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Computers & Internet Books

Why Machines Learn - Anil Ananthaswamy

Why Machines Learn

A rich, narrative explanation of the mathematics that has brought us machine learning and the ongoing explosion of artificial intelligence Machine learning systems are making life-altering decisions for us: approving mortgage loans, determining whether a tumor is cancerous, or deciding if someone gets bail. They now influence developments and discoveries in chemistry, biology, and physics—the study of genomes, extrasolar planets, even the intricacies of quantum systems. And all this before large language models such as ChatGPT came on the scene. We are living through a revolution in machine learning-powered AI that shows no signs of slowing down. This technology is based on relatively simple mathematical ideas, some of which go back centuries, including linear algebra and calculus, the stuff of seventeenth- and eighteenth-century mathematics. It took the birth and advancement of computer science and the kindling of 1990s computer chips designed for video games to ignite the explosion of AI that we see today. In this enlightening book, Anil Ananthaswamy explains the fundamental math behind machine learning, while suggesting intriguing links between artificial and natural intelligence. Might the same math underpin them both? As Ananthaswamy resonantly concludes, to make safe and effective use of artificial intelligence, we need to understand its profound capabilities and limitations, the clues to which lie in the math that makes machine learning possible.

Linux Basics for Hackers - OccupyTheWeb

Linux Basics for Hackers

This practical, tutorial-style book uses the Kali Linux distribution to teach Linux basics with a focus on how hackers would use them. Topics include Linux command line basics, filesystems, networking, BASH basics, package management, logging, and the Linux kernel and drivers. If you're getting started along the exciting path of hacking, cybersecurity, and pentesting, Linux Basics for Hackers is an excellent first step. Using Kali Linux, an advanced penetration testing distribution of Linux, you'll learn the basics of using the Linux operating system and acquire the tools and techniques you'll need to take control of a Linux environment. First, you'll learn how to install Kali on a virtual machine and get an introduction to basic Linux concepts. Next, you'll tackle broader Linux topics like manipulating text, controlling file and directory permissions, and managing user environment variables. You'll then focus in on foundational hacking concepts like security and anonymity and learn scripting skills with bash and Python. Practical tutorials and exercises throughout will reinforce and test your skills as you learn how to: - Cover your tracks by changing your network information and manipulating the rsyslog logging utility - Write a tool to scan for network connections, and connect and listen to wireless networks - Keep your internet activity stealthy using Tor, proxy servers, VPNs, and encrypted email - Write a bash script to scan open ports for potential targets - Use and abuse services like MySQL, Apache web server, and OpenSSH - Build your own hacking tools, such as a remote video spy camera and a password cracker Hacking is complex, and there is no single way in. Why not start at the beginning with Linux Basics for Hackers ?

SQL in 10 Minutes a Day, Sams Teach Yourself - Ben Forta

SQL in 10 Minutes a Day, Sams Teach Yourself

Just the parts of SQL you need to know from simple data retrieval to the use of SQL joins, subqueries, stored procedures, cursors, triggers, and table constraints Designed for anyone interacting with databases, this SQL book methodically, systematically, and simply teaches you in lessons that each take 10 minutes or less to complete. Lessons include SQL statements, including complex SQL statements using multiple clauses and operators Data management: retrieve, sort, and format database contents, including inserting, updating, and deleting Data analytics: Pinpoint the data you need using a variety of filtering techniques and aggregate functions to summarize data Tables: create, alter, and join database tables Views Stored procedures Expert trainer and popular author Ben Forta created this book for most of us who just need to learn SQL and do not need to understand database design and normalization to relational database theory and administrative concerns. Each lesson includes Full-color code examples to help you understand how SQL statements are structured Tips that point out shortcuts and solutions Cautions to help you avoid common pitfalls Notes that explain additional concepts, and provide additional information

Superintelligence - Nick Bostrom

Superintelligence

This seminal book injects the topic of superintelligence into the academic and popular mainstream. What happens when machines surpass humans in general intelligence? Will artificial agents save or destroy us? In a tour de force of analytic thinking, Bostrom lays a foundation for understanding the future of humanity and intelligent life.

M4 MacBook Pro User Manual The Easy Guide to Mastering Your MacBook Pro with M4 Chip - shannequa sweetie

M4 MacBook Pro User Manual The Easy Guide to Mastering Your MacBook Pro with M4 Chip

Are you the proud owner of a new M4 MacBook Pro with the latest M1 chip? Do you find yourself struggling to navigate through all the new features and functions of your MacBook Pro? Look no further, because this user manual is here to help you master your new device with ease. In this comprehensive guide, you will find easy-to-follow instructions on how to set up your MacBook Pro, customize your settings, and master all the built-in apps and features. From getting started with Touch ID and the Touch Bar to mastering keyboard shortcuts and multitasking, this manual covers everything you need to know to become a pro at using your M4 MacBook Pro. Whether you are a seasoned Mac user looking to upgrade to the latest model or a new user who is just getting started with Mac, this manual is perfect for users of all levels. With step-by-step instructions, detailed illustrations, and helpful tips and tricks, you will be able to make the most out of your M4 MacBook Pro and enjoy a seamless and efficient user experience. Don't let the advanced technology of the M4 chip intimidate you – with this user manual at your side, you will be able to confidently navigate through all the new features of your MacBook Pro. Say goodbye to confusion and frustration, and say hello to a new level of productivity and efficiency with your M4 MacBook Pro. Let this guide be your companion in mastering your MacBook Pro and unlocking its full potential.

The Loop - Jacob Ward

The Loop

This eye-opening narrative journey into the rapidly changing world of artificial intelligence reveals the dangerous ways AI is exploiting the unconscious habits of our minds, and the real threat it poses to humanity: "The best book I have ever read about AI" ( New York Times bestselling author Roger McNamee). Artificial intelligence is going to change the world as we know it. But the real danger isn't some robot that's going to enslave us: It's our own brain. Our brains are constantly making decisions using shortcuts, biases, and hidden processes—and we're using those same techniques to create technology that makes choices for us. In The Loop , award-winning science journalist Jacob Ward reveals how we are poised to build all of our worst instincts into our AIs, creating a narrow loop where each generation has fewer, predetermined, and even dangerous choices. Taking us on a world tour of the ongoing, real-world experiment of artificial intelligence, The Loop illuminates the dangers of writing dangerous human habits into our machines. From a biometric surveillance state in India that tracks the movements of over a billion people, to a social media control system in China that punishes deviant friendships, to the risky multiple-choice simplicity of automated military action, Ward travels the world speaking with top experts confronting the perils of their research. Each stop reveals how the most obvious patterns in our behavior—patterns an algorithm will use to make decisions about what's best for us—are not the ones we want to perpetuate. Just as politics, marketing, and finance have all exploited the weaknesses of our human programming, artificial intelligence is poised to use the patterns of our lives to manipulate us. The Loop is call to look at ourselves more clearly—our most creative ideas, our most destructive impulses, the ways we help and hurt one another-so we can put only the best parts of ourselves into the thinking machines we create.

API Architecture - Matthias Biehl

API Architecture

Looking for the big picture of building APIs? This book is for you! Building APIs that consumers love should certainly be the goal of any API initiative. However, it is easier said than done. It requires getting the architecture for your APIs right. This book equips you with both foundations and best practices for API architecture. This book presents best practices for putting an infrastructure in place that enables efficient development of APIs. This book is for you if you want to understand the big picture of API design and development, you want to define an API architecture, establish a platform for APIs or simply want to build APIs your consumers love. This book is NOT for you, if you are looking for a step-by step guide for building APIs, focusing on every detail of the correct application of REST principles. In this case I recommend the book API Design of the API-University Series. What is API architecture? Architecture spans the bigger picture of APIs and can be seen from several perspectives: API architecture may refer to the architecture of the complete solution, consisting not only of the API itself, but also of an API client such as a mobile app and several other components. API solution architecture explains the components and their relations within the software solution. API architecture may refer to the technical architecture of the API platform. An API platform provides an infrastructure for developing, running and managing APIs. API architecture may refer to the architecture of the API portfolio. When building, running and exposing not only one, but several APIs, it becomes clear that certain building blocks of the API, runtime functionality and management functionality for the API need to be used over and over again. The API portfolio contains all APIs of the enterprise and needs to be managed like a product. API portfolio architecture analyzes the functionality of the API and organizes, manages and reuses the APIs. API architecture may refer to the design decisions for a particular API proxy. To document the design decisions, API description languages are used (RAML and Swagger). This book covers all of the above perspectives on API architecture. However, to become useful, the architecture needs to be put into practice. This is why this book covers an API methodology for design and development. An API methodology provides practical guidelines for putting API architecture into practice. It explains how to develop an API architecture into an API that consumers love. A lot of the information on APIs is available on the web. Most of it is published by vendors of API products. I am always a bit suspicious of technical information pushed by product vendors. This book is different. In this book, a product-independent view on API architecture is presented. The API-University Series is a modular series of books on API-related topics. Each book focuses on a particular API topic, so you can select the topics within APIs, which are relevant for you. Keywords: API Management, API Architecture, Integration, API Description Languages, RAML, Swagger, API

Photoshop Tips, Tricks & Fixes - Imagine Publishing

Photoshop Tips, Tricks & Fixes

Designed to help you unlock the full potential of Photoshop, this book offers a nice and easy way for people to find what they need, with step-by-step guides revealing clever ways to use Photoshop’s tools and correcting common problems. All the most essential Photoshop tasks are covered here in-depth, and you’ll be using Photoshop like a pro in no time at all. Written by experts for readers dedicated to getting the most from their products, Tips & Tricks is a series that provides world-beating advice to experienced consumers, offering a variety of intermediate to advanced tutorials and stylish, cutting-edge features. In-depth yet accessible, the Tips & Tricks series offers a comprehensive solution unlike any other.

Exploring Apple iPad: iPadOS 15 Edition - Kevin Wilson

Exploring Apple iPad: iPadOS 15 Edition

We've all been there before, glaring at a screen with no idea what to do - don't worry Exploring iPad is here to help. Written by best-selling technology author, lecturer, and computer trainer Kevin Wilson, Exploring iPad is packed with easy to follow instructions, photos, full color illustrations, helpful tips, and video demos. Updated to cover the iPadOS 15 update, Exploring Apple iPad will help you get to grips with the fundamentals of your iPad and will help you: Upgrade your iPad to iPadOS 15Set up your iPad, secure it with Touch ID and Face IDDiscover new features of iPadOS 15 on iPadFind your way around your iPad's home screen, dock, menus, widgets and iconsNavigate with touch gestures such as tap, drag, pinch, spread and swipeMulti-task with slide over, split view, and drag & dropUse control centre, lock screen, notifications, handoff and airplayUse Apple Pencil to draw, annotate, and take notes on your iPadGet to know Siri, voice dictation, and recording voice memosCommunicate with email, FaceTime, and MessagesWatch a movie or listen to music together with SharePlaySet important appointments with Calendar on iPadKeep the people you correspond with in the Contacts appSet yourself reminders and 'to-do' listsUse digital touch, and peer-to-peer paymentsBrowse the web with Safari web browser safely and efficientlyTake, enhance, and share photos and videoOrganise your photos in the Photos app, create little movies in iMovieCatch up with your favourite podcasts and the latest newsStream music with Apple Music, buy tracks & albums from iTunes StoreStream TV programs & movies with the Apple TV AppUse Files App to access your files from anywhereFind your way around with the Maps App, get directions, create guides, explore places in 3DAccessorise your iPad with covers, keyboards, AirPods and headphonesSetup and use Apple Pay, and more... In addition, you will learn how to make the most of the new features of iPadOS 15 with clear explanations and video demos to help you along the way. Finally, system updates, backups, and general housekeeping tips complete this invaluable guide. You'll want to keep this edition handy as you explore your iPad. We want to create the best possible resource to help you, so if we've missed anything out then please get in touch using office@elluminetpress.com and let us know. Thanks.

MacBook Pro M4 Guide for Seniors Step-by-Step Manual to Master the 14” and 16” MacBook Pro with macOS Sequoia and M4 Chip - Kellie Oconnor

MacBook Pro M4 Guide for Seniors Step-by-Step Manual to Master the 14” and 16” MacBook Pro with macOS Sequoia and M4 Chip

Are you a senior looking to master your new MacBook Pro M4 with macOS Sequoia and M4 chip? Look no further! This step-by-step guide is designed specifically for seniors to help you navigate through the 14” and 16” MacBook Pro with ease. Inside this comprehensive manual, you will find easy-to-follow instructions on how to set up your MacBook Pro, explore the new features of macOS Sequoia, and fully utilize the power of the M4 chip. Whether you are new to technology or looking to upgrade your skills, this guide will provide you with all the information you need to become a pro at using your MacBook Pro. With detailed screenshots and clear explanations, you will learn how to customize your settings, manage your files, browse the internet, and so much more. This guide covers everything from basic tasks to advanced techniques, making it the perfect resource for seniors who want to make the most out of their MacBook Pro M4. Don't let your age hold you back from enjoying the latest technology. Get your copy of "MacBook Pro M4 Guide for Seniors" today and start mastering your MacBook Pro like a pro!

The Beginner's Guide to Procreate Dreams - David Miller

The Beginner's Guide to Procreate Dreams

Animate anywhere and bring stories to life with Procreate Dreams! Procreate Dreams is a revolutionary way to make your own animated creations. Artist and instructor David Miller shows how to easily use the app and make stunning animations. Dive into the rich history of 2D animation, then take charge of the digital stage with Procreate Dreams' unique features. Including:-Hands-on tutorials on performance animation, gesture controls, frame rates, and keyframing.-Experiment with advanced techniques like masking, blending modes, and faux 3D effects, while organizing your projects with ease.-Expand your toolkit with lessons incorporating cinematography, classic animation techniques, and storyboarding.Whether you're crafting short-form content, motion graphics, or character rigging for a film, this book empowers you to bring your wildest ideas to life.

Take Control of Your Online Privacy, Fifth Edition - Joe Kissell

Take Control of Your Online Privacy, Fifth Edition

Learn what's private online (not much)—and what to do about it! Version 5.1, updated January 30, 2025 Nearly everything you do say or do online can be recorded and scrutinized by advertisers, data brokers, and a long list of other people and organizations—often without your knowledge or consent. When your personal data falls into the wrong hands, you risk theft, embarrassment, and worse. But you can take steps to greatly improve your online privacy without sacrificing all your convenience. Nowadays, online privacy is extremely hard to come by. Corporations, governments, and scammers alike go out of their way to gather up massive amounts of your personal data. The situation feels bleak, but you have more control than you may realize. In this book, Joe Kissell helps you to develop a sensible, customized online privacy strategy . No matter what devices or operating systems you use, you’ll find practical advice that ordinary people need to handle common privacy needs. The massively revised fifth edition of Take Control of Your Online Privacy is packed with information that helps you get a handle on current topics in online privacy , including data breaches, hardware bugs, quantum computing, two-factor authentication, how ads can track you, and much more. You’ll receive savvy advice about topics such as these: Why worry? Find out who wants your private data, why they want it, and what that means to you. Determine your personal risk level , learn which privacy factors are most important to you, what you can and can't control, and what extra steps you can take if you're at a high risk of being personally targeted. Hear some good news (five steps you could take that would massively increase your online privacy)…and some bad news (why some of those steps may be difficult or infeasible). Remove personal information from Google and data brokers, though the process comes with limitations and gotchas. Discover Apple-Specific Privacy Features for users of Macs, iPhones, and iPads. Manage your internet connection: Secure your Wi-Fi network and keep your data from leaking out. Find advice on why and when to use a VPN or a network-connected privacy appliance, plus why you should be skeptical of VPN reviews. Browse and search the web: Avoid bogus websites, control your cookies and history, block ads, browse and search anonymously, and find out who is tracking you. Send and receive email: Find out how your email could be intercepted, learn techniques for encrypting email when necessary, get tips for sending email anonymously, and know when email is not the best way to communicate. Watch your social media: Understand the risks of sharing personal information online (especially on Facebook!), tweak your settings, and consider common-sense precautions. Talk and chat online: Consider to what extent any phone call, text message, or online chat is private, and find tips for enhancing privacy when using these channels. Protect your smart devices: Address privacy issues with "Internet of Things" devices like smart TVs, smart speakers, and home automation gear. Think mobile: Ponder topics like supercookies, location reporting, photo storage, spear phishing, and more as you decide how to handle privacy for a mobile phone or tablet. Help your children: As a parent, you may want to take extra steps to protect your children's privacy. Find a few key tips to keep in mind.

Artificial Intelligence - Tim Rocktäschel

Artificial Intelligence

" An excellent, extremely up-to-date overview of the most important technological revolution in human history. " - Prof. Jeff Clune, University of British Columbia "If I were to recommend one book on AI, this would be it!" - Dr Edward Hughes, LSE & Google DeepMind Explore humanity's most transformative technology: artificial intelligence... In ten short and informative essays, Professor of AI at University College London, Tim Rocktäschel, reveals everything we need to know about artificial intelligence. From what the futures holds for AI and why it continues to improve with more data, to how superhuman AI is attainable and why we still have to fold our own laundry, discover all of this and much, much more! Artificial Intelligence: 10 Things You Should Know is an illuminating and engaging guide to the most important area of science and technology today.

IPHONE 16 PRO USER GUIDE Detailed Manual with Comprehensive Illustration on How to Setup & Use the iPhone 16 Pro with iOS 18 Tips and Tricks for Beginners and Seniors - Taylor Barnett

IPHONE 16 PRO USER GUIDE Detailed Manual with Comprehensive Illustration on How to Setup & Use the iPhone 16 Pro with iOS 18 Tips and Tricks for Beginners and Seniors

Welcome to the ultimate guide for mastering your iPhone 16 Pro! Whether you’re a tech enthusiast or a complete beginner, this comprehensive manual is designed to help you unlock the full potential of your device. With the latest iOS 18, your iPhone 16 Pro is more powerful and versatile than ever before. Imagine having a personal tech expert at your fingertips, guiding you through every feature and function of your new iPhone. This book is packed with detailed illustrations and step-by-step instructions that make learning easy and enjoyable. From setting up your device to exploring advanced features, we’ve got you covered. Are you ready to take stunning photos, manage your apps like a pro, and stay connected with ease? Our guide will show you how to customize your iPhone to suit your lifestyle, enhance your productivity, and keep your data secure. With tips and tricks tailored for both beginners and seniors, you’ll gain confidence and proficiency in no time. Don’t wait any longer to become an iPhone 16 Pro expert! Dive into this user-friendly guide and start exploring the endless possibilities of your device. Whether you’re setting up your iPhone for the first time or looking to master new features, this book is your go-to resource. Get your copy today and transform your iPhone experience!

AI Engineering - Chip Huyen

AI Engineering

Recent breakthroughs in AI have not only increased demand for AI products, they've also lowered the barriers to entry for those who want to build AI products. The model-as-a-service approach has transformed AI from an esoteric discipline into a powerful development tool that anyone can use. Everyone, including those with minimal or no prior AI experience, can now leverage AI models to build applications. In this book, author Chip Huyen discusses AI engineering: the process of building applications with readily available foundation models. The book starts with an overview of AI engineering, explaining how it differs from traditional ML engineering and discussing the new AI stack. The more AI is used, the more opportunities there are for catastrophic failures, and therefore, the more important evaluation becomes. This book discusses different approaches to evaluating open-ended models, including the rapidly growing AI-as-a-judge approach. AI application developers will discover how to navigate the AI landscape, including models, datasets, evaluation benchmarks, and the seemingly infinite number of use cases and application patterns. You'll learn a framework for developing an AI application, starting with simple techniques and progressing toward more sophisticated methods, and discover how to efficiently deploy these applications. Understand what AI engineering is and how it differs from traditional machine learning engineeringLearn the process for developing an AI application, the challenges at each step, and approaches to address themExplore various model adaptation techniques, including prompt engineering, RAG, fine-tuning, agents, and dataset engineering, and understand how and why they workExamine the bottlenecks for latency and cost when serving foundation models and learn how to overcome themChoose the right model, dataset, evaluation benchmarks, and metrics for your needs Chip Huyen works to accelerate data analytics on GPUs at Voltron Data. Previously, she was with Snorkel AI and NVIDIA, founded an AI infrastructure startup, and taught Machine Learning Systems Design at Stanford. She's the author of the book Designing Machine Learning Systems, an Amazon bestseller in AI. AI Engineering builds upon and is complementary to Designing Machine Learning Systems (O'Reilly).

macOS Sequoia, iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and watchOS 11 for Users - Wayne Dixon

macOS Sequoia, iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and watchOS 11 for Users

Each year Apple releases new versions of its operating systems. This year’s releases of macOS Sequoia, iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and watchOS 11 are full of features including customization options, a new way to manage passwords, and some changes for messages. On iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 there are new customization options for your Home Screens, including placing apps wherever you would like, a new dark mode for icons, and you even have the ability to tint all of your icons. Within Messages you can add some effects to your text, including adding bold, italics, underline, or strikethrough. But that is not all. You can also add motion effects that will give even more animation to your text. For those that communicate with those on another platform, RCS is now supported as well. watchOS 11 adds some new features, like time and location-based widgets appearing on the Smart Stack. Along with this, there is now a Vitals app that you can use to get a quick glance at some overnight metrics like heart rate, blood oxygen, and sleep duration. Fitness is an import aspect of the Apple Watch, you can now pause your rings and maintain your streaks. This is a good addition for those times when life gets in the way and you want to keep your streaks going. Apple has introduced their take on artificial intelligence and this can help you create your own emoji, rewrite text, and even generate images. For anything that needs to be sent to the cloud, it will go to Apple’s Private Cloud Compute platform. These are just some of the topics covered in macOS Sequoia, iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and watchOS 11 for Users. There is bound to something for everyone, no matter what your level of expertise.

iPhone 16 Pro Max User Guide: A Detailed Manual with Comprehensive Illustrations on Setting Up with iOS 18 Including Tips and Tricks for Beginners and Seniors - Christal Patterson

iPhone 16 Pro Max User Guide: A Detailed Manual with Comprehensive Illustrations on Setting Up with iOS 18 Including Tips and Tricks for Beginners and Seniors

Welcome to the ultimate guide for mastering your new iPhone 16 Pro Max! Whether you’re a tech-savvy enthusiast or a complete beginner, this comprehensive manual is designed to make your transition to iOS 18 as smooth and enjoyable as possible. With detailed illustrations and step-by-step instructions, you’ll quickly become proficient in using your iPhone to its fullest potential. Imagine effortlessly navigating through your iPhone’s features, customizing settings to suit your preferences, and discovering hidden tips and tricks that will enhance your user experience. This guide is packed with valuable insights and practical advice, making it an indispensable resource for both beginners and seniors. From setting up your device to exploring advanced functionalities, every aspect is covered in a clear and concise manner. Do you want to take stunning photos, stay connected with loved ones, and manage your daily tasks with ease? This book will show you how. Learn how to set up Face ID, use Siri to its full potential, and explore the latest features of iOS 18. With our expert tips, you’ll be able to customize your iPhone to reflect your personal style and needs. Whether you’re looking to enhance your productivity or simply enjoy your device more, this guide has something for everyone. Don’t wait any longer to unlock the full potential of your iPhone 16 Pro Max. Grab your copy of this detailed manual today and embark on a journey to becoming an iPhone expert. With easy-to-follow instructions and comprehensive illustrations, you’ll find everything you need to know right at your fingertips. Start exploring, learning, and enjoying your iPhone like never before!

The Staff Engineer's Path - Tanya Reilly

The Staff Engineer's Path

For years, companies have rewarded their most effective engineers with management positions. But treating management as the default path for an engineer with leadership ability doesn't serve the industry well--or the engineer. The staff engineer's path allows engineers to contribute at a high level as role models, driving big projects, determining technical strategy, and raising everyone's skills. This in-depth book shows you how to understand your role, manage your time, master strategic thinking, and set the standard for technical work. You'll read about how to be a leader without direct authority, how to plan ahead to make the right technical decisions, and how to make everyone around you better, while still growing as an expert in your domain. By exploring the three pillars of a staff engineer's job, Tanya Reilly, a veteran of the staff engineer track, shows you how to: Take a broad, strategic view when thinking about your workDive into practical tactics for making projects succeedDetermine what "good engineering" means in your organization

Cult of the Dead Cow - Joseph Menn

Cult of the Dead Cow

The shocking untold story of the elite secret society of hackers fighting to protect our freedom, “a hugely important piece of the puzzle for anyone who wants to understand the forces shaping the internet age” ( The New York Times Book Review )  Cult of the Dead Cow is the tale of the oldest active, most respected, and most famous American hacking group of all time. With its origins in the earliest days of the internet, the cDc is full of oddball characters – activists, artists, and musicians – some of whom went on to advise presidents, cabinet members, and CEOs, and who now walk the corridors of power in Washington and Silicon Valley. Today, the group and its followers are battling electoral misinformation, making personal data safer, and organizing to keep technology a force for good instead of for surveillance and oppression. Cult of the Dead Cow describes how, at a time when governments, corporations, and criminals hold immense power, a small band of tech iconoclasts is on our side fighting back.

Fancy Bear Goes Phishing - Scott J. Shapiro

Fancy Bear Goes Phishing

“Unsettling, absolutely riveting, and—for better or worse—necessary reading.” —Brian Christian, author of Algorithms to Live By and The Alignment Problem An entertaining account of the philosophy and technology of hacking—and why we all need to understand it. It’s a signal paradox of our times that we live in an information society but do not know how it works. And without understanding how our information is stored, used, and protected, we are vulnerable to having it exploited. In Fancy Bear Goes Phishing , Scott J. Shapiro draws on his popular Yale University class about hacking to expose the secrets of the digital age. With lucidity and wit, he establishes that cybercrime has less to do with defective programming than with the faulty wiring of our psyches and society. And because hacking is a human-interest story, he tells the fascinating tales of perpetrators, including Robert Morris Jr., the graduate student who accidentally crashed the internet in the 1980s, and the Bulgarian “Dark Avenger,” who invented the first mutating computer-virus engine. We also meet a sixteen-year-old from South Boston who took control of Paris Hilton’s cell phone, the Russian intelligence officers who sought to take control of a US election, and others. In telling their stories, Shapiro exposes the hackers’ tool kits and gives fresh answers to vital questions: Why is the internet so vulnerable? What can we do in response? Combining the philosophical adventure of G ö del, Escher, Bach with dramatic true-crime narrative, the result is a lively and original account of the future of hacking, espionage, and war, and of how to live in an era of cybercrime. Includes black-and-white images

SwiftUI for Masterminds 5th Edition - J.D. Gauchat

SwiftUI for Masterminds 5th Edition

Anyone can learn how to develop professional applications for iPhones, iPads, and Mac computers. All you need is the information to be presented in a format that is clear and easy to understand. If that’s what you are looking for, this book is for you. SwiftUI for Masterminds covers both fundamental and advanced concepts, from computer programming and the Swift programming language to database storage, data sharing, graphics, the user interface, and everything you need to know to develop applications for Apple devices. Each topic is supported by practical step-by-step examples, making the latest technologies accessible to everyone. Whether you are a complete beginner or an experienced developer, SwiftUI for Masterminds will help you master SwiftUI and develop professional apps for Apple devices. By the end of this book, you will have a deep understanding of computer programming, the Swift language, SwiftUI, and every technology provided by Apple to create innovated applications and stunning user interfaces. Discover how easy and powerful app development can be. With SwiftUI for Masterminds, you will have everything you need to turn your ideas into fully functional applications! Introduction to Swift 6 Swift Paradigm Swift Concurrency SwiftData Observation Declarative User Interfaces SwiftUI Framework Multiplatform Applications Navigation Stacks Navigation Split Views Custom Layouts Scroll Views Lists and Grids Tables Maps Forms Graphics and Animations Charts Files Archiving Documents iCloud CloudKit Camera and Photos Video View Web View Gesture Recognizers Drag & Drop Notifications Internationalization and Localization UIKit in SwiftUI ...and more! iOS and Mac development with iOS 18, Xcode 16, Swift 6 and SwiftUI

Ghost in the Wires - William L. Simon, Steve Wozniak & Kevin Mitnick

Ghost in the Wires

In this "intriguing, insightful and extremely educational" novel, the world's most famous hacker teaches you easy cloaking and counter-measures for citizens and consumers in the age of Big Brother and Big Data (Frank W. Abagnale). Kevin Mitnick was the most elusive computer break-in artist in history. He accessed computers and networks at the world's biggest companies -- and no matter how fast the authorities were, Mitnick was faster, sprinting through phone switches, computer systems, and cellular networks. As the FBI's net finally began to tighten, Mitnick went on the run, engaging in an increasingly sophisticated game of hide-and-seek that escalated through false identities, a host of cities, and plenty of close shaves, to an ultimate showdown with the Feds, who would stop at nothing to bring him down. Ghost in the Wires is a thrilling true story of intrigue, suspense, and unbelievable escapes -- and a portrait of a visionary who forced the authorities to rethink the way they pursued him, and forced companies to rethink the way they protect their most sensitive information. "Mitnick manages to make breaking computer code sound as action-packed as robbing a bank." -- NPR

iPhone 16 User Manual: Step-by-Step Guide for Seniors and New Users - Taylor Barnett

iPhone 16 User Manual: Step-by-Step Guide for Seniors and New Users

Discover the secrets to getting the most out of your iPhone 16 with our essential guide for seniors and new users! This book is your gateway to mastering the latest iOS, packed with practical tips and tricks that will make your iPhone experience smoother and more enjoyable. Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the sheer number of features on your iPhone? You’re not alone! Our guide breaks down complex functions into simple, easy-to-follow steps, complete with illustrations and clear explanations. Whether you’re new to smartphones or just looking to enhance your skills, this book is designed with you in mind. Imagine effortlessly navigating your iPhone, customizing settings to your preferences, and discovering hidden features that make your life easier. From managing contacts and messages to using Siri and exploring accessibility options, our guide covers it all. You’ll find yourself wondering how you ever managed without these invaluable tips. Take the first step towards becoming an iPhone 16 pro! With our guide, you’ll gain the confidence and knowledge to use your device to its fullest potential. Perfect for seniors and new users, this book is your trusted companion on your journey to mastering your iPhone. Order your copy now and start enjoying a more intuitive and efficient iPhone experience!

Chief Design Officers at Work - Jaleh Afshar

Chief Design Officers at Work

Meet the creative minds shaping our world in Chief Design Officers At Work, the captivating new addition to the acclaimed At Work series from Apress. Explore the realm of design management, unveiling unique perspectives, strategies, and innovative approaches to building businesses with design in mind. Through a collection of insightful interviews, gain an illuminating glimpse into the daily lives, challenges, and triumphs of prominent design executives from various industries, spanning zero-to-one products to established brands.  Each of these design experts have played a pivotal role in shaping design-driven approaches, leading to groundbreaking industry evolutions and market disruption. The remarkable stories and insights from these visionaries reveal how design-led thinking can be a powerful catalyst for driving bottom line success. From building user-centric products to creating cohesive brand experiences, these design leaders demonstrate the transformative impact design can have on business outcomes. Readers who are design practitioners, launching their own startup, revitalizing an existing product, or established executives will find invaluable lessons and inspiration within these pages. What You Will Learn How design leaders navigate complex business landscapes to craft compelling user experiences and brand strategies Valuable insights and practical advice that can elevate their own practice How to make a lasting impact in your industry as a designer

Python Crash Course, 3rd Edition - Eric Matthes

Python Crash Course, 3rd Edition

Python Crash Course is the world’s bestselling programming book, with over 1,500,000 copies sold to date! Python Crash Course is the world’s best-selling guide to the Python programming language. This fast-paced, thorough introduction will have you writing programs, solving problems, and developing functioning applications in no time. You’ll start by learning basic programming concepts, such as variables, lists, classes, and loops, and practice writing clean code with exercises for each topic. You’ll also learn how to make your programs interactive and test your code safely before adding it to a project. You’ll put your new knowledge into practice by creating a Space Invaders–inspired arcade game, building a set of data visualizations with Python’s handy libraries, and deploying a simple application online. As you work through the book, you’ll learn how to: Use powerful Python libraries and tools, including pytest, Pygame, Matplotlib, Plotly, and DjangoMake increasingly complex 2D games that respond to keypresses and mouse clicksGenerate interactive data visualizations using a variety of datasetsBuild apps that allow users to create accounts and manage their own data, and deploy your apps online Troubleshoot coding errors and solve common programming problems New to this edition : This third edition is completely revised to reflect the latest in Python code. New and updated coverage includes VS Code for text editing, the pathlib module for file handling, pytest for testing your code, as well as the latest features of Matplotlib, Plotly, and Django. If you’ve been thinking about digging into programming, Python Crash Course will provide you with the skills to write real programs fast. Why wait any longer? Start your engines and code! Covers Python 3.x

Destination CISSP - Rob Witcher, John Berti, Lou Hablas & Nick Mitropoulos

Destination CISSP

NEW SECOND EDITION ALIGNED WITH ISC2'S 2024 EXAM OUTLINE. The goal of this concise study guide is simple: to help you confidently pass the CISSP exam and to provide you with a foundation of security knowledge that will equip you to be a better security professional as you navigate your career. We have written this guide to be as concise as possible while still providing sufficient, valuable, and relevant information to help you understand the concepts behind each domain that makes up the CISSP certification. We have created hundreds of diagrams and summary tables and highlighted the core concepts to know for each section - all to make the daunting task of CISSP exam preparation as easy as possible. Our collective wisdom from decades in the trenches of security, working with ISC2, developing official curricula and official guides, teaching thousands of CISSP classes, and guiding tens of thousands of students to passing the CISSP exam has been distilled to create this concise guide to the CISSP exam.

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner All-in-One Exam Guide (Exam CLF-C01) - Daniel Carter

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner All-in-One Exam Guide (Exam CLF-C01)

This effective study guide offers 100% coverage of every objective for the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner exam Take the challenging AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner exam with confidence using the detailed information contained in this effective self-study guide. Written by a recognized AWS expert, the book offers 100 percent coverage of all four exam domains: Cloud concepts, security and compliance, technology, and billing and pricing. AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner All-in-One Exam Guide (Exam CLF-C01) is based on proven pedagogy and features special elements that teach and reinforce practical skills. You will get accurate practice questions along with detailed explanations. Beyond exam preparation, the guide also serves as a valuable on-the-job reference. Comprehensive coverage includes: How to obtain AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner certification The value of the AWS Cloud The AWS shared responsibility model AWS Cloud security best practices AWS Cloud costs, economics, and billing practices Core services, including compute, network, databases, and storage AWS services for common use cases AWS Cloud economics Full-length practice exam with explanations And much more Online content includes: 130 practice exam questions Fully customizable exam engine

Exploring Apple Mac - Sequoia Edition - Kevin Wilson

Exploring Apple Mac - Sequoia Edition

Exploring Apple Mac: Sequoia Edition - The Illustrated, Practical Guide to Using MacOS Sequoia. Master Your Mac with Full-Color, Illustrated Screenshots, Video Tutorials, and Step-by-Step Instructions. With over 450 pages, this comprehensive guide makes it easy for both beginners and experienced users to unlock the full potential of their Mac. Discover everything from setting up your Mac and optimizing system performance to using Apple's powerful built-in apps such as Safari, iMovie, Pages, and Photos. Learn how to seamlessly integrate your Mac with iCloud, connect to WiFi, set up a VPN, manage multiple displays, and utilize powerful tools such as Apple Intelligence, Stage Manager, Phone Mirroring, Universal Control, and many more. Updated for the latest macOS Sequoia release, this book includes: What's New in macOS Sequoia - Explore new macOS Sequoia features such as Apple Intelligence for smarter text and image creation with Writing Tools and Image Playground. Take control with iPhone Mirroring, enhance window management with tiling and resizing, and make your video calls stand out with Presenter Preview and Background Replacement. Comprehensive Setup Guides - From initial setup, adjusting system settings, Apple ID creation, and iCloud Drive to managing WiFi, Ethernet, Mobile, and VPN connections. System Customization - Personalize your Mac's appearance with Dark Mode, Light Mode, and wallpaper adjustments. Master Trackpad, Mouse, and Keyboard settings for a truly tailored experience. File Management & Security - Learn to properly manage files, create backups, and ensure your data is secure with FileVault and Time Machine. Built-in Apps - Explore popular apps such as Maps, Safari, Mail, Apple Books, Notes, FaceTime, and many more. Learn to use Live Text, Visual Lookup, and Math Notes in macOS Sequoia. Pro Tips for Productivity - Discover time-saving keyboard shortcuts, gesture controls, and Handoff for seamless work across Apple devices. Managing Multimedia - Get hands-on with Photos, iMovie, and Music, including creating photo albums, video editing, and playlist management. Whether you're new to Mac or upgrading to macOS Sequoia, this guide provides everything you need to use your Mac and its features. Get your copy today and start unlocking the full potential of your Mac!

Agentic Artificial Intelligence - Pascal Bornet

Agentic Artificial Intelligence

A practical, non-technical guide for business leaders, entrepreneurs, and curious minds "Agents are (…) bringing about the biggest revolution in computing since we went from typing commands to tapping on icons." — Bill Gates "AI agents will become the primary way we interact with computers in the future." — Satya Nadella "The age of agentic AI is here"—  Jensen Huang In a world where ChatGPT took us by storm, a far more powerful revolution is unfolding: AI Agents. Like Jarvis in Iron Man or Samantha in Her, these intelligent systems can execute actions, learn from experience, and orchestrate digital interactions with minimal human supervision. They promise to redefine business and society. However, behind the excitement lies a crucial reality: a significant gap between promise and reality . This comprehensive guide on agentic AI cuts through the hype and offers a clear, jargon-free strategic roadmap to understanding and applying this technology . The authors bring a rare perspective , having implemented agentic AI across diverse organizations—from global enterprises to agile startups—witnessing both remarkable successes and sobering failures. Through illuminating case studies and hands-on experiments, the authors reveal: •A step-by-step method for identifying high-value agentic opportunities and building impactful agents in your business, work, and personal life •The secrets behind today's most successful agentic transformations at scale : cutting costs by over 25% while boosting customer satisfaction by over 40% •Approaches to seize the new opportunities of the Agent Economy —new business models, Agentic-driven startups, rapid scaling, and game-changing revenue opportunities. •Hands-on guidance to navigate common pitfalls such as workflow integration, error handling, data quality, agent control, and user adoption •The new mindset and skills required to lead effectively in a world where humans and AI agents need to work seamlessly together •The profound impact of agentic AI on society , employment, education, and our personal lives AI agents create what the authors call " compounding intelligence advantages "—the more they're used, the smarter they become, creating an accelerating gap between early adopters and laggards. Hence, those who understand and leverage AI agents today will define the next business era. The question isn't whether AI agents will transform your industry—it's how you will lead that change. Every revolution demands foresight and responsibility. This book challenges you to not just adopt agentic AI, but to shape it with purpose and integrity.

Docker Deep Dive - Nigel Poulton

Docker Deep Dive

Docker Deep Dive (2025 Edition) - The best Docker book just got even better! The #1 best-selling and most comprehensive Docker book - fully updated for 2025! For nearly a decade, Docker Deep Dive has been the go-to guide for developers and IT professionals looking to master Docker. With more reviews than any other Docker book and a track record as the most popular Docker book on the market, this Amazon bestseller is your ultimate resource for mastering Docker. What's New in the 2025 Edition? This latest edition is fully updated with cutting-edge advancements in the Docker ecosystem, including: ✅ Wasm containers (WebAssembly) - The future of fast, portable, high-performance workloads ✅ Multi-container LLM chatbot apps - Deploy and manage AI-powered chatbots with Docker Compose & Ollama ✅ Professional development environment, app templates, debugging, and vulnerability scanning, with Docker Desktop, Docker Init, Docker Debug, and Docker Scout The demand for Docker expertise is skyrocketing as organizations build cloud-native and AI-powered applications. Whether you're deploying apps locally or in the cloud, this book equips you with everything you need to succeed in the real world. What You'll Learn: ✔ Set up a professional Docker development environment - for free ✔ Create and manage containerized applications from scratch ✔ Build and share container images using Docker Hub ✔ Deploy and orchestrate multi-container apps with Docker Compose & Swarm ✔ Create Wasm apps, build them as Docker containers, and run them with Docker ✔ Deploy and manage LLM chatbots with Docker Compose ✔ Create production-ready images that run on x86 and ARM ✔ Easy and powerful debugging with Docker Debug ✔ Vulnerability scanning with Docker Scout ✔ Leverage the latest Docker technologies, including Docker Desktop, Docker Debug, Docker Init, Docker Scout, and more Whether you're a beginner looking for a step-by-step guide or an experienced developer who wants to stay ahead of the curve, Docker Deep Dive (2025 Edition) is the ultimate resource for mastering Docker. Get your copy today and take your container skills to the next level!

Designing Data-Intensive Applications - Martin Kleppmann

Designing Data-Intensive Applications

Data is at the center of many challenges in system design today. Difficult issues need to be figured out, such as scalability, consistency, reliability, efficiency, and maintainability. In addition, we have an overwhelming variety of tools, including relational databases, NoSQL datastores, stream or batch processors, and message brokers. What are the right choices for your application? How do you make sense of all these buzzwords? In this practical and comprehensive guide, author Martin Kleppmann helps you navigate this diverse landscape by examining the pros and cons of various technologies for processing and storing data. Software keeps changing, but the fundamental principles remain the same. With this book, software engineers and architects will learn how to apply those ideas in practice, and how to make full use of data in modern applications. Peer under the hood of the systems you already use, and learn how to use and operate them more effectivelyMake informed decisions by identifying the strengths and weaknesses of different toolsNavigate the trade-offs around consistency, scalability, fault tolerance, and complexityUnderstand the distributed systems research upon which modern databases are builtPeek behind the scenes of major online services, and learn from their architectures

Math for Programming - Ronald T. Kneusel

Math for Programming

A one-stop-shop for all the math you should have learned for your programming career. Every great programming challenge has mathematical principles at its heart. Whether you’re optimizing search algorithms, building physics engines for games, or training neural networks, success depends on your grasp of core mathematical concepts.  In Math for Programming , you’ll master the essential mathematics that will take you from basic coding to serious software development. You’ll discover how vectors and matrices give you the power to handle complex data, how calculus drives optimization and machine learning, and how graph theory leads to advanced search algorithms. Through clear explanations and practical examples, you’ll learn to: Harness linear algebra to manipulate data with unprecedented efficiencyApply calculus concepts to optimize algorithms and drive simulationsUse probability and statistics to model uncertainty and analyze dataMaster the discrete mathematics that powers modern data structuresSolve dynamic problems through differential equations Whether you’re seeking to fill gaps in your mathematical foundation or looking to refresh your understanding of core concepts, Math for Programming will turn complex math into a practical tool you’ll use every day.

Artificial Intelligence - Melanie Mitchell

Artificial Intelligence

“After reading Mitchell’s guide, you’ll know what you don’t know and what other people don’t know, even though they claim to know it. And that’s invaluable.” — The New York Times A leading computer scientist brings human sense to the AI bubble. No recent scientific enterprise has proved as alluring, terrifying, and filled with extravagant promise and frustrating setbacks as artificial intelligence. The award-winning author Melanie Mitchell, a leading computer scientist, now reveals AI’s turbulent history and the recent spate of apparent successes, grand hopes, and emerging fears surrounding it. In Artificial Intelligence , Mitchell turns to the most urgent questions concerning AI today: How intelligent—really—are the best AI programs? How do they work? What can they actually do, and when do they fail? How humanlike do we expect them to become, and how soon do we need to worry about them surpassing us? Along the way, she introduces the dominant models of modern AI and machine learning, describing cutting-edge AI programs, their human inventors, and the historical lines of thought underpinning recent achievements. She meets with fellow experts such as Douglas Hofstadter, the cognitive scientist and Pulitzer Prize–winning author of the modern classic Gödel, Escher, Bach , who explains why he is “terrified” about the future of AI. She explores the profound disconnect between the hype and the actual achievements in AI, providing a clear sense of what the field has accomplished and how much further it has to go. Interweaving stories about the science of AI and the people behind it, Artificial Intelligence brims with clear-sighted, captivating, and accessible accounts of the most interesting and provocative modern work in the field, flavored with Mitchell’s humor and personal observations. This frank, lively book is an indispensable guide to understanding today’s AI, its quest for “human-level” intelligence, and its impact on the future for us all.

Superagency - Reid Hoffman & Greg Beato

Superagency

Instant New York Times and USA Today Bestseller. Tech visionary and co-founder of Manas AI Reid Hoffman shares his unique insider’s perspective on an AI-powered future, making the case for its potential to unlock a world of possibilities. "An essential companion." — Fei-Fei Li "An important read." —Bill Gates "Brilliant mind. Compassionate heart. Bold ideas…Read this book!” —Van Jones "Refreshingly optimistic and welcome perspective." — Ariana Huffington "A fascinating and insightful book." —Yuval Noah Harari As taught at UPenn's Wharton and Stanford. Superagency offers a roadmap for using AI inclusively and adaptively to improve our lives and create positive change. While acknowledging challenges like disinformation and potential job changes, the book focuses on AI’s immense potential to increase individual agency and create better outcomes for society as a whole. Imagine AI tutors personalizing education for each child, researchers rapidly discovering cures for diseases like Alzheimer's and cancer, and AI advisors empowering people to navigate complex systems and achieve their goals. Hoffman and co-author, tech and culture writer Greg Beato envision a world where these possibilities, and many more, become a reality. Superagency challenges conventional fears, inviting us to view the future through a lens of opportunity, rather than fear. It’s a call to action – to embrace AI with excitement and actively shape a world where human ingenuity and the power of AI combine to create something extraordinary. Entrepreneur Reid Hoffman is a co-founder of LinkedIn, Inflection AI, and Manas AI. He is also host of the podcasts Possible and Masters of Scale .

The Software Engineer's Guidebook - Gergely Orosz

The Software Engineer's Guidebook

In my first few years as a developer I assumed that hard work was all I needed. Then I was passed over for a promotion and my manager couldn’t give me feedback on what areas to improve, so I could get to the senior engineer level. I was frustrated; even bitter: not as much about missing the promotion, but because of the lack of guidance. By the time I became a manager, I was determined to support engineers reporting to me with the kind of feedback and support I wish I would have gotten years earlier. And I did. While my team tripled over the next two years, people became visibly better engineers, and this progression was clear from performance reviews and promotions. This book is a summary of the advice I’ve given to software engineers over the years – and then some more. This book follows the structure of a “typical” career path for a software engineer, from starting out as a fresh-faced software developer, through being a role model senior/lead, all the way to the staff/principle/distinguished level. It summarizes what I’ve learned as a developer and how I’ve approached coaching engineers at different stages of their careers. We cover “soft” skills which become increasingly important as your seniority increases, and the “hard” parts of the job, like software engineering concepts and approaches which help you grow professionally. The names of levels and their expectations can – and do! – vary across companies. The higher “tier” a business is, the more tends to be expected of engineers, compared to lower tier places. For example, the “senior engineer” level has notoriously high expectations at. Google (L5 level) and Meta (E5 level,) compared to lower-tier companies. If you work at a higher-tier business, it may be useful to read the chapters about higher levels, and not only the level you’re currently interested in. The book is composed of six standalone parts, each made up of several chapters: Part 1: Developer Career Fundamentals Part 2: The Competent Software Developer Part 3: The Well-Rounded Senior Engineer Part 4: The Pragmatic Tech Lead Part 5: Role Model Staff and Principal Engineers Part 6: Conclusion Parts 1 and 6 apply to all engineering levels, from entry-level software developer, to principal-and-above engineer. Parts 2, 3, 4, and 5 cover increasingly senior engineering levels and group together topics in chapters, such as “Software Engineering,” “Collaboration,” “Getting Things Done,” etc. Naming and levels vary, but the principles of what makes a great engineer who is impactful at the individual, team, and organizational levels, are remarkably constant. No matter where you are in your career, I hope this book provides a fresh perspective and new ideas on how to grow as an engineer. Praise for the book “From performance reviews to P95 latency, from team dynamics to testing, Gergely demystifies all aspects of a software career. This book is well named: it really does feel like the missing guidebook for the whole industry.” – Tanya Reilly, senior principal engineer and author of The Staff Engineer's Path "Spanning a huge range of topics from technical to social in a concise manner, this belongs on the desk of any software engineer looking to grow their impact and their career. You'll reach for it again and again for sage advice in any situation." – James Stanier, Director of Engineering at Shopify, author of TheEngineeringManager.com

The Digital Photography Book - Scott Kelby

The Digital Photography Book

Scott Kelby, the man who changed the ""digital darkroom"" forever with his groundbreaking, #1 bestselling, award-winning book The Photoshop Book for Digital Photographers, now tackles the most important side of digital photography--how to take pro-quality shots using the same tricks today's top digital pros use (and it's easier than you'd think). This entire book is written with a brilliant premise, and here’s how Scott describes it: ""If you and I were out on a shoot, and you asked me, 'Hey, how do I get this flower to be in focus, but I want the background out of focus?' I wouldn't stand there and give you a lecture about aperture, exposure, and depth of field. In real life, I'd just say, 'Get out your telephoto lens, set your f/stop to f/2.8, focus on the flower, and fire away.' You d say, 'OK,' and you'd get the shot. That's what this book is all about. A book of you and I shooting, and I answer the questions, give you advice, and share the secrets I've learned just like I would with a friend, without all the technical explanations and without all the techno-photo-speak."" This isn't a book of theory—it isn't full of confusing jargon and detailed concepts: this is a book of which button to push, which setting to use, when to use them, and nearly two hundred of the most closely guarded photographic ""tricks of the trade"" to get you shooting dramatically better-looking, sharper, more colorful, more professional-looking photos with your digital camera every time you press the shutter button. Here's another thing that makes this book different: each page covers just one trick, just one single concept that makes your photography better. Every time you turn the page, you'll learn another pro setting, another pro tool, another pro trick to transform your work from snapshots into gallery prints. There's never been a book like it, and if you're tired of taking shots that look ""OK,"" and if you’re tired of looking in photography magazines and thinking, ""Why don't my shots look like that?"" then this is the book for you.

Essential Affinity Photo 2 - Robin Whalley

Essential Affinity Photo 2

Unlock Your Inner Photographer with Essential Affinity Photo 2! Are you ready to unlock the full potential of Affinity Photo 2 Desktop? This comprehensive and easy to follow book will teach you the core features of the powerful photo editing software, so you can start editing images like a professional in no time. With step-by-step instructions and exercises, you'll learn the core features in the correct order, so you don't waste valuable time. Affinity Photo is one of the most powerful photo editors available today, rivalling Adobe Photoshop. And just like Photoshop, Affinity Photo can be confusing and difficult to learn. At least it can be if you don’t have the right instruction. What you mustn’t do is try to memorise its huge range of features. Instead, you need to learn a small subset of these, and importantly, in the correct order. This comprehensive and easy to follow book explains each of the core features of Affinity Photo 2 Desktop. It does this by presenting examples and exercises for you to follow on your computer, so making the features easy to learn. Follow this book and its examples and you will soon be editing images as though you have been using the software for years. The book is arranged into a series of lessons, focussing on the essential areas of photo editing using Affinity Photo. Each chapter builds on the previous, minimising repetition and saving you valuable time. You will learn about: •Exploring the essential tools and features in the different Affinity Personas. •Understanding the powerful retouching capabilities of the Photo Persona. •Using the different repair tools to remove, clone and move objects in an image. •Enhancing images with special effects and Filters. •Using Filters and Live Filters to sharpen and blur images as well as remove unwanted noise. •Harnessing the power of the Export Persona. And lots more. This book is an essential guide for anyone interested in learning Affinity Photo. Not only is it packed with examples and exercises for you to follow, but you can also download the accompanying images from the author's website, allowing you to follow along on your computer. With this book, you won't waste your time wading through hundreds of pages of filler content - this is a comprehensive and concise guide, designed to help you improve your photo editing skills as quickly as possible, no matter your current level of experience. Get started on your journey to mastering this powerful photo editor today!

How Computers Work, 9th Edition, Multi-Touch Version - Ron White & Tim Downs

How Computers Work, 9th Edition, Multi-Touch Version

How Computers Work Multi-Touch Version is an iPad-only edition of the best-selling print book, How Computers Work , which has dazzled readers for years with its incisive look at the inner-workings of computers, printers, monitors, cell phones, networking, operating systems and more.  The Multi-Touch version includes many new and exciting features that take the one-of-a-kind How Computers Work experience to the next level. Here's a look at just a few of the new features you'll find in the Multi-Touch version : The Touch Experience — How Computers Work has always been a beautiful book to look at, with loads of informative content to absorb, but the ability to drag, pinch, and tap your way through its wealth of content is an entirely new experience that enhances every facet of how it teaches you about the computing world.  Interactive Elements —We have added direct interactivity to more than a dozen of the topics covered in this book. Send a power surge into a surge protector to see how it protects your pricey electronics. Drag data into a processor to see how it divides up a work load and computes an answer. You'll even control the flow of light through an LCD monitor as you learn how it generates an image!  Animations, 3D Models, and Video —See first-hand how morphing software morphs a photo or how video compression and resolution change the quality of a digital video. Learn how a 3D model goes from wireframe to textured object and then manipulate that object yourself. Have you ever wondered just how a transistor physically controls the flow of electrons to turn itself on and off? You'll see it in action here!

How to Be Invisible - J. J. Luna

How to Be Invisible

Protect Your Privacy in the Information Age with This Revised and Updated Essential Guide In this thoroughly revised and updated third edition of his immensely popular guide How to Be Invisible , J.J. Luna shows you how to protect your personal security in a world where new innovations in information gathering have left the average person's private life open to scrutiny and exploitation. Luna, an expert and highly trained security consultant, reveals the shocking secrets that private detectives use to uncover information and then shows how to make a serious commitment to safeguarding yourself. Using real life stories and his own consulting experience, Luna divulges legal methods to attain the privacy you crave and deserve, whether you want to shield yourself from casual scrutiny or take your life savings and disappear without a trace. You'll learn how to protect your home address, hide your ownership of vehicles and real estate, use pagers with dumbphones, switch to low-profile banking and invisible money transfers, use alternate signatures, and secretly run a home-based business. This new edition contains step-by-step advice on building and maintaining your personal security, including brand new chapters on the dangers from Facebook, smartphones, facial recognition, locating a nominee you can trust, the art of pretexting (social engineering), moving abroad, the secrets of international privacy, and much more. How to Be Invisible is a critical antidote to the spread of new and more efficient ways of undermining our personal security in an age of eroding privacy.

Canon EOS 60D For Dummies - Julie Adair King & Robert Correll

Canon EOS 60D For Dummies

A full-color guide to all the bells and whistles in your new Canon 60D If you own a Canon 60D, you?ve got a camera for advanced amateurs and one that?s very close to professional-level equipment. Now it?s time to make sure you get the very most out of all that power. Julie Adair King teams up with Robert Correll to help digital camera users catch their skills up to what their cameras have to offer in this fun but thorough guide. Understand all your camera?s features, move beyond the security blanket of Auto mode, and start capturing the pictures you?ve dreamed of. Gives you the full picture on Canon?s EOS 60D dSLR camera, in the friendly, easy-to-follow, For Dummies style Helps you explore the 18-mexapixel sensor, full HD video recording, a tilt-view LCD, and expanded in-camera editing tools and filters Teaches you tricks and techniques, with over 300 example photos and menu captures in full color Reveals how to adjust settings for optimal exposure, lighting, focus, and color Gives you ten top tips on photo editing The Canon 60D dSLR camera, the expertise of Julie Adair King and Robert Correll, and your own, untapped ability?all you need now is the book! Canon EOS 60D For Dummies .

The Web Application Hacker's Handbook - Dafydd Stuttard & Marcus Pinto

The Web Application Hacker's Handbook

The highly successful security book returns with a new edition, completely updated Web applications are the front door to most organizations, exposing them to attacks that may disclose personal information, execute fraudulent transactions, or compromise ordinary users. This practical book has been completely updated and revised to discuss the latest step-by-step techniques for attacking and defending the range of ever-evolving web applications. You'll explore the various new technologies employed in web applications that have appeared since the first edition and review the new attack techniques that have been developed, particularly in relation to the client side. Reveals how to overcome the new technologies and techniques aimed at defending web applications against attacks that have appeared since the previous edition Discusses new remoting frameworks, HTML5, cross-domain integration techniques, UI redress, framebusting, HTTP parameter pollution, hybrid file attacks, and more Features a companion web site hosted by the authors that allows readers to try out the attacks described, gives answers to the questions that are posed at the end of each chapter, and provides a summarized methodology and checklist of tasks Focusing on the areas of web application security where things have changed in recent years, this book is the most current resource on the critical topic of discovering, exploiting, and preventing web application security flaws.

Swift 5.3 Cheat Sheet - Amit Chaudhary

Swift 5.3 Cheat Sheet

This book has covered the latest Swift 5.3 using Xcode 12.  Use this book as a quick reference guide (like a cheat sheet) for Swift programming language.  Access any topic inside a chapter in just one tap.   For beginners and for dummies, this book is a step-by-step guide to understanding object-oriented programming with Swift.  If you are an experienced developer who knows at least one modern programming language well, then this book is designed to teach you how to think and program in Swift Programming language. Each topic is covered with clear and concise examples for Swift programming language using Playground. I hope you find this book to be a useful and worthy addition to your library. I've had a great time writing it. Hopefully you'll have a great time reading and learning the latest version of Swift 5.3. I will keep updating this book to make it much simpler and more productive. Thank you for purchasing a copy! -Amit Chaudhary, 13th January 2021 Chapters Covered in this book:  1. Basics  2. Constants Variables 3. Data Types  4. Operators  5. String and Characters  6. Control Flow  7. Collection Types (Arrays, Sets, and Dictionaries) 8. Functions  9. Closures  10. Enumerators  11. Structures  12. Classes  13. Properties  14. Subscripts  15. Methods  16. Inheritance  17. Initializers  18. De-Initializers/ Deallocation  19. Protocols  20. Extensions/ Categories  21. Automatic Reference Counting  22. Type Casting/ Type Checking  23. Generics  24. Optional Chaining 25. Nested Types 26. Access Control 27. Error Handling

CTS Certified Technology Specialist Exam Guide, Third Edition - AVIXA Inc., NA & Andy Ciddor

CTS Certified Technology Specialist Exam Guide, Third Edition

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. The Most Complete, Up-to-Date CTS Exam Study System Published with AVIXA™, CTS Certified Technical Specialist Exam Guide, Third Edition provides comprehensive coverage of all objectives on the latest release of the AVIXA Certified Technology Specialist exam—the leading internationally recognized audiovisual (AV) certification. You’ll get learning objectives at the beginning of each chapter, best practices, checklists, diagrams, photos, chapter review questions with in-depth explanations, and a full-color insert. Designed to help you prepare for the CTS exam, this authoritative resource also serves as an essential on-the-job reference. Digital content includes: • New sample CTS questions from AVIXA Covers all current CTS exam objectives, including how to: • Gather customer information • Conduct a site survey • Evaluate and recommend changes to a site environment • Develop an AV project scope • Design AV solutions • Integrate AV solutions • Operate AV solutions • Manage an AV project • Maintain AV operations • Conduct maintenance activities • Troubleshoot and repair AV solutions

Eleventh Hour CISSP - Eric Conrad, Seth Misenar & Joshua Feldman

Eleventh Hour CISSP

Eleventh Hour CISSP Study Guide serves as a guide for those who want to be information security professionals. The main job of an information security professional is to evaluate the risks involved in securing assets and to find ways to mitigate those risks. Information security jobs include firewall engineers, penetration testers, auditors, and the like. The book is composed of 10 domains of the Common Body of Knowledge. In each section, it defines each domain. The first domain provides information about risk analysis and mitigation, and it discusses security governance. The second domain discusses techniques of access control, which is the basis for all security disciplines. The third domain explains the concepts behind cryptography, which is a secure way of communicating that is understood only by certain recipients. Domain 5 discusses security system design, which is fundamental in operating the system and software security components. Domain 6 is one of the critical domains in the Common Body of Knowledge, the Business Continuity Planning and Disaster Recovery Planning. It is the final control against extreme events such as injury, loss of life, or failure of an organization. Domain 7, Domain 8 and Domain 9 discuss telecommunications and network security, application development security, and the operations domain, respectively. Domain 10 focuses on the major legal systems that provide a framework for determining laws about information system. - The only guide you need for last-minute studying - Answers the toughest questions and highlights core topics - Can be paired with any other study guide so you are completely prepared

iPad Pro with magic keyboard: Learning the Fundamentals - Edward Marteson

iPad Pro with magic keyboard: Learning the Fundamentals

“If you happen to be a fan of apple, then you might want to consider getting another look at their product list to see which one would be able to capture your attention. All their products are considerably great, and therefore they are popular with a lot of people. Regardless of the price they put in their gadgets, people still buy it because they are already a trusted brand and so consumers know that they are paying for the quality.  Now, one of the new releases”

Prompt Engineering for Generative AI - James Phoenix & Mike Taylor

Prompt Engineering for Generative AI

Large language models (LLMs) and diffusion models such as ChatGPT and Stable Diffusion have unprecedented potential. Because they have been trained on all the public text and images on the internet, they can make useful contributions to a wide variety of tasks. And with the barrier to entry greatly reduced today, practically any developer can harness LLMs and diffusion models to tackle problems previously unsuitable for automation. With this book, you'll gain a solid foundation in generative AI, including how to apply these models in practice. When first integrating LLMs and diffusion models into their workflows, most developers struggle to coax reliable enough results from them to use in automated systems. Authors James Phoenix and Mike Taylor show you how a set of principles called prompt engineering can enable you to work effectively with AI. Learn how to empower AI to work for you. This book explains: The structure of the interaction chain of your program's AI model and the fine-grained steps in betweenHow AI model requests arise from transforming the application problem into a document completion problem in the model training domainThe influence of LLM and diffusion model architecture—and how to best interact with itHow these principles apply in practice in the domains of natural language processing, text and image generation, and code

iPhone 15 Pro User Guide for  Beginners and Seniors - Charles J Jones

iPhone 15 Pro User Guide for Beginners and Seniors

Are you excited about getting your hands on the latest release from Apple - the iPhone 15 Pro? Then you are going to want to check out the iPhone 15 Pro User Guide for Beginners and Seniors, the ultimate companion for anyone looking to make the most of this state-of-the-art device! This comprehensive user guide is ideal for Beginners and Seniors, providing a comprehensive overview of the iPhone 15 Pro's features, settings, and functionalities. It's perfect for those who want to quickly and easily understand how to use their new device or for those who want to customize it to suit their preferences maximally. Since the iPhone 15 Pro is one of the latest releases from Apple, it is essential to be up-to-date with the latest features and how to get the most out of them. This guide does just that by providing step-by-step instructions, from setting up the device to advanced features, increasing battery life and efficiency and so many more.  The iPhone 15 Pro User Guide for Beginners and Seniors is packed with valuable tips, tricks, and hacks that ensure you can get the most out of your new iPhone 15 Pro. From the use of Siri to the advanced camera system to the latest applications and connectivity options like AirDrop, you'll discover all the new features and how to use them in no time. The ultimate goal of the iPhone 15 Pro User Guide isn't just to ensure that you understand your new device but also to enable you to harness its potential to the fullest. This guide will help you get the most out of the iPhone 15 Pro in both your personal and professional life. Rest assured that this user guide will be frequently updated for the latest iOS versions, ensuring that you have the latest information and features in the future. This guide provides a vibrant and engaging typography that would be perfect for leisure reading, and the practical layout and structure make it ideal for quick reference and a great addition to your personal library. Inside this step-by-step guidebook, you will discover: •Different Prices, and Specs of the iPhone 15 Pro Device •All new features, and specifications of the new iPhone 15 Pro •Tips and Tricks to enhance productivity on iPhone 15 Pro •Advanced use of Siri in iOS 17 on the iPhone 15 Pro •iPhone 15 Pro Battery life and performance •Exploring iPhone 15 Pro features •Camera specifications of the iPhone 15 Pro  •Data Management and iCloud of iPhone 15 Pro •Advanced features of iOS and iPhone 15 Pro •Security features and options in iOS 17 •Troubleshooting and Supporting iPhone 15 Pro • BONUS package and many more… Get ready to make the most out of your new iPhone device with the iPhone 15 Pro User Guide for Beginners and Seniors. Take the bold step today! and step up to a whole new level of the iPhone experience!

Building Large Scale Web Apps - Addy Osmani & Hassan Djirdeh

Building Large Scale Web Apps

"Building Large Scale Web Apps" is a toolkit for managing large-scale React applications. React as a library allows you to start building user interfaces quickly and easily. But how do things scale as an application grows? How do you ensure that your codebase remains manageable, your performance metrics stay on point, and your team continues to work cohesively as the project evolves? In this book, you'll uncover strategies that industry professionals use to build scalable, performant, and maintainable React applications, all without becoming overwhelmed by complexity.

Take Control of iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 - Josh Centers

Take Control of iOS 18 and iPadOS 18

Keep up with the latest changes in iOS and iPadOS! Version 1.2, updated December 18, 2024 iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 overhaul your iPhone and iPad with major new features and interface changes. These include Apple Intelligence, which will continue to gain features and affect many aspects of how you use your device. In this book, Josh Centers shows you what's new, plus what you have to look forward to in future updates. In the fall of 2024, Apple initially rolled out new versions of iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 with a subset of their full feature set. New features, including many that are part of Apple Intelligence , started appearing in version 18.1, with more arriving in version 18.2 and still more expected over the coming months. Josh Centers introduces you to all the changes you'll see and how to navigate them. He discusses the redesigned and now completely customizable Control Center (plus more customizations for your Home Screen ), major changes to apps such as Photos , Messages , Notes , Maps , and Safari , the new Passwords app, and much more. This book shows you: • A list of major new features in iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 • How to determine whether the new software will run on your device, and the steps to follow to install the upgrade • Which Apple Intelligence have appeared as of version 18.2, and what's coming later on • How to modify your Home Screen , including turning app shortcuts into widgets • What's new in Control Center (almost everything) and how to take advantage of its new features • The changes—both useful and controversial—in the Photos app • New capabilities in Messages , including text formatting, animation effects, and scheduled messages, plus support for satellite messaging and RCS • The new Page Menu and the redesigned Reader mode in Safari • How the new Passwords app makes it easier for you to access items in your keychain • Many new capabilities in the Notes app, including Math Notes , richer formatting, highlighting, and attachments • Additional options for hiking and walking routes in Maps • The redesigned Calculator app, which now offers a much wider range of conversion options • Improvements to the Journal app, including Journal widgets for your Home Screen • Smaller changes to apps including Calendar , Files , Fitness+ , Freeform , Home , Mail , Music , Phone , and TV • Systemwide changes to Accessibility , AirPods , Game Mode , Contact Sharing , Emergency SOS Live Video , Flashlight , and SharePlay , plus new iPad-specific changes and a way to paste links over text Josh plans to update this book again in the coming months to reflect the ongoing changes in iOS 18 and iPadOS 18.

SwiftUI Projects - Craig Clayton

SwiftUI Projects

Learn SwiftUI by designing and building complex user interfaces for watchOS, iPadOS, and iOS with the help of projects including a financial app, a sports news app, and a POS system Key Features Learn SwiftUI with the help of practical cross-platform development projectsUnderstand the design considerations for building apps for different devices such as Apple Watch, iPhone, and iPad using SwiftUI's latest featuresWork with advanced SwiftUI layout features, including SF Symbols, SwiftUI grids, and forms in SwiftUI Book Description Released by Apple during WWDC 2019, SwiftUI provides an innovative and exceptionally simple way to build user interfaces for all Apple platforms with the power of Swift. This practical guide involves six real-world projects built from scratch, with two projects each for iPhone, iPad, and watchOS, built using Swift programming and Xcode. Starting with the basics of SwiftUI, you'll gradually delve into building these projects. You'll learn the fundamental concepts of SwiftUI by working with views, layouts, and dynamic types. This SwiftUI book will also help you get hands-on with declarative programming for building apps that can run on multiple platforms. Throughout the book, you'll work on a chart app (watchOS), NBA draft app (watchOS), financial app (iPhone), Tesla form app (iPhone), sports news app (iPad), and shoe point-of-sale system (iPad), which will enable you to understand the core elements of a SwiftUI project. By the end of the book, you'll have built fully functional projects for multiple platforms and gained the knowledge required to become a professional SwiftUI developer. What you will learn Understand the basics of SwiftUI by building an app with watchOSWork with UI elements such as text, lists, and buttonsCreate a video player in UIKit and import it into SwiftUIDiscover how to leverage an API and parse JSON in your app using CombineStructure your app to use Combine and state-driven featuresCreate flexible layouts on iPad Who this book is for SwiftUI Projects is intended for anyone who is already comfortable with Swift. We do not cover Swift topics in detail, so you need to be familiar with these already. All of the SwiftUI topics are taught as if this is the first time you've learned them and will gradually get more difficult.

CISO Desk Reference Guide - Bill Bonney

CISO Desk Reference Guide

Inducted into the Cybersecurity Canon Hall of Fame, The CISO Desk Reference Guide, Volumes 1 and 2, are written specifically for CISOs and will become trusted resources for you, your teams, and your colleagues in the C-suite. These easy-to-use guides are also perfect for recently hired or newly promoted CISOs, individuals aspiring to become CISOs, as well as business and technical professionals interested in the topic of cybersecurity. The different perspectives offered by the authors in this two-volume set can be used as standalone refreshers, and the five immediate next steps for each chapter give the reader a robust set of actions based on decades of relevant experience that will help you strengthen your cybersecurity programs. Best purchased together, volumes 1 and 2 provide 18 chapters spanning topics including organizational structure, regulatory and compliance, risk management, cybersecurity policy, metrics, working with your board, awareness training, threat intel, incident response, and much more, culminating with a guide to building your strategic plan. We hope you like the CISO Desk Reference Guide.

Software Estimation - Steve McConnell

Software Estimation

Often referred to as the “black art” because of its complexity and uncertainty, software estimation is not as difficult or puzzling as people think. In fact, generating accurate estimates is straightforward—once you understand the art of creating them. In his highly anticipated book, acclaimed author Steve McConnell unravels the mystery to successful software estimation—distilling academic information and real-world experience into a practical guide for working software professionals. Instead of arcane treatises and rigid modeling techniques, this guide highlights a proven set of procedures, understandable formulas, and heuristics that individuals and development teams can apply to their projects to help achieve estimation proficiency. Discover how to: Estimate schedule and cost—or estimate the functionality that can be delivered within a given time frame Avoid common software estimation mistakes Learn estimation techniques for you, your team, and your organization * Estimate specific project activities—including development, management, and defect correction Apply estimation approaches to any type of project—small or large, agile or traditional Navigate the shark-infested political waters that surround project estimates When many corporate software projects are failing, McConnell shows you what works for successful software estimation.

Learning Programming Using Visual Basic for Applications - Donald Rueter

Learning Programming Using Visual Basic for Applications

This is a set of six lessons that introduce programming concepts using Visual Basic for Applications; a part of Microsoft Excel. It is intended as a textbook for the programming component of an introductory course in computer science.

Persuasive Technology (Enhanced Edition) - BJ Fogg

Persuasive Technology (Enhanced Edition)

Can computers change what you think and do? Can they motivate you to stop smoking, persuade you to buy insurance, or convince you to join the Army? "Yes, they can," says Dr. B.J. Fogg, director of the Persuasive Technology Lab at Stanford University. Fogg has coined the phrase "Captology"(an acronym for computers as persuasive technologies) to capture the domain of research, design, and applications of persuasive computers.In this thought-provoking book, based on nine years of research in captology, Dr. Fogg reveals how Web sites, software applications, and mobile devices can be used to change people's attitudes and behavior. Technology designers, marketers, researchers, consumers—anyone who wants to leverage or simply understand the persuasive power of interactive technology—will appreciate the compelling insights and illuminating examples found inside. Persuasive technology can be controversial—and it should be. Who will wield this power of digital influence? And to what end? Now is the time to survey the issues and explore the principles of persuasive technology, and B.J. Fogg has written this book to be your guide. * Filled with key term definitions in persuasive computing *Provides frameworks for understanding this domain *Describes real examples of persuasive technologies

Understanding the Digital World - Brian W. Kernighan

Understanding the Digital World

A brand-new edition of the popular introductory textbook that explores how computer hardware, software, and networks work Computers are everywhere. Some are highly visible, in laptops, tablets, cell phones, and smart watches. But most are invisible, like those in appliances, cars, medical equipment, transportation systems, power grids, and weapons. We never see the myriad computers that quietly collect, share, and sometimes leak personal data about us. Governments and companies increasingly use computers to monitor what we do. Social networks and advertisers know more about us than we should be comfortable with. Criminals have all-too-easy access to our data. Do we truly understand the power of computers in our world? In this updated edition of Understanding the Digital World , Brian Kernighan explains how computer hardware, software, and networks work. Topics include how computers are built and how they compute; what programming is; how the Internet and web operate; and how all of these affect security, privacy, property, and other important social, political, and economic issues. Kernighan touches on fundamental ideas from computer science and some of the inherent limitations of computers, and new sections in the book explore Python programming, big data, machine learning, and much more. Numerous color illustrations, notes on sources for further exploration, and a glossary explaining technical terms and buzzwords are included. Understanding the Digital World is a must-read for readers of all backgrounds who want to know more about computers and communications.

Windows Server 2022 & PowerShell All-in-One For Dummies - Sara Perrott

Windows Server 2022 & PowerShell All-in-One For Dummies

All the essentials for administering Windows Server 2022 in one book Looking for a little help installing, configuring, securing, or running a network running Windows Server 2022? Windows Server 2022 & PowerShell All-in-One For Dummies delivers a thorough guide to network administration in a single, convenient book. Whether you need to start from scratch and install a new server or want to jump right into a more advanced topiclike managing security or working in Windows PowerShellyou'll find what you need right here. In this 8-books-in-1 compilation, you'll: Learn what you need to install and set up a brand-new Windows server installation Configure your Windows Server and customize its settings based on your needs and preferences Discover how to install, configure, and work with Containers The perfect book for server and system admins looking for a quick reference on Windows Server operation, this book is also a great resource for networking newcomers learning their way around the server software they'll encounter daily.

The Tangled Web - Michał Zalewski

The Tangled Web

Modern web applications are built on a tangle of technologies that have been developed over time and then haphazardly pieced together. Every piece of the web application stack, from HTTP requests to browser-side scripts, comes with important yet subtle security consequences. To keep users safe, it is essential for developers to confidently navigate this landscape. In The Tangled Web , Michal Zalewski, one of the world’s top browser security experts, offers a compelling narrative that explains exactly how browsers work and why they’re fundamentally insecure. Rather than dispense simplistic advice on vulnerabilities, Zalewski examines the entire browser security model, revealing weak points and providing crucial information for shoring up web application security. You’ll learn how to: –Perform common but surprisingly complex tasks such as URL parsing and HTML sanitization –Use modern security features like Strict Transport Security, Content Security Policy, and Cross-Origin Resource Sharing –Leverage many variants of the same-origin policy to safely compartmentalize complex web applications and protect user credentials in case of XSS bugs –Build mashups and embed gadgets without getting stung by the tricky frame navigation policy –Embed or host user-supplied content without running into the trap of content sniffing For quick reference, "Security Engineering Cheat Sheets" at the end of each chapter offer ready solutions to problems you’re most likely to encounter. With coverage extending as far as planned HTML5 features, The Tangled Web will help you create secure web applications that stand the test of time.

CEH v12 Certified Ethical Hacker Study Guide with 750 Practice Test Questions - Ric Messier

CEH v12 Certified Ethical Hacker Study Guide with 750 Practice Test Questions

The latest version of the official study guide for the in-demand CEH certification, now with 750 Practice Test Questions Information security and personal privacy remains a growing concern for businesses in every sector. And even as the number of certifications increases, the Certified Ethical Hacker, Version 12 (CEH v12) maintains its place as one of the most sought-after and in-demand credentials in the industry. In CEH v12 Certified Ethical Hacker Study Guide with 750 Practice Test Questions , you’ll find a comprehensive overview of the CEH certification requirements. Concise and easy-to-follow instructions are combined with intuitive organization that allows you to learn each exam objective in your own time and at your own pace. The Study Guide now contains more end of chapter review questions and more online practice tests. This combines the value from the previous two-book set including a practice test book into a more valuable Study Guide. The book offers thorough and robust coverage of every relevant topic, as well as challenging chapter review questions, even more end of chapter review questions to validate your knowledge, and Exam Essentials, a key feature that identifies important areas for study. There are also twice as many online practice tests included. You’ll learn about common attack practices, like reconnaissance and scanning, intrusion detection, DoS attacks, buffer overflows, wireless attacks, mobile attacks, Internet of Things vulnerabilities, and more. It also provides: Practical, hands-on exercises that reinforce vital, real-world job skills and exam competencies Essential guidance for a certification that meets the requirements of the Department of Defense 8570 Directive for Information Assurance positions Complimentary access to the Sybex online learning center, complete with chapter review questions, full-length practice exams, hundreds of electronic flashcards, and a glossary of key terms The CEH v12 Certified Ethical Hacker Study Guide with 750 Practice Test Questions is your go-to official resource to prep for the challenging CEH v12 exam and a new career in information security and privacy.

PoC or GTFO - Manul Laphroaig

PoC or GTFO

This highly anticipated print collection gathers articles published in the much-loved  International Journal of Proof-of-Concept or Get The F**k Out . PoC||GTFO  follows in the tradition of  Phrack  and  Uninformed  by publishing on the subjects of offensive security research, reverse engineering, and file format internals. Until now, the journal has only been available online or printed and distributed for free at hacker conferences worldwide. Consistent with the journal's quirky, biblical style, this book comes with all the trimmings: a leatherette cover, ribbon bookmark, bible paper, and gilt-edged pages. The book features more than 80 technical essays from numerous famous hackers, authors of classics like "Reliable Code Execution on a Tamagotchi," "ELFs are Dorky, Elves are Cool," "Burning a Phone," "Forget Not the Humble Timing Attack," and "A Sermon on Hacker Privilege." Twenty-four full-color pages by Ange Albertini illustrate many of the clever tricks described in the text.

iPhone 12 User Guide Simplified - Brian McShore

iPhone 12 User Guide Simplified

Get a long-term assessment of the Apple iPhone 12, including the best features, drawbacks, and why Apple should make it more like the Mac. Every year Apple releases a different variant of the iPhone and in 2020, the iPhone 12 was launched. Buyers must familiarize themselves with the new gadget in town every time Apple launches a new iPhone. Sometimes, it could be hard to navigate a brand new phone on your own but getting help from another who has mastered the phone becomes an easy task. Have you recently purchased an iPhone 12 or already own one but having trouble understanding some of its hidden features? After you've unboxed it and completed the initial setup, you might be wondering what to do next. This book contains amazing tips and techniques to implement to get the most out of your iPhone 12. Tips and techniques like: 1. How to get Phone 12 to identify your various facial appearances, especially if you wear makeup often? 2. How set up lifesaving feature on your at the touch of of a button. 3. How to keep your device's battery in good shape for a long time. 4. How to deal with unwelcome phone calls 5. The unbelievable thing the back of the iPhone 12 could do for you. 6. How to use 5G to your full advantage 7. How to rearrange and customize your home screen to your taste and many more. With this guide, maneuvering the iPhone 12 becomes easy peasy! What are you waiting for? Do grab a copy today!

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