Anonymous
What is the hacker collective Anonymous?
  • Security

Supposedly fun mass attacks on people who were easy targets used to be organized on image boards like 4chan. These are the beginnings of Anonymous, but they don’t have much in common with the collective’s actions today. Political commitment is the group’s main aim nowadays. Anonymous are known for wearing the Guy Fawkes mask. But beware, it’s not always Anonymous behind every mass attack.

What is the hacker collective Anonymous?
What is file storage?
File storage: An explanation of the classic file system
  • Know-how

Not all memory is the same: Different methods may be particularly suitable for companies, and each of them has different characteristics. Classic file storage has its disadvantages, but the system is still popular – despite more modern competitors. How does file storage work and what are the advantages of the method?

File storage: An explanation of the classic file system
Trivial File Transfer Protocol
TFTP (Trivial File Transfer Protocol) – File Transfer Protocol made simple
  • Know-how

The Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) is one of the oldest and simplest network protocols. It allows two systems to exchange files on the local area network without having to establish a connection beforehand. To do this, TFTP uses the connectionless transport protocol UDP, which serves as an alternative to the more common yet more complex TCP. What other features set the TFTP protocol apart,...

TFTP (Trivial File Transfer Protocol) – File Transfer Protocol made simple
Deactivating JavaScript
Disable JavaScript instructions for Firefox, Chrome, and IE
  • Web development

JavaScript is ubiquitous in the world wide web. The scripting language adds interactive elements to websites and has significantly changed the appearance of online offers. Hardly any of today’s web pages can work without scripts that are executed on the website visitor’s computer. However, this also entails risks. All common web browsers also provide their users with functions that can restrict or...

Disable JavaScript instructions for Firefox, Chrome, and IE
PHP vs. JavaScript
PHP vs. JavaScript: A comparison of the two scripting languages
  • Web development

The PHP vs. JavaScript duel has been around since way back in 1995. Which scripting language is better mainly depends on the respective project and its requirements. Here you can find out what the two rivals are all about, what they have in common and what their differences are, and whether PHP or JavaScript can win the race.

PHP vs. JavaScript: A comparison of the two scripting languages
jQuery tutorial: introduction and first steps
jQuery tutorial: basics on selectors, syntax, and more
  • Web development

By using the JavaScript library, jQuery, you can easily customize HTML elements. Well-known CSS selectors such as the element selector or the .class selector help you to choose the desired content and manipulate it using various actions. In addition, lines of code can be written that respond to how website visitors navigate and what search terms they enter, and then automatically execute...

jQuery tutorial: basics on selectors, syntax, and more
Install PHP
How to install PHP step by step
  • Web development

As a web developer you’ll need to install PHP on your device sooner or later, but how do you do that? We have put together this step-by-step guide to make it easier for you to install this popular scripting language. Find out which PHP version is the right one for you in our article. It explains everything you need to know.

How to install PHP step by step
Favicon size and dimensions
Which favicon size should you use?
  • Web design

In order for browsers to display a favicon, it needs to be the right size. In this article, we’ll give you an overview of common favicon dimensions and look at how favicon size differs across various devices and browsers. We’ll also go over suitable file formats for favicons. Read on to find out more about favicon formatting and size standards.

Which favicon size should you use?
What is a favicon?
What is a favicon? A definition and examples
  • Web design

Favicons are small graphics that can have a big influence on your website. Favicons help visitors to find your site more quickly and increase the chances of them coming back more often. In this article, we’ll explain what a favicon is, the reason they exist, and what you need to consider when creating one. We’ll also take a look at some examples of well-known favicons.

What is a favicon? A definition and examples
HTML attributes
The most common HTML attributes in an overview
  • Web development

HTML attributes are important tools when it comes to optimizing websites and improving the user experience. They store information and define design features for elements. Keep reading our dedicated article where you will get an overview of the most common HTML attributes, learn what they are as well as how to use them.

The most common HTML attributes in an overview