by Dmitry Kirsanov
15. February 2019 14:04
Here is a small utility I made to facilitate integrations, log and backup shipping between servers, but would love to have it years ago. A command-line ftp uploader. I’ll add some additional features to it, though it already covers all bases for me.
Available here.
If the link above doesn’t work, just take a look at “Side Projects” link at the bottom of right column.
by Dmitry Kirsanov
7. February 2019 11:27
One of the most hated parts of Google Chrome is it's Software Reporter Tool. This executable file is started by Chrome and supposedly is providing Google with logs from your computer. Either way, it's the fastest way to drain your laptop battery, make computer stutter and noisy. People often ask about the way to get rid of this software reporter tool, but the best advice they get is to modify the security permissions on executable file. Basically, the most common advice is to open the file settings, go to Security tab, ensure the security settings are not propagated from parent (in this case - directory) and then remove all access rights, making this file non-readable. Well, it only works till the next time Google Chrome updates.
A bit better way to lock this (or any other annoying) executable file is by using your Windows Group Policies. More...