Bijay Pokharel
Bijay Pokharel is the creator and owner of Abijita.com. He is a freelance technology writer focusing on all things pertaining to Cyber Security. The topics he writes about include malware, vulnerabilities, exploits, internet defense, women's safety and privacy, as well as research and innovation in information security. He is a tech enthusiast, keen learner, rational and cool person in his professional activities and challenges.
How to Protect Your Privacy on Public Wi-Fi Networks
So you’re at your favorite coffee shop and have hopped onto the free Wi-Fi with your tablet to check your social networks, read the latest news, and maybe take a quick peek at your bank balance while you’re enjoying your latte. We’re so used to having...
Bijay Pokharel,
January 22, 2018
5 min read
How To Tell if Your Android Has Been Hacked ?
Smartphones are almost always connected to the internet, so it stands to reason that they can be hacked remotely. Or perhaps a jealous boyfriend or girlfriend got hold of your device physically, in which case they could've potentially installed a keystroke logger, a virus, or any other...
Bijay Pokharel,
January 22, 2018
2 min read
Difference Between Intel Processor Generations
Intel’s Core i chips are a super-strong brand found on the majority of laptops, but how do you know what you’re actually buying? Around 80% of new PCs, and over 90% of laptops, have Intel processors. This means that if you’re in the market for...
Bijay Pokharel,
January 20, 2018
12 min read
What Is a Megabit (Mb)? Is It the Same As a Megabyte (MB)?
Megabits (Mb) and megabytes (MB) sound identical, and their abbreviations use the exact same letters, but they certainly don't mean the same thing.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 20, 2018
4 min read
WIFI HACKING: HOW HACKERS BREAK INTO YOUR WIRELESS NETWORK
I think my Wi-Fi is hacked. A sentence that was probably unimaginable about a decade ago – completely understandable these days. Hacking has become so prevalent that it won’t be a surprise if your connection is being monitored by someone. There are millions of devices...
Bijay Pokharel,
January 19, 2018
5 min read
Factory Reset Protection (FRP): What You Need To Know
Factory Reset Protection (FRP) is a security method that was designed to make sure someone can't just wipe and factory reset your phone if you've lost it or it was stolen.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 18, 2018
5 min read
YouTube Tightens Rules Around What Channels Can Be Monetized
Channels will need 4,000 hours of annual viewing time and over 1,000 subscribers YouTube is tightening the rules around its partner program and raising the requirements that a channel/creator must meet in order to monetize videos. Effective immediately, to apply for monetization (and have ads...
Bijay Pokharel,
January 17, 2018
2 min read
8 Things You Must Do Immediately After Losing Your Smartphone
You might not think your phone will get lost or stolen, but it can happen to anyone. Though you might face that feeling of emptiness when you can‘t text or take selfies, you can avoid a total disaster if you prepare properly and don’t panic when a phone goes missing. Here are top 8 thing that you should...
Bijay Pokharel,
January 16, 2018
4 min read
The Top 10 Things To Consider When Buying A New Laptop
When people ask us which laptop is best for their needs, the first thing we tell them is that there is no clear answer. There are too many different types of laptops, and different price categories to suit them. However, we do give people a...
Bijay Pokharel,
January 16, 2018
6 min read
Negative Effects Of Internet On Students And Teenagers
Internet is a useful tool in technology era. However, it still remains many negative aspects if it is abused by people especially student and children. According to the study by Stephen Siwek businesses that are related directly to the Internet created approximate $966 billion in...
Bijay Pokharel,
January 14, 2018
5 min read
How to Fix ‘Insufficient Storage’ Error: Delete Cached Files in Android
You've deleted everything you can think of and still Android says it has "insufficient storage available" to install that app update. Panic not, there is a fix. These days most budget Android phones will come with at least 16GB of internal storage, but there are...
Bijay Pokharel,
January 14, 2018
2 min read
Why You Really Need to Stop Using Public Wi-Fi
In today’s busy world, convenience seems to outweigh consequence, especially with how people use their mobile devices. Using free public Wi-Fi networks, for example, comes with any number of serious security risks, yet surveys show that the overwhelming majority of Americans do it anyway. In...
Bijay Pokharel,
January 13, 2018
2 min read
7 Tricks To Free Up Space On Your iPhone
When you start running short on space on your iPhone, you can start deleting apps and offloading photos and videos to free up space or you can expand your storage. You can also try to trick your iPhone into freeing up some space. Because no one likes to be...
Bijay Pokharel,
January 13, 2018
4 min read
Are You Being Tracked On The Internet? Know How To Find Out
Yes, you are being tracked on internet and several entities are keeping dossier on you. It is so common that you must have found that out yourself. Google does it all the time and so do your social media sites. While this kind of tracking is for...
Bijay Pokharel,
January 12, 2018
5 min read
12 Weird But True Facts About Technology
Technology is the collection of techniques, skills, methods, and processes used in the production of goods or services or in the accomplishment of objectives, such as scientific investigation. Technology can be the knowledge of techniques, processes, and the like, or it can be embedded in machines to allow for operation without detailed knowledge of their workings. Here we discuss top...
Bijay Pokharel,
January 11, 2018
7 min read
21 Things You Didn’t Know About Hard Drives
All of our computers, big and small, have hard drives of some type and most of us know that it's the piece of hardware that stores our software, music, videos, and even our operating systems. Beyond that, though, there are probably at least a few...
Bijay Pokharel,
January 10, 2018
4 min read
How To Increase Your Facebook Reach Without Paying For Advertising
In case you haven’t heard, Facebook is going to make it harder and harder for you to get your content seen. While it might be due to the increased amount of content on Facebook and an attempt to crack down on spammy and invaluable content, it...
Bijay Pokharel,
January 9, 2018
4 min read
How to Keep Your iPhone or Android Phone Secure
You may have seen news reports over the last two days detailing a major security flaw in virtually all smartphones. The devices that are at risk are not limited to either iPhone or Android — all of us are affected. If you want to make sure your...
Bijay Pokharel,
January 8, 2018
4 min read
Everything You Need To Know About PayPal Service In Nepal
In the context of Nepal, PayPal is not supported yet. Because Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) Policy does not allow money transactions in foreign currency.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 7, 2018
2 min read
15 Reasons You NEED To Cover Your Laptop Camera
Sure, some may call it “paranoid” to cover a laptop webcam with a piece of tape. But others – including leading tech and academic gurus – say it’s one of the smartest things you can do to protect your privacy. In recent years, thanks to...
Bijay Pokharel,
January 6, 2018
13 min read
Recent Posts
Subscribe
Cybersecurity Newsletter
You have Successfully Subscribed!
Sign up for cybersecurity newsletter and get latest news updates delivered straight to your inbox. You are also consenting to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.