Disclaimer

Every blog needs this. I should have done it earlier, but I guess I never knew what other write. But now, I created a page that contains my blog disclaimer. This disclaimer applies to my blog and twitter, considering twitter as a microblogging tool.

This link for my disclaimer: http://almahdi.cc/disclaimer/

I bought myself a Dell Streak

Few days ago, I sold my iPad.. For few reasons.. 1st, I couldn’t find a proper use for it. I used it for browsing, but its size was too big for me. I thought of purchasing the Galaxy Tab, since its 7-inch… I went and I grabbed one and I tested holding it and walking with it. Didn’t wasn’t good either. The Dell Streak is the perfect size, yet, good screen. I immediately fell in love with the Streak. So, I bought one.

I got my self an android Phone!

Hmm, I couldn’t resist acually… So, I got my self an Android Phone… Its an Acer Liquid E Ferrari Special Edition. Its not the best Android Phone… However, since I love cars, its price is good for me… and it got everything I want..

Since I started Mobile Development for sometime now, it has been my excuse for Android development…  This app is not a new idea, however, its a new implementation. I will release the details as soon as I start testing the app. Its going to be available for Android and iPhone.

Hacked using WP Lost Password?

A Saudi guy was trying to hack my website… Of-course, due to my knowledge of security, his attempts were not successful. But he reminded me of the method, thus I am posting it to help other WordPress users to secure their blogs.

Simply he tries to reset the password using wordpress lostpassword function.. I will not post the details of the method, so people don’t try it on other blogs..

However, if you maintain a wordpress blog, you can disable the function using a simple plugin:

<?php

/*

Plugin Name: Disable Lost Password Feature

Plugin URI: http://www.almahdi.cc

Description: This is a plugin to disable Lost password feature in wordpress. I have found this plugin online and I can’t recall the source or the author.

Author: Unknown, Posted by Ali Almahdi

Version: 0.1

Author URI: http://almahdi.cc

*/

function disable_password_reset() { return false; }

add_filter ( ‘allow_password_reset’, ‘disable_password_reset’ );

function remove_password_reset_text ( $text ) { if ( $text == ‘Lost your password?’ ) { $text = ”; } return $text;  }

function remove_password_reset() { add_filter( ‘gettext’, ‘remove_password_reset_text’ ); }

add_action ( ‘login_head’, ‘remove_password_reset’ );

function remove_password_reset_text_in ( $text ) { return str_replace( ‘Lost your password</a>?’, ‘</a>’, $text ); }

add_filter ( ‘login_errors’, ‘remove_password_reset_text_in’);

?>

Upload to plugins directory and enable in the plugins… This will protect you from lost-password attacks.

Switched the Internet from Menatelecom to VIVA

I have been using Menatelecom for over a year now, it was good, however, I never had success with VOIP with them… I didn’t want to go back to Batelco, it used to disconnect all time, due to the SWITCH being too far and having a very bad ADSL service. I tested VIVA for few months now.. It is simply great!! Even VOIP is perfect! So today, I made the switch, and I am totally connected to the internet via VIVA.. I get about 3Mbits in my house due to low coverage.. Browsing speed is awesome! I connected it via a 3G router, and now my whole house is connected via VIVA. Everybody is happy now! Tomorrow I will pass by Menatelecom and disconnect the line.

Follow me on twitter

I have been a bit active on twitter.. I don’t know when I stop twitting.. However for the time being, you may follow me on twitter (http://www.twitter.com/alialmahdi/).

You have Zero Privacy Anyway — Get over it

I have read a very nice article in OSNews talking about that we have a zero privacy on the Internet. I recommend reading it: http://osne.ws/hfv