I read and thoroughly enjoyed Zero Day by Mark Russinovich a few months back. A sequel was announced a little while ago and today the book trailer for that sequel, called Trojan Horse, was released. Trojan Horse will hit shelves September 4th and you can pre-order now. In Trojan Horse, cybersecurity expert Jeff Aiken is drawn into a in a globe crossing race against … [Read more...]
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Configure Internet Explorer Trusted Sites through Group Policy
Office 2010 has improved security in the Office line. So much that I am hearing complaints from clients about not being able to edit a document without saying 'Enable editing' each time and generally not understanding the new procedures to download and open documents. Part of supporting these users has been helping them add our various web services to their Trusted Sites list … [Read more...]
Use open-source Piwik in place of Google Analytics
If you want analytics details on your website visitors, Google Analytics is the popular choice. It's simple to sign-up, setup, and start tracking your visitors' details. However, if you have concerns about what happens with that data or qualms about handing that information over to one of the largest advertising companies, it's not for you. One possible alternative to use is … [Read more...]
Professor Messer videos prepare you for CompTIA certificate exams
If you are looking to train for the CompTIA A+, Network+, or Security+ exams or just want to learn more on each of those topics, you should check out Professor Messer. In-depth videos are provided free of charge to stream on the topics covered by the A+, Network+, and Security+ exams with more videos being added regularly. If you are studying for the exams, need to brush up on … [Read more...]
How the Illinois Nexus law chased FatWallet out of the state
The Illinois Nexus Tax or "Amazon Tax" was recently deemed unconstitutional. When it was signed into law, Amazon and other retailers immediately canceled contracts with affiliates. One company, FatWallet, would lose 30% of its revenue as a result. In order to stay in business, they moved their entire operation out of Illinois and just across the border to Wisconsin. They made a … [Read more...]