Author: Paul

Google Launches Starter Kit For A More Consistent Web

June 21, 2014 / Paul / 0 Comments

Today Google launched Web Starter Kit, a download that consists of all the templates and tooling developers need to create sites that function on any device and any display. Today’s Internet users don’t have just one device. They prefer as physical keyboard for their PCs but they want as touch screens on mobile. These days, no two screen sizes are alike. Users expect the same website to perform differently depending on the device by which it is accessed. Since these features don’t come built in to new websites, developers have to put them there, over and over again. This is referred to as “boilerplate,” chunks of essential code that needs to be manually inserted before any creative work can be done on…

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Google Launches Starter Kit For A More Consistent Web

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EMC Storage Simulators for your lab

June 21, 2014 / Paul / 0 Comments

Fancy running your own EMC Isilon, VNX, VNXe or ViPR installation in your own lab environment, to try out, trial and/or educate yourself with? If so, you’ve come to the right post! Here I provide the links to virtual instance simulators that are free to download, install, configure and use – plus there are no time restrictions on any of them! There is plenty of learning and fun to be had with trying out and running these EMC storage simulators in your own lab. I will be releasing a series of posts in the coming weeks (I will publish links from this post once completed) that will cover how to install and configure each of these simulators, though don’t let that stop you from…

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EMC Storage Simulators for your lab

Managing AppLocker in Windows Server 2012 and Windows 8/8.1 (Part 1)

June 19, 2014 / Paul / 0 Comments

If you would like to be notified of when Deb Shinder releases the next part in this article series please sign up to our WindowSecurity.com Real-Time Article Update newsletter. Introduction AppLocker is a powerful but often overlooked tool for increasing security by restricting user access to applications and other executable files, scripts, Windows Installer files and Dynamic Link Libraries (DLLs). AppLocker was first introduced in Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7; it’s an outgrowth of the old Software Restriction Policies that was included in Windows Server 2003/2008 and Windows XP and Vista. AppLocker is similar to a superset of SRP, with expanded capabilities. In this multi-part article, we’ll discuss the evolution and features of AppLocker in Windows Server 2012 and how to deploy and manage …

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Managing AppLocker in Windows Server 2012 and Windows 8/8.1 (Part 1)

Free Ebook: The Guide to Wireframing

June 19, 2014 / Paul / 0 Comments

Whether you’re building the next hot startup or a solid website or mobile application, wireframes are invaluable in keeping everyone on the same page in the collaborative and iterative nature of product design and development. Wireframing is not just for product managers, designers, and engineers – it’s for anyone who touches the product in the process. This is why â€œThe Guide to Wireframing For Designers, PMs, Engineers and Anyone Who Touches Product is a guide everyone in your team will find useful. With over 100 pages, this book covers what makes a great wireframing workshop. It’s wireframing from the big idea to details: digital and analog tools, web and mobile design patterns sources, all concluded with design principles for people who build products…

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Free Ebook: The Guide to Wireframing

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How to Read and Understand a Scientific Paper: A Step-by-Step Guide for Non-Scientists

June 19, 2014 / Paul / 0 Comments

To form a truly educated opinion on a scientific subject, you need to become familiar with current research in that field. And to be able to distinguish between good and bad interpretations of research, you have to be willing and able to read the primary research literature for yourself. Reading and understanding research papers is a skill that every single doctor and scientist has had to learn during graduate school. You can learn it too, but like any skill it takes patience and practice.Reading a scientific paper is a completely different process from reading an article about science in a blog or newspaper. Not only do you read the sections in a different order than they’re presented, but you also have to take notes, read it…

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How to Read and Understand a Scientific Paper: A Step-by-Step Guide for Non-Scientists