A piece of software isn't going to make you into a great writer but the right software might improve the writing experience. Scrivener is a $40 software application that boasts plenty of features that writers should appreciate. With functions to assist both writers of fiction and non-fiction, Scrivener should be highly sought after. I have had the chance to hear from a few … [Read more...]
Crypto 101, a free intro to encryption for developers
Crypto 101 is an introductory course on cryptography intended to help programmers understand encryption in order to write better code. It is currently available in a DRM-free PDF with EPUB and Mobi also listed on the website. Crypto 101 uses Python for exercises which can run on OS X, Windows, and Linux. The book is available now in its pre-release form with a Creative … [Read more...]
Tails 1.0 – live Linux for anonymity and privacy
Tails, a live operating system powered by Debian Linux, provides an environment aiming to protect your privacy and anonymity. You can download the ISO and put it on a DVD, USB drive, or an SD card. From there, you can boot a system into this different operating system while leaving the native operating system untouched. Tails has made quite a name for itself recently with … [Read more...]
The importance of terminology in IT
I am a persnickety person when it comes to terminology. I like to be accurate so people know exactly what I am talking about and so that it reflects that I know what I am talking about. I think it's a good habit to have and hope it is reflected in my writing. Ambiguity in documentation can be frustrating and when trying to get a group of people from different backgrounds to … [Read more...]
Firefox 29 redesigns the browser interface
April 29th brought Firefox 29.0. The latest update to Mozilla's latest browser came to Windows, Mac, Linux, and Android. Version 29 of the popular open source browser brings a number of fixes, improved Firefox Sync, and a new customizable interface. You can read the release notes for 29.0 to read the full list of changes and known issues. The change you will most likely notice … [Read more...]