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We decided to study which ICOs have raised the most funds and what has happened to them currently. The top three leaders are EOS, the Telegram Open Network, and UNUS SED LEO, significantly outpacing the others. Moreover, these are the only projects that have raised over a billion in ICO. EOS is a blockchain platform for decentralized applications and business. The team […]
The first release of wZD 1.0.0 is available — a server for efficiently storing a large number of files in a compact form, which externally resembles a regular WebDAV server. It uses a modified version of BoltDB for storage. The project's code is written in Go and is distributed under the BSD license. The server significantly reduces the number of small files on regular or clustered file systems, with full support for […]
We have shared about our GitOps tool werf multiple times, and this time we would like to share our experience of building a website with the documentation from the project itself — werf.io (its Russian version is ru.werf.io). This is a typical static website, but its assembly is interesting because it is built using a dynamic number of artifacts. Delving into the nuances of the site structure: generating a common menu for […]
As you set off for a business trip or holiday, have you considered how safe it is in today's world of digital threats? Some modern airplanes are referred to as computers with wings, reflecting how deeply embedded computer technology is in them. How are they protected from hacks? What can pilots do in such cases? Which other systems might be at risk? This was discussed by an active pilot, captain […]
According to 2019 statistics, the data engineer profession is currently experiencing the fastest growth in demand among all professions. Data engineers play a critically important role in organizations by creating and maintaining the pipelines and databases used for processing, transforming, and storing data. What skills do professionals in this field need the most? Does it vary from […]
Standard Notes is a cross-platform note-taking application with encryption and open source code, now available for download as a snap package. Standard Notes is available on all major desktop systems (Windows, Linux, Mac), as well as on smartphones and the web. Key features include: Creating multiple notes. The ability to use tags. Searching and synchronizing across different devices using […]
The Nextcloud project, a developing fork of the open-source cloud storage ownCloud, has introduced the new Nextcloud Hub platform, which provides a self-sufficient solution for organizing team collaboration among employees and teams working on various projects. In terms of functionality, Nextcloud Hub is similar to Google Docs and Microsoft 365, but it allows for the deployment of a fully controlled collaboration infrastructure that operates on its own servers and is not tied to external […]
Three popular plugins for the WordPress content management system, with over 400,000 installations, have revealed critical vulnerabilities: A vulnerability in the InfiniteWP Client plugin, which has over 300,000 active installations, allows unauthorized access as a site administrator. As the plugin is designed for centralized management of multiple sites on a server, an attacker can gain control of all […]
Mentally detach yourself from the usual perspective on work — both yours and the company's. I invite you to consider the flow of money within the company. You, your neighbors, your boss — we all stand in the path of money. We are used to seeing money in the form of tasks. You might not think of them as money. If you are a programmer, then […]
Some time ago, we introduced you to a smart thermostat. This article was initially intended to demonstrate its firmware and management system. However, to explain the logic behind the thermostat and what we have implemented, it is essential to outline the entire concept as a whole. Regarding automation, automation can be conditionally divided into three categories: Category 1 — individual “smart” devices. You […]
According to a tweet from an organization employee (Chris Hartjes), Mozilla has recently laid off 70 workers (out of a total of 1000), including all lead designers from Mozilla Quality Assurance, whose main responsibilities include testing new features and fixing bugs. In response, a hashtag #MozillaLifeboat was launched by the laid-off employees on Twitter, allowing them to share […]
The author of the Rust-based web framework actix-web deleted the repository after facing criticism for the "incorrect use" of the Rust language. The actix-web framework, which has been downloaded over 800,000 times, allows for the integration of HTTP server and client functionality into Rust applications, focusing on maximum performance and leading in many tests […]