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AskTom: Oracle password encryption
A good howto on setting up one-way password hashing in oracle.
(tags: oracle databases programming howto)

Security: Transparent Data Encryption
Encrypt sensitive data transparently without writing a single line of code. Good two-way oracle encryption techniques for sensitive data.
(tags: encryption oracle security databases programming howto)

Implementing a custom security extension in Reporting Services
(tags: msrs microsoft .net programming)

PortableApps.com | Your Digital Life, Anywhere™
(tags: software tools windows oss)

freenigma gmbh
GPG encryption for webmail, as a firefox plugin
(tags: email encryption firefox security software web)

PCTHiker.com: Pepsi Can Stove Assembly Instructions
How to make a beer can stove that runs on alcohol. Great of backpacking trips.
(tags: howto camping survival)

SitePoint Forums - ASP.NET Best Practices
I don’t agree with all of these, and some of them aren’t backed up with any reasoning, but there’s some good stuff here.
(tags: programming .net tips)

Writing A 2D Game In C# With Managed DirectX
A very basic tutorial for DirectDraw in .net
(tags: .net games programming directx)

Endogine sprite engine - The Code […]

SteveX Compiled » String Formatting in C#
A great String.Format reference
(tags: .net programming reference)

Hacknot - Purr Programming
“The programmers who trialed PurrProgramming report that they enjoyed the experience of writing code with a cat nearby, and estimate their defect injection rate fell by at least 30%, due to spending approximately 30% of their time stroking the cat. The ef
(tags: xp programming development humor)

Zombies
Some good simple tips for zombie makeup
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NewsRex
Because the horrors of reality are way less terrible when narrated by dinosaurs!
(tags: news comics)

Car and Deep Cycle Battery FAQ, Battery Manufacturers and Brand Names List, and Battery References and Information Links List
Useful information for battery power on the playa or wherever
(tags: hardware reference electronics)

How to make a solar power generator
A good explanation of how to set up a renewable solar-charged battery for long term use of small electronic […]

Automating Database maintenance in SQL 2005 Express Edition Part I
Microsoft SQL Server 2005 doesn’t come with a scheduling utility, but you can use windows scheduled tasks to automate db maintenance tasks.
(tags: microsoft programming databases)

Importing and Extending ActiveX Controls in .NET - The Code Project - C# Programming
How to use legacy ActiveX controls in .net applications
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