Internet News Section
Previously, we discussed the research behind popular advice on how to "learn to learn." Then we covered metacognitive processes and the usefulness of "doodles in the margins." In the third part, we explained how to scientifically train your memory. By the way, regarding memory — we spoke separately here and here, and also looked into how to "study with flashcards." Today, we will discuss concentration, […]
A brief summary of the article is at the end of the text. Alex is a great guy. He works well, is responsible, has ideas, and shows potential. We have completed a couple of excellent projects together. However, he is avoiding paying child support for his child from his first marriage. He directly comes and asks to somehow hide his income and "pay her less." Gena is a normal manager. Cheerful, talkative, without airs. […]
Firefox 70 has been released. Key changes: A new password manager — Lockwise — has been introduced: 10 years ago, Justin Dolke reported on the weak security of password managers. In 2018, Vladimir Palant (developer of Adblock Plus) raised the issue again, discovering that the password manager still uses single hash SHA-1. This allows for the average user's password to be cracked in a matter of minutes […]
The release of srsLTE 19.09 has taken place, developing an open stack for deploying components of LTE/4G cellular networks without the need for specialized equipment, using only universal programmable transceivers, the signal form and modulation of which are set programmically (SDR, Software Defined Radio). The project code is provided under the AGPLv3 license. SrsLTE includes the implementation of LTE UE (User Equipment, client components for connecting subscribers to the LTE network), basic […]
Part 1. "Obvious" Tips Most recommendations for those who want to learn better seem quite banal: in addition to attending lectures and completing homework, it's important to eat right, lead a healthy lifestyle, get enough sleep, and maintain a daily routine. All this is certainly good, but how can these obvious truths specifically help a student? How to organize your daily routine to be more productive and […]
Paragon Software, a provider of Microsoft licensed proprietary NTFS and exFAT drivers for Linux, has published the initial implementation of a new open exFAT driver in the Linux kernel developers' mailing list. The driver code is open under the GPLv2 license and is temporarily limited to read-only mode. A version of the driver supporting write mode is in development but is not yet ready […]
Xbox Live will soon change how player tags work. The service now allows you to change your username in the system to any desired one (within the rules), but you will also receive a numerical designation. This is similar to what is used in Discord and Battle.net. Right now, you can change your player tag for free once, even if you have already used this option […]
This is a selection of books for those who care about music. We have gathered literature dedicated to various genres and eras: from the history of underground punk rock to Western European classical music. Photo Nathan Bingle / Unsplash How Music Works Former leader of the rock band Talking Heads, David Byrne, discusses the "inner workings" of modern music. The narrative is built upon the author's own experience. At the same time […]
In the first part of our review of useful life hacks for students, we discussed the scientific studies behind obvious advice like "drink more water," "exercise," and "plan your daily routine." In this part, we will look at less obvious hacks and areas that are currently considered among the most promising in education. Let's try to understand what […]
The latest version of Alpine Linux 3.10.3 has been released — a distribution based on musl + Busybox + OpenRC, ideal for embedded systems and virtual machines. Builds are available for 7 architectures: x86_64, x86, armhf, aarch64, armv7, ppc64le, and s390x. As usual, there are 8 options, ranging from a 35-megabyte version for virtual machines to a 420-megabyte extended version. There are no groundbreaking changes aside from version updates. Packages have been updated […]
NordVPN, a provider of virtual private network (VPN) services, confirmed the fact of a hacker breach of one of its servers in a data center that occurred in March 2018. According to the company, the attacker was able to access the data center server in Finland using an unprotected remote management system left by the data center provider. Moreover, NordVPN claims that it had no knowledge of […]
ESET specialists have uncovered a new malware campaign targeting Russian-speaking users of the World Wide Web. Cybercriminals have been distributing an infected version of the Tor browser for several years, using it to spy on victims and steal their bitcoins. The infected web browser was spread through various forums disguised as the official Russian version of Tor Browser. The malware allows attackers to see which websites the victim is currently visiting. Theoretically, they […]
Russian Russian
Italian
German
Polish
Estonian
Albanian
Bulgarian
Croatian
Czech
Danish
Dutch
English
French
Hungarian
Latvian
Portuguese
Romanian
Slovak
Slovenian
Spanish
Swedish