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Convert a shell script into a binary executable file

Sometimes script includes the password in plain text which is Security issue, to avoid easy expose of password package the edited shell script into a binary executable, so that no one can read password by just opening the script in editor. Method 1 Important Note: The tool mentioned here does not support the generated binaries for use on other hosts. Tool to convert script to binary is shc.  shc creates a stripped binary executable version of the script Official download site: http://www.datsi.fi.upm.es/~frosal/ Installation Download the latest version: shc-3.8.9b.tgz tar -zxvf shc -3.8 .9 b.tgz cd shc -3.8 .9 b/ make Compile package, after successful compilation Add an executable file shc to the current directory cp shc /usr/ local /bin/ Usage: Use command shc -r -f abc.sh After executing, two files will be generated, abc.sh.x and abc.sh.xc  where abc.sh.x is the encrypted executable binary file; run with ./abc.sh.x,  abc.sh .xc is the original file (c language) that gen...

INSTALL CISCO VPN CLIENT ON WINDOWS 10 (32 & 64 BIT). FIX REASON 442

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This article shows how correctly install Cisco VPN Client (32 & 64 bit) on Windows 10 (32 & 64 bit) using simple steps, overcome the ‘ This app can’t run on this PC ’ installation error , plus fix the Reason 442: Failed to enable Virtual Adapter error message . The article applies to New Windows 10 installations or Upgrades from earlier Windows versions and all versions before or after Windows 10 build 1511 .  To simplify the article, we’ve broken it into the following two sections: How to Install Cisco VPN client on Windows 10 (clean installation or upgrade from previous Windows), including Windows 10 build prior or after build 1511 . How to Fix Reason 442: Failed to enable Virtual Adapter on Windows 10 Figure 1. The Cisco VPN Client Reason 442: Failed to enable Virtual Adapter error on Windows 10 HOW TO INSTALL CISCO VPN CLIENT ON WINDOWS 10 (NEW INSTALLATIONS OR O/S UPGRADES) The instructions below are for new or clean Windows 10 inst...

Sorting IP Addresses & Drag down IP Addresses formula in Excel

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Sometimes you may need to assign IP address to your colleagues, and the range of IP address may generate from 192.168.1.1 to 192.168.10.1 for instance. What can you do to generate them easily? Actually, the normal Auto Fill feature cannot work with this, or you can just create them manually by entering them in cells one by one? In this article we will show you how to write formula to make Auto Fill (drag down formula) feature work for IP address. Also  IP address  sorting is not possible with normal sort feature,  In this article we will show you how to write formula to make sort feature work for IP address. How to use formula more efficiently and save time when using Excel?

Security Updates for Flash Player V- 20.0.0.267

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Adobe has released security updates to address multiple vulnerabilities in Flash Player. Exploitation of some of these vulnerabilities may allow a remote attacker to take control of an affected system. For securing your pc/laptop it must be updated to its latest version - 20.0.0.267 . In order to do this please follow the below instructions (Please note that in Chrome browser, the plugin is updated automatically): 1.       please enter the following link: Adobe Flash Playerdownload . 2.       Remove the V from the optional offers checkboxes 3.       Click on the "Install now" button 4.       Save the installation file. 5.       Open your download folder and locate the Adobe Flash Player installer file. Then double-click on the installer to complete the installation. 6.       Choose " Notify me to install updates "...

How to Disable SSL for Webmin

Webmin is a Web application that enables administrators to manage Linux servers. Webmin runs on a Web server at port 10000. Miniserv is the name of the Web server application that handles the Webmin Web application. By default, Miniserv uses SSL. However, you can disable SSL for Webmin Miniserv by editing the configuration file for the Web application. With SSL disabled, you can access the Webmin application over a standard HTTP connection. Step 1 Open a terminal window on the Linux server. You can also SSH into the server if you do not have physical access to the machine. Step 2 Type the following command at the command prompt and press the “Enter” key: nano /etc/webmin/miniserv.conf This command opens the Miniserv configuration file in the Nano text editor.