WordPress is the free open source publishing application and content management system. Many people use WordPress as their blogging platform to deliver messages, information and news. WordPress also has a templating system, widgets and a rich plug-in architecture, which allow users and developers to extend its functionality beyond the features that come from its base installation.

Although WordPress has made everyone to build their own blogs easily, many security issues have been discovered in the software, especially for those outdated versions of the software. I had an experience with the security issue once my weblog had been hacked few months ago, while I was using the most early version of WordPress. After this lesson, I have been more careful on every aspect of the security issues and always keep my weblog upgraded with the plug-ins that I really trust.

Besides upgrade your WordPress software to the most latest version, there are some more simple security measures that any WordPressers can implement to enhance security and prevent the blogs being compromised. Hope these methods can improve the security of your weblog and greatly reduce the vulnerability of your weblogs.

1. Keep your WordPress software and its plug-ins upgraded to the latest version.

The best security precaution is to have the software have less/ no security treat. So the best practice is to upgrade your WordPress software, update your trusted WordPress plug-ins every time a new version is released/ New version always has been enhanced security than the early version.

2. Never reveal your wp-admin directory and contents at any circumstance.

Many bloggers have good practice via .htaccess file to apply password protection to the wp-admin directory. When you password protect your wp-admin directory, any attempt to directly load a page from that directory will cause a “401 Unauthorized” error page. Useful article can be found at thesitewizard.com or .htaccess generator helps at htaccesstools.

3. Use login lockdown plugin.

Login LockDown can records the IP address and timestamps of every unsuccessful login attempted. If more than a certain number of unsuccessful login attempted and detected within a short period of time from the same IP range, then the login function is disabled for all requests from that range. This helps to prevent brute force password attack to your WordPress weblogs.

4. Do not allow guest user registrations.

If you do not have a membership weblog, then the registration for public should be turned off by click on the Settings and unchecked the “Anyone can register” option.

5. Backup regularly.

Regular backups for your contents and database are important. In case anything happened, you can use the backup to recover your weblog files and database. Wordpress Database Backup might able to help you backup your database automatically and send the backup file to your email address.
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Icons are the necessary element for your website design. A nice icon set is a perfect showcase for designer’s work and the good way to make your website design unique and beautiful. There are hundreds to thousand sets of the free icons on the Internet available for download. Usually these icon sets are high quality and absolutely beautiful in shapes and design.

Below are some of the free icon sets that I have seen when surfing on the Internet. These free icon sets can be used to delight your website interface; webs design as well as for your computer desktop.

AccBox Icon Set

The 3D batteries style of icons set. Total file size 97.7KB. Save This.

Aeon Icon Set

The icons of the pack suitable for Windows and Mac/ All the icons are in png format with 256 x 256 pixels. Total file size 6.4MB. Save This.

Antique Icon Set

It consists of the ico and png format of the icons set. Total file size 2.3MB. Save This.

Apple Mail Icon Set

Five icons with 512 x 512 pixels in png format. Total file size 2MB. Save This.

Black Pearl Files Icon Set

This file consists of 39 icons in png format. Total file size 3.3MB. Save This.

Blue Helly Social Media Icon Set

It consists of 108 Blue Jelly Social Media Icons in png format. It is free for personal and commercial use. Total file size 7.9MB. Save This.
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Computer mouse is a input and tracking device for your computer to control cursor movement on your screen display. The common mouse device type are classified into wire/ wireless that connection to your computer. This device is the most important and necessary computer accessory because it not only speed up your daily computer tasks and user-friendly environment when you playing computer/ network game. The mouse’s motion typically translates into the motion of a pointer on a screen display, which allows for tine control of a Graphical User Interface (GUI).

The name of “mouse”, originated at the Stanford Research Institute. It derives from the resemblance of early models, which had a cord attached to the rear part of the device, to the common mouse.

Below are some of the creative and unique design of the computer mouse that I have found around the Internet. This creative designs are absolutely amazing, and I have never seen these kind of computer mouse design at any computer shops around the KL city.

Aircraft Computer Mouse with LED Lights

This Aircraft mouse is available in black and white colors. It features two buttons, a scroll wheel and LED lights in red and blue colors. It is 149 x 109 x 30 mm of size.

“Put your hand on top of the wings and feel your hand sink into the mouse with 800 DIP optical sensor, it make the Aircraft Mouse accurate, Really to fly”. geekalerts.

Bamboo Mouse

It is the environmentally friendly solid bamboo housing elegant for the executive practical for everyone. It is selling at $21.17 at Amazon. amazon.

Baseball And Football Mouse

The great design of the baseball and football computer mouse for the sports fans.

Belkin Washable Computer Mouse

This mouse is invented with a water-resistant design. The washable mouse can endure spills and you can hand-wash it right under a running faucet. The mouse employs an optical engine with 1200 dpi for high sensitivity that works on many household surfaces, including upholstery, glass and wood. It is selling at $24.34 at Amazon. amazon.

Elecom Egg Mouse

The Elecom M-Egur Optical Egg Mouse is perfect in size, design and control. It is available in six different colorful outfits with a smooth surface. it fits perfectly in the palm with a comfortable contact. The Scrolling wheel has a fluid spin for easy control and timing. It is selling at price of $49.99 at audiocubes. audiocubes.

Germ Free Wireless Laser Mouse

It is an excellent tool for medical offices, libraries and schools as well as for mobile professionals, gamers and desktop users. The special coating protects users from germs and viruses by neutralizing the harmful microbes on the mouse surface. It is coated with a Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) and Silver (Ag) nano-particle compound and It has been tested and proven effective against the settlement of harmful microbes on the insulated surface. It is selling at $24.99 at Amazon. amazon.
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A cappuccino is an espresso prepared with steamed and frothed milk. There are hundreds to thousand of delightful ways to make the Cappuccino, in term of taste and the arts. Basically, the knowledge and skills are important to make a great Cappuccino. The coffee making machine is greatly affect the whole quality of your Cappuccino.

There are some tips and tricks to make your Cappuccino be more delicious and great taste.
1. In order to properly layer the Cappuccino, you should let the fronted milk rest a moment, so the foam and milk can separate.

2. The temperature of the espresso actually makes a big difference in taste and the best machines even allow you to regulate the temperature of the coffee as it is brewing.

3. To prepare your beverage, use a demitasse cup, so you can keep the proportions correct. First pour the steamed milk into the cup until it fills about one third, then slowly pour the espresso into the steamed milk. Finally, spoon the froth in, to fill the last few ounces of space to make the espresso settle between the milk and the foam.

Making a great taste and beautiful art on the foam of your Cappuccino is not difficult, it can be easily prepared at home once you master the fine points of steaming and frothing . Below are some beautiful art of making Cappuccino from tonx ~ the impressive Cappuccino gallery.

Butterfly latte art

Sailing away latte

Moon and star latte art

Hearts a swirl

Chocolate burst and swirls latte art

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