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A penetration test (pentest for short) is a method of attacking a computer’s systems in the hope of finding weaknesses in its security. If the pentest successfully gains access, it shows that computer functionality and data may be compromised. Penetration tests serve a range of valuable purposes. One its main purposes is finding vulnerabilities that are difficult for automated security systems to detect. Additionally, they determine the impact of attacks on computer systems, test network defense systems, and provide details needed to support an increase in spending on security technology....

Picture password is a feature introduced with Windows 8 that lets you create three different gestures on any image of your choice and then use those gestures as your password. The gesture can be any combination of circles, straight lines, and taps. For example, if the picture is a face, you can tap each eye and then circle around the mouth. How do I enable a Windows 8 picture password? Open the Windows Charms....

A session cookie is a cookie that is set for the duration of the current browser session. The browser session lasts as long as the browser is not closed by the user. Once the browser is closed, the session ends and the cookie is deleted. The next time the user wants to log into the website, they’ll need to enter their information again to begin a new session. A common use of a session cookie is for a shopping cart....

A simulation may refer to any of the following: In general, sim or simulation refers to a computerized imitation of a real object or real action. For example, a computer scientist may use a supercomputer to simulate weather to help give weather forecasts. Are we in a simulation? Nick Bostrom has argued that our entire existence could be in a simulation. Simulation theory supporters see how much technology has advanced in the past 30 years and see how in another 30 years we could simulate the universe....

Alternatively called a handle, drag handle, sizing grip, or resize corner, the sizing handle is a tool found in a GUI (graphical user interface) that allows users to resize an object. For example, as you can see in the image, many windows in the Microsoft Windows operating system have a sizing handle in the lower-right corner. A user can click this indicator and move it around to resize the window....

A soft page break is a place in a document or text that automatically separates pages. Soft page breaks are inserted automatically by word processing programs such as Microsoft Word, instead of hard page breaks inserted manually by the user to separate pages. For example, if you pasted a lot of text, images, or other objects into a word processor that was more than could fit on one page, it would insert a soft page break....

Steam is a digital distribution platform introduced by Valve on September 12, 2003, allowing anyone to download games and updates. What makes Steam different than most other digital distributed platforms is that it allows both large and small game developers to sell their games. Steam supports mods, has a community of several million other players, and offers many free games. Battle.net, Digital distribution, Game terms, Garry’s Mod, Origin, Steam Deck, Steam Machine, Ubisoft Connect...

Alternatively called a web beacon, tracking bug, invisible GIF, 1 by 1 GIF, or pixel tag, a web bug is a 1x1 pixel image used to track a user reading a web page or e-mail. After the image loads, the time it was read, how long it was viewed, the IP address, and browser used can be tracked. For example, the file __utm.gif is a small image file loaded on web pages with Google Analytics to help keep track of page views....

Short for Android Package File, an APK is the file format which stores applications developed for the Android operating system. These files can be downloaded from the Google Play store, or manually installed using an Internet browser. APK files can be opened by an Android smartphone or tablet, a Chromebook with the Google Play store enabled, or a computer running an Android emulator. Android apps are usually developed in Android Studio, using Java, the official coding language supported by Android....

Difficulty Moderate Steps 7 Time Required 15 - 30 minutes Sections 3 Battery 2 steps Logic Board 4 steps Camera 1 step Flags 0 BackSony Ericsson Xperia Pro MK16A Full Screen Options History Save to Favorites Download PDF Edit Translate Get Shareable Link Embed This Guide Notify Me of Changes Stop Notifications Introduction What you need Step 1 Taking the Back Off Use a plastic opening tool to get the back cover off your phone....

A standard troubleshooting guide for the Sony Vaio PCG-61411L Student-Contributed Wiki An awesome team of students from our education program made this wiki. When the power is pressed nothing happens. Your device is not always to blame for not powering on. There are many instances of people not recognizing that their power cord isn’t working, therefore not charging the device. According to Sony, this device takes 35 minutes to fully charge....

Featured Featured Guide Difficulty Moderate Steps 14 Time Required 10 minutes Sections 3 Battery 3 steps Keyboard 5 steps Hard Disk Drive 6 steps Flags 2 Needs Better Images Better photos will improve this guide. Help out by taking, editing, or uploading new ones! Featured Guide This guide has been found to be exceptionally cool by the iFixit staff. BackSony Vaio VGN-TXN25N Full Screen Options History Save to Favorites Download PDF...

Difficulty Moderate Steps 7 Time Required 5 - 10 minutes Sections 3 Back Cover 3 steps Battery 2 steps FM Antenna 2 steps Flags 0 BackSuperSonic Matrix Mid SC-999 Full Screen Options History Save to Favorites Download PDF Edit Translate Get Shareable Link Embed This Guide Notify Me of Changes Stop Notifications Introduction Because this task requires the use of a soldering iron, prior experience with soldering/desoldering will be beneficial....

Microsoft Teams has become a popular video conferencing tool, especially with remote work gaining popularity. While it may seem that Slack is a staple for remote teams, Microsoft Teams is growing at a much faster rate than Slack with more than 270 million monthly active users. The reason? Microsoft Teams offers apps and add-ons that add more functionality, make teamwork a breeze, and enhance the overall user experience. Teams’ ability to integrate with other Microsoft apps like Outlook, Word, and SharePoint also makes it quite popular....

Six decades equates to 60 years, or 720 months, or 21 900 days. During that period, Land Rover has grown from little more than a sketched outline of a vehicle on a beach to a global brand selling hundreds of thousands of vehicles. It’s been a journey filled with adventure, courage, engineering excellence and, above all, many thousands of content and loyal Land Rover Owners. Below, we trace just some of the highlights that have made Land Rover great....

Featured Featured Guide Difficulty Moderate Steps 18 Time Required 35 - 50 minutes Sections 3 Opening Procedure 6 steps Core Assembly Removal 6 steps Battery 6 steps Flags 1 Featured Guide This guide has been found to be exceptionally cool by the iFixit staff. BackTicWatch Pro 3 GPS Full Screen Options History Save to Favorites Download PDF Edit Translate Get Shareable Link Embed This Guide Notify Me of Changes Stop Notifications...

Difficulty Moderate Steps 5 Time Required 20 - 30 minutes Sections 2 Front Cover 3 steps Mini LCD Screen 2 steps Flags Action Shots Be an action hero! This guide needs images that better demonstrate how to perform specific actions. Needs Better Images Better photos will improve this guide. Help out by taking, editing, or uploading new ones! BackToshiba A1304T Full Screen Options History Save to Favorites Download PDF Edit...

Difficulty Moderate Steps 5 Time Required 3 minutes Sections 1 Solid-State Drive 5 steps Flags Better Introduction Improve this guide by completing or revising its introduction. BackToshiba Portege Z835-P330 Full Screen Options History Save to Favorites Download PDF Edit Translate Get Shareable Link Embed This Guide Notify Me of Changes Stop Notifications What you need Step 1 Solid-State Drive Remove the thirteen 1.4mm screws using a Phillips #2 screwdriver. Remove the thirteen 1....

Student-Contributed Wiki An awesome team of students from our education program made this wiki. The computer does not recognize input from the keyboard. Sometimes accidents happen and liquids and foods enter the keyboard. The initial step is to blow off the keyboard by tilting to one side and spray with a can of compressed air starting at the top of the tilt and working your way down. If liquids were present leave system powered down and allow 24hours to dry in a damp free place....

Difficulty Moderate Steps 13 Time Required 8 minutes Sections 3 Battery 5 steps Hard Drive 3 steps Fan 5 steps Flags 2 Needs Better Images Better photos will improve this guide. Help out by taking, editing, or uploading new ones! Markup Mishap This guide needs better markups. Help out by correcting or making some markup annotations. BackToshiba Satellite C855D-S5303 Full Screen Options History Save to Favorites Download PDF Edit Translate...