Couple of months back I read an article on OpenWhatsApp site about Mass DMCA Takedowns by WhatsApp. Tarik in his post mentions major OpenSource Apps on Github that recieved DMCA Take down notice. Tarik also brings up to our attention a very sensitive point, are they right in their claims? He also mentions Wazzap that doesn’t use…
I migrated my blog to WebFaction
For the past few years, I’ve been managing my dedicated server and a development VPS and sometimes couple of development cheap VPSes. A lot of my time was wasted managing those servers than actually developing the applications. Last year, I purchased webfaction hosting, and I hosted my Bahrain Cinema APIs on it. It was amazing! Lightening fast,…
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: //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….
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…
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…
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…..
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 (//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: //osne.ws/hfv