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Get ahead of the curve and start developing AJAX applications today. This is your source for Java tools, technologies and expert advice.

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Microsoft has already laid the groundwork for confusion over the release of Windows Vista, with their announcement that the new operating system will come in as many as six different versions. A few of these can be discounted for most users, such as the crippled Starter Edition designed for delivery to third-world markets, and the Enterprise Edition which will typically find itself in the big Fortune 500 office. This still leaves four different skus: Home Basic, Home Premium, Business, and Ultimate.

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Want to surf at work but can’t because of a firewall? This is a complete resource of literally EVERYTHING you need to know when it comes to getting around pesky work firewalls. If your technically inclined you should have little trouble understand most of the material on this site. Enjoy.

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A new Trojan horse making the rounds has been installing itself as a Firefox extension, according to security company McAfee.

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All it takes is a minor error in the Windows Registry or a virus infection, and your operating system can become unbootable. But with a properly configured USB flash drive on hand, you’ll always have a compatible replacement no further away than your pocket or keychain. In addition, the flash drive can also provide a secure browser and virus scanner, and lets you take your favorite DVD burning and Office software with you wherever you may go.

tomshardware.co.uk/2005/09/09/windows_in_your_pocket/

In this increasingly virtual online world, you have to be careful to protect your data. Learn the basics of encoding and encrypting important bits of information, such as passwords, credit card numbers, and even entire messages. Get an overview of what it means to encrypt and decrypt information, as well as some practical examples involving passwords and other data, using PHP’s built-in functionality.

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This website contains a large collection of quick reference materials ranging from HTML and CSS to Python and Perl. All of the links are up to date and all of the cheatsheets are free to download.

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How to completely rebuild, repair, or refresh an existing XP installation without losing data, and without having to reinstall user software, reformat, or otherwise destructively alter the setup.

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So, why write an article called “Cool and Illegal Wireless Hacks” that details how to perform hotspot hacks?  Some would say it is irresponsible and enables those with ill intent to hack unsuspecting victim’s machines.  It really depends which way you look at it.  Would you rather be left in the dark on what types of attacks can occur, how they are performed and not know how to protect yourself against them?

www.ethicalhacker.net/content/view/66/24/

A picture’s worth a thousand words, right? So spice up those plain old text links with Link Thumbnail, the second tool from the arc90 lab.

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