Blog - Anton McClure

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(How) I Gave a Bash SSG “Seamless Updating” Functionality [With Source Code]

Anton McClure • January 9, 2021

Technology, Software, Free Software, Code

I recently gave my static site generator written in Bash the ability to be updated without having any periods of time that the page is unavailable. Here's how I did so.

AntonMcClure.com: One Year Later

Anton McClure • January 2, 2021

General

AntonMcClure.com is still around. Here's how it grew over the time it existed.

It's About Time We Rename Our Git Repos' Primary Branches from Master to Main

Anton McClure • November 3, 2020

Internet, Git

Git’s use of the term “master” is going away. Here's why you shouldn't use “master” and how you can easily change your existing repos.

Oracle Gets Chosen as TikTok's Secure Cloud Provider

Anton McClure • September 20, 2020

Oracle, Technology, Media, TikTok, Current Events

Oracle Corporation (NYSE: ORCL) announced yesterday via twitter and their company blog that TikTok chose them to become their secure cloud technology provider in the US, through a decision heavily influenced by the recent success Zoom had after they moved a large portion of their video conferencing capacity to Oracle’s Public Cloud.

We Need to Address These Preventable IoT Security Problems

Anton McClure • September 16, 2020

Technology, Cloud, Internet, Security

According to the OWASP Internet of Things (IoT) top 10 vulnerabilities from 2018, that long ago, the top risk was weak, guessable, or hardcoded passwords. This, and other issues, are entirely preventable.

Trump Administration to Consider the ByteDance-Oracle TikTok Deal

Anton McClure • September 15, 2020 ~ December 11, 2020

Oracle, Technology, Media, TikTok, Current Events

According to CNBCs Jim Cramer, approval of Oracles deal for becoming a trusted technology partner for TikTok will be announced on Tuesday afternoon.

Oracle Wins Bid for TikTok Operations in the US

Anton McClure • September 13, 2020

Oracle, Technology, Media, TikTok, Current Events

Oracle Corporation (NYSE: ORCL) won the bid for TikToks US operations. Here's what is currently known about their deal.

Opinion: COVID-19 Isn't Going Anywhere, So Schools Must Not Reopen

Anton McClure • August 10, 2020

COVID-19, Opinion

Americans are currently debating on whether or not schools should re-open during a pandemic. Here is why schools should not re-open yet.

Bootstrap 5 Alpha is Now Available - Here's What's New

Anton McClure • July 15, 2020

Technology, Internet, Bootstrap, Archive

The latest version of Bootstrap, the leading web framework, is now available!

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How Software as a Service (SaaS) Can Improve Your Business

Anton McClure • July 1, 2020

Technology, SaaS, Business

You want your business to be successful, and modern cloud technologies such as SaaS can help make that success happen.

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How to Get Started with Tildes

Anton McClure • June 30, 2020

Technology, Tildes, Open Computing

Many public-access servers called "tildes", many of which are actively accepting new users. Here's how you can join and start making the most of your new tilde account.

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Microsoft Gives Linux and Android a Significant Security Upgrade

Anton McClure • June 24, 2020

Android, Linux, Microsoft, Security

Microsoft has released their Defender ATP platform for Linux and Android devices. Here are some of the benefits it brings, and how you can deploy it.

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Making the Web and Its Content Accessible for More People

Anton McClure • June 14, 2020

Internet, Accessability, Web

Mobile devices are bringing access to the Internet and the web to more people than ever before. Here's ways we can help improve their overall experience.