Through the Eyes of a Hacker. Computer Through the Eyes of a Hacker

This book is a collection of the best, carefully selected articles from the legendary magazine "Hacker." It examines the Windows 11 and Linux operating systems from the perspective of organizing effective work on a PC. It describes useful applications for... these OS, utilities for terminal work. It discusses programs for steganography — hiding useful data in graphical images. Practical advice is given for Windows 11 users on remote OS installation, disabling telemetry, removing programs and components, fine-tuning the system, and optimizing it for use on incompatible and outdated hardware. Various Linux settings for safe operation are described in detail. Examples of building a homemade case for a PC, installing a supercapacitor in a wireless mouse, and assembling a homemade laptop are presented. An overview of the capabilities of Apple devices based on M1 processors is provided, along with tips for their effective use.