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Our author Peter Hansteen just wrapped a session with NYC*BUG where he talked PF, BSD, and the upcoming 4th edition of his book.

It's an hour well spent if you're into packet filtering, BSD, or just watching smart people geek out about network security.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HOCsvcCm1Ec
NYC*BUG Jan 2026: Upcoming 4th edition of The Book of PF, CRA and more, Peter Hansteen
YouTube video by BSDTV
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January 16, 2026 at 5:15 PM
John Wengler recently hosted a webinar on using Python and Anaconda in regulated financial environments: https://bit.ly/3NwbFb7

He also has an upcoming book with us on using Python to enhance Excel workflows.
Driving Innovation with Python in Financial Services | Anaconda
Learn how CIBC streamlined workflows and cut costs using Python. Real strategies for financial teams to automate analysis while maintaining governance.
www.anaconda.com
January 6, 2026 at 6:13 PM
If you manage Windows systems and still do things manually, PowerShell can change that. PowerShell for Sysadmins walks through real automation workflows designed for real environments, not simplified demos.

https://nostarch.com/powershellsysadmins
January 5, 2026 at 9:27 PM
Everyday computer tasks are full of repetition, which makes them perfect for automation. Automate the Boring Stuff with Python Workbook helps you practice the skills to turn concepts into code you can actually use. Available now at major retailers.

https://bit.ly/4psPeRD
January 4, 2026 at 2:48 AM
This is it. Our Holiday Sale wraps up tonight. Save 40% with code HOLIDAY40 and stock your shelf with books that support focused learning and practical growth. Sale ends today at 11:59 PM PST.

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Deep Learning Crash Course Giovanni Volpe, Benjamin Midtvedt, Jesús Pineda, Henrik Klein Moberg, Harshith Bachimanchi, Joana B. Pereira, and Carlo Manzo A complete guide to deep neural networks – the technology behind AI – covering fundamental and advan...
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January 2, 2026 at 7:01 PM
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. Grab a copy during our Holiday Sale: https://nostarch.com/hacking-apis
December 31, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Union Square’s new TIAT gallery in San Francisco is exploring where art and technology collide: https://bit.ly/3YI0VZH

They’re also hosting a workshop/book club around The Nature of Code by Daniel Shiffman. It's 40% off right now with code HOLIDAY40: https://bit.ly/4j9fcrK
December 24, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Last call! 18 DRM-free cybersecurity books worth $700+ for as little as $36. Build your offensive security lab with Metasploit, Hacking APIs, Black Hat Bash, and more. Support the EFF before it’s gone: https://www.humblebundle.com/books/hacking-no-starch-books
Humble Tech Book Bundle: Hacking by No Starch
Turn your curiosity about computer hacking into a fast-paced, proven, and practical career with the latest Humble Tech Book Bundle!
www.humblebundle.com
December 21, 2025 at 9:40 PM
These LEGO micro cities are built on a 20×20 stud footprint, where every piece has to work harder and every design choice matters.

In The LEGO Engineer, Jeff Friesen shares the thinking behind builds like these. 40% off right now with code HOLIDAY40.

https://nostarch.com/lego-engineer
December 20, 2025 at 9:01 PM
If you’ve only seen the point-and-click side of Linux, the terminal is where the system really opens up.

The new 3rd Edition of The Linux Command Line adds nearly 40 pages of updated material, modern examples, and scripts.

https://bit.ly/458dEZe
The Linux Command Line, 3rd Edition
You've experienced the shiny, point-and-click surface of your Linux computer—now dive below and explore its depths with the power of the command line.
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December 20, 2025 at 2:50 AM
New year ahead, fresh momentum. Take 40% off everything with code HOLIDAY40 and fill your shelf with books that help you build real skills and reach the next milestone you’ve been working toward. Ends Jan 2 at 11:59 PM PST.

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December 18, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Any guesses what this is from?
I’ll give you a hint: Andrew “bunnie” Huang called it “a celebration of the electronic aesthetic.”

A perfect gift for anyone who appreciates the hardware of everyday tech:
https://bit.ly/4oYy51W
December 18, 2025 at 3:03 AM
🚨 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
December 13, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Another standout in our Hacking Humble Bundle!

If you want crypto intuition without hand-waving, this book delivers.

Grab it in our bundle along with 17 other DRM-free hacking titles: https://www.humblebundle.com/books/hacking-no-starch-books
December 13, 2025 at 12:11 AM
BuzzFeed named The LEGO Animation Book one of 2025’s smartest gifts for kids! Know a brick builder? This book teaches real stop-motion filmmaking, no film school needed.

Buzzfeed feature: https://bzfd.it/3XKrKw3
Grab the book: https://bit.ly/4j02pI7
December 10, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Learn how malware really works with Practical Malware Analysis: build safe labs, unpack samples, debug code, and spot the stealth tricks attackers use. A friendly, step-by-step guide to analysis intuition. In the Hacking Humble Bundle: https://www.humblebundle.com/books/hacking-no-starch-books
December 9, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Author Patrick Wardle has been in the news for his analysis of the Apple Podcasts auto-launch issue. It’s a real example of the macOS behaviors he covers in The Art of Mac Malware, : https://bit.ly/4aE830h

Get it in the Hacking Humble Bundle: https://bit.ly/48HLDZJ
Apple Podcasts Security Warning — What You Need To Know
Hackers can use the Apple Podcasts app in an attack scenario, it has been revealed. Everything podcast fans need to know.
www.forbes.com
December 8, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Everything changes when the instructions are written for real environments. That’s The Wireless Cookbook.

Wi-Fi diagnostics, BLE receivers, LoRa nodes, and field-ready mesh networks.

It's now available at major retailers.

https://nostarch.com/wireless-cookbook#content
December 5, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Some files are haunted, and that's okay. Every project needs lore.
December 4, 2025 at 8:55 PM
If you hack in Python, you want Black Hat Python.

Get it in the Hacking Humble Bundle: network sniffers, web exploits, Windows automation, data exfiltration, forensics, all in Python 3.

18 DRM-free security books for $36:
https://www.humblebundle.com/books/hacking-no-starch-books
December 3, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Our Black Friday sale ends today. Take 42% off everything with code BLACKFRIDAY25 before it closes at 11:59pm PT.

https://bit.ly/3i1vtn7
December 2, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Build your offensive security lab with 18 DRM-free books worth $700+. Download once, read anywhere, keep forever.

Pay what you want (starting around $36) and support the EFF while you’re at it: https://www.humblebundle.com/books/hacking-no-starch-books
December 1, 2025 at 7:00 PM
The holidays are already upon us. This is the ideal gift for the curious reader who wants a better sense of how the world around them works. It's 42% off right now during our Black Friday Sale with code BLACKFRIDAY25.

Add it to their stack this season: https://nostarch.com/engineering-plain-sight
Engineering in Plain Sight
A beautifully illustrated guide with fascinating explanations to nearly every part of the constructed world.
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December 1, 2025 at 2:17 AM
A thank-you to everyone maintaining libraries we rely on while sometimes forgetting just how much work goes into them.
November 30, 2025 at 11:08 PM
The holidays are right around the corner, and this collection of LEGO ornament builds is a perfect way to get into the spirit of the season. Get it now for 42% off during our Black Friday Sale with code BLACKFRIDAY25.

https://nostarch.com/legochristmas2
November 28, 2025 at 8:29 PM