Tag Archives: Desktop

How can I get my gnome lockscreen as default instead of the grey system one? [migrated]

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Suddenly my lockscreen changed from the gnome (blue one) lockscreen that detects the username and asks for password to the login screen that asks for both username and password. I am trying to get it back, but nothing is working.

I found… Continue reading How can I get my gnome lockscreen as default instead of the grey system one? [migrated]→

Prevent users from easily changing the backend API URL of a desktop application

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Is it considered a good security practice to prevent users from easily changing the backend URL of a desktop application that connects to a backend server with an SSL protected HTTP API?
One concern is that malicious users could just point… Continue reading Prevent users from easily changing the backend API URL of a desktop application→

Best Practices to Store Sensitive Information in Desktop Application (Electron)

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I’m working in a desktop application using Electron.js with React.js and I have to store some sensitive information like API keys and database credentials. So I started digging and decided to encrypt the database credentials in a JSON file… Continue reading Best Practices to Store Sensitive Information in Desktop Application (Electron)→

Ubuntu Update Hack Chat

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Join us on Wednesday, July 22 at noon Pacific for the Ubuntu Update Hack Chat with Rhys Davies and Alan Pope!

Everyone has their favorite brands, covering everything from the clothes they wear to the cars they drive. We see brand loyalty informing all sorts of acquisition decisions, not only …read more

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Is there a not-advertised "Windows 10 for Rich People" edition? [closed]

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When Windows 10 was not yet released, a spokesperson from Microsoft stood on stage talking about how important privacy is to Microsoft and literally ended with:

Because you are our customers — not our products!

(Loud applauds, and under… Continue reading Is there a not-advertised "Windows 10 for Rich People" edition? [closed]→