In January, mapping technology company Esri launched ArcGIS Earth. It is a free desktop application that allows you to explore map data. In that, it is similar to Google Earth. Beyond browsing maps, you can use the application in conjunction with the ArcGIS platform and and securely access, share, and publish maps and geographical data. This comes in conjunction with … [Read more...]
SourceForge and Slashdot acquired, new owners try to right the ship
SourceForge and Slashdot were bought by new owners at the end of January. BIZX, LLC bought the two sites from DHI Group, Inc and they are already taking big steps to undo the damage the site's reputations have suffered in previous years. SourceForge, home to many open source software projects, last changed hands in 2012. In July 2013, the owners announced a new program … [Read more...]
Pwn2Own gets revamped for 2016
Last Fall, TippingPoint was acquired by Trend Micro from Hewlett-Packard. As a major sponsor, this brought into question if Pwn2Own would continue. More details have been revealed to confirm that Pwn2Own 2016 will take place in conjunction with the CanSecWest security conference in Vancouver. In addition to confirming Pwn2Own 2016, it was revealed that the hacking competition … [Read more...]
Fixing the Windows 10 calculator focus problem with Microsoft keyboards
One of the minor annoyances that I have found with Windows 10 comes down to the simple calculator app. The classic calc.exe has been replaced with a Windows 10 Modern app. It offers some new functionality like conversions, which is cool, but not worth the change when it fails at the basic tasks. The only custom key that I use on my keyboard is the Calc button. I will hit the … [Read more...]
Configuring Windows Deployment Services on Windows Server
Windows Deployment Services is a role for Windows Server that goes hand-in-hand with Microsoft Deployment Toolkit. Using WDS with MDT, you can have your server respond to PXE requests and provide the MDT WinPE environment to simplify deployment across your network. It should be noted that Windows Deployment Services cannot be installed on the lower overhead, Server Core … [Read more...]