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.
WhatsApp Sextortion: What It Is? And How To Defend Yourself
If you are a victim of extortion on WhatsApp, there are several effective steps you can take to mitigate the potential damage and combat this cybercrime.
Bijay Pokharel,
November 12, 2022
7 min read
‘Captain Sully’ Quits Twitter After Musk Takeover
Sully Sullenberger aka 'Captain Sully', who is known for landing an airplane on the Hudson River in the US has announced taking a step back from Twitter.
Bijay Pokharel,
November 11, 2022
1 min read
Koo Announces 4 New Features
Homegrown micro-blogging platform Koo on Friday announced four new features -- 10 profile pictures, save a Koo, schedule a Koo, and save drafts.
Bijay Pokharel,
November 11, 2022
1 min read
Windows 11 Starts Testing Filter Box In Task Manager
Microsoft has started testing a search/filter box in its Task Manager, to filter the possible matches and display those on the page.
Bijay Pokharel,
November 11, 2022
1 min read
Spotify & Google Starts Testing ‘User Choice Billing’
Spotify and Google have started testing the 'User Choice Billing' (UCB) pilot programme to offer alternative in-app purchase experiences on Android devices.
Bijay Pokharel,
November 11, 2022
1 min read
Long-Term Covid Health Issues Affect People Of All Ages: Study
Among children and adolescents, rates of malaise/fatigue/exhaustion, cough, and throat/chest pain were the most strongly associated with a prior Covid-19 infection, but rates of headache, fever, abdominal pain, anxiety disorder, and depression were also increased.
Bijay Pokharel,
November 11, 2022
2 min read
Windows 11 Gets Icloud Photos Integration In Photos App
Microsoft has rolled out a new feature that allows direct integration of iCloud Photos into the Photos app on Windows 11, and will be available via a Microsoft Store update. The company said it expects the feature to be available to Windows 11 users by...
Bijay Pokharel,
November 11, 2022
1 min read
I Will Remove All Legacy Blue Badges In The Coming Months: Musk
Elon Musk on Friday said that there are too many corrupt and fake legacy Blue "verification" checkmarks on Twitter and he is going to remove all of them in the coming months.
Bijay Pokharel,
November 11, 2022
1 min read
Youtube Rolls Out ‘Live Q&A’ Feature For Live Creators
YouTube has rolled out a new ‘Live Q&A’ feature, a new way to interact with the viewers on live streams. The new feature makes the live streams more interactive, the company said in a blogpost. The feature allows users to create and manage Q&A sessions...
Bijay Pokharel,
November 11, 2022
1 min read
Man Charged For Participation In LockBit Global Ransomware Campaign
A criminal complaint filed in the District of New Jersey was unsealed today charging a dual Russian and Canadian national for his alleged participation in the LockBit global ransomware campaign.
Bijay Pokharel,
November 11, 2022
3 min read
Google To Roll Out New Features Across Platforms For FIFA Fans
Google on Thursday announced a bunch of updates across platforms that will make it easier for fans to watch the FIFA World Cup starting November 20.
Bijay Pokharel,
November 10, 2022
2 min read
Twitter Alternative Mastodon Gains Maximum Traction After Musk Takeover
As Elon Musk takes over Twitter and begins massive changes, those who do not like his ideology are migrating to other platforms, and Mastodon, a decentralized open-source alternative to Twitter, is gaining maximum traction.
Bijay Pokharel,
November 10, 2022
2 min read
Green Tea, Red Wine Can Reduce Alzheimer’s Plaques Sans Side Effects
Daily intake of green tea and an occasional glass of red wine may help reduce plaques in the brain associated with Alzheimer's disease, according to a study.
Bijay Pokharel,
November 10, 2022
2 min read
Musk Ends Remote Work At Twitter, Tells Staff ‘Difficult Times Ahead’
Elon Musk has brought an immediate end to remote work at Twitter for the remaining 50 percent of the employees, warning them that "the road ahead is arduous and will require intense work to succeed".
Bijay Pokharel,
November 10, 2022
1 min read
Covid Vax Leads To Higher Antibody Levels In Pregnant Women & Babies
Pregnant women, who received one of the mRNA Covid-19 vaccines, had 10-fold higher antibody concentrations than those who were naturally infected with Covid virus, a finding that was also observed in their babies, according to a new study.
Bijay Pokharel,
November 10, 2022
2 min read
Google Confirms Bug In Fitbit App That Counts Inaccurate Calories
Google has confirmed a bug in the Fitbit app of the Pixel Watch that counts calories inaccurately.
Bijay Pokharel,
November 10, 2022
1 min read
Apple Limits ‘Everyone’ Option In Airdrop To 10 Minutes In China
Apple has restricted the "Everyone" option to 10 minutes in its Airdrop application in the new iOS 16.1.1 update on iPhones purchased in mainland China, which means people can no longer keep their Airdrop on for an unlimited time.
Bijay Pokharel,
November 10, 2022
1 min read
Spotify Introduces New Apple Watch App Experience
Spotify has started rolling out its new Apple Watch application, with larger controls and swipe gestures.
Bijay Pokharel,
November 10, 2022
1 min read
Apple To Use LG-Supplied OLED Panels For iPhone 14 Pro Models
Apple is reportedly beginning to use LG Display as a supplier of OLED panels for the iPhone 14 Pro models, along with its current supplier, Samsung Display.
Bijay Pokharel,
November 10, 2022
1 min read
Covid Virus Alters RNA In Infected Cells, Shows Study
For the first time, scientists have shown that infection by Covid virus changes the functioning of host cell RNA, providing clues as to how different variants can escape the immune system, and serve as a basis for the development of novel treatments.
Bijay Pokharel,
November 10, 2022
2 min read





