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PowerShell is at its best when it replaces repetitive admin work with reliable automation.

PowerShell for Sysadmins covers scripting, testing, and deploying real systems across Windows and cloud environments.

https://nostarch.com/powershellsysadmins

#SysAdmin #Automation #PowerShell

Many of the small, repetitive tasks we do on our computers every day can be automated once you understand the underlying patterns.

Automate the Boring Stuff with Python Workbook reinforces those patterns through guided practice, projects, and full solutions so you can confidently build your own scripts. Available now at major retailers.

https://nostarch.com/automate-workbook

#Python #Automation #coding #programming

This is Hacking APIs.

Corey Ball breaks down how real APIs fail and how to exploit those failures responsibly through guided labs and realistic attack scenarios.

A strong pick for anyone ready to take API testing more seriously in the year ahead. Grab a copy during our Holiday Sale: https://nostarch.com/hacking-apis

#hacking #API

Union Square’s new TIAT gallery in San Francisco is exploring where art and technology collide: https://secretsanfrancisco.com/tiat-art-and-technology-gallery-pop-up/

They’re also hosting a workshop/book club around The Nature of Code by Daniel Shiffman, a longtime favorite for creative coders interested in simulations, systems, and generative art.

It’s an ideal way to kick off a new creative coding path in the new year. Grab a copy for 40% off during our Holiday Sale with code HOLIDAY40: https://nostarch.com/nature-code

#coding #creativecoding

These LEGO micro cities are built on a 20×20 stud footprint, where every piece has to work harder and every design choice matters. Jeff Friesen approaches them like real places, shaped by constraints and problem-solving.

In The LEGO Engineer, he shares the thinking behind builds like these and shows how engineering principles shape great LEGO creations. A thoughtful holiday gift and 40% off right now with code HOLIDAY40 during our Holiday Sale.

https://nostarch.com/lego-engineer

#lego #afol #books

If you want to get beyond the surface of Linux, the command line is the right doorway.

The 3rd Edition expands guidance on chaining commands, redirection, processes, Vim, packaging, networking tools, and scripting, all with Shotts’ trademark clarity.

https://nostarch.com/linux-command-line-3rd-edition

#Linux #commandline #books #bookstodon

The year ahead is shaped by what you choose to learn now. Take 40% off everything with code HOLIDAY40 and build a foundation for deeper thinking and hands-on skill development. Sale ends Jan 2 at 11:59 PM PST.

https://nostarch.com/

#books #bookstodon #programming #devops #hacking #hardware #engineering #cybersecurity #infosec #redteam #blueteam

Any guesses what these photos are from? I’ll give you a hint: Andrew “bunnie” Huang called it “a celebration of the electronic aesthetic.”

If you’re looking for a holiday gift for someone who appreciates hardware, engineering, or the hidden structure of everyday tech, this book opens up a world they’ll want to keep exploring:

https://nostarch.com/open-circuits

#hardware #photography #books #bookstodon #holidays

🚨 Encore alert! Our Computer Science the Fun Way Humble Bundle has returned.

Dive into 18 beloved CS books, set your price, and help support @eff

Ends December 15th at 6:00 PM Pacific.

https://www.humblebundle.com/books/computer-science-fun-way-no-starch-books-encore

#computerscience #books #bookstodon

Another standout in our Hacking Humble Bundle!

One thing readers appreciate about Serious Cryptography is how plainly it addresses what can go wrong: nonce misuse, weak randomness, missing authentication, and all the subtle cryptographic mistakes that cause real incidents.

It’s approachable without being shallow, and technical without being a slog.

Get it in our bundle along with 17 other DRM-free books for as little as $36: https://www.humblebundle.com/books/hacking-no-starch-books

#cryptography #books #bookstodon