Explains SharePoint Online's Partner Access License (PAL) for inviting external users without an O365 license, covering setup and key recommendations.
A security analysis revealing that Skype stores user data in an unencrypted, password-less local database, making it vulnerable to data extraction.
A PyCon 2014 attendee reflects on the community spirit of swag bag stuffing and the technical depth of an open space session on software composition.
Explains the advantages of vectorization in R for writing faster, simpler, and safer code by examining how R works internally.
An exploration of the Singleton design pattern in JavaScript, covering its implementation, benefits, and drawbacks.
A practical guide on the essential and non-essential elements for building a successful web application, emphasizing simplicity and core problem-solving.
A technical guide to implementing Principal Component Analysis (PCA) for dimensionality reduction, comparing it with MDA and providing code examples.
A blog post explaining the Heartbleed OpenSSL vulnerability and providing Python scripts to test websites for it.
Cimbalino Windows Phone Toolkit version 3.2.3 is released, featuring new services, behaviors, and bug fixes for Windows Phone development.
A developer's deep dive into the complexities and pain points of setting up a .NET build environment, highlighting dependency and SDK management issues.
A technical guide on resolving runtime generic type parameters in Java, using a custom method for complex inheritance hierarchies.
Explores common misunderstandings about cloud auto-scaling, explaining why it's not magic and why existing apps often can't use it directly.
A guide on configuring Gulp with Sass, Autoprefixer, and Sourcemaps to maintain sourcemap integrity during CSS processing.
A developer reviews their 2014 tech-focused resolutions, tracking progress on coding goals, open source contributions, and community engagement.
A concise, urgent guide for sysadmins on the mandatory steps to fix the critical Heartbleed OpenSSL vulnerability and secure web servers.
Explains the April 7 web security vulnerability, its impact on major sites, and provides steps for users to protect their accounts.
A checklist for preparing for a hackathon, covering software setup, skill practice, and project planning to maximize productivity.
A technical case study on building responsive, accessible websites for Radio Free Europe to reach users with slow connections and old devices.
Explores a DOS debugging quirk where programs behave differently in debuggers due to stack space manipulation for interrupt traps.
Overview of new Extended Events packages and features introduced in SQL Server 2014, focusing on the In-Memory OLTP (XTP) engine.
