Author Archives: samurai

About samurai

I like computers... A lot. So I tend to spend a lot of time doing varied things with them. Often you'll find me playing with Python or PHP, fighting with operating systems, ranting about some off-the-wall concept, or preparing for zombies.

Using Tamper Data

Posted on May 21, 2008 by samurai

In my previous post on penetration testing I mentioned various tools that I use for web application testing. In this post and future posts, I will go into some of these tools and how I use them. This post will … Continue reading →

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Reading Rainbow: Episode 6

Posted on May 19, 2008 by samurai

I played with both of these plugins. The view formated source one didn’t do a whole lot for me, but the view source chart was a great improvement. It makes checking out HTML much easier, and with the added ability … Continue reading →

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Utilities for backing up client-side website data

Posted on May 16, 2008 by samurai

I was looking into various methods for backing up websites on my localhost and have come up with 3 options. I’m sure there are more, but these require tools you already have. Internet Explorer 6 (I don’t have IE7 installed … Continue reading →

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Wylde Computer: Revision A

Posted on May 15, 2008 by samurai

I recently purchased a used Alienware box that I will be turning into my “hotrod computer.” Since I have a habit of naming my machines (since most of the time they need encouragement or I need to personify them when … Continue reading →

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Vanishing Point: HTTP Optimizer

Posted on May 14, 2008 by samurai

For work I built an HTTP Optimizer: Vanishing Point. It’s a framework that accepts plugins, so that custom optimization engines can be built for different file types. Currently I have released a CSS and Javascript optimizer plugin. Both implement packers/miniifiers … Continue reading →

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pwlib.java

Posted on May 13, 2008 by samurai

I have finished up the first version of pwlib.java. It was created in Java 1.4, because I haven’t bothered to update Java in ages. I should be revising it for 1.6 soon enough, but this is something to get you … Continue reading →

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