Author: ProHoster

Release of DXVK 1.6.1, Direct3D 9/10/11 implementations on top of the Vulkan API

The DXVK 1.6.1 layer has been released, providing an implementation of DXGI (DirectX Graphics Infrastructure), Direct3D 9, 10 and 11, working through the translation of calls to the Vulkan API. DXVK requires drivers that support the Vulkan API 1.1, such as AMD RADV 18.3, NVIDIA 415.22, Intel ANV 19.0, and AMDVLK. DXVK can be used to run 3D applications and games […]

The OpenBSD project introduced the first portable release of rpki-client

OpenBSD developers have published the first public release of a portable edition of the rpki-client package with the implementation of the RPKI (Resource Public Key Infrastructure) mechanism for RP (Relying Parties), used to authorize the source of BGP announcements. RPKI allows you to determine whether a BGP announcement comes from the owner of the network or not, for which, using a public key infrastructure for autonomous systems and IP addresses, a chain of trust is built, which is […]

Pixman 0.40 graphics library release

A major new release is available, Pixman 0.40, a library designed to efficiently perform manipulation of pixel regions, such as image fusion and various types of transformations. The library is used for low-level graphics rendering in many open source projects, including X.Org, Cairo, Firefox and Wayland/Weston. In Wayland/Weston, based on Pixman, the work of backends for software rendering is organized. Code […]

ProtonMail open source ProtonMail Bridge

In early April, Linux support appeared in ProtonMail Bridge. And the day before yesterday, the source code of ProtonMail Bridge was opened. The application has undergone a full independent code audit from SEC Consult. As always, the results of the audit can be found here. ProtonMail Bridge is an application for users of paid plans that allows you to use a desktop email client together with the ProtonMail secure mail service. […]

Remote access to GPU VMs using Citrix

This guide details the steps you need to take when preparing remote access to virtual desktops using technology offered by Citrix. It will be useful for those who have recently become familiar with desktop virtualization technology, as it is a collection of useful commands compiled from ~ 10 manuals, many of which are available on the websites of Citrix, Nvidia, Microsoft, […]

Criteria for evaluating Russian BI systems

For many years I have been the head of a company that is one of the leaders in the implementation of BI systems in Russia and is regularly included in the top lists of analysts in terms of business volume in the field of BI. During my work, I participated in the implementation of BI systems in companies from various areas of the economy - from retail and manufacturing to the sports industry. Therefore, I am well aware of the needs of customers […]

HiDC solution for building a modern data center ICT infrastructure based on Huawei Enterprise equipment

Having taken a bird's eye view of all the modern Huawei Enterprise solutions presented in 2020, we move on to more precise and detailed stories about individual ideas and products that can serve as the basis for digital transformation of both large enterprises and government agencies. Today - about what concepts and technologies Huawei proposes to build data centers on. […]

Dino Evil 3: New Mod Turns Resident Evil 3 Remake Like Dino Crisis

Modder Darknessvaltier has made available to the public a modification of Dino Evil 3, which turns the remake of Resident Evil 3 into something similar to Dino Crisis, another Capcom horror adventure. Dino Evil 3 replaces Jill Valentine with the central character of Dino Crisis Regina, and all ordinary zombies with miniature tyrannosaurs. The heroine’s model was created by modder MarcosRC, and for replacing enemies [...]

"Yandex" studied the search queries of users during self-isolation

A team of Yandex researchers analyzed search queries and studied the interests of Internet users during the coronavirus pandemic and life in self-isolation. Thus, according to Yandex, since mid-March the number of requests with the specification “without leaving home” has approximately tripled, and people began to look for something to do on forced days off four times more often. Interest in [...]

Survival in Siberia on the Threshold of the Revolution: Trailer for Tomorrow's Launch of Help Will Come Tomorrow

Polish studio Arclight Creations and publishing house Klabater have presented a trailer for the April 21 launch of Help Will Come Tomorrow for PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. This story-driven survival and resource management simulator takes place in Russia on the eve of the Revolution. Help Will Come Tomorrow was 125% funded on Kickstarter - the developers are delighted that […]

Windows 10 latest update causes BSOD, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth issues, and system crashes

Last week, Microsoft released update KB4549951 for Windows 10 platform versions 1903 and 1909. It was previously reported that it broke Windows Defender for some users. Now new problems have been identified that appear after installing the update. According to reports shared by Windows 10 users on forums and social media, the update package in question is causing a number of issues. […]

China is testing the payment of party dues with cryptocurrency

China continues to actively prepare for the launch of a national cryptocurrency. Last Wednesday, an image of a test version of the sovereign digital currency of the Middle Kingdom, developed by the Agricultural Bank of China, appeared on the Internet. The next day, the National Business Daily reported that Suzhou's Xiangcheng district plans to use digital currency to pay half of public sector workers' travel subsidies in May. IN […]