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How to configure Tomcat to always require HTTPS

Posted Sep 30, 2009 - 09:32 am

This configuration declares that the entire webapp is meant to be HTTPS only, and the container should intercept HTTP requests for it and redirect those to the equivalent "https://" URL.
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- Development, HTTPS, The Daily Tip
The old Notepad trick: Using Notepad to strip unwanted formatting

Posted Sep 29, 2009 - 09:09 am

Notepad has long been used to strip away Microsoft Word formatting from text that is pasted into a WYSIWYG editor, but did you know it's also a handy tool for stripping Web formatting out of text that is pasted into a Word document?
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- Software, Microsoft Word, notepad
Microsoft Exchange insider tips: Cut help desk headaches with MailTips

Posted Sep 28, 2009 - 08:53 am

Michael Atalla, Microsoft's Group Product Manager for Exchange, offers up some insider tips for Exchange, including how to use the MailTips scripting to answer support calls before they happen.
6 Tips for choosing the right security vendor

Posted Sep 25, 2009 - 09:15 am

With so many security vendors available, how do you know you're choosing the right one? Keep these tips in mind so you can avoid major issues down the road.
What network administrators need to know about virtualization

Posted Sep 24, 2009 - 09:03 am

Virtualization introduces many unique and new concepts into your environment, and as a result many groups within IT often put up resistance to it. This tip addresses the unique concerns of network administrators and what they need to know -- before you start your virtualization journey.
Embedding audio narration in PowerPoint presentations

Posted Sep 23, 2009 - 09:15 am

By far the easiest and most elegant way to share PowerPoint presentations online is to create a presentation with embedded narration in PowerPoint, and upload it to authorSTREAM.com. Here's how.
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Chrome tips and tricks for better browsing

Posted Sep 22, 2009 - 09:00 am

The Chrome browser quickly gained a following for its snappy JavaScript processing. But Chrome has even more handy tricks up its sleeve.
PHP tip: Trimming excess whitespace

Posted Sep 21, 2009 - 09:50 am

The trim() function is usually the first tool a programmer turns to, because it removes any excess spaces from the beginning or end of a string. But what if you want to remove whitespace inside a string?
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Turn your iPhone into a radio

Posted Sep 18, 2009 - 09:02 am

Your iPhone can't play streaming audio from radio stations until you download and install special radio apps from the App Store. Here are 3 you'll like, plus instructions for getting started.
When to use an artificial field length

Posted Sep 17, 2009 - 08:44 am

Because field lengths and data types generally represent hard-coded information, developing a technique to add flexibility can be essential to prevent viral data. Here's a heuristic that can help determine when it makes sense to use an artificial field length.

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