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Technology and Security Articles
Technology is the invisible infrastructure of a business's daily operations; when it is not set up properly, security holes, data loss and outages become inevitable. In this category we answer basic questions in plain language: what cybersecurity is, how hosting types differ, how to register a domain name and how DNS records work. We cover SSL certificates, KVKK-compliant (Turkish data-protection law, comparable to GDPR) websites, backup strategies, password security, two-step verification and defenses against phishing and ransomware. Alongside cloud computing and CDNs, we also look at technologies that will shape the coming years, such as passkeys, edge computing, quantum computers, post-quantum cryptography and augmented reality, from a business point of view. Our aim is to enable managers without technical knowledge to make the right decisions.
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Technology6 min readWhat Is Hosting? Shared, VPS and Cloud
We compare shared hosting, VPS, dedicated and cloud servers in terms of performance, cost factors and management load, and give a checklist for choosing the right one.Read the post
Technology6 min readHow to Buy a Domain Name: .com or .com.tr?
We explain how to choose a good domain name, the difference between .com and .com.tr, the registration steps and ways to keep ownership of your domain secure for years.Read the article
Technology6 min readWhat Is DNS? A, CNAME and MX Records
We explain how a domain points to a server, the core DNS records such as A, CNAME, MX and TXT, and TTL and propagation time, with examples.Read the article
Technology6 min readWhat Is an SSL Certificate? Why Is HTTPS a Must?
We explain the effect of an encrypted connection on trust, SEO and payment security, the types of SSL, and ways to get rid of the “not secure” warning in the browser.Read the article
Technology6 min readKVKK-Compliant Website and Cookie Management
An overview of the framework for a KVKK-compliant website (Turkish data-protection law, comparable to GDPR): privacy notice, cookie banner, explicit consent and contact form permissions. We recommend a legal review.Read the post
Technology6 min readHow to Back Up Your Data: The 3-2-1 Rule
Three copies, two different media, one off-site location: we walk you through the 3-2-1 rule for automatically backing up company data and your website, including restore testing.Read the post
Technology6 min readCreating Strong Passwords and Using a Password Manager
We explain practical ways to protect your e-mail, bank and admin panel accounts with long passphrases, a password manager and breach checks.Read the post
Technology6 min readWhat Is a Passkey? The Future of Passwordless Login
We explain how passkeys, which work with a fingerprint, face recognition or a device PIN, are replacing passwords, why they resist phishing, and how to add them to websites.Read the article
Technology6 min readWhat Is Cloud Computing? Benefits for Business
We explain in plain language the SaaS, PaaS and IaaS models, cloud storage, and the cost, access and scalability benefits cloud computing brings to businesses.Read the article
Technology6 min readWhat Is Phishing? Spotting Fake Emails
We explain the telltale signs of phishing e-mails, what to do if you click one, and practical ways to train employees against these attacks.Read the post
Technology6 min readWhat Is Ransomware? Ways to Protect Yourself
We explain how ransomware spreads, what to do in the first hours after files are encrypted, and protective measures starting with backups.Read the post
Technology6 min readWebsite Hacked: Signs and How to Fix It
We explain the signs of a hacked site, the first response, malicious code cleanup, password changes, and the steps to recover by removing Google’s security warning.Read the post
Technology6 min readWhat Is a CDN? Serving Your Site Faster
We explain how a content delivery network speeds up a site by serving it from the server nearest the visitor, the logic of caching, and what to watch for when setting up a CDN.Read the post
Technology6 min readWhat Is Post-Quantum Cryptography?
We explain in plain language the new encryption standards resistant to quantum computers, their effect on today's HTTPS connections and how to prepare your data for the transition.Read the article
Technology6 min readHow to Turn On Two-Step Verification
We show you how to turn on two-step verification step by step for email, social media and admin panels, how to choose the right method and how to store backup codes.Read the article
Technology6 min readAugmented Reality and Spatial Computing
We explain what augmented reality and spatial computing are, the new experiences they create in shopping, tourism and promotion, and where businesses can start.Read the article
Technology6 min readWhat Is Digital Transformation? A Roadmap for SMEs
We explain how small and mid-sized businesses can go digital in small, measurable steps by prioritizing the move from paper and Excel-based processes to software.Read the article
Technology6 min readWhat Is a Quantum Computer? Impact on Businesses
We simplify how quantum computers work, their realistic timeline free of hype and what they mean for businesses, starting with encryption.Read the article
Technology6 min readWhat Is an E-Signature? Mobile Signature Difference
We outline the difference between an electronic signature and a mobile signature, how each is obtained, and which one is used in situations such as e-invoicing and e-Devlet (the Turkish e-government portal).Read the article
Technology6 min readHow Do You Transfer a Domain?
We walk through moving a domain step by step, from getting the transfer code and unlocking the domain to backing up DNS records and avoiding email downtime.Read the article
Technology6 min readHosting Migration: Switching Sites Without Downtime
We explain step by step how to move your website and email to a new server without downtime, using a full backup, a test environment and a planned DNS switch.Read the article
Technology6 min readVPS Security: The First 10 Settings
We give you the SSH, firewall, fail2ban and update settings for a new virtual server in the right order, with working commands and the mistakes people often make.Read the article
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