Alex Ivanovs

Alex is the lead editor at Stack Diary and covers stories on tech, artificial intelligence, security, privacy and web development. He previously worked as a lead contributor for Huffington Post for their Code column.

324 Articles

Tech

Google Search vs. Kagi

If you’ve been wondering whether Kagi, a search engine you must pay to use, is capable of competing with Google…

September 24, 2023 15 min read

Security

The 7 Best Encrypted Digital Notebooks for Taking Notes

Ever had that unsettling feeling when you’re jotting down your deepest secrets, innovative ideas, or even just your weekend to-dos,…

September 23, 2023 15 min read

Tech

The 5 Best Privacy Friendly Operating Systems

Privacy-friendly operating systems are OSes designed with user privacy and data protection as primary objectives. These systems limit the amount…

September 20, 2023 12 min read

Security

Critical WebP bug: many apps, not just browsers, under threat

A significant vulnerability in the WebP Codec has been unearthed, prompting major browser vendors, including Google and Mozilla, to expedite…

September 13, 2023 8 min read

Tech

X updates its Terms to prohibit crawling/scraping of its data

We just covered an update to X’s terms of service a week ago about X letting itself use Posts (public…

September 8, 2023 1 min read

Artificial Intelligence

X/Twitter has updated its Terms of Service to let it use Posts for AI training

I’m not looking to make a habit out of writing about the Terms of Service of companies; first, it was…

September 1, 2023 3 min read

Tech

Top 10 To-Do List Apps (Browser & Smartphone)

To-do lists are a lifesaver for many of us, whether it’s juggling work tasks, grocery shopping, or planning a weekend…

September 1, 2023 17 min read

Tech

8 Best Knowledge Base Systems for Personal Use

Oh, the joy of living in the digital age! Our devices buzz with new information every minute, and it’s easy…

September 1, 2023 20 min read

Tech

Spreadsheets: 10 Excel Alternatives

The ubiquity of Microsoft Excel in the world of data management is hard to ignore. Yet, the cost of an…

August 25, 2023 15 min read

Artificial Intelligence

Meta introduces Code Llama model for coding tasks

Meta has launched Code Llama, an advanced tool built upon its Llama 2 large language model. This new offering is…

August 24, 2023 1 min read

Security

The 10 Best Free Secure (Encrypted) Email Account Providers

Let’s face it: privacy matters. Whether you’re a business leader handling sensitive data or just someone cautious about their personal…

August 24, 2023 16 min read

Tech

The 10 Best Free UML Diagram Tools & Software

Navigating the labyrinth of Unified Modeling Language (UML) tools can be a daunting task, especially when budget constraints are in…

August 24, 2023 16 min read