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Alternate Data Streams: Threat or Menace?
Sep 16, 2005
By now, you're probably aware of how easy it is to accidentally leave metadata in your Microsoft Word documents, offending or amusing recipients who can easily uncover your mistakes. Did you also know that bad guys might be helping you to even more embarrassment (or danger), by using the alternate data streams (ADS) capability of Windows NTFS to hook warez, pornography, or even hacker's tools to your innocent files?
Alternatives To Apple’s iWork Apps For Managing Microsoft Office Files On An iPad
Mar 1, 2012
Jason R. Rich offers a handful of solutions for iPad users who want to create, view, edit, print, and share Microsoft Office-compatible files and documents on their tablet.
Alternatives to the iPod
Jul 8, 2005
Matthew David details alternatives to the iPod, which range from intelligent, computer-like pocket devices, to wafer-thin disposable players, to MP3 players that double as cell phones.
Alternatives to Using Windows Home Server
Oct 15, 2012
Discover other free solutions for centrally storing, sharing, and backing up your home or small office data, as Microsoft is discontinuing their Windows Home Server.
An Almanac of Pimps, Orcs and Lightsabers for March
Mar 3, 2006
This chapter from the 2006 Gamer's Tome of Ultimate Wisdom takes a look back at the video game releases from March 2005, including reviews, tips and tricks, and other goodies for gamers to enjoy.
An Approach to Windows Vista Gadget Design
Jun 9, 2008
Rajesh Lal introduces design considerations, UI challenges, and visual themes to consider when creating gadgets for Windows Vista.
An Early Look at the Nexus Q from a Developer's Perspective
Sep 10, 2012
Just what the heck is the Nexus Q, anyway? Shane Conder and Lauren Darcey try to make this little device's uses a bit less murky.
An Introduction to Google's O3D
Jul 15, 2009
A new project from Google called O3D is attempting to create an open standard for displaying 3D objects in a web page. JavaScript developers can learn how to take the Web to a new dimension with Matthew Casperson's introductory look at this free and powerful plug-in.
An Introduction to Mobile Banking on an iPhone or iPad
Oct 14, 2014
Jason R. Rich takes a look at the types of apps that anyone can use to handle a wide range of mobile banking tasks, including managing bank and credit card accounts.
An Introduction to the Surface Tablet
Jan 17, 2013
This chapter runs through the functions of the Surface hardware, the basics of Windows RT, and explains some additional settings for your new tablet.
Analog Versus Digital TV: What's the Difference?
Apr 1, 2009
The big switch to digital-only broadcasts is just around the corner, but do you really know the difference between digital and analog? Michael Miller shares the basics of the differences between analog and digital TV.
Analyzing, Configuring, and Monitoring Windows NT 4.0 Security
Apr 5, 2002
A wide variety of advanced topics from MCSE Exam 70-244 are covered in this article. The concept that binds them all together is that of security.
Anatomy Of A Hack—The Rise And Fall Of Your Network
Jul 1, 2005
There are myriad ways that a network can be compromised, and an administrator needs to be aware of them all (and anticipate new ways coming around the corner). This chapter will not to show how to attack something, but show how attackers take advantage of your mistakes. This will enable you to protect your network by avoiding the pitfalls attackers use.
Android 101: Developing for Google TV
Sep 13, 2011
If you are an Android developer, you now have yet another platform on which to develop an app: Google TV. Shane Conder and Lauren Darcey show you how to get started.
Android 4.2.2 on Your Tab 2, Part 1: Logging In and New Home Screen Features
Jan 23, 2014
The Android 4.2.2 operating system, also called Jelly Bean, is now available on the Galaxy Tab 2. This article shows you about the differences in the login screen, home screens, and other new features available in this new version of Jelly Bean.
Android 4.2.2 on Your Tab 2, Part 2: New Apps and Widgets
Jan 30, 2014
After you update your Galaxy Tab 2 to Android 4.2.2, you see several new apps and widgets you can use to share files, send and receive instant messages, link to your online storage locations, manage your apps, and view web bookmarks on a home screen.
Android 4.2.2 on Your Tab 2, Part 3: New Settings
Feb 6, 2014
The Android 4.2.2 operating system on your Galaxy Tab 2 contains a number of new settings that you can use to get the most from your Tab 2. You learn how to change new display and security settings and share your Tab 2 data with other devices.
Android Hubs, Part 1: The Media Hub
Nov 19, 2012
Eric Butow takes you on a tour of Android Media Hub, one of four hubs available from Samsung that allows you to shop for, buy, and rent movies and television shows from the Samsung catalog.
Android Hubs, Part 2: The Music Hub
Dec 3, 2012
Samsung has teamed up with the 7digital music service to provide music shopping and downloading on your Galaxy Tab using the built-in Music Hub app. As Eric Butow explains, within the app, you can shop for tracks or entire albums, and you can also add tracks to a playlist.
Android Hubs, Part 3: Using the Samsung Social Hub
Dec 28, 2012
The pre-installed Social Hub app on Android 4 makes it easy to view email from multiple accounts as well as feeds from multiple social networks on your Galaxy Tab. This article shows how to add email and social networking accounts to the Social Hub.

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