Wayne Williams

Streamline data preprocessing and feature engineering in your machine learning project with this third edition of the Python Feature Engineering Cookbook to make your data preparation more efficient. This guide addresses common challenges, such as imputing missing values and encoding categorical variables using practical solutions and open source Python libraries.

You’ll learn advanced techniques for transforming numerical variables, discretizing variables, and dealing with outliers. Each chapter offers step-by-step instructions and real-world examples, helping you understand when and how to apply various transformations for well-prepared data.

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Learn how to simplify your life with AI in The ChatGPT Revolution -- now fully updated and revised, with even more ideas to spark creativity and boost efficiency.

The ChatGPT Revolution is the ultimate quick-start guide to unlocking the power of generative AI. We’re on the edge of an AI revolution… but what does that mean for you? It’s time to get curious about how the latest tech can help you handle your everyday load, at work and at home! Whether you’re overwhelmed by repetitive, time-consuming tasks or you’re simply looking for a fresh injection of creativity, ChatGPT has got your back.

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Despite Microsoft’s ongoing efforts to improve Windows 11 with updates and new features, the operating system still has issues. Users often report glitches, usability problems, and design inconsistencies that combine modern elements with outdated visuals.

To bridge this gap, many turn to tweaks, customization tools, and third-party projects for a smoother Windows experience.

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Missing the days of Windows 95, but not the endless dial-up tones or the struggle of fitting everything on a floppy disk? Today’s tech may move faster, but there was something magical about those simpler, pixelated beginnings. Chicago95 is a nostalgic Linux theme that gives your modern desktop environment the classic look of Microsoft’s nearly three-decade-old Windows 95.

Developed by grassmunk on GitHub, this theme offers an accurate recreation of the Win95 aesthetic, complete with the familiar icons, colors, and fonts that defined the classic interface style.

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UnattendedWinstall is a simple tool for automating and customizing Windows 10 and 11 installations. It uses Microsoft’s answer files, to allow users to modify Windows settings and packages directly during setup. It's ideal for deploying Windows efficiently across multiple devices, saving time that would otherwise be spent on repetitive installations.

The tool defaults to installing Windows Pro, bypasses Windows 11 system requirements, and can disable Windows Defender and User Account Control (with options to re-enable them after installation). It also skips Microsoft account setup, removes unnecessary apps (keeping essential tools like Edge, Notepad, and Calculator), and includes privacy-focused registry tweaks to reduce telemetry. For smooth operation, UnattendedWinstall limits updates to security patches for the first year.

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Remote.It has launched ScreenView for Raspberry Pi, providing remote access and control across a wide range of applications. Currently available in beta (with the full version expected in 2-3 weeks), ScreenView allows users to view and control Raspberry Pi screens from any browser interface, making it a versatile solution for developers, students, IoT vendors, and others.

ScreenView for Raspberry Pi supports real-time connectivity and remote management, allowing users to perform tasks such as screen sharing, troubleshooting, and collaboration directly through their web browser.

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Begin your journey into the fascinating world of computational thinking with Introduction to Algorithms. Starting with a comprehensive guide to the basics, you will learn about pseudocode and flowcharts, the fundamental tools for representing algorithms.

As you progress, you'll delve into the efficiency of algorithms, understanding how to evaluate and optimize them for better performance. The course will also cover various basic algorithm types, providing a solid foundation for further exploration. You will explore specific categories of algorithms, including search and sort algorithms, which are crucial for managing and retrieving data efficiently.

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While cloud storage offers convenience and accessibility, it may not always provide the level of security some users require, especially if you have private data that you can’t afford to have fall into the wrong hands. If security is paramount, you should definitely consider a PIN authenticated hardware encrypted portable USB drive like iStorage’s excellent diskAshur3.

Available with HDD and SDD storage in a choice of capacities, diskAshur3 is designed with portability in mind, Measuring just 130mm x 80mm x 20mm, its sleek and sturdy build makes it easy to carry, whether you're traveling for business or managing data on the go. The device is compatible with a wide range of operating systems, including Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iPadOS and more. It comes with both USB Type-A and Type-C cables, so you can connect it to most devices. Additionally, a protective carry case is included to keep the drive safe during transport and you get a free one year license of Nero BackItUp and iStorage DriveSecurity.

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With so much data being generated, there is immense scope to extract meaningful information that’ll boost business productivity and profitability. By learning to convert raw data into game-changing insights, you’ll open new career paths and opportunities.

The Data Science Workshop begins by introducing different types of projects and showing you how to incorporate machine learning algorithms in them. You’ll learn to select a relevant metric and even assess the performance of your model. To tune the hyperparameters of an algorithm and improve its accuracy, you’ll get hands-on with approaches such as grid search and random search.

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Discover the future of cybersecurity through the eyes of the world's first augmented ethical hacker. In Human Hacked: My Life and Lessons as the World's First Augmented Ethical Hacker by Len Noe, a pioneering cyborg with ten microchips implanted in his body, you'll find a startlingly insightful take on the fusion of biology and technology. The author provides a groundbreaking discussion of bio-implants, cybersecurity threats, and defenses.

Human Hacked offers a comprehensive guide to understanding an existing threat that is virtually unknown. How to implement personal and enterprise cybersecurity measures in an age where technology transcends human limits and any person you meet might be augmented. The book provides:

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Static Windows wallpapers can often feel a bit uninspiring, especially if you don’t change them regularly. Sucrose offers a solution by bringing a dynamic, customizable approach to desktop backgrounds.

The versatile wallpaper engine allows you to animate and personalize your desktops with interactive wallpapers and it supports both light and dark themes. Sucrose works across multiple screens and in a range of resolutions, making it compatible with different display configurations.

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Machine learning and neural networks are pillars on which you can build intelligent applications. Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Fundamentals begins by introducing you to Python and discussing AI search algorithms.

The book covers in-depth mathematical topics, such as regression and classification, illustrated by Python examples. As you make your way through the book, you will progress to advanced AI techniques and concepts, and work on real-life datasets to form decision trees and clusters.

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Windows 10 and 11 have often been criticized for their lackluster and uninspired design. Despite being "modern" operating systems, both versions seem stuck in a minimalist rut, with flat, dull icons and uninspired color schemes that feel more like placeholders than a true visual upgrade. Microsoft’s attempts at a "clean" design often come across as sterile and soulless, leaving users craving the depth and personality found in older versions like Windows 7.

Seelen UI is a Windows desktop customization tool designed to boost both personalization and productivity. It's easy to use and offers users a range of features that help tailor their desktop environment and streamline workflow.

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Amazon has launched a completely refreshed lineup of Kindle devices, including the first-ever color Kindle, a redesigned Kindle Scribe, the fastest Kindle Paperwhite to date, and a new entry-level Kindle in a striking Matcha color.

The highlight of the new range is obviously the Kindle Colorsoft, Amazon's first color Kindle. Amazon says the new device features high contrast, fast page turns, and an auto-adjusting front light, along with the added benefit of color, which allows users to enjoy book covers, images, and highlights in rich hues.

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MiniTool is hosting an early Thanksgiving Giveaway, partnering with 11 leading software vendors to offer 15 paid software titles that users can claim entirely free of charge. This limited-time promotion ends on October 28th, making it a great opportunity to save money on essential tools for various needs.

Some of the highlights include MiniTool ShadowMaker Pro, typically $29, which provides professional-level backup and disaster recovery solutions, and MiniTool MovieMaker Pro, a video editing program that usually costs $59. MiniTool Video Converter Pro allows for easy and fast video conversion and is regularly priced at $39.

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