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My browsing roundup on Fri 22 Jul 2016
Mysql To Hdfs How To Import Data Using Sqoop
In this post, Hadoop developers will make you learn about the procedure to perform Sqoop Installation and import data from MySql to HDFS. Make sure you understand every point discussed here.Continue Reading
Crazy Drivers Drift Around Japan's Most Dangerous Curves
There are two ways to drive around the winding roads of Japan's mountains. 1) Very carefully, and 2) Like an absolute crazy person.
The Notcrazy Person?s Guide To Online Privacy
Should you tape over your webcam? Is it OK to use your computer?s operating system, or do you have to run Tails? And what the hell is Tails? Unless you?re a high-profile target ? and you?re probably not ? you can take some simple steps to block hackers.
Confessions Of A Former Apocalypse Survival Guide Writer
How do you write for preppers when you don't really believe in what they're selling?
10 Extraordinary Money Saving Blogs
There are many possible ways to start saving your money. Even during the financial crisis it?s possible to save and multiply money. Therefore, I decided not to explain each possibility separately, just to make sure that you won?t feel confused after reading such article, but instead I?ve created a list of 10 best money saving blogs so that everyone could find the most suitable way of preserving their own finances.
Splendid 5 Cyber Security Companies
With theft being the most usual of activity when we talk about security, safeguarding our assets has become all the more of a priority in the 21st century. What has become even more of a dilemma is the need to safeguard technology with technology itself.
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Comics Of The Week #348
Every week we feature a set of comics created exclusively for WDD. The content revolves around web design, blogging and funny situations that we encounter in our daily lives as designers. These great cartoons are created by Jerry King, an award-winning cartoonist who?s one of the most published, prolific and versatile cartoonists in the world […]
Backyard Scientist Makes His Very Own Fiery Vortex Cannon
Though Kevin Kolher liked his store-bought, hand-held vortex cannon, he still had something bigger in mind. So, he built one ten times larger out of a metal trash can and spare parts. Then, in another stroke of genius, he decided to shoot fire out of it.
How To Be A Gmail Power User [Infographic]
The Internet has been trying to kill email for forever and so far, it’s not doing a good job. Why else would there be so many guides and articles out there teaching you how to achieve Zero Inbox or how to be a Gmail power user? This infographic adds to the pile with plenty of…
Friday, May 20, 2016
Interesting Sites I Found on 05/20/2016
Welcome To The Internet Of Compromised Things
This post is a bit of a public service announcement, so I'll get right to the point:
Every time you use WiFi, ask yourself: could I be connecting to the Internet through a compromised router with malware?
It's becoming more and more common to see malware installed not at the
7 Free Ux Ebooks Worth Reading
A hand-picked selection of free e-books that provide excellent UX advice and insights.
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Reading Roundup What?s New In Blogging Lately?
It’s a rainy and cool weekend here in Melbourne, and I’m looking forward to reading something inspirational with several (ok many several) cups of tea. These have been an excellent start! How Facebook Decides Who Sees Your Updates | Edgar Oh. Wow. This was interesting and confusing and a complete ...more
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How Pornhub's Designers Keep You Coming?Back
Its brands deliver epic Web traffic, claiming 60 million unique users a day .
10 Bitcoin Alternatives Crypto Currency Options
Alternative currencies have a certain mystery about them. They are seen as sort of an ?underground? currency because they are not controlled by some central authority like a bank or government. Instead, they are controlled by peers who engage in transactions and/or ?mining,? which is the term for keeping the ledgers.
In a block-chain environment, every transaction is recorded with a finite number of coins in circulation, and many (in some instances all) of the peers have access to that ledger, to prevent fraud. The use of cryptography for complete security and privacy is another element that increases the aura of mystery.
In reality, alternative currencies operate on pretty simple principles of buying selling and investing. Even a few web-based e-commerce sites, like Overstock.com, now accept Bitcoin. It?s just that no government is involved. That in itself can arouse some suspicion, but Bitcoin, the oldest and most well-known alt currency, has been around long enough now that much of the suspicion has dissipated.
But now the competition has arrived, and a good number of alt currencies are now in full swing, and investors have many options. Investing in cryptocurrencies is risky, of course, but many see the long-term rise of Bitcoin value ($428.23 for 1Btc) as a sign that other fledgling alt currencies might do likewise.
Best Performance Testing Tools Mobile & Web
The current trend followed by most of the mobile app users and tech freaks are everyone stays connected and in sync with technology by keeping a check on their emails and all their other web content on their gadgets at regular intervals.
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Watch Google's Annual I/o Keynote
Google's annual I/O developer conference is happening today, and you can watch a livestream (in 360 degrees, of course) of the keynote below starting at 1 pm EST.
15 Toprated Minimalist Wordpress Themes
If you have started to read this post, then you definitely have an eye for web design and content management. It is no secret that websites with a lot of content, especially the textual ones, need a minimalist design not overloaded with graphic elements. And it is not just because of some design or general beauty issues, it really matters if you want to draw more attention to your content and make your visitors stay and take a look at it. The design of such sites has to be simple and smooth, with a lot of space and ghost buttons.
We have dug ourselves into the world of minimalist design and want to showcase some of the best examples of WordPress templates with an airy and understated layout.
Want To Be An Amazing Writer? Read Like One
When it comes to reading, there are two ditches modern-day web writers may fall into. Both are notorious, unrefined, and dangerous — especially if you want to be more than an ordinary writer. On one side, you have the ditch of never-ending digital content where you spend all your time reading online. Your day looks
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