Bijay Pokharel
Bijay Pokharel is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Abijita.com and a freelance technology writer covering the tech industry since 2017. He specializes in cybersecurity, digital privacy, malware, vulnerabilities, and online safety, with a strong interest in internet protection and women’s online security. A dedicated tech enthusiast and continuous learner, Bijay approaches his professional work with clarity, rational thinking, and a calm, solution-oriented mindset.
Apple Launches Web App for Podcasts: Accessible Across Major Browsers
Apple has introduced a new web app for its Podcasts platform, now available at podcasts.apple.com.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 20, 2024
1 min read
Apple Releases iOS 17.6.1 and watchOS 10.6.1 Updates
Apple has just released updates for both iOS and watchOS, addressing key issues that have been affecting users.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 20, 2024
1 min read
150% VPN Spike in Brazil Following X’s Local Headquarters Closure
The vpnMentor Research Team recently observed a significant surge in VPN usage in Brazil, with a 151% increase following the announcement of the closure of X’s (formerly Twitter) local headquarters.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 20, 2024
2 min read
AMD to Acquire Data Centre AI Infra Provider ZT Systems for $4.9 Billion
AMD on Monday said it is acquiring ZT Systems, a provider of AI infrastructure for the hyperscale computing companies, in a cash and stock transaction valued at $4.9 billion
Bijay Pokharel,
August 19, 2024
2 min read
Philippines Detects 1st Mpox Case with No Travel History
Amid the latest global Mpox spread, a 33-year-old man with no travel history has become the first lab-confirmed case of the infectious disease in the Philippines, according to the country’s Health Ministry on Monday.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 19, 2024
2 min read
Boost Page Likes Fast with Meta Business Suite Invites
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Bijay Pokharel,
August 19, 2024
3 min read
Google Chrome to Enhance Privacy by Redacting Sensitive Information During Screen Sharing on Android
Google is working on a new feature for Chrome on Android that will automatically redact sensitive information like credit card details, passwords, and other confidential data when you're recording or sharing your screen.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 19, 2024
1 min read
Nepal Set to Witness a Rare Blue Supermoon on Monday
Stargazers in Nepal are set to witness a celestial treat, as a full, blue supermoon will grace the sky on Monday, according to NASA.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 18, 2024
2 min read
Why Your Website’s DA and DR Are Dropping: Understanding the Metrics and What You Can Do About It
If your DA or DR is dropping, it could be due to lost backlinks, competition, or technical issues. Learn how to recover and boost your site’s performance.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 18, 2024
6 min read
Elon Musk’s X to Shut Operations in Brazil with Immediate Effect
Elon Musk-run X on Saturday announced to close its operation in Brazil, effective immediately, to protect the safety of its staff. However, the X service will remain available in the country.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 18, 2024
2 min read
Major Data Breach at National Public Data Exposes Sensitive Information
National Public Data (NPD), a company known for reselling personal information for background checks, has confirmed a significant data breach that compromised a wide range of personal data, including names, Social Security numbers, and physical addresses.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 17, 2024
1 min read
Epic’s Fortnite Game Back on iPhones in EU, Android Globally
Epic Games on Friday said it has arrived on mobile devices, bringing its popular games like Fortnite, Fall Guys and Rocket League Sideswipe on Android devices worldwide and on iOS in the European Union, thanks to the Digital Markets Act (DMA).
Bijay Pokharel,
August 17, 2024
2 min read
Google Working to Fix Ongoing Search Rankings Glitch
Google on Friday informed about an ongoing problem with Search rankings that is impacting a large number of search results, as the company was working on a fix to resolve the issue.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 16, 2024
2 min read
Google Expands AI Search Summaries to Six New Countries
Google's parent company, Alphabet, announced on Thursday that it is expanding its AI-generated search summaries to six additional countries, just two months after addressing issues from a problematic launch.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 16, 2024
1 min read
Microsoft Expands FAT32 Limit to 2TB in Latest Windows 11 Update
Tech giant Microsoft has removed the long-standing 32GB size limit for FAT32 partitions in the latest Canary build, allowing users to format drives up to 2TB.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 16, 2024
1 min read
Binance Resumes Operations in India After Seven-Month Ban, Registers with Financial Intelligence Unit
Binance, the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange, has re-entered the Indian market after a seven-month suspension. The suspension was imposed by Indian authorities due to concerns about the exchange operating without proper authorization.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 15, 2024
1 min read
WHO Declares Global Public Health Emergency Over New Mpox Outbreak
On Wednesday, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared mpox a global public health emergency for the second time in two years.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 15, 2024
2 min read
Russian Hacker Sentenced to 40 Months for Selling Stolen Login Credentials on Dark Web
Georgy Kavzharadze, a 27-year-old from Moscow, Russia, has been sentenced to 40 months in prison for his role as a prolific seller of stolen financial information and personally-identifying information (PII) on the criminal online marketplace Slilpp.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 15, 2024
2 min read
GitHub Resolves Major Outage After Database Issues, Services Back Online
GitHub, the widely-used code repository and developer platform, has successfully resolved a significant disruption that occurred on Wednesday, impacting its website and various services
Bijay Pokharel,
August 15, 2024
1 min read
Apple Allows in-App NFC Transactions for Developers with ‘Associated Fees’
Apple on Wednesday said developers will soon be able to offer near-field communication (NFC) contactless transactions using the secure element from within their own apps on iPhone, separate from Apple Pay and Apple Wallet.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 15, 2024
2 min read





