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What are version control files? When developers write code they often use version control software, such as SVN or Git, to help manage their work. When version control software is used, it often uses a hidden folder to store data about the source code being written. As this folder is hidden, it often can’t be viewed and therefore…

What is SSL/TLS HTTPS Encryption? Not so long ago the web’s communications were mostly un-encrypted, allowing anyone who could eavesdrop on the traffic to read them. In recent years, the web has seen a dramatic change from mostly being un-encrypted to encrypted. When your website has HTTPS enabled all communication traffic from your user’s computers…

What are WordPress Secret Keys? WordPress secret keys are random long bits of text that are stored in the wp-config.php file. They help with encrypting and hashing important data within WordPress. They are used to help secure your authentication cookies and to create secure numbers to protect against attacks. WordPress have their own WordPress Secret Key Generator that will…