Author: Ryan

Cyber Security / Tools & Utilities / Web

Random Username Generator by 1Password A useful (yet underestimated) tool to create unique usernames and protect your accounts against hacking attempts

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Now that we use the web for (almost) everything, using secure and strong credentials has become an absolute must. Typically, when we adopt this fundamental cybersecurity best practice, we always …

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ASP.NET / C# / Cloud / Coding / Software / Web

Manning Permanent Promo Code - 35% discount on all catalog Are you looking for a promo code to purchase an IT-related Book from Manning? Here's the post you're looking for!

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I'm pleased to say that Manning Publications - a well-known publisher of computer books, videos, and projects for software developers, engineers, architects, system administrators, managers, and all who are professionally …

Manning Permanent Promo Code - 35% discount on all catalog Are you looking for a promo code to purchase an IT-related Book from Manning? Here's the post you're looking for! Read More
Cyber Security / Privacy & Compliance / Servers & Services / Web / Windows

Surfshark VPN for PC and Mobile - Review and Test Drive Review and test drive of Surfshark VPN, a Caribbean-based VPN service that promises high performance and low subscription fees.

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In this article, we will talk about Surfshark, a very well-reviewed VPN provider (average ratings between 8.8 and 9.3 on Trustpilot in 2022). Don't know what an as-a-service VPN is? …

Surfshark VPN for PC and Mobile - Review and Test Drive Review and test drive of Surfshark VPN, a Caribbean-based VPN service that promises high performance and low subscription fees. Read More
Servers & Services / Web

The role of the Web Server General overview of the tool that handles the HTTP requests and provides responses: what it is, what it does, what it is for

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After the articles dedicated to the HTTP protocol and the HTTP request/response cycle, it's time to dedicate a post to the main protagonist of the interaction between client/browser and the …

The role of the Web Server General overview of the tool that handles the HTTP requests and provides responses: what it is, what it does, what it is for Read More
Servers & Services / Web

HTTP Requests and Responses - What they are and how they work General overview of the HTTP request-response life cycle, HTTP Headers, Status Code, and other key concepts

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After the overview of HTTP, SSL/TLS, DNS, and URLs published a few days ago, in this article we will focus on one of the most important mechanisms underlying the functioning …

HTTP Requests and Responses - What they are and how they work General overview of the HTTP request-response life cycle, HTTP Headers, Status Code, and other key concepts Read More
ASP.NET / C# / Cloud / Coding / Cyber Security / Servers & Services / Web

ASP.NET Core Web API - Deal of the Day! Exclusive one-day-only offer to save 45% on ASP.NET Core Web API and other Manning titles about ASP.NET Core

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A few weeks ago, I announced that my upcoming book, ASP.NET Core Web API, which I'm currently writing for Manning Publications, has just reached the MEAP state. Today I have another important …

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Coding / Cyber Security / Servers & Services / Web

HTTP, SSL/TLS, DNS, URL, DDoS Attacks - Basic Concepts A high-level overview of some basic World Wide Web concepts: HTTP Protocol, SSL / TLS Certificates, Domain Name Servers, URLs, DDoS Attacks

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In this article we will provide a general overview of the main concepts behind the World Wide Web as we know it today: the HTTP protocol, used by the browser …

HTTP, SSL/TLS, DNS, URL, DDoS Attacks - Basic Concepts A high-level overview of some basic World Wide Web concepts: HTTP Protocol, SSL / TLS Certificates, Domain Name Servers, URLs, DDoS Attacks Read More
ASP.NET / C# / Cloud / Coding / Design / Servers & Services / SQL / Web

ASP.NET Core Web API - The Book A practical guide explaining how to create fully featured Web APIs with the ASP.NET Core framework using REST and GraphQL - Now available for Early Access!

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Today I'm proud to announce that my future book - ASP.NET Core Web API, which I'm currently writing for Manning Publications - has just reached the MEAP state! In case you …

ASP.NET Core Web API - The Book A practical guide explaining how to create fully featured Web APIs with the ASP.NET Core framework using REST and GraphQL - Now available for Early Access! Read More
ASP.NET / C# / Cloud / Coding / Design / HTML & CSS / JavaScript / Servers & Services / Web

ASP.NET Core 6 and Angular - Fifth Edition Learn how to build stunning web apps with Angular backed up with an efficient and lightweight Web API back-end built with ASP.NET Core

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I'm pleased to announce that ASP.NET Core 6 and Angular, the fifth edition of my ASP.NET Core and Angular book, is now available for purchase in E-Book and Paperback format …

ASP.NET Core 6 and Angular - Fifth Edition Learn how to build stunning web apps with Angular backed up with an efficient and lightweight Web API back-end built with ASP.NET Core Read More
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Web Administrator Training Course A learning path to acquire the necessary skills to configure, manage and administer a web server on Windows, Linux, and in the Cloud

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We are pleased to announce the start of our Web Administrator Training Course, a learning path dedicated to all web developers and system administrators wishing to deepen their knowledge in the …

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