Most CAPTCHA tools will use four methods of verifying that a user is human by providing a, text-based, image-based, mathematical or audio challenge. A mathematical challenge will be presented to a user either as part of an image or as text for them to provide the correct answer, confirming that they are a human user. It is a simple CAPTCHA […]
What Is CAPTCHA?
The Completely Automated Public Turing test to tell Computers and Humans Apart or CAPTCHA is a web based tool which is used to separate or define the difference between real users and automated users, such as bots. CAPTCHAs produce challenges that are difficult for computers to perform but relatively easy for human users. CAPTCHAs operate by providing information or a […]
What Are The Different Types of Domain Names?
Domain names, which are used to find and access websites or web based servers are available in different suffixes or domain name extensions. There are different types of domain names available with the most popular domain name extension being .com and other options including .info, .co.uk, .org and many more. Domain Name Types Top Level Domains or TLD’s are general […]
Why Is A SSL Certificate Needed?
If a website is asking it’s users to securely log in and provide personal details or sensitive data such as financial records, it is essential that any online interactions are kept secure and private. In order to keep the data secure between a user and a website, SSL certificates are used to provide trust to the user, create a secure […]
What Is A SSL Certificate?
A SSL certificate or Secure Sockets Layer is a security protocol that provides an encrypted link between or server or website and the web browser. It uses a digital certificate that authenticates a website’s identity and enables an encrypted connection which secures any online transactions and customer information. It basically provides a secure, encrypted connection between a user and the […]
What Are The Benefits Of A CDN?
A CDN or Content Delivery Network is a network of servers which are linked together from across the world to deliver website content to users quicker, cheaper and more securely. The benefits of using a CDN largely depends on the size and requirements of the website content being delivered as well as the users which it is being delivered to. […]
An Introduction To Web Accessibility
Web accessibility is the term used to describe the tools, standards and technologies which are used to assist disabled users when they use a website or web based app. This ensures that as many users as possible can navigate, find and understand the content and services that are avalable on the internet but also be able to use the web […]
What Is Javascript?
Javascript, which is commonly abbreviated as JS is a common and primary programming language which is used alongside HTML and CSS as part of a website or web based app. It is used for the majority of websites on the internet and normally operates as a client-side programme or within the browser as part of the user interface while the […]
What Is CSS?
Cascading Style Sheets or CSS is a language which is used to describe and create the design and layout within a website or web page. Alongside HTML and Javascript, it is a primary language which is used to create websites or web based content. CCS includes the instructions to present the content layout, colours and fonts and is linked to […]
What Is HTML?
HTML or The HyperText Markup Language is the standard language which is used to create the web pages which you view within a web browser. The HTML elements within a websites page are the building blocks which are constructed to show semantic items such as headings, paragraph text, lists, links and quotes or render images, videos and interactive items such […]
What Is A Timeline Backup?
Making regular backups of your data, whether it’s on a device or the files which make up your website, should be an essential part of your business security. With any standard backup, it commonly involves taking a copy of your existing data, overwriting the existing data within your most recent backup. However, a timeline backup takes regular snapshots of your […]