18Feb 2018 by richard@baronsoftware.com

Using VPN in 2018

Computer PC Tips - bits and bytes
Using VPN in 2018 What exactly is VPN ? VPN stands for "Virtual Private Network" – the most secure way to connect to the internet without risking your online identity, privacy and personal information. What components would you need to set up a VPN Service To set yourself up for a VPN at your location you will need: VPN Server - Deployed by VPN Provider at different locations VPN Protocols - To create the Tunnel Encryption - To Secure the communication by making it unreadable for everyone except the receiver How a VPN Service works A VPN creates a secure tunnel using most powerful VPN protocols – hides your original IP behind one of its own – encrypts all your communication and passes through the secure tunnel allowing you to surf the web…
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10Feb 2018 by richard@baronsoftware.com

iPhone Source Code From iOS 9 Leaked on Github

Computer PC Tips - bits and bytes
iPhone Source Code From iOS 9 Leaked on Github   It seems poor old Apple has run into some serious issues in the last few months where the first thing was a poor battery forcing the iOS to be slowed down, followed by a bug that allowed anyone to change the password on their App Store and finally this where the source code for a core component of the iPhone's operating system was leaked on GitHub. The code, which appears to be for iBoot, or the part of iOS that ensures a trusted boot of the operating system, was initially shared online several months ago on Reddit, but it resurfaced today on GitHub where it will presumably receive more attention. The iBoot code appears to be from a version of iOS…
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09Jan 2018 by richard@baronsoftware.com

Using Delphi XML Mapper

Computer PC Tips - bits and bytes, Rad Studio Delphi Development, Software development Concepts
Using Delphi XML Mapper Embarcadero Enterprise Studio package contains a wonderful utility that can assist any Delphi developer with the ability of importing a XML document for the sole purpose of using it within a datagrid.  Displayed below is a simple SSH cheat XML document that was created using Excel and will be used. The purpose of this entire exercise to get the XML data into a clientdataset so it can be used in a datagrid.   XML Mapper is a stand-alone tool located in the bin folder or you can click on tools and you will see the item called "XML Mapper".  The tool allows any type of XML document file to be converted over to a data packet file (*.xml,*.cds), schema files (*.dtd,*.xdr,*.xsd), repository files (*.xrp) and transformation files…
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09Jan 2018 by richard@baronsoftware.com

Apple Offers Apology, Replacement Deal for Tired iPhone Batteries

Computer PC Tips - bits and bytes, News Items
Apple Offers Apology, Replacement Deal for Tired iPhone Batteries Apple has finally told everyone that they slowed down your smart devices due to batteries that no longer could no longer perform up to speed.  iPhone users also got a $29 battery replacement deal. Message sent The message sent to all users had the following: “We know that some of you feel Apple has let you down, we apologize.” “First and foremost, we have never—and would never—do anything to intentionally shorten the life of any Apple product, or degrade the user experience to drive customer upgrades, Our goal has always been to create products that our customers love, and making iPhones last as long as possible is an important part of that.” Purchase a replacement battery The apology does not help anyone who…
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08Jan 2018 by richard@baronsoftware.com

Microsoft releases PowerShell script for purpose of testing of Meltdown and Spectre

Computer PC Tips - bits and bytes, News Items
Microsoft releases PowerShell script for purpose of testing of Meltdown and Spectre With the latest news concerning the possible attacks within your computer hardware Microsoft has jumped on providing a PowerShell Script to give a user basic knowledge whether they are vulnerable.  Baron Software followed the guidelines and can attest that it does work providing the end user with information but it doesn't really tell the end user what to do.  This is almost like being in a bomb shelter waiting for the explosion to happen. Commendable for Microsoft Microsoft, at least gave something to work on while hardware manufacturers have to come up with a plan on protecting the end user.  That should be happening in the next few weeks to months but also be aware that countless folks…
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