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Security tips and best practices for web developers

Security is hard. I compiled a list with tips and best practices that may be useful.

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Nextcloud

Nextcloud is sometimes called a "google killer". This versatile open source app can be a replacement for many google (and other) cloud services, giving you back control over your data.

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A system wide ssh proxy with sshuttle

SSH, the "secure shell" is one of the most powerful tools available on every unix/linux system. In this article I will demonstrate how to create a system wide transparent and secure VPN with just one tool.

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Using Sublime Text as a full featured PHP IDE

Sublime Text might look more like a text editor than an IDE, but looks can be deceiving. Read why I prefer Sublime Text above other editors and IDEs, and how you can get the most out of it by using the right plugins.

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PHP: Frankenstein arrays

PHP has become quite a nice language, but there are some ugly legacies left from the past. Like the deceptive Frankenstein abomination known as the "array".

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Pass, the standard Unix password manager

Many people nowadays are using a password manager, like LastPass, 1Password, Keepass, etc. Not many are familiar with "pass, the unix password manager". That's a shame, because I think it is the best password manager for the tech savvy linux/unix user. Let me tell you why.

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