Category Archives: IT
Security Through Obscurity?
A frequent topic of conversation amongst IT people and system administrators in particular is security through obscurity. Most experienced system administrators will tell you that there is no real security to be gained through obscurity. Is this true or have … Continue reading
More Advanced Form Input Validation
For a web application I’m currently working on I’ve had to implement some input validation and thought others may find it of use. Although I have yet to add more, admittedly rather specific, validation it will be little more than … Continue reading
Super Simple Form Validator Using jQuery
Let me start by saying that until a few weeks ago I had never really used JavaScript, or done much web development at all. That changed when I decided that a project I’m working on would be best done as … Continue reading
Applied Laziness
“Applied Laziness” is my term for working in a manner that makes your own life easier and more efficient, although I’m not the only beneficiary. It should not be confused with plain ordinary laziness, which results in poor workmanship and … Continue reading
Open Source Software in the Corporate World
I’m primarily a Windows System Administrator, although I do use both Linux and Mac as appropriate because each has its strengths and weaknesses. That is an important point that appears lost on some people, even those with considerable IT experience.