Author: Yuri Gagarin

Two-factor authentication has been added to OpenSSH

This new feature is currently in an 'experimental' status. It allows the use of very inexpensive hardware keys connected via USB, Bluetooth, and NFC for authentication. For example, the YubiKey Security Key or Thetis FIDO U2F Security Key with Bluetooth costs about 100 euros. Instructions for enabling this authentication can be found in the link. Source: linux.org.ru

Python in a month.

A guide for complete beginners. (Note: these are tips from an Indian author, but they seem useful. Feel free to add more in the comments.) A month is a lot of time. If you spend 6–7 hours a day studying, you can achieve quite a bit. The goal for the month: Familiarize yourself with the basic concepts (variable, condition, list, loop, function) Practice solving more than 30 programming problems Collect two […]

Success isn’t without help: how to 'grow' a ready-made project for the market through a pre-accelerator.

In our posts, we have repeatedly mentioned that after the finale of the 'Digital Breakthrough' competition, successful teams will have the opportunity to refine their projects within the framework of the pre-accelerator and prepare products for the market. The program started on September 30, and we can already summarize the first results. But first, let's explain the essence of the program and why a pre-accelerator is necessary for companies, investors, and for the teams themselves [...].

Debunking myths: real practices in the IT sector in Armenia.

Good day, dear readers! Thanks to your feedback on the previous article about the IT industry in Armenia, the idea for another publication has emerged, which will provide a comprehensive response about the real practices of IT specialists in the South Caucasian country. In this publication, I will introduce you to the 'stars' of Armenia who not only live and work within the country but also actively increase the volume of startups [...].

VM or Docker?

How to understand whether you need Docker instead of a VM? You need to determine what exactly you want to isolate. If you need to isolate a system with guaranteed allocated resources and virtual hardware, then you should choose a VM. If you need to isolate running applications as separate processes in the system, you'll need Docker. So what is the difference between Docker containers and VMs? Virtual [...]

IT in Armenia: strategic sectors and technological fields of the country

Fast food, quick results, rapid growth, high-speed internet, fast learning… Speed has become an integral part of our daily lives. We want everything to be simpler, faster, and better. The constant need for more time, speed, and productivity drives innovative technologies. And Armenia plays a significant role in this context. For instance, nobody wants to spend […]

Microsoft launches a new Office app for the Android platform

Microsoft developers continue to create software products for the Android mobile platform. The Microsoft office applications have achieved significant popularity among Android users. This likely prompted the developers to create a new application that combines tools such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Office Lens. The new application supports a collaboration mode, allowing users to create and edit […]

Chrome has begun testing the third version of the manifest, incompatible with uBlock Origin

Google has begun testing the third version of the Chrome manifest, which disrupts the functionality of many content blocking and security extensions. Support for the new manifest, which defines the capabilities and resources available to extensions, has been added to experimental builds of Chrome Canary. This new manifest is developed as part of an initiative to enhance the security, privacy, and performance of extensions (the main goal is to simplify the creation of secure and […]

OpenSSH has added support for universal two-factor authentication.

The OpenSSH codebase has added experimental support for two-factor authentication using devices that support the U2F protocol, developed by the FIDO Alliance. U2F allows for the creation of inexpensive hardware tokens to confirm the user's physical presence, interfacing via USB, Bluetooth, or NFC. Such devices are promoted as a means for two-factor authentication on websites, are already supported by major browsers, and are being released […]

Release of the KaOS 2019.10 Distribution

KaOS is a Linux distribution featuring the latest version of the KDE desktop environment, the Calligra office suite, and other applications that utilize the Qt toolkit. KaOS uses the Pacman package manager and follows a rolling-release update model. This distribution is intended solely for 64-bit systems. The new version has removed Python 2 packages and transitioned to KDE Plasma 5.17. Additionally, among […]

How to Get an Internship at Google

A week ago, we discussed our educational programs, where comments highlighted the importance of internships and practical experience. This is undeniable, as theoretical knowledge must be reinforced by practice. With this post, we are launching a series of articles about summer internships for students: how they get there, what they do, and why it’s beneficial. In the first […]

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