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Keystrokes can be recovered remotely
Wired keyboards, like those found on desktop PCs, emit electromagnetic waves that can be read remotely, according two Swiss researchers. Read more »
Google uses Lemon to find holes in apps
Google is working on a security tool -- codenamed Lemon -- to detect vulnerabilities in its Web applications. Read more »
Apple guru combats month of bugs
A software engineer has vowed to quickly provide a patch for flaws in Apple software that are set to be made public by researchers Kevin Finisterre and the pseudonymous LMH this month. Read more »
Microsoft to push Silverlight 1.0 RC out the door
Microsoft's Adobe flash-killer Silverlight is entering its next phase with the software maker set to debut Silverlight 1.0 Release Candidate late this week. Read more »
Microsoft reaches out beyond .Net
The software giant has announced the .Net Framework Developer Center portal to help educate non-.Net developers in its technologies Read more »
Microsoft fixes 9 flaws in 6 patches; 4 are critical
Microsoft today released its October 2007 security bulletin, which includes six updates: four are designated as Critical by the software giant; two are deemed Important, and one previously announced patch was dropped. Read more »
Bash + cmd = Powershell?
CommentaryMicrosoft's PowerShell looks to be a revolution that envelopes the advantages of both bash and cmd as well as adding a powerful new dimension to scripting in general. Read more »
US Congress: P2P networks harm national security
United States House of Representatives panel chairman says peer-to-peer networks pose a "national security threat," new laws needed. Read more »
System.Globalization namespace in .NET
The .NET Framework has built-in support for globalisation in its System.Globalization namespace. This namespace can help you build international support into your applications. Read more »
Firefox beats million-download deadline
With days to spare, the Mozilla Foundation beat its 10-day goal of 1 million Firefox downloads. Read more »
Features (208)
Easily format string output with String.Format
The .NET Framework provides a clean approach to string concatenation with the String class's Format method. Learn about the syntax for formatting string values. Read more »
Protect sensitive data with .NET 2.0's SecureString class
Beginning with .NET Framework 2.0, the SecureString class is available to easily hold encrypted data in memory. Here are details about using the SecureString class. Read more »
StringBuffer helps you reduce Java overhead
Dealing with dynamic string data requires care to avoid excessive system resource consumption. The basic Java StringBuffer class is designed to tackle this. Read more »
Manipulating strings with JavaScript
While JavaScript has many applications, working with string values is one of the most popular. Let's take a closer look at manipulating strings. Read more »
The evolution of a design
As developers, we're always striving to produce modular, easily extended designs. Unfortunately, we often don't know whether we've succeeded until the implementation is complete and we're asked to change something. Read more »
Flex: The new face of design and development
Far more than just a toy for graphic-savvy developers, Adobe's Flex is one of the best Rich Internet Application tools around. Read more »
Designing a search-friendly Web site
By controlling the search engine indexing of your Web site, you can ensure that users trying to find your information get there easily. Read more »
Getting to grips with GridBagLayout
GridBagLayout really can solve almost any interface layout problem and have your windows resize sensibly and more importantly, in the fashion that you wish. All it takes is a little forethought and some patience. Read more »
Developer Spotlight: Inside .NET with Juval Lowy
Builder AU caught up with Lowy during his masterclass in Sydney and discussed what is in .NET 3.0, the design review process and how developers can better learn. Read more »
The Samurai Principle
Death or Glory! Builder AU's Nick Gibson shows how you can use the Samurai Principle to write better code. Read more »
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Space pr0n, patent karma and Yang out -- Club Builder
On Club Builder this week: how NASA plans to get the Internet into space, Jerry Yang is out the door at Yahoo and Brendan Eich discusses javascript engine competition.