Author: Yuri Gagarin

Serverless computing based on OpenWhisk, part 4

This article concludes the series of translated notes on OpenWhisk by author Priti Desai. Today, we will explore the process of deploying OpenWhisk on top of Kubernetes with corrected commands for compatibility with current application versions. We will also describe the process of launching OpenWhisk functions using Knative and TektonCD in Kubernetes with a Node.js runtime environment. Let's deploy OpenWhisk on Kubernetes. Over the past few days, I […]

The search issue in Windows 10 Explorer is still unresolved

After the recent cumulative updates for Windows 10 November 2019 Update, the situation with the operating system has not improved. Reports indicate that the search pane is still malfunctioning, and this is quite a common problem. As we know, Windows 10 build number 1909 includes an updated Explorer that allows for quick browsing of search results across local drives and OneDrive. However, so […]

Release of the minimalist distribution Alpine Linux 3.11

The release of Alpine Linux 3.11 has taken place, a minimalist distribution built on the Musl system library and the BusyBox utility set. The distribution features heightened security requirements and is built with Stack Smashing Protection (SSP). OpenRC is used as the initialization system, and its own package manager apk is employed for package management. Alpine is used for creating official Docker container images. Bootable […]

Mozilla will switch from IRC to Matrix and add a second DNS-over-HTTPS provider in Firefox

Mozilla has decided to switch to a decentralized communication service for developers, built using the open Matrix platform. The Matrix server will be hosted using the Modular.im hosting service. Matrix is recognized as optimal for Mozilla developers' communication, as it is an open project not tied to centralized servers or proprietary developments, uses open standards, ensures end-to-end encryption, supports search, and provides unlimited […]

Quick CRUD creation with nest, @nestjsx/crud, and TestMace

Currently, REST API has become the standard for developing web applications, allowing the development to be divided into independent parts. For the UI, various popular frameworks like Angular, React, Vue, and others are being used. Backend developers can choose from a wide variety of languages and frameworks. Today, I would like to talk about a framework called NestJS. We at TestMace are actively […]

TestMace. Quick Start

Hello everyone. We are slowly stepping out of the shadows and continuing our series of articles about our product. After the previous overview article, we received a lot of feedback (mostly positive), suggestions, and bug reports. Today we will show TestMace in action, and you will be able to appreciate some of the features of our application. For a deeper understanding, I recommend checking our documentation at […]

Testing virtual servers from DigitalOcean, Vultr, Linode, and Hetzner. Human sacrifices: 0.0

In one of my previous articles, I presented the results of testing cheap virtual servers from various hosting providers in the Runet. Thank you to all the commentators and those who reached out via personal messages for your feedback. This time, I want to present the results of testing virtual servers from well-known and large companies: DigitalOcean, Vultr, Linode, and Hetzner. A total of 38 tests were conducted for all available locations. […]

Testing Cheap Virtual Servers

Many hosting providers offer cheap virtual servers, and recently we've seen a surge in advertised plans with various restrictions (for example, the ability to order one such virtual server per account), with prices sometimes even below the cost of IP addresses. It became interesting to conduct a small test and share the results with the broader public. […]

What is the Fresnel zone and CCQ (Client Connection Quality) or fundamental factors of a quality wireless bridge

Contents CCQ — what is it? Three main factors affecting CCQ quality. Fresnel zone — what is it? How to calculate the Fresnel zone? In this article, I want to discuss the fundamental factors in building a quality wireless bridge, as many 'network builders' believe that it is enough to buy quality networking equipment, install it, and get 100% return from it — which […]

The discrete Intel DG1 solution will be little different in performance from integrated graphics

News often mentions the discrete Intel graphics processor, which is set to launch in late 2021, manufactured using 7nm technology, and will be included in the Ponte Vecchio compute accelerator. Meanwhile, the product with the plain designation DG1, which was reported to have samples available this year by the head of […], should be considered the pioneer of the "new era" in Intel's development of discrete graphics solutions.

Microsoft has taught Edge to create QR codes from web addresses

Ahead of the official launch of the new Edge in January, Microsoft continues to enhance the browser's functionality, which the company plans to deploy forcefully to all users. One of the new features is support for custom QR codes, which can be used to send links to web pages to users. A similar feature has already been announced in Google Chrome, and currently, specialists in Redmond are testing it on the update channel […]

Release of Chrome OS 79

Google has released version 79 of its Chrome OS, which is based on the Linux kernel, the upstart system manager, the ebuild/portage build tool, open components, and the Chrome 79 web browser. The user environment of Chrome OS is limited to the web browser, and instead of standard applications, web applications are utilized. However, Chrome OS includes a fully functional multi-window interface, desktop, and taskbar. The Chrome build […]

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