It might finally be time to pick up the GPU you want; prices are finally falling back to MSRP.
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Using Ansible to automate software installation on my Mac
”On macOS, a whole library of open source applications is available from Unix commands like Homebrew and MacPorts.”Wilderness survival sandbox Vintage Story has a massive upgrade out now
”Inspired by lovecraftian horror themes, it's definitely one of the more unique open-world survival games around.”How To Begin On Your New VPS Or Dedicated Server
”This morning I was delighted to receive an email from Hetzner telling me that my new AX41-NVMe server was provisioned with Debian and ready to go! This post discusses the first steps I took on the new server. These steps should be the same on VPSes as on dedicated servers. The substance of the steps also should be the same on other operating systems besides Debian, although the commands will differ because different distributions use different software packaging systems.”Linux hardware vendor System76 is coming to Europe
”System76 make a lot of hardware including desktops, laptops, servers and a keyboard now too. In an interview over on Tweakers, they spoke to System76 principal engineer Jeremy Soller, who confirmed "Laptops and desktops have a lot of restrictions and the costs are higher, so we will start with our Launch keyboard and sell it from a European distribution center, so that the shipping costs and taxes for that market are lower".”Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge releases June 16
”Shredder's Revenge will be launching on June 16, using FNA and it will have a Native Linux version. ~ "Shredder's Revenge features groundbreaking gameplay rooted in timeless classic brawling mechanics, brought to you by the beat 'em up experts at Dotemu and Tribute Games. Bash your way through gorgeous pixel art environments and slay tons of hellacious enemies with your favorite Turtle, each with his own skills and moves - making each run unique!”How to Compress and Extract Files on Android Using ZArchiver
”ZArchiver lets you compress and extract files on Android, even if your file manager won't. How to Zip and Unzip Files on Android The process of making a compressed folder is pretty easy actually.”How to configure your system to preserve system logs after a reboot
”Reboot the server to confirm the persistence of entries by listing the /var/log/journal content. The logging capabilities of systemd-journald are critical, but the default configuration does not preserve these logs. Having data to analyze is vital when troubleshooting or profiling your system. Use this simple configuration to keep your system journals for as long as you need them.”Linux network services: How to start, stop, and check their status
”The systemctl command has is-active and is-enabled options to see whether a service is active or enabled. ~ This command gives two possible outputs. The service is either active, which means it is running, or it's inactive, which means it is stopped or not running. ~ When a service is enabled, it starts automatically at boot. ~ Not everything uses systemctl by default.”6 deprecated Linux commands and the tools you should be using instead
”Swap your old Linux commands for new and improved alternatives that provide the same functionality, if not more. In software development, things change at incredible speed due to improvements in hardware and environments.”How to Configure Static IP Address on Ubuntu 22.04 LTS
”It is recommended to have a static IP address on a linux system as it will be persistent across the reboot. In Ubuntu 22.04 LTS desktop, networking is controlled and managed by Network Manager. ~ It means, it will get IP address automatically from DHCP server.”
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New Hertzbleed Side Channel Attack Affects All Modern AMD and Intel CPUs
”A newly discovered security vulnerability in modern Intel and AMD processors could let remote attackers steal encryption keys via a power side channel attack.”Panchan: A New Golang-based Peer-To-Peer Botnet Targeting Linux Servers
”A new Golang-based peer-to-peer botnet has been spotted actively targeting Linux servers in the education sector since its emergence in March 2022. ~ The feature-packed botnet primarily functions as a cryptojacker designed to hijack a computer's resources to mine cryptocurrencies.”Atlassian announces 0-day hole in Confluence Server
”Software development and colloboration toolkit behemoth Atlassian is warning of a dangerous zero-day in its collaboration software.”Hacker's Corner: Complete Guide to Keylogging in Linux
”In this first part of our Complete Guide to Keylogging in Linux, we will explore the basics of keylogging and its importance in the realm of Linux security, and dive deeper into keylogging in userspace, demonstrating how a keylogger can be written for Linux, by reading events directly from a keyboard device. A keylogger is a computer program designed to monitor keyboard inputs, generally in a covert manner to ensure that person being monitored is unaware of the activity.”You can be tracked via your Bluetooth signal, researchers claim • Graham Cluley
”Boffins at the University of California San Diego have found a way to track individuals via Bluetooth. Researchers discovered that the Bluetooth signals emitted by mobile phones carry a unique fingerprint, caused by small imperfections accidentally created during the manufacturing process. ~ "In the first experiment, they found 40% of 162 mobile devices seen in public areas, were uniquely identifiable. ~ The team found that 47% of these devices had unique fingerprints. Finally, the researchers demonstrated an actual tracking attack by fingerprinting and following a mobile device owned by a study volunteer as they walked in and out of their house."“
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Uh-oh! Tron’s Stablecoin USDD Slips its Peg as TRX Tumbles
”Tron's algorithmic stablecoin USDD appears to be in trouble despite recent moves from the Tron DAO to overcollateralize the token. ~ He said the Tron DAO Reserve would deploy $2B to "fight" the shorts, announcing that a "short squeeze is coming" and that he doubts leveraged TRX sellers will "last for even 24 hours." ~ Many commentators have compared Sun's moves to those of Terra founder Do Kwon.”$6M Bounty Paid to White Hat Hacker Likely Averts Sizable DeFi Hack
”Added Braun: "However this event ultimately proves that our security mechanisms work." ~ Aurora's bounty program with Immunefi was launched in April 2022, with rewards ranging from $1,000 to $6 million, depending on severity. Jonah MichaelsImmunefi, told Blockworks that at "a time of distrust in the markets, it's important more than ever for Web3 projects to show that they take security seriously."“Metaverse tokens up 400% year on year despite altcoin bloodbath
”A new report from Kraken Intelligence reveals that metaverse tokens were one of only two categories of cryptocurrencies that saw year-on-year growth in prices. Metaverse tokens are vastly outperforming every other crypto category in the current bearish condition, up by nearly 400% year on year.”PayPal enables transfer of digital currencies to external wallets
”The move comes after nearly two years since PayPal enabled users to buy and sell crypto on its platform. ~ In addition, customers who transfer their crypto onto PayPal can spend it via Checkout at millions of merchant terminals.”Rumors Swirl About Financial Stress at Three Arrows
”Market observers have kept a close eye on stETH, which has historically traded at par with ETH. That began to change in May, and its more dramatic "de-peg" last week has created an opportunity for ETH bulls — and a headache for its largest holders.”