back-to-back meetings, often with little clarity, purpose, or outcome. The solution isn’t just better time management—it’s a shift in mindset: Do fewer meetings and make the ones you do […]
I’ve already written a post on the topic of mobile apps vs. web apps, which is based on the following core idea: it usually doesn’t make sense to use native apps (i.e., those developed specifically for your mobile operating system) and instead prefer web apps. Native apps often have deeper access rights to your device […]
It can happen in an instant: an accident, a break-in, damage—and suddenly, stress levels rise. In moments like these, it helps immensely if you don’t have to dig around for documents, phone numbers, or contacts. This article isn’t insurance advice (if you’re looking for that, check out Finanztip—a nonprofit organization that offers great analysis and […]
In my last blog post, I talked about how consistently using the same interfaces and devices for specific tasks can boost your productivity: How to Use Digital Context to Reduce Distractions. Today, I want to address a related but often underestimated topic: the choice between a mobile app and a web interface for a service. […]