Hacking Photoshop CS2

Shangara Singh, «Hacking Photoshop CS2»

Publisher: Wiley (October 21, 2005) | ISBN: 0764597884 | PDF | 29.46 MB | 454 pages

Comprehensive in its treatment of Microsoft's latest and greatest operating system for the masses, Alan Simpson's Windows XP Bible has an answer to most "How do I..." questions that are likely to arise in the minds of Windows XP users, particularly those who aren't too familiar with recent versions of Windows. If you're going to buy a Windows XP reference book for your office, this would be a good choice. The author--the respected Alan Simpson, who's put out similarly comprehensive books before--must have incredible patience, because he manages to document almost every Windows procedure down to the last option and the final "OK" click. Most people won't need this level of handholding--almost everyone has gained knowledge of the basic Windows conventions by now--and perhaps this book could have been more compact (as it is, it's pretty hefty) or contained more obscure details without it. But don't accuse Simpson of neglecting details.

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Leo Laporte's 2005 Gadget Guide

Leo Laporte's 2005 Gadget Guide

304 pages | Que (September 23, 2004) | 0789732084 | PDF | 17 Mb

Dedicated to the leagues of mainstream geeks who integrate technology into every facet of their lives, Leo Laporte's 2005 Gadget Guide is the definitive source for your gadget-buying needs in 2004-05. Leo boils down the reams and reams of product specs, slices through the marketing hype and delivers his best-of-breed picks for everything from digital cameras to MP3 players, GPS units to cell phones, and from home theater equipment to computer gadgetry. Leo will help you ensure that your hard-earned bucks are put to good use. Divided into seven easy-to-follow sections, you will find general buying advice, tips on what to avoid and Leo's top picks for each device type. Get the most out of your toy money with Leo Laporte's 2005 Gadget Guide.

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Microsoft Ancient Lands

Microsoft Ancient Lands (Multimedia edition)

Multimedia CD | Educational | ISBN: 1572310200 | 570 MB

The ancient world is yours to explore. What was life like for soldiers? Servants? Kings? Discover, through rich images, sound, animation, and video, the mysteries and marvels of life in ancient times. Discover the wonders of the ancient world, from the dawn of Egypt to the glory of Greece to the fall of Rome. Find out how people lived, and how their ways of life influence us today. Experience ancient life with nearly 1,000 interactive articles, illustrated with full-color images and featuring hours of sound and narration. Watch as the past comes to life in video clips that both entertain and inform. Explore on your own, listening to legends and stories of everyday life told by people of the times, or choose from fascinating narrated guided tours. Learn the most amazing facts - like why so many Egyptian paintings look alike - in narrated animations. Or turn discovery into doing with hands-on activities such as puzzles and matching games.

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Encyclopedia of Cybercrime

 

 Samuel C. McQuade III, "Encyclopedia of Cybercrime"

Greenwood | 2008-11-30 | ISBN: 0313339740 | 232 pages | PDF | 1 MB

There are today no more compelling sets of crime and security threats facing nations, communities, organizations, groups, families and individuals than those encompassed by cybercrime. For over fifty years crime enabled by computing and telecommunications technologies have increasingly threatened societies as they have become reliant on information systems for sustaining modernized living. Cybercrime is not a new phenomenon, rather an evolving one with respect to adoption of information technology (IT) for abusive and criminal purposes. Further, by virtue of the myriad ways in which IT is abused, it represents a technological shift in the nature of crime rather than a new form of criminal behavior. Understanding the subject, then, is imperative to combatting it and to addressing it at various levels.

There are today no more compelling sets of crime and security threats facing nations, communities, organizations, groups, families and individuals than those encompassed by cybercrime. For over fifty years crime enabled by computing and telecommunications technologies have increasingly threatened societies as they have become reliant on information systems for sustaining modernized living. Cybercrime is not a new phenomenon, rather an evolving one with respect to adoption of information technology (IT) for abusive and criminal purposes. Further, by virtue of the myriad ways in which IT is abused, it represents a technological shift in the nature of crime rather than a new form of criminal behavior. In other words, the nature of crime and its impacts on society are changing to the extent computers and other forms of IT are used for illicit purposes. Understanding the subject, then, is imperative to combating it and to addressing it at various levels.

This work is the first comprehensive encyclopedia to address cybercrime. Topical articles address all key areas of concern and specifically those having to with: terminology, definitions and social constructs of crime; national infrastructure security vulnerabilities and capabilities; types of attacks to computers and information systems; computer abusers and cybercriminals; criminological, sociological, psychological and technological theoretical underpinnings of cybercrime; social and economic impacts of crime enabled with information technology (IT) inclusive of harms experienced by victims of cybercrimes and computer abuse; emerging and controversial issues such as online pornography, the computer hacking subculture and potential negative effects of electronic gaming and so-called computer addiction; bodies and specific examples of U.S. federal laws and regulations that help to prevent cybercrimes; examples and perspectives of law enforcement, regulatory and professional member associations concerned about cybercrime and its impacts; and computer forensics as well as general investigation/prosecution of high tech crimes and attendant challenges within the United States and internationally.

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e-Book: Google Hacking for Penetration Testers.

Google Hacking for Penetration Testers

By Johnny Long, Ed Skoudis, Alrik van Eijkelenborg

Publisher: Syngress | 2005 | 448 Pages | ISBN: 1931836361 | PDF | 26.6 MB

Google, the most popular search engine worldwide, provides web surfers with an easy-to-use guide to the Internet, with web and image searches, language translation, and a range of features that make web navigation simple enough for even the novice user. What many users don't realize is that the deceptively simple components that make Google so easy to use are the same features that generously unlock security flaws for the malicious hacker. Vulnerabilities in website security can be discovered through Google hacking, techniques applied to the search engine by computer criminals, identity thieves, and even terrorists to uncover secure information. This book beats Google hackers to the punch, equipping web administrators with penetration testing applications to ensure their site is invulnerable to a hacker's search.

Penetration Testing with Google Hacks explores the explosive growth of a technique known as "Google Hacking." When the modern security landscape includes such heady topics as "blind SQL injection" and "integer overflows," it's refreshing to see such a deceptively simple tool bent to achieve such amazing results; this is hacking in the purest sense of the word. Readers will learn how to torque Google to detect SQL injection points and login portals, execute port scans and CGI scans, fingerprint web servers, locate incredible information caches such as firewall and IDS logs, password databases, SQL dumps and much more - all without sending a single packet to the target! Borrowing the techniques pioneered by malicious "Google hackers," this talk aims to show security practitioners how to properly protect clients from this often overlooked and dangerous form of information leakage.

*First book about Google targeting IT professionals and security leaks through web browsing.

*Author Johnny Long, the authority on Google hacking, will be speaking about "Google Hacking" at the Black Hat 2004 Briefing. His presentation on penetrating security flaws with Google is expected to create a lot of buzz and exposure for the topic.

*Johnny Long's Web site hosts the largest repository of Google security exposures and is the most popular destination for security professionals who want to learn about the dark side of Google.

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Maran Illustrated Windows XP 101 Hot Tips

Maran Illustrated Windows XP 101 Hot Tips

Publisher: Course Technology PTR | ISBN: 1592008828 | edition 2005 | PDF | 240 pages | 31,33 mb

Produced by the award-winning Maran Graphics Group, Maran Illustrated Guide to Windows XP 101 is a valuable resource for all readers, especially those who are looking to further enhance their XP experience. Clear, step-by-step instructions walk you through each operation from beginning to end.

Comprehensive topic introductions and useful tips provide additional information and advice to enhance your Windows XP experience and help meet your individual needs. Maran Illustrated Guide to Windows XP 101 is packed with information for those who are familiar with Windows XP and are looking to get the most out of using the operating system. You will find this book an excellent guide to help you learn about cool tricks and hot tips, by way of the easy-to-use Maran Graphics format.

Features a unique two-page spread, hundreds of full-color screen shots, illustrations, and useful tips that appeal to and engage visual learners and simplify the learning process.

Using simple, easy-to-understand and concise text, this book covers Windows XP topics for both the Home and Professional versions, making it a great reference for all skill levels.

Provides concise coverage of Windows XP, the latest version of Windows, including Windows Security Center, Wi-Fi wireless networking, Bluetooth wireless connections, Windows Media Player 10, and Internet Explorer’s Pop-up Blocker. Also covers the latest in computer gadgets and accessories including MP3 player, DVD players, and much more.

Written using "Visual Grammar", a proven method that combines instructions with full-color screen shots to provide the best synergistic learning experience available.

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Top Ten Tips To Improve System Speed

1.Let your PC boot up completely before opening any applications.

2.Refresh the desktop after closing any application. This will remove any unused files from the RAM.

3.Do not set very large file size images as your wallpaper. Do not keep a wallpaper at all if your PC is low on RAM (less than 64 MB).

4.Do not clutter your Desktop with a lot of shortcuts. Each shortcut on the desktop uses up to 500 bytes of RAM

5.Empty the recycle bin regularly. The files are not really deleted from your hard drive until you empty the recycle bin.

6.Delete the temporary internet files regularly.

7.Defragment your hard drive once every two months. This will free up a lot of space on your hard drive and rearrange the files so that your applications run faster.

8.Always make two partitions in your hard drive. Install all large Software's (like PSP, Photoshop, 3DS Max etc) in the second partition. Windows uses all the available empty space in C drive as virtual memory when your Computer RAM is full. Keep the C Drive as empty as possible.

9.When installing new Softwares disable the option of having a tray icon. The tray icons use up available RAM, and also slow down the booting of your PC. Also disable the option of starting the application automatically when the PC boots. You can disable these options later on also from the Tools or preferences menu in your application.

10. Protect your PC from dust. Dust causes the CPU cooling fan to jam and slow down thereby gradually heating your CPU and affecting the processing speed. Use compressed air to blow out any dust from the CPU. Never use vacuum.

RAM IS THE WORKING AREA (DESKTOP) OF THE CPU, KEEP IT AS EMPTY AND UNCLUTTERED AS POSSIBLE!

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