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An article on how to create a programmable logic controller from a cheap Chinese device. Such a device will find its application both in home automation and as a practical exercise in school computer science. For reference, by default, the Sonoff Basic program works with a mobile application through a Chinese cloud service; after the proposed modifications, all further interactions with this device will become […]
In recent years, Cisco has been actively promoting a new architecture for building data transmission networks in data centers — Application Centric Infrastructure (or ACI). Some are already familiar with it, while others have even implemented it in their enterprises, including in Russia. However, for most IT specialists and IT leaders, ACI remains either an unclear abbreviation or just […]
According to RBC and Tensor, in 2019, 4.6 million qualified electronic signature (QES) certificates that comply with the requirements of Federal Law 63-FZ will be issued in Russia. This means that out of 8 million registered individual entrepreneurs and limited liability companies, every second entrepreneur uses an electronic signature. In addition to QES for EGAIS and cloud QES for submitting reports, issued by banks and accounting services, there is particular interest in […]
The smallest magnetic vortex structures called skyrmions (named after the British theoretical physicist Tony Skyrme, who predicted this structure in the 1960s) promise to become the foundation of future magnetic memory. These are topologically stable magnetic formations that can be excited in magnetic films and then read in their state. Both writing and reading occur using spin currents […]
Last night, Firefox users noticed an issue that arose with the browser's extensions. Current plugins were inactive, and installing new ones was not possible. The company announced that the problem was related to the expiration of a certificate. It was also stated that a solution is already being worked on. At this time, it is reported that the issue has been identified and a fix has been initiated. In the meantime, all […]
We discuss how we launched and are developing the 1cloud, addressing the evolution of its individual services and architecture as a whole. Additionally, we debunk myths about IT infrastructure. / Wikimedia / Tibigc / CC Evolution How we began the development of our IaaS provider. We compare our expectations before the platform launch with our initial experience in providing services to clients. Let’s start with a brief […]
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The release of the Linux distribution ClearOS 7.6 has occurred, built on the package base of CentOS and Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.6. This distribution is aimed at serving as a server OS for small to medium-sized organizations, including for connecting remote offices into a unified network infrastructure. Installation images of 1.1 GB and 552 MB are available for download, compiled for the x86_64 architecture. […]
Google plans to cease the default playback of Flash content in the July release of Chrome 76. The change has already been implemented in the experimental Canary branch, which will serve as the basis for the Chrome 76 release. Until the release of Chrome 87, expected in December 2020, Flash support can be restored in the settings (Advanced > Privacy and Security > Site Settings) with subsequent explicit […]
Network sources report that hundreds of developers have discovered code missing from their Git repositories. An unknown hacker is threatening to publish the code if their ransom demands are not met within the specified time frame. Reports of attacks surfaced on Saturday. It appears that they are coordinated through Git hosting services (GitHub, Bitbucket, GitLab). It remains unclear how the attacks were […]
Intellivision Entertainment has announced the continuation of the famous adventure Earthworm Jim, which turns 25 this year. The new project is being developed by a team that contributed to the original games. The release is planned exclusively for the upcoming Intellivision Amico console. According to the press release, programmers, artists, sound designers, and level designers from the original team are returning to create a new installment of Earthworm […]
After a series of minor versions, a significant new update of DoubleContact has been released — an autonomous and independent contact editor, primarily focused on editing, comparing, and merging phone books. Key changes compared to version 0.1: support for CSV format (currently supporting files from some Explay phones, as well as a universal profile that allows saving all contact information); support […]