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.
Microsoft to Enable BitLocker Encryption by Default in Windows 11 24H2 Update
Microsoft is set to make BitLocker device encryption a default feature in its upcoming Windows 11 24H2 update.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 14, 2024
2 min read
Google Classroom Celebrates 10 Years with Parental Monitoring and AI Integration
Google Classroom, the widely used educational platform, is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 14, 2024
1 min read
WhatsApp Integrates GIPHY Stickers and Expands Custom Sticker Maker to Android
WhatsApp has rolled out exciting new features to enhance how users communicate.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 14, 2024
1 min read
Musk’s xAI Launches Grok-2 and Mini with Image Generation on X
Elon Musk-owned launched Grok-2 and Grok-2 mini in beta today with improved reasoning. The new Grok AI model can now generate images on the X social network, though Grok access is currently limited to Premium and Premium+ users on X.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 14, 2024
1 min read
Spotify Gets Apple’s OK to Show EU Pricing
Spotify has finally secured Apple's approval to display pricing details in its iOS app for users in the EU, following a prolonged negotiation earlier this year.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 14, 2024
2 min read
August 2024 Patch: Microsoft Fixes 89 Flaws, Including Zero-Day Exploits
Microsoft’s August 2024 Patch Tuesday brings crucial security updates, addressing 89 vulnerabilities, including six actively exploited flaws and three publicly disclosed zero-day vulnerabilities.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 14, 2024
1 min read
Paramount Winds Down TV Studio Amid Major Restructuring Ahead of Skydance Media Merger
In a significant move ahead of its upcoming merger with Skydance Media, Paramount is closing its TV production studio as part of a larger restructuring strategy.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 14, 2024
1 min read
Understanding the Difference Between On-Page SEO and Off-Page SEO
Learn the key differences between On-Page and Off-Page SEO, and how each impacts your website's search engine rankings and visibility.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 14, 2024
5 min read
Bluesky Sees Spike in UK Signups Amid Musk’s Clash with Government Over Riots
The social media platform Bluesky has experienced a significant increase in signups from the United Kingdom.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 13, 2024
1 min read
Opera’s AI-Focused One Browser Launches on iPhone
Opera has officially launched its AI-centric One browser on the iPhone, bringing a suite of advanced features to iOS users.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 13, 2024
1 min read
X Ordered to Pay Former Irish Exec €550,000 for Unfair Dismissal
Ireland’s Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) has ruled in favor of Gary Rooney, a former executive at Twitter, now rebranded as X, ordering the company to pay him €550,000 (~$600,000) for unfair dismissal.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 13, 2024
1 min read
How to Fix Mozilla Firefox Crashing When Opening a New Tab
Fix Mozilla Firefox crashing when opening a new tab with this 3-step guide: remove profile data, clear roaming files, uninstall, and reinstall.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 13, 2024
3 min read
FBI Shuts Down Notorious Dispossessor Ransomware Ring
The FBI announced on Monday that it had successfully taken down the servers and websites associated with the Radar/Dispossessor ransomware operation following an extensive international investigation.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 13, 2024
2 min read
South Korea’s Ruling Party Raises Alarm Over North Korean Hackers Stealing Military Secrets
South Korea's ruling party, the People Power Party (PPP), has raised serious concerns over the alleged theft of crucial military information by North Korean hackers.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 13, 2024
2 min read
NOYB Files GDPR Complaints Against X Over Unauthorized AI Data Usage
European privacy advocacy group NOYB (None of Your Business) has filed nine formal complaints alleging that X, formerly known as Twitter, violated the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) by using personal data from over 60 million European users to train its large language model, "Grok,"...
Bijay Pokharel,
August 13, 2024
1 min read
Twitch Tests New Feature to Curb Offensive Chat Messages
This feature is powered by machine learning, similar to the prompts Twitter developed to curb inappropriate posts.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 13, 2024
1 min read
Technical Glitches Mar Musk-Trump Interview on X Spaces
Elon Musk’s much-anticipated interview with former President Donald Trump on X Spaces faced significant technical setbacks, delaying the event by more than 40 minutes.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 13, 2024
2 min read
Gaming Company Krafton Acquires Japan’s Tango Gameworks
Krafton, a South Korean gaming firm, said on Monday it has acquired Tokyo-based game studio Tango Gameworks for an undisclosed sum.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 12, 2024
2 min read
Understanding GPS Spoofing: What It Is and How to Protect Against It
GPS spoofing is the act of tricking a GPS receiver by sending it fake signals that look like the real thing. When this happens, the GPS device might show the wrong location or time without you even realizing it.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 12, 2024
4 min read
Surge in GPS Spoofing Poses New Risks to Aviation by Manipulating Time
A recent surge in GPS spoofing incidents has raised alarms within the aviation industry, with cybersecurity experts warning of a new dimension to these attacks: the manipulation of time on aircraft systems.
Bijay Pokharel,
August 11, 2024
2 min read





