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How to block an IP with .htaccess?

The .htaccess file is one of the most powerful tools available to web server administrators on Apache servers. It allows fine-grained control over access to your site without touching the main server configuration. Among its most common uses: blocking unwanted IP addresses — malicious bots, scrapers, attackers, or simply visitors you want to restri...

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The 10 best CAPTCHA solvers in 2026

CAPTCHAs are ubiquitous on the web: registration forms, scraping, test automation, access to public APIs. In 2026, CAPTCHA solving services have evolved considerably — they now support classic visual CAPTCHAs, reCAPTCHA v2/v3, hCaptcha, Cloudflare Turnstile and audio CAPTCHAs. Here is our selection of the 10 best solvers, their performance and thei...

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How to use Claude Code with VS Code?

Claude Code is Anthropic's AI assistant designed for developers. Available directly in VS Code via an official extension, it allows you to generate, modify, analyse and debug code without leaving your editor. Since 2025, the native extension is the recommended way to use Claude Code in VS Code — here is how to install it and get the most out of it....

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The 10 most used programming languages in 2026

Choosing a programming language to learn or master is one of the most defining decisions in a developer's career. In 2026, the language landscape is both stable in its fundamentals and shifting at its edges — Python continues its meteoric rise driven by AI, Rust is gaining ground in critical systems, and JavaScript remains essential for the web. He...

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Top 5 best tools to create an online survey

Creating an online survey has become a necessity for businesses, researchers, teachers and freelancers. Whether it is to gather customer feedback, run a satisfaction survey, organise a vote or collect research data, the tools available in 2026 are numerous and varied. Here is our selection of the top 5, with their specific features and the user pro...

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How to securely send a username and password?

Sending a username and password by email, SMS or instant messaging is one of the riskiest practices in digital security. These channels are generally not end-to-end encrypted, and messages can remain accessible in histories for years. In 2026, several simple and accessible methods allow credentials to be transmitted in a truly secure way.Why not se...

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What is OSINT?

OSINT is an intelligence discipline that relies exclusively on publicly accessible information sources. Used by intelligence agencies, journalists, cybersecurity professionals and private investigators, OSINT has become in 2026 one of the most sought-after skills in the fields of digital security and online investigation.Definition of OSINTOSINT st...

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How to send a secure email with Gmail in 2026?

Gmail is the most widely used email service in the world with over 1.8 billion users. While Google automatically encrypts emails in transit via TLS, this level of protection remains insufficient for truly confidential communications. In 2026, Gmail offers several methods to strengthen the security of your outgoing messages — here is how to use them...

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How to send encrypted emails in Outlook in 2026?

Sending an unencrypted email is like sending a postcard: anyone along the route can read its contents. In 2026, email data breaches remain one of the main vectors for leaking confidential information in business and for individuals alike. Outlook offers several methods to encrypt your messages — here is how to implement them depending on your confi...

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Digital sovereignty: the importance of advanced encryption in protecting high-performance assets and credentials

Photo by Pixabay, Pexels In 2026, the idea of being online has become redundant—we simply coexist with a digital layer that permeates every financial transaction, employment contract, and social interaction. This integration has reached a point where digital sovereignty is no longer an abstract concept for academics, but a necessity for ec...

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How to secure your TikTok account in 2026?

TikTok has over one billion active users and is attracting increasing attention from cybercriminals. Phishing via fake messages from the TikTok team, creator account theft, identity fraud: the threats are real and increasingly sophisticated in 2026. Here is how to effectively protect your account.1. Enable two-factor authentication (2FA)Two-factor ...

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How to secure your Facebook account in 2026?

Facebook remains one of cybercriminals' favourite targets: phishing, account theft, identity fraud, fake support pages… In 2026, with over three billion active users, the platform concentrates a considerable share of account hacking attempts. A few well-applied measures can nonetheless provide effective protection.1. Enable two-factor authenticatio...

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