The fall in the number of accesses to Tumblr was the main subject of the software editor on dnetc during the month of March. Between December and January, the blogging site lost 84 million page views, a result that drew public attention for the reason: the fall was due to the ban on adult content on the platform.
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Last month, another highlight was the problem of access to Instagram and Facebook, which were down for a few hours. In addition, readers have expressed interest in ending support for Windows 7, tips on saving money on area tickets, and leaking millions of passwords on the dark web. The following is a summary of the most popular software themes in March.
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1. Tumblr without porn with less hits
The main subject of software in March was the fall in popularity of Tumblr after banning pornographic posts. Although the number of views of the platform's blogs was already declining, there was a sharp loss of visitors soon after the company decided to ban adult content. The move came after the Tumblr iPhone app (iOS) was temporarily removed from the App Store for violating Apple Store terms of use.
Tumblr access data is not public, but SimilarWeb estimates point to platform access from 521 million in December 2018 to 437 million in January. In February, the number plummeted to 369.5 million views.
First month of porn ban shows significant drop in Tumblr visits Photo: Felipe Garret / dnetc
2. Instagram and Facebook down
By mid-March, Facebook and Instagram were down in many parts of the world, including Brazil. Social networks have started to show errors in both web and mobile versions (Android and iOS). The problem soon extended to WhatsApp and Messenger as well. Initially, the possibility of a massive DDoS-type attack on Facebook's infrastructure was raised, but the company denied that the bug was due to outside interference.
According to the monitoring site DownDetector, the failure of Facebook services began in the US and spread to the rest of America, beyond Europe and Australia. The next day, after the problem was resolved, the social network said the error was caused by a change of server settings.
Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and Messenger went down for a few hours in March Photo: Carolina Ochsendorf / dnetc
3. Cheap Tickets at eDestinos
The third most read software issue of the month was eDestinos, a travel site that has an integrated area ticket searcher. The service lists flights to anywhere in the world and shows cheaper options with stop filters, airlines and airports. The platform also features a specific section for deals, where you can find tickets at a lower price.
eDestinos has cheap flight search engine Photo: Reproduo / Luana Ivory
4. End of Windows 7 Support
Microsoft has begun to warn in March that Windows 7 will no longer be officially supported and will no longer receive security updates. Users still using the old operating system should upgrade to a newer version, such as Windows 10, by January 14, 2020, when the manufacturer no longer provides full critical updates. The transition time is expected to be sufficient to accommodate the migration of the current 40% installed base that Windows 7 has on desktops.
Microsoft set deadline for support for Windows 7 Photo: Divulgao / Microsoft
Americanas announced in March, Americanas Mundo, a site that seeks to compete with AliExpress and other imported product marketplaces operating in Brazil. The online store looks similar to the page already known to the company, and works with the client's existing login or Facebook profile. Among the advantages offered are products priced in reais, free shipping, credit card installment and tax-free products up to $ 50.
American World marketplace for imported goods priced in reais Photo: Reproduction / Marvin Costa
6. Virtual Bookcase Passwords
A package of 26 million login credentials, home addresses and phone numbers of users selling on the dark web drew attention by including data from the Brazilian website Estante Virtual. The kit was put up for sale in the illegal Dream Market by the hacker known as Gnosticplayers, famous for exploiting security holes and making money from the sale. The material was announced for the equivalent of $ 19,000 in bitcoins.
The Brazilian website, specializing in the sale of new and used books, did not allow data leakage. In a note to dnetc, Estante Virtual said it has been constantly improving access control systems and protecting user data on the site.
Users data from the website Virtual Bookshelf came in a package sold by hacker on the dark web Photo: Reproduction / Virtual Bookshelf
A simple Excel tip was success among dnetc readers in March: a tutorial on how to delete all blank lines at once without having to select them one by one. The trick is to use the Go to Special option from the Find and Select menu, which, if properly configured, is able to identify empty spaces in a spreadsheet and delete useless cells at once.
Excel trick lets you erase empty lines quickly Photo: Divulgao / Microsoft
8. Five Instagram Alternatives
A list of five social networks that can serve as an alternative to Instagram was successful at the beginning of the month. These are platforms that also focus on sharing photos or videos, but have different audiences, other interface features, or allow greater engagement around artistic content. Options like VSCO, for example, can cater to those who are tired of the Facebook service and search for air changes.
VSCO lets you edit photos for free and share with the world Photo: Marvin Costa / dnetc
9. Famous Stories Filters
Before going live, Instagram launched a new collection of augmented reality filters available on accounts of artists, celebrities and renowned companies. The effects add props, make-up and custom phrases that keep the relationship with the creator of the material.
Unlike most filters, this special content is not in the stickers menu of the social network, but directly in the post of the person responsible for the first disclosure. Names such as singer Rihanna, socialite Kylie Jenner and Brazilian Anitta are some of those who had filters at the world premiere.
Anitta was one of the artists to debut a custom filter on Instagram. Photo: Reproduo / Rodrigo Fernandes
10. Trick to speed up Windows 10
Temporary files and residual items from previous versions of the system can degrade Windows 10 performance. Therefore, it is important to perform at least five tasks to keep your computer free of bottlenecks that can influence day to day. The recommendation is to do disk cleanup, remove browsing data, get rid of system junk and organize the trash bin, as well as disable hibernation, a power-saving feature that makes more space on your hard drive.
Simple tips can help make your Windows 10 PC faster Photo: Divulgao / Microsoft
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