If you find Firefox 3's new Awesomebar (what they're dubbing the URL bar) more annoying than awesome, you can disable the new feature where it searches your history and bookmarks to try and match what you're typing. To disable this, just type about:config in the url bar. You'll get a warning if this is your first time going into the about:config. You'll want to be careful, … [Read more...]
Archives for 2008
Password Security Basics
A good blend between stating the obvious and saying what needs to be said regarding password security and common sense, these articles make for a good read in understanding authentication issues with software development: The Basics of Password Security - Security Series #4 A Simple Password Strength Function - Security Series #4.1 Password Security with Hashing Functions - … [Read more...]
Well Documented Troubleshooting Examples
Mark Russinovich, a Technical Fellow at Microsoft, writes a blog on TechNet that is full of plenty of juicy details for the technical audience. I'm particularly a fan of his posts where he troubleshoots a specific problem and covers the intricacies of tools used to track down and solve the problem. Mark's blog provides a fine example of troubleshooting at its finest with new … [Read more...]
A Basic, Non-technical Understanding of Computer Security Issues
If you're looking to get a grasp on the basics of computer security concerns and a heads-up on what you should keep your eyes open for, the US government has provided some documents for just that reason. Written for the non-technical user, the terms are kept simple and presented in a non-intimidating manner. Read up on cyber security tips at the United States Computer … [Read more...]