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enduradata · 2 years ago
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Enduradata was awarded a Sole Source Supplier Contract by the Social Security Administration for Linux Data Replication and File Synchronization Software
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techdirectarchive · 1 month ago
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Install Splunk and Veeam App on Windows Server to monitor VBR
Splunk Enterprise is a powerful platform that automates the collection, indexing, monitoring, and alerting of data. This enables you to aggregate and analyze events efficiently. With Splunk, you can gain full control over your data flow and leverage it to drive business insights and decisions. Kindly read about data management and governance. n this acticle, we shall discuss how to install Splunk…
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therealbosszombie · 7 months ago
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Zelda 64: Recompiled for PC - Majora's Mask
Zelda 64: Recompiled is a project that uses N64: Recompiled to statically recompile Majora's Mask (and soon Ocarina of Time) into a native port with many new features and enhancements. This project uses RT64 as the rendering engine to provide some of these enhancements.
Play Majora's Mask natively on PC! Download here for Windows or Linux:
Note: Project does not include game assets. Original game is required to play.
Features:
Plug and Play
Simply provide your copy of the North American version of the game in the main menu and start playing! This project will automatically load assets from the provided copy, so there is no need to go through a separate extraction step or build the game yourself. Other versions of the game may be supported in the future.
Fully Intact N64 Effects
A lot of care was put into RT64 to make sure all graphical effects were rendered exactly as they did originally on the N64. No workarounds or "hacks" were made to replicate these effects, with the only modifications to them being made for enhancement purposes such as widescreen support. This includes framebuffer effects like the grayscale cutscenes and the Deku bubble projectile, depth effects like the lens of truth, decals such as shadows or impact textures, accurate lighting, shading effects like the fire arrows and bomb explosions, and various textures that are often rendered incorrectly.
Easy-to-Use Menus
Gameplay settings, graphics settings, input mappings, and audio settings can all be configured with the in-game config menu. The menus can all be used with mouse, controller, or keyboard for maximum convenience.
High Framerate Support
Play at any framerate you want thanks to functionality provided by RT64! Game objects and terrain, texture scrolling, screen effects, and most HUD elements are all rendered at high framerates. By default, this project is configured to run at your monitor's refresh rate. You can also play at the original framerate of the game if you prefer. Changing framerate has no effect on gameplay.
Note: External framerate limiters (such as the NVIDIA Control Panel) are known to potentially cause problems, so if you notice any stuttering then turn them off and use the manual framerate slider in the in-game graphics menu instead.
Widescreen and Ultrawide Support
Any aspect ratio is supported, with most effects modded to work correctly in widescreen. The HUD can also be positioned at 16:9 when using ultrawide aspect ratios if preferred.
Note: Some animation quirks can be seen at the edges of the screen in certain cutscenes when using very wide aspect ratios.
Gyro Aim
When playing with a supported controller, first-person items such as the bow can be aimed with your controller's gyro sensor. This includes (but is not limited to) controllers such as the Dualshock 4, Dualsense, Switch Pro, and most third party Switch controllers (such as the 8BitDo Pro 2 in Switch mode).
Note: Gamepad mappers such as BetterJoy or DS4Windows may intercept gyro data and prevent the game from receiving it. Most controllers are natively supported, so turning gamepad mappers off is recommended if you want to use gyro.
Autosaving
Never worry about losing progress if your power goes out thanks to autosaving! The autosave system is designed to respect Majora's Mask's original save system and maintain the intention of owl saves by triggering automatically and replacing the previous autosave or owl save. However, if you'd still rather play with the untouched save system, simply turn off autosaving in the ingame menu.
Low Input Lag
This project has been optimized to have as little input lag as possible, making the game feel more responsive than ever!
Instant Load Times
Saving and loading files, going from place to place, and pausing all happen in the blink of an eye thanks to the game running natively on modern hardware.
Linux and Steam Deck Support
A Linux binary is available for playing on most up-to-date distros, including on the Steam Deck.
To play on Steam Deck, extract the Linux build onto your deck. Then, in desktop mode, right click the Zelda64Recompiled executable file and select "Add to Steam" as shown. From there, you can return to Gaming mode and configure the controls as needed. See the Steam Deck gyro aim FAQ section for more detailed instructions.
System Requirements:
A GPU supporting Direct3D 12.0 (Shader Model 6) or Vulkan 1.2 is required to run this project (GeForce GT 630, Radeon HD 7750, or Intel HD 510 (Skylake) and newer).
A CPU supporting the AVX instruction set is also required (Intel Core 2000 series or AMD Bulldozer and newer).
Planned Features:
Dual analog control scheme (with analog camera)
Configurable deadzone and analog stick sensitivity
Ocarina of Time support
Mod support and Randomizer
Texture Packs
Model Replacements
Ray Tracing (via RT64)
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andmaybegayer · 2 years ago
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Last Monday of the Week 2023-01-09
Back at it again at the [DATA EXPUNGED]
Listening: Vienna Teng, who I encountered in a fancam for industrial society set to Landsailor someone posted on here. Here it is:
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Landsailor is good, Hymn to Breaking Strain vibes but from a more civilian perspective, it also has some great names for shit, my favourite being "lawbreaker" for heat pumps. Absolutely incredible.
Reading: Halfway through Fugitive Telemetry, I forgot I had it after I finished Network Effect and anyway, Network Effect was good but kinda too long to spend with Murderbot, the short story format definitely fits it better. I do like how it opens with a Murder(bot) Mystery.
Watching: Watched Scott Pilgrim vs. The World for the first time. It's fun to watch something that is so very of its time. A lot like Clerks in that I watched it way later but I can imagine that had my friends and I seen it back in high school we'd all have been insufferably quoting it at each other the way we did Pirates of the Caribbean. Being vegan just makes you better than other people.
The material is. Fine, I knew it was a Manic Pixie Dreamgirl-focussed movie but I had somehow not realized it had the whole evil exes thing. The parts are greater than the whole.
Making: Marathon cooking session for my dad's birthday, preparing a large set of meals with the added bonus of not having electricity for two hours in the middle of the day. Turned out fine. Ovens are great for preparing large quantities of food quickly, you can do a lot of prep up front and the oven is pretty predictable.
Playing: Started but have not finished An Airport for Aliens Currently Run By Dogs, a comedy fetch quest game by Xalavier Nelson Jr. et al, which is about maintaining your long distance relationship with your fiance while being the last two humans in the universe by meeting up in various airports (for aliens (currently run by dogs)).
The basic game loop is that you have A Place you need to get to to meet your fiance or a specific dog, and you can do that by getting a ticket and finding your way to the appropriate terminal. But the airport is entirely written in a made up substitution cipher so until you learn that you're trying to get around from context clues in increasingly bizarre airports. You often have to get Things for different dogs to get them to help you and eventually get your flight, so you have to figure out the right chain of stores to go to to get your flight on time.
It's fun, it's not that long as far as I'm aware, and it is a nice little thing to have to do. I've been playing it in the mornings before work pretty often.
Tools and Equipment: Slowly setting up Linux on my new laptop, as previously mentioned AMD hasn't put out sensor fusion hub drivers for these Renoir CPU's so while I am pursuing that, I have to have some way to do tablet things in the meantime. Enter lisgd(1).
lisgd(1) is a gesture recognition daemon that works with touchscreens. You can configure (through a config.def.h or through command line flags) a set of gestures and commands for them to execute. I've now set up gestures to control volume and screen brightness as well as to enable and disable the keyboard and rotate the screen for tablet mode stuff. Between that you can replicate all the things the sensor fusion hub is meant to be doing.
There are other ways to do gesture recognition but this one has good tuning options and is pretty platform agnostic. You can do things like very carefully adjust how long a gesture has to be to be recognized or what deviation from the ideal angle will still be picked up.
I'll probably end up writing or finding a little panel utility that will make brightness and volume control simpler, maybe even include the rotation settings there too, but for now this works well enough. That panel will still get triggered by a gesture, so lisgd(1) is going to be load bearing.
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remyousa · 16 days ago
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I have been in touch with a close friend of mine who works in rather high security data management, whose identity and specific job title they would prefer not to be disclosed, but this is their advice on best practices for a redundant archive system. Per their words: "External hard drives are good, easy to budget for, can be encrypted, and are effectively air-gapped w.r.t. security (they're only vulnerable when actually connected, which you don't necessarily need most of the time). They're not the most reliable medium though, and you run the risk of losing everything due to mechanical failure if they're in regular use or travel.
The completely other end of the spectrum is something like Amazon S3 - it can be encrypted, but is effectively always-connected, so you have to do all the security yourself (which can be a bit of a burden if you're not really technically savvy - honestly, I'm not savvy enough to understand all the ins-and-outs of that one). It's also a subscription service, so you run the risk of losing everything if you don't/can't pay your bill (though it's not expensive, per se, it's still an imperfectly predictable cost and will tend to be more than the cost of buying a hard drive of equivalent size after about a year).
What I've taken to doing, with my own data (which I don't expect to be raided or whatnot, but using my knowledge of archives to drive my own backup policy), is the following:
Keep one copy as the primary archive. For me, this is on my desktop, but could easily be a laptop, external drive (if that's your primary copy), or whatever.
Keep a second copy, that you replicate from the primary regularly, as a backup. For me, this is a linux server that I keep in my basement. It's basically good for "Ooops, I deleted that thing and want it back" or easy sharing from one computer to another. You can set this one up as your "share" space for others to access if you want, or it could be your "whenever the external drive comes back to me, I make a second copy" that you keep on-hand.
Keep a third copy, that you keep off-site. For me, this is an external drive that I keep in my office at work. I replicate from my backup copy to the external drive about 2-3 times a year. If the house burns down, I'll still have (a maybe older) copy of all my data. I wouldn't recommend burying this one in the woods or anything, but something where you've got a synched copy physically separated is key.
If you're doing this only with external drives, each of these would be separate drives:
1 for you to have on-hand as the "full" archive of what you're trying to save.
1 that gets shipped around, and may get dinged up, but is the primary "share" archive.
1 that your most trusted person has at their house, your studio/office, etc.
If you're doing this with servers, you might have something like:
Your laptop where you keep everything organized
A web site, server, AWS S3 bucket, or whatever for folks to access
An external drive where you back stuff up and keep wherever makes sense.
SSDs travel better, but degrade each time they're written to. HDDs are more reliable long-term, but tend to have mechanical failures if they get bounced around. If I were setting this up using only drives, I would make the "share" drive SSD and expect to replace it more often, but the 3rd copy I would make an HDD.
A good rule of thumb is: 3 copies 2 media types 1 copy off-site."
If you haven’t started already, start archiving/downloading everything. Save it to an external hard drive if you’re able. Collecting physical media is also a good idea, if you’re able.
Download your own/your favorite fanfics. Save as much as you can from online sources/digital libraries. Recipes, tutorials, history, LGBTQ media, etc. It has been claimed, though I can’t find the exact source if true, that some materials about the Revolutionary War were deleted from the Library of Congress.
It’s always better to be safe than sorry and save and preserve what you can. Remember that cloud storage also is not always reliable!
Library of Congress - millions of books, films and video, audio recordings, photographs, newspapers, maps, manuscripts.
Internet Archive - millions of free texts, movies, software, music, websites, and more. Has been taken offline multiple times because of cyber attacks last month, it has recently started archiving again.
Anna's Archive - 'largest truly open library in human history.’
Queer Liberation Library - queer literature and resources. Does require applying for a library membership to browse and borrow from their collection.
List of art resources - list of art resources complied on tumblr back in 2019. Not sure if all links are still operational now, but the few I clicked on seemed to work.
Alexis Amber - TikToker who is an archivist who's whole page is about archiving. She has a database extensively recording the events of Hurricane Katrina.
I'll be adding more to this list, if anyone else wants to add anything feel free!
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soc-learning · 11 days ago
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Understanding MySQL: Why It's So Popular and Its Core Features
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What is MySQL?
MySQL is an open-source relational database management system (RDBMS) that is widely used for managing and storing data. It uses Structured Query Language (SQL) to create, manage, and query databases. MySQL is one of the most popular database systems worldwide due to its ease of use, reliability, and robust performance. It is commonly used in web applications, especially in conjunction with PHP, and powers some of the largest websites and applications on the internet, including Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.
Why is MySQL So Popular?
There are several reasons why MySQL has gained immense popularity among developers, businesses, and organisations alike:
Open Source and Free: MySQL is open-source, meaning it is free to use and can be modified to suit specific needs. This makes it an attractive option for both small businesses and large enterprises.
Reliability and Stability: MySQL is known for its stability and robustness, making it a reliable choice for applications that require high availability and minimal downtime.
Speed and Efficiency: MySQL offers high-speed data retrieval and processing, which is essential for modern applications that need to handle large volumes of data quickly and efficiently.
Scalability: MySQL can handle large datasets, which allows it to scale seamlessly as an application grows. This scalability makes it suitable for both small websites and large-scale enterprise applications.
Cross-Platform Support: MySQL can run on various platforms, including Windows, Linux, macOS, and others, making it versatile and adaptable to different environments.
Active Community and Support: Being an open-source platform, MySQL benefits from a large, active community that contributes to its development, support, and troubleshooting.
Core Features of MySQL
MySQL comes with a variety of features that make it a powerful and efficient database management system:
Data Security: MySQL provides robust security features, including data encryption and user access controls, to ensure that only authorised users can access sensitive information.
Multi-User Access: MySQL allows multiple users to access and manipulate the database simultaneously, without interfering with each other’s work. This is essential for collaborative environments.
Backup and Recovery: MySQL offers various backup and recovery options, ensuring that data is protected against loss or corruption. Tools such as MySQL Enterprise Backup allow for fast and reliable backups.
Replication: MySQL supports data replication, which allows for data to be copied across multiple servers, ensuring high availability and load balancing. This feature is crucial for large-scale applications that require constant uptime.
Indexes: MySQL supports the use of indexes to improve query performance. Indexes speed up data retrieval operations, making it easier for developers to work with large datasets.
ACID Compliance: MySQL supports ACID (Atomicity, Consistency, Isolation, Durability) properties, which ensures that database transactions are processed reliably.
Full-Text Search: MySQL includes a full-text search engine, allowing developers to search and index text-based data more efficiently.
Stored Procedures and Triggers: MySQL allows the use of stored procedures and triggers to automate tasks and enforce business logic directly within the database.
Conclusion
MySQL is an essential tool for developers and businesses that require a reliable, fast, and secure database management system. Its open-source nature, combined with its powerful features, makes it an ideal choice for projects of all sizes. If you're just starting out with MySQL or looking to improve your knowledge of this versatile platform, check out our complete guide to MySQL to learn more.
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govindhtech · 2 months ago
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Valkey 8.0 On Memorystore Expands Open-Source Performance
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Google is excited to launch Valkey 8.0 in preview form on Memorystore today, making Google Cloud the first significant cloud provider to provide Valkey 8.0 as a fully managed service. This strengthens Google Cloud’s dedication to open source, building on the release of Memorystore for Valkey 7.2 in August 2024 and giving you access to the newest and best features from the Valkey open-source community.
Major League Baseball (MLB) and other customers are examples of Google cloud dedication to customer service, as demonstrated by Valkey 8.0 on Memorystore. MLB, the most storied professional sports league, processes enormous volumes of data in real-time to give fans insights and statistics during games using Memorystore.
The release of Valkey 8.0
The open-source community banded together to establish Valkey a fully open-source alternative under the BSD 3-clause license, earlier this year after Redis Inc. altered the license of Redis OSS from the permissive BSD 3-Clause license to a restrictive Source Available License (RSAL). The open-source Valkey 8.0 was made available to the public in a matter of months by the Valkey community, demonstrating the strength of unrestricted innovation and open-source cooperation.
The latest version of the open-source NoSQL in-memory data store, Valkey 8.0, was released today, according to a statement from the Linux Foundation. With major upgrades intended to improve performance, dependability, and observability for all installations, Valkey 8.0 demonstrates quick innovation. By adding new features that elevate Valkey and building on the qualities of its past open source releases, this release strengthens the foundation.
The release’s main highlights are as follows:
Throughput on AWS r7g instances is improved up to 1.2 million requests per second with intelligent multi-core usage and asynchronous I/O threading, more than three times greater than the previous version.
Enhanced cluster scalability with replicated migration states and automated failover for additional shards
Dual-channel RDB and replica backlog streaming for faster replication
Granular visibility into performance and resource utilization is provided by extensive per-slot and per-client metrics, which include pubsub clients, rehash memory, event loop latency, and command-level heavy traffic recording.
Reduced memory overhead by up to 10% with improved key storage.
Valkey 8.0 may be downloaded right now at valkey.io, and those who already have it can update with a few quick keystrokes. Valkey can be installed using pre-made container images or constructed from source.
As a fully Google managed service, Memorystore for Valkey 8.0 offers better performance, increased dependability, and complete compatibility with Redis OSS.
Wth to recently introduced asynchronous I/O capabilities, the Valkey performance benchmarks have improved. By allowing the main thread and I/O threads to run simultaneously, the improved I/O threading system maximizes throughput by minimizing bottlenecks in handling incoming requests and enabling parallel processing of commands and I/O operations. Compared to Memorystore for Redis Cluster, Memorystore for Valkey 8.0 achieves up to a 2x Queries Per Second (QPS) at microsecond latency, enabling applications to handle higher throughput with clusters of same size. Because of this, Valkey 8.0 is an excellent option for real-time, high-throughput applications that need to deliver very rapid user experiences.
Valkey 8.0 has further optimizations in addition to the throughput gain that improve the service’s overall speed:
Set union procedures can be completed more quickly with the SUNION command.
To achieve faster execution speeds, changes have been made to the ZUNIONSTORE and SDIFF commands.
For expired keys, the DEL command prevents redundant deletions.
Responses from CLUSTER SLOTS are cached to improve throughput and lower latency during cluster activities.
Large data batches benefit from increased CRC64 performance, which is essential for RDB snapshot and slot migration scenarios.
Enhancements to key-memory efficiency are another feature of Valkey 8.0 that let you store more data without having to modify your application. Performance has improved and memory overhead has decreased because to the direct embedding of keys into the main dictionary. Furthermore, the main dictionary is divided into slots by the new per-slot dictionary, which reduces memory overhead by an additional 16 bytes per key-value pair without compromising performance.
Meanwhile, a number of Google-developed innovations that were later added to the project have increased the stability of Valkey 8.0 and greatly improved cluster resilience and availability:
Even in the early phases of scaling, automatic failover for empty shards contributes to high availability by facilitating the seamless failover of newly created, slotless shards.
Replicating slot migration states lowers the chance of data unavailability during failover events and allows new replicas to immediately inherit the right state. It also helps ensure that all CLUSTER SETSLOT commands are synchronized across replicas prior to execution on the main.
Furthermore, slot migration state recovery guarantees that, during a failover, the source and destination nodes are immediately updated, preserving precise request routing to the appropriate primary without the need for operator interaction.
These improvements increase the resilience of Valkey 8.0 clusters against failures during slot transfer, providing clients with the assurance that their data will remain accessible even during intricate scaling processes.
Compliant with Redis OSS version 7.2
Similar to Valkey 7.2, Redis OSS 7.2 APIs are fully backwards compatible with Valkey 8.0, facilitating a smooth transition away from Redis. Well-known Redis clients like Jedis, redis-py, node-redis, and go-redis are completely supported, negating the need for application code changes when transferring workloads to Valkey.
Because Valkey combines the flexibility of open-source software with the dependability of managed services, it offers you an ideal mix of control and simplicity when it comes to your Redis OSS workloads.
Start using Valkey 8.0 on Memorystore
Google cloud cordially encourage you to begin using Valkey 8.0 on Memorystore right now so you can see the aforementioned improvements. Memorystore’s Valkey 8.0 offers the performance, stability, and scalability that today’s high-demanding applications require with features like zero-downtime scaling, high availability, and RDB snapshot and AOF logging based persistence.
Begin by setting up a fully managed Valkey Cluster using the gcloud or Google Cloud console, and become a part of the expanding community that is influencing the direction of truly open-source data management.
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verydoc · 3 months ago
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VeryUtils JavaScript Spreadsheet HTML5 Excel Viewer for Web Developers
VeryUtils JavaScript Spreadsheet HTML5 Excel Viewer for Web Developers.
In the dynamic world of web development, the need for versatile tools that can handle complex data manipulation and visualization is paramount. Enter VeryUtils JavaScript Spreadsheet HTML5 Excel Viewer—a powerful online Excel component designed to operate entirely within web applications. Written completely in JavaScript, this component replicates the full functionality of Microsoft Excel, enabling web developers to read, modify, and save Excel files seamlessly across various platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, and Android.
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✅ What is VeryUtils JavaScript Spreadsheet HTML5 Excel Viewer?
VeryUtils JavaScript Spreadsheet HTML5 Excel Viewer is a comprehensive and flexible Excel viewer designed specifically for web developers. It allows users to perform data analysis, visualization, and management directly within a web application. The interface is highly intuitive, making it easy for users to interact with data as they would in Microsoft Excel, but without the need for standalone software installations. Whether you're handling complex spreadsheets or simple data entries, this JavaScript-based control offers all the functionality you need.
✅ Key Features of VeryUtils JavaScript Spreadsheet HTML5 Excel Viewer
Seamless Data Analysis and Visualization VeryUtils JavaScript Spreadsheet provides a full range of Excel-like features, including data binding, selection, editing, formatting, and resizing. It also supports sorting, filtering, and exporting Excel documents, making it a versatile tool for any web-based project.
Compatibility with Microsoft Excel File Formats This control is fully compatible with Microsoft Excel file formats (.xlsx, .xls, and .csv). You can load and save documents in these formats, ensuring data accuracy and retaining styles and formats.
Highly Intuitive User Interface The user interface of VeryUtils JavaScript Spreadsheet is designed to closely mimic Microsoft Excel, ensuring a familiar experience for users. This minimizes the learning curve and allows for immediate productivity.
✅ Why Choose VeryUtils JavaScript Spreadsheet HTML5 Excel Viewer?
High Performance VeryUtils JavaScript Spreadsheet is optimized for performance, capable of loading and displaying large datasets efficiently. It supports row and column virtualization, enabling smooth scrolling and fast access to data.
Seamless Data Binding The component allows seamless binding with various local and remote data sources such as JSON, OData, WCF, and RESTful web services. This flexibility makes it easier to integrate into different web applications.
Hassle-Free Formatting Formatting cells and numbers is made simple with VeryUtils JavaScript Spreadsheet. It supports conditional formatting, which allows cells to be highlighted based on specific criteria, enhancing data readability and analysis.
Transform Data into Charts With the built-in chart feature, you can transform spreadsheet data into visually appealing charts, making data interpretation more intuitive and insightful.
Wide Range of Built-In Formulas The JavaScript Spreadsheet comes with an extensive library of formulas, complete with cross-sheet reference support. This feature, combined with a built-in calculation engine, allows for complex data manipulations within your web application.
Customizable Themes VeryUtils JavaScript Spreadsheet offers attractive, customizable themes like Fluent, Tailwind CSS, Material, and Fabric. The online Theme Studio tool allows you to easily customize these themes to match your application's design.
Globalization and Localization The component supports globalization and localization, enabling users from different locales to use the spreadsheet by formatting dates, currency, and numbers according to their preferences.
✅ Additional Excel-Like Features
Excel Worksheet Management You can create, delete, rename, and customize worksheets within the JavaScript Spreadsheet. This includes adjusting headers, gridlines, and sheet visibility, providing full control over the data layout.
Excel Editing The component supports direct editing of cells, allowing users to add, modify, and remove data or formulas, just as they would in Excel.
Number and Cell Formatting With options for number formatting (currency, percentages, dates) and cell formatting (font size, color, alignment), users can easily highlight important data and ensure consistency across their documents.
Sort and Filter VeryUtils JavaScript Spreadsheet allows users to sort and filter data efficiently, supporting both simple and custom sorting options. This makes it easier to organize and analyze data according to specific criteria.
Interactive Features • Clipboard Operations: Supports cut, copy, and paste actions within the spreadsheet, maintaining formatting and formulas. • Undo and Redo: Users can easily undo or redo changes, with customizable limits. • Context Menu: A right-click context menu provides quick access to common operations, improving user interaction. • Cell Comments: Add, edit, and delete comments in cells, enhancing collaboration and data clarity. • Row and Column Resizing: The resize and autofit options allow for flexible adjustments to row heights and column widths.
Smooth Scrolling Even with a large number of cells, the JavaScript Spreadsheet offers a smooth scrolling experience, ensuring that users can navigate large datasets effortlessly.
Open and Save Excel Documents The JavaScript Spreadsheet supports Excel and CSV import and export, allowing users to open existing files or save their work with all the original styles and formats intact.
Supported Browsers VeryUtils JavaScript Spreadsheet is compatible with all modern web browsers, including Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari, and IE11 (with polyfills).
✅ Demo URLs:
Open a black Excel Spreadsheet online, https://veryutils.com/demo/online-excel/
Open a CSV document online, https://veryutils.com/demo/online-excel/?file=https://veryutils.com/demo/online-excel/samples/test.csv
Open an Excel XLS document online, https://veryutils.com/demo/online-excel/?file=https://veryutils.com/demo/online-excel/samples/test.xls
Open an Excel XLSX document online, https://veryutils.com/demo/online-excel/?file=https://veryutils.com/demo/online-excel/samples/test.xlsx
✅ Conclusion
VeryUtils JavaScript Spreadsheet HTML5 Excel Viewer is a must-have tool for web developers who need to integrate Excel functionality into their web applications. Its powerful features, high performance, and cross-platform compatibility make it an ideal choice for any project that requires robust spreadsheet capabilities. With its seamless data binding, rich formatting options, and interactive features, this component is designed to meet the needs of modern web development, ensuring that your applications are both powerful and user-friendly.
If you're looking to elevate your web application with advanced spreadsheet capabilities, consider integrating VeryUtils JavaScript Spreadsheet HTML5 Excel Viewer today. It's the ultimate solution for developers who demand high performance, flexibility, and an intuitive user experience.
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Something I wanted to add because it seems to be something a lot of people aren't aware of:
No amount of extensions will anonymize you. While most people have different threat levels and don't need to be anonymous online, the fact remains, extensions tend to make your browser MORE fingerprintable. If your goal is to prevent each individual website from collecting as much data as possible, then extensions are a good solution. However, if you don't want entities and networks of entities to be able to track you from one website to another, including cross-website advertising trackers, you need to minimize your extensions as much as possible.
Also, it's typically recommended that you install and use only ONE adblocker. The way adblocker blockers work (like the ones YouTube are currently implementing) is that they inject "fake" invisible ads into your browser and then monitor them to see if they load. If your adblocker blocks this fake ad, then it triggers the anti-adblocker pop-up. If it does not, however, you get to continue browsing, ad-free. By using multiple adblockers, you not only increase the chance that one of them will take the bait, but you also risk them getting their rules intertwined and causing the bait to accidentally be taken when none of them, on their own, would've triggered it. uBlock Origin is typically regarded as the best of the best, so I recommend using it, and it alone.
Also, Privacy Badger is """allegedly""" quite outdated/useless and tends to make your browser more fingerprintable, simply because having an additional extension installed adds more to your fingerprint than Privacy Badger can take away.
If you're worried about your privacy, set Firefox's built-in Cookie Protection to "Strict." It warns you that some sites may break, but Mozilla recently implemented a new "Total Cookie Protection" feature that intelligently predicts and remembers which cookies will break a website and leaves them alone. I've used Firefox on "Custom" privacy settings (so I can make it even more strict than "Strict"), and I've never had a website fail to load because of cookie issues.
Also-also, HTTPS Everywhere is no longer needed. Firefox has that built-in, too. Go to Settings > Privacy & Security > HTTPS-Only Mode, and set it to "Enable HTTPS-Only Mode in all windows." That way you can remove HTTPS Everywhere and make your browser less fingerprintable.
And Finally, while it's not here, Cookie AutoDelete is another popular privacy extensions. However, like HTTPS Everywhere and Privacy Badger, by simply having it installed, you're doing more harm to your browser's fingerprint than you are helping. Firefox has a very similar ability to delete cookies on it's own. Go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data, and turn on "Delete cookies and site data when Firefox is closed." This does not replicate Cookie AutoDelete's behavior of deleting cookies when you close tabs. What it does is; it will delete cookies when you hit the "x" button to close Firefox (Windows and Linux) or right click and select "Quit" (macOS). Some people may find this a deal breaker, and that's fair, but for my use case, and plenty of others, deleting cookies only when the browser, itself, is closed works much better, especially if you close your browser every time you're done with it, like I do. It'll allow you to login into places without having to manually sign-in every single time, but if you ever close the browser, then it'll make you manually sign-in, which I feel is a good balance between convenience and security.
hello google chrome refugees
don't use any of these browsers, they're also chrome
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Here are my favorite firefox plugins for security/anti-tracking/anti-ad that I recommend you get
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please get off chrome google is currently being investigated for being an Illegal Monopoly so get outta there okay love you bye
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enduradata · 5 months ago
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qcs01 · 3 months ago
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MongoDB: A Comprehensive Guide to the NoSQL Powerhouse
In the world of databases, MongoDB has emerged as a popular choice, especially for developers looking for flexibility, scalability, and performance. Whether you're building a small application or a large-scale enterprise solution, MongoDB offers a versatile solution for managing data. In this blog, we'll dive into what makes MongoDB stand out and how you can leverage its power for your projects.
What is MongoDB?
MongoDB is a NoSQL database that stores data in a flexible, JSON-like format called BSON (Binary JSON). Unlike traditional relational databases that use tables and rows, MongoDB uses collections and documents, allowing for more dynamic and unstructured data storage. This flexibility makes MongoDB ideal for modern applications where data types and structures can evolve over time.
Key Features of MongoDB
Schema-less Database: MongoDB's schema-less design means that each document in a collection can have a different structure. This allows for greater flexibility when dealing with varying data types and structures.
Scalability: MongoDB is designed to scale horizontally. It supports sharding, where data is distributed across multiple servers, making it easy to manage large datasets and high-traffic applications.
High Performance: With features like indexing, in-memory storage, and advanced query capabilities, MongoDB ensures high performance even with large datasets.
Replication and High Availability: MongoDB supports replication through replica sets. This means that data is copied across multiple servers, ensuring high availability and reliability.
Rich Query Language: MongoDB offers a powerful query language that supports filtering, sorting, and aggregating data. It also supports complex queries with embedded documents and arrays, making it easier to work with nested data.
Aggregation Framework: The aggregation framework in MongoDB allows you to perform complex data processing and analysis, similar to SQL's GROUP BY operations, but with more flexibility.
Integration with Big Data: MongoDB integrates well with big data tools like Hadoop and Spark, making it a valuable tool for data-driven applications.
Use Cases for MongoDB
Content Management Systems (CMS): MongoDB's flexibility makes it an excellent choice for CMS platforms where content types can vary and evolve.
Real-Time Analytics: With its high performance and support for large datasets, MongoDB is often used in real-time analytics and data monitoring applications.
Internet of Things (IoT): IoT applications generate massive amounts of data in different formats. MongoDB's scalability and schema-less nature make it a perfect fit for IoT data storage.
E-commerce Platforms: E-commerce sites require a database that can handle a wide range of data, from product details to customer reviews. MongoDB's dynamic schema and performance capabilities make it a great choice for these platforms.
Mobile Applications: For mobile apps that require offline data storage and synchronization, MongoDB offers solutions like Realm, which seamlessly integrates with MongoDB Atlas.
Getting Started with MongoDB
If you're new to MongoDB, here are some steps to get you started:
Installation: MongoDB offers installation packages for various platforms, including Windows, macOS, and Linux. You can also use MongoDB Atlas, the cloud-based solution, to start without any installation.
Basic Commands: Familiarize yourself with basic MongoDB commands like insert(), find(), update(), and delete() to manage your data.
Data Modeling: MongoDB encourages a flexible approach to data modeling. Start by designing your documents to match the structure of your application data, and use embedded documents and references to maintain relationships.
Indexing: Proper indexing can significantly improve query performance. Learn how to create indexes to optimize your queries.
Security: MongoDB provides various security features, such as authentication, authorization, and encryption. Make sure to configure these settings to protect your data.
Performance Tuning: As your database grows, you may need to tune performance. Use MongoDB's monitoring tools and best practices to optimize your database.
Conclusion
MongoDB is a powerful and versatile database solution that caters to the needs of modern applications. Its flexibility, scalability, and performance make it a top choice for developers and businesses alike. Whether you're building a small app or a large-scale enterprise solution, MongoDB has the tools and features to help you manage your data effectively.
If you're looking to explore MongoDB further, consider trying out MongoDB Atlas, the cloud-based version, which offers a fully managed database service with features like automated backups, scaling, and monitoring.
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Boost Your Business with Expert MongoDB Development Services
businesses require robust and efficient database solutions to manage and scale their data effectively. MongoDB, a high-end open source database platform, has emerged as a leading choice for organizations seeking optimal performance and scalability. This article delves into the comprehensive services offered by brtechgeeks for MongoDB development, highlighting its key features, advantages, and why it's the preferred choice for modern businesses.
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Technical Specifications
Database Type: NoSQL, document-oriented
Data Storage: BSON (Binary JSON)
Query Language: MongoDB Query Language (MQL)
Scalability: Horizontal scaling through sharding
Replication: Replica sets for high availability
Indexing: Supports various types of indexes, including single field, compound, geospatial, and text indexes
Aggregation: Powerful aggregation framework for data processing and analysis
Server Support: Cross-platform support for Windows, Linux, and macOS
Applications
MongoDB is versatile and can be utilized across various industries and applications:
E-commerce: Product catalogs, inventory management, and order processing
Finance: Real-time analytics, risk management, and fraud detection
Healthcare: Patient records, clinical data, and research databases
IoT: Device data storage, real-time processing, and analytics
Gaming: Player data, leaderboards, and in-game analytics
Benefits of Hiring brtechgeeks for MongoDB Development Services
Expertise in Ad hoc Queries: Our professionals possess extensive experience in handling ad hoc queries, ensuring flexible and dynamic data retrieval.
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Complex Query Handling: By indexing on JSON data, we skillfully manage complex queries, improving performance and reliability.
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Challenges and Limitations
While MongoDB offers numerous advantages, it also comes with certain challenges:
Data Modeling: Designing effective data models can be complex.
Memory Usage: MongoDB can be memory-intensive due to its in-memory data storage.
Security: Proper configuration is essential to ensure data security.
Latest Innovations
Recent advancements in MongoDB include:
MongoDB Atlas: A fully managed cloud database service
Multi-document ACID transactions: Ensuring data integrity across multiple documents
Enhanced Aggregation Framework: New operators and expressions for advanced data processing
Future Prospects
The future of MongoDB looks promising with continuous improvements and updates. Predictions include:
Increased Adoption: More businesses will adopt MongoDB for its scalability and performance.
Integration with AI and ML: Enhanced integration with artificial intelligence and machine learning for advanced analytics.
Improved Security Features: Continuous development of security features to protect data.
Comparative Analysis
Comparing MongoDB with other database technologies:
MongoDB vs. SQL Databases: MongoDB offers more flexibility with unstructured data compared to traditional SQL databases.
MongoDB vs. Cassandra: MongoDB provides a richer query language and better support for ad hoc queries than Cassandra.
MongoDB vs. Firebase: MongoDB offers better scalability and data modeling capabilities for complex applications.
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Setting Up MongoDB
Installation: Download and install MongoDB from the official website.
Configuration: Configure the MongoDB server settings.
Data Import: Import data using MongoDB's import tools.
Basic CRUD Operations
Create: Insert documents into a collection.
Read: Query documents using MQL.
Update: Modify existing documents.
Delete: Remove documents from a collection.
MongoDB stands out as a powerful, flexible, and scalable database solution, making it an excellent choice for businesses across various industries. By partnering with brtechgeeks, you can leverage expert MongoDB development services to enhance your data processing capabilities, ensure robust database management, and achieve optimal performance. Embrace MongoDB development to stay ahead in the competitive digital landscape.
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digitalisnarcissus · 3 months ago
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Responding to this reply by @omuriceandriesling
"Might be a good opportunity to take one of my empty external drives and start saving things. I wonder if there Is there a faster way to do that than just right click->save as thousands of times"
Okay so for some reason this doesn't work on mangadex, but I'm hoping this'll give people some ideas of workarounds, and also work on other sites. Also this is just how I'd do it, tools and tricks that I have used, there are probably faster or better ways. Not an expert, just someone who has made comic files from online images occasionally :)
You will need a Windows desktop/laptop running one of the main three browsers, a willingness to fuck around with data, an app that can read CBZ, and storage space. This is most likely replicable in Mac/Linux but I don't have those so we're doing Windows. Specifically Windows 10 but again, you can figure it out for newer or older versions.
Download an addon called down them all! (available for Firefox, Edge, and Chrome) and 7zip or anything else that can make zips. There is also an addon called download all images which automatically makes zip folders which will save some effort but I found it downloaded wrong things and idk, I didn't like it, but it may be worth fiddling with if you feel like it.
Put the manga site into a scroll down format, so you can get as many pages on the page as possible. Right click and choose the downthemall! option, go to the media tab and select images. Strip out as much of the obvious site furniture as you can (stuff that says "header" and "navigation" etc.). You are hopefully looking at a long string of sequentially named images, but we'll come to that. Don't forget to make a folder and tell it to save there before clicking download.
Right, so you have your images. Type into your start bar "show file extensions", tick the option that comes up, then the little "show settings" next to it. In the panel that comes up untick hide extensions for known file types. If you've got it right you should now see all your files like image.jpg etc.
Go have a look at the images you've downloaded. If you've not already, then set your icon thumbnail size (using right click- view) to big enough to see that all you've got is pages, and also sort by name. Delete anything you don't need. If they love you it'll be numbered like 001, 002 etc. It can have words in there as long as they're all the same, but the leading zeros are important. We're essentially alphabetising this to make it back into a comic, and if you don't have zeros then you'll read page 1, followed by page 10... you see the problem. If you go above 100 pages you'll need 4 leading zeroes. If they don't love you then you can sit there renaming to make it make sense, there are tools out there to help but I've not got any particular recommendations.
Done with that? Cool, this is the magic bit. Zip up your folder, and then you see the .zip at the end? Triple click or choose rename from the right click options, and change that .zip to a .cbz Abracadabra and alakazam you now have a cbz file, which can be read by any good comic reader. I like Perfect Viewer for android, you can change which direction you read from if you need to. On desktop cbz can be read on Calibre which is another very useful program to have, but that's for another post.
Hey just so yall know mangadex is going down bc big companies are cracking down on piracy. Please archive your favorite manga
This is especially devastating for the english showa era community because we have no other option.
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PostgreSQL là gì? Cách cài đặt và so sánh PostgreSQL vs MySQL
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PostgreSQL là một hệ quản trị cơ sở dữ liệu quan hệ mạnh mẽ và linh hoạt, được sử dụng rộng rãi trong nhiều ứng dụng từ nhỏ đến lớn. Bài viết này sẽ cung cấp cho bạn cái nhìn tổng quan về PostgreSQL là gì, hướng dẫn cài đặt chi tiết và so sánh sự khác biệt giữa PostgreSQL và MySQL. Qua đó, bạn sẽ nắm bắt được những điểm mạnh, điểm yếu của từng hệ thống và đưa ra lựa chọn phù hợp nhất cho nhu cầu của mình. Hãy cùng khám phá ngay nhé!
1. PostgreSQL là gì?
PostgreSQL thường được gọi là Postgres, là một hệ quản trị cơ sở dữ liệu quan hệ đối tượng (ORDBMS) mã nguồn mở và mạnh mẽ. Được phát triển lần đầu tiên vào năm 1986 tại Đại học California, Berkeley, PostgreSQL đã trở thành một trong những hệ quản trị cơ sở dữ liệu phổ biến nhất trên thế giới nhờ vào tính linh hoạt, khả năng mở rộng và tính bảo mật cao.
Các tính năng nổi bật của PostgreSQL là gì?
PostgreSQL đảm bảo tính toàn vẹn của dữ liệu thông qua việc tuân thủ đầy đủ các thuộc tính ACID. Điều này đảm bảo rằng tất cả các giao dịch trong cơ sở dữ liệu đều được thực hiện một cách toàn vẹn và an toàn.
PostgreSQL hỗ trợ nhiều loại dữ liệu khác nhau, từ các loại dữ liệu cơ bản như integer, varchar đến các loại dữ liệu phức tạp hơn như JSON, XML. Điều này giúp PostgreSQL trở thành một lựa chọn lý tưởng cho các ứng dụng đòi hỏi xử lý dữ liệu đa dạng.
Mở rộng và tùy biến: Người dùng có thể tạo các loại dữ liệu mới, hàm mới, chỉ mục và thậm chí là các ngôn ngữ lập trình mới để mở rộng chức năng của cơ sở dữ liệu.
PostgreSQL cung cấp nhiều tính năng bảo mật mạnh mẽ như xác thực dựa trên vai trò, mã hóa dữ liệu (data encryption) và hỗ trợ các giao thức bảo mật như SSL/TLS giúp bảo vệ dữ liệu khỏi các mối đe dọa từ bên ngoài và đảm bảo tính riêng tư của dữ liệu.
PostgreSQL có khả năng xử lý các truy vấn phức tạp và khối lượng dữ liệu lớn thông qua hỗ trợ song song và phân tán. Các tính năng như sharding và replication giúp PostgreSQL có thể mở rộng và duy trì hiệu suất cao ngay cả khi khối lượng dữ liệu tăng lên.
Phiên bản cập nhật mới nhất của PostgreSQL
PostgreSQL 14, phiên bản mới nhất tính đến năm 2024, mang lại nhiều cải tiến đáng kể về hiệu suất và tính năng. Một số cải tiến nổi bật như:
Cải tiến hiệu suất: PostgreSQL 14 cải thiện hiệu suất của các truy vấn song song, giúp tăng tốc độ xử lý các truy vấn phức tạp.
Quản lý bộ nhớ tốt hơn: Phiên bản mới cung cấp các cơ chế quản lý bộ nhớ tiên tiến, giúp tối ưu hóa việc sử dụng tài nguyên hệ thống.
Hỗ trợ tốt hơn cho JSON: PostgreSQL 14 cải thiện hỗ trợ cho việc xử lý dữ liệu JSON, giúp dễ dàng hơn trong việc làm việc với các ứng dụng web và dịch vụ RESTful.
Cải tiến về bảo mật: Các tính năng bảo mật mới như cải thiện mã hóa và xác thực giúp bảo vệ dữ liệu tốt hơn.
2. Hướng dẫn cài đặt PostgreSQL
Cài đặt trên Linux
Để cài đặt PostgreSQL trên hệ điều hành Linux, bạn có thể sử dụng các gói phần mềm từ kho của hệ điều hành. Ví dụ, trên Ubuntu, bạn có thể cài đặt PostgreSQL bằng lệnh sau:
sudo apt update
sudo apt install postgresql postgresql-contrib
Cài đặt trên Windows
PostgreSQL cung cấp các bộ cài đặt cho Windows, bạn có thể tải về từ trang web chính thức của PostgreSQL. Sau khi tải về, bạn chỉ cần chạy file cài đặt và làm theo hướng dẫn để hoàn tất quá trình cài đặt.
Cài đặt trên macOS
Trên macOS, bạn có thể cài đặt PostgreSQL thông qua Homebrew:
brew update
brew install postgresql
Sau khi cài đặt, bạn có thể khởi động PostgreSQL bằng lệnh:
brew services start postgresql
3. Sự khác biệt PostgreSQL vs MySQL là gì?
PostgreSQL và MySQL là hai hệ quản trị cơ sở dữ liệu quan hệ phổ biến, mỗi hệ có những đặc điểm và ưu điểm riêng. Dưới đây là sự khác biệt chính giữa PostgreSQL và MySQL:
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Kết luận
PostgreSQL là một hệ quản trị cơ sở dữ liệu mạnh mẽ và linh hoạt, phù hợp với nhiều loại ứng dụng khác nhau từ web, phân tích dữ liệu, đến các ứng dụng GIS. Với các tính năng tiên tiến, tính bảo mật cao và khả năng mở rộng tốt, PostgreSQL đã và đang là lựa chọn hàng đầu của nhiều nhà phát triển và tổ chức trên toàn thế giới. Hy vọng qua bài viết bạn đã hiểu rõ PostgreSQL là gì cũng như sự khác biệt so với MySQL. Nếu có bất kỳ câu hỏi gì cần giải đáp, hãy liên hệ với chúng tôi để được tư vấn, hỗ trợ nhanh nhất nhé.
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techtired · 5 months ago
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A Full Look at the Top 10 Cybersecurity Software Tools
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IT experts use cybersecurity tools to set up different authentication or permission systems that keep an organization's data and business systems safe from cyber threats. Let's learn more about why cybersecurity tools are essential, the different kinds of tools that are out there, and the best tools that are out there to fight cybersecurity dangers. In the digital world we live in now, cybersecurity is essential for both businesses and people. Solid tools and software are needed to keep private data safe from cyber threats. Take a close look at the top 10 safety software tools below. Each one is significant for keeping digital spaces safe. Top 10 Cybersecurity Software Tools Wireshark Website - Link A lot of people use Wireshark, a network protocol analyzer that lets them record and browse interactively through computer network data. It is a must-have tool for developers, network managers, and security experts who need to look into and fix network problems. Wireshark can break down hundreds of protocols and give you a lot of information about each message it captures. It can record live videos and analyze data later so that it can be used in a variety of situations. Wireshark is the only tool that can deeply inspect hundreds of protocols, record in real-time, and analyze data later on. It can also decode a lot of different protocols, such as IPsec, ISAKMP, Kerberos, and SSL/TLS. Top Features:  Network analysis and protocol review in real-time A thorough look at VoIP Analysis of collected data when not connected to the internet Rich display filters for accurate traffic separation Support for many capture file formats Metasploit Website - Link Powerful testing tool Metasploit lets security experts find flaws in their systems. Widely applied for both defensive and offensive security testing, it enables users to replicate real-world attacks to find security flaws. The Metasploit Framework presents a set of tools meant for testing a network's security. It comprises an extensive database of exploits, payloads, and auxiliary modules capable of attacking targets and pointing up weaknesses. Furthermore offering a framework for creating and testing custom exploits is Metasploit. Top Features:  Complete catalog of discovered vulnerabilities in databases automated examinations of vulnerabilities Combining with other security instruments for a more thorough investigation Support for a broad spectrum of running systems and programs Updates and assistance driven by communities Bitdefender Website - link Bitdefender is one of the best pieces of safety software. It protects you from viruses, malware, ransomware, and phishing attacks, among other things. The fact that it protects both endpoints and networks makes it a complete option for both individuals and businesses. Bitdefender uses cutting-edge machine-learning techniques to find and stop threats as they happen. It also has a strong firewall, advanced threat defense, and multiple layers of security against ransomware. Bitdefender's GravityZone platform lets you control endpoint protection from one place, which makes setting up and managing security policies across extensive networks easier. Top Features:  Advanced ways to find and deal with threats Encryption and protection of info in real-time Easy-to-use interface and multiple layers of ransomware defence Management and release from one place Updates often to deal with new threats Kali Linux Website - Link Kali Linux is a Linux distribution built on Debian that is made for digital forensics and penetration testing. A lot of security tools are already installed on it, which makes it an essential toolkit for security professionals. Kali Linux has tools for many information security jobs, like reverse engineering, penetration testing, security research, and computer forensics. It's known for being easy to use and having a lot of information on how to do it, so both new users and seasoned workers can use it. Top Features:  More than 600 tools for security testing Open-source and flexible Updates often to deal with new security threats A lot of community help and a lot of paperwork How to do forensic research and reverse engineering with these tools Nmap Website - Link Network Mapper, or Nmap, is a powerful open-source tool used to find networks and check their security. This tool is very flexible and can be used to find hosts and services on a network, making a "map" of the network. Network inventory, controlling service upgrade schedules, and keeping an eye on host or service uptime can all be done with Nmap. It has many tools for studying networks, such as finding hosts, scanning ports, finding versions, and finding operating systems. Top Features:  Find and list hosts and services Finding the OS and the version Taking inventory of the network, setting up upgrade plans for services, and keeping an eye on host or service uptime Flexible, expandable, and quick scans There are both graphical and command-line tools Fortinet Website - Link Fortinet offers a complete security system known for its cutting-edge routers, endpoint security, and advanced threat defence. It gives organizations a unified way to handle security and helps them fight complicated cyber threats. Firewalls, intrusion prevention systems, secure web gateways, and endpoint protection are just some of the security options that are built into Fortinet's Security Fabric platform. Artificial intelligence and machine learning are used to find problems and stop them in real-time. Top Features:  Threat defence that works well Security options based on AI strategy to cybersecurity that is both integrated and automated The ability for big businesses to grow Reporting and data for everything Nessus Website - link One of the most well-known vulnerability testers in the world is Nessus. It helps security experts find and fix holes in the network's defences, keeping the security up to date. Nessus has many tools for checking for vulnerabilities, such as configuration auditing, malware detection, finding private data, and compliance checking. It gives organizations thorough reports that help them decide which vulnerabilities to fix first and how to do it most effectively. Top Features:  Reporting and checking for vulnerabilities in detail Simple to connect to other programs Always-updated collection of vulnerabilities Complete audits of compliance Automation tools and an easy-to-use interface Snort Website - link It is a free intrusion detection system (IDS) and intrusion prevention system (IPS). The software can analyze data in real-time and log packets on IP networks. Snort finds many types of attacks, like buffer overflows, secret port scans, and CGI attacks, by using signature-based, protocol-based, and anomaly-based inspection methods together. It can be changed in a lot of ways and can be combined with other security tools to make finding and stopping threats even better. Top Features:  Analysis of traffic in real-time Searching for information and analyzing protocols Detection of different threats, such as buffer overflows and stealth port scans Language with flexible rules for setting up traffic patterns Large amounts of logging and reporting options Splunk Website - link Searching, monitoring, and analysing machine-generated extensive data via a web-based interface is powerfully enabled by Splunk. It is applied heavily in security information and event management (SIEM). Splunk makes searching and analysis of vast amounts of data simpler by gathering and indexing data from many sources—including logs, events, and metrics. The real-time data and sophisticated analytics it offers enable companies to identify and address security events immediately. Top Features:  Real-time data analysis and monitoring Proactive threat detection using advanced analytics thorough security knowledge and documentation Scalability in big businesses Integration spanning a large spectrum of data sources Symantec Website - Link Renowned cybersecurity firm Symantec sells email security, data loss prevention, and endpoint protection, among other security products. It offers vital fixes to guard against advanced cyberattacks. Advanced threat prevention, detection, and response capabilities abound on Symantec's endpoint protection system. Using artificial intelligence and machine learning, it finds and stops dangers before they may inflict damage. Additionally provided by Symantec are solutions for information security, web security, and cloud security. Top Features:  Complete endpoint security advanced threat protection Encryption and data loss avoidance Web security solutions and cloud security Reporting under centralized management Conclusion These cybersecurity instruments are essential in the fight against cyber threats since they have unique qualities and abilities. Organizations can improve their security posture and more effectively safeguard their necessary resources by using these technologies. Read the full article
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Title: Understanding VPN Encryption Protocols: Safeguarding Your Online Privacy
In the digital age, where cyber threats lurk around every corner of the internet, safeguarding your online privacy has become paramount. Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) offer a solution by encrypting your internet traffic, making it indecipherable to prying eyes. However, not all VPN encryption protocols are created equal. Understanding the different encryption protocols is essential for choosing a VPN service that best meets your security needs.
One of the most common encryption protocols used by VPNs is OpenVPN. Praised for its open-source nature and robust security features, OpenVPN employs OpenSSL library encryption to ensure data confidentiality and integrity. Its flexibility allows it to be implemented across various platforms, including Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android.
Another widely adopted protocol is Internet Protocol Security (IPsec). IPsec operates at the network layer of the OSI model and utilizes cryptographic algorithms to secure data transmission. It offers strong encryption and authentication mechanisms, making it ideal for securing sensitive information.
Transport Layer Security (TLS) is also utilized by some VPN providers to encrypt data transmitted between your device and the VPN server. Originally designed to secure web communication, TLS has evolved into a versatile protocol used in VPNs to ensure secure connections.
In recent years, WireGuard has gained popularity for its simplicity and efficiency. Built into the Linux kernel, WireGuard boasts faster connection speeds while maintaining robust security through modern cryptographic techniques.
When choosing a VPN service, it's crucial to consider the encryption protocols it supports. Look for providers that offer a variety of protocols, allowing you to select the one that best suits your security and performance requirements. Additionally, ensure that the VPN implements strong encryption algorithms and follows best practices to protect your online privacy effectively. By understanding VPN encryption protocols, you can make informed decisions to safeguard your digital life.
User authentication methods
User authentication methods are crucial for ensuring the security and integrity of online platforms. These methods are designed to verify the identity of users and grant access to confidential information or certain features based on their credentials. There are several common user authentication methods used across various digital platforms:
Password-Based Authentication: This is the most common form of user authentication, where users are required to input a designated password to access their accounts. Passwords should be complex, unique, and regularly updated to enhance security.
Two-Factor Authentication (2FA): 2FA adds an extra layer of security by requiring users to provide a second form of identification along with their password. This could include a verification code sent to their mobile device or a fingerprint scan.
Biometric Authentication: Biometric authentication uses unique physical characteristics such as fingerprints, facial recognition, or iris scans to verify a user's identity. These features are difficult to replicate, enhancing security.
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA): MFA combines two or more authentication factors such as something the user knows (password), something they have (mobile device), and something they are (fingerprint) to grant access.
Token-Based Authentication: Token-based authentication involves the use of a physical device, like a security key or smart card, which generates a unique token for each login attempt. This method is highly secure and less susceptible to phishing attacks.
It is essential for organizations to implement robust user authentication methods to protect sensitive data and prevent unauthorized access. By choosing the right authentication methods based on the level of security required, businesses can safeguard their digital assets and user information effectively.
Password management policies
In today's digital age, password management policies are crucial for maintaining the security of sensitive information. A password management policy outlines the guidelines and procedures that an organization or individual should follow to create, store, and protect passwords effectively. By implementing a robust password management policy, the risk of unauthorized access to confidential data can be minimized significantly.
One of the key aspects of a password management policy is creating strong passwords. Strong passwords typically include a combination of letters (both uppercase and lowercase), numbers, and special characters. They should be unique for each account and regularly changed to enhance security further. Passwords should never be shared with others and should be stored securely using reputable password management tools.
Furthermore, implementing multi-factor authentication (MFA) as part of the password management policy adds an extra layer of security. MFA requires users to provide two or more forms of identification before gaining access to an account, making it more challenging for unauthorized individuals to breach security.
Regular security training and updates on best practices for password management should also be included in the policy. Employees need to be educated on the importance of strong passwords, how to recognize phishing attempts, and the potential risks of weak password security.
Overall, a well-defined password management policy is essential for safeguarding sensitive information and preventing unauthorized access. By adhering to the guidelines outlined in the policy, organizations and individuals can minimize the risk of security breaches and protect their valuable data effectively.
Data privacy regulations
In an era dominated by digital interactions, data privacy regulations have become paramount in safeguarding individuals' personal information. These regulations serve as a bulwark against the misuse and unauthorized access of sensitive data by governments, corporations, and other entities. The advent of technologies like artificial intelligence and big data analytics has heightened concerns about privacy breaches, making robust regulations essential.
One of the most significant data privacy regulations globally is the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), implemented by the European Union (EU) in 2018. GDPR empowers individuals with greater control over their personal data, requiring organizations to obtain explicit consent before collecting and processing such information. It also mandates stringent measures for data protection and imposes hefty fines on non-compliant entities, underscoring the seriousness of data privacy.
Similarly, in the United States, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) stands as a landmark regulation aimed at fortifying data privacy rights for Californian residents. CCPA grants consumers the right to know what personal information is being collected and to opt-out of its sale, providing them with a higher degree of autonomy over their data.
Furthermore, emerging regulations like the Personal Data Protection Bill in India and the Data Protection Law in Brazil reflect a global trend towards bolstering data privacy frameworks. These regulations acknowledge the evolving landscape of data usage and emphasize the importance of accountability and transparency in data handling practices.
Overall, data privacy regulations are indispensable tools for fostering trust in the digital ecosystem. By upholding individuals' rights to privacy and promoting responsible data management practices, these regulations pave the way for a more secure and equitable digital future.
Trustworthiness of VPN providers
When it comes to selecting a Virtual Private Network (VPN) provider, one of the most crucial factors to consider is trustworthiness. VPN services are designed to offer online privacy, security, and anonymity by routing your internet traffic through an encrypted tunnel. However, not all VPN providers are created equal, and some may not always have your best interests at heart.
To determine the trustworthiness of a VPN provider, there are several key factors to consider. Firstly, check the provider's privacy policy and regulations. Look for a no-logs policy, which means that the provider does not record any of your online activities. This ensures that your data remains private and secure.
Secondly, consider the company's jurisdiction. Opt for VPN providers that are based in privacy-friendly countries with strict data protection laws. This ensures that your data is not vulnerable to government surveillance or data retention laws.
Additionally, look for independent audits or third-party assessments of the VPN provider's security measures. A trustworthy VPN provider will regularly undergo security audits to validate its encryption protocols and security practices.
Lastly, consider the provider's track record and reputation within the industry. Look for reviews from experts and users to gauge the reliability and performance of the VPN service.
By evaluating these factors, you can make an informed decision when selecting a trustworthy VPN provider that prioritizes your online privacy and security. Remember, trust is essential when it comes to safeguarding your personal information online.
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