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Bring back my child! (short fiction)

Yes, this is Benson's mansion. The new mansion — she had never been here. With a maternal instinct, Nilda felt that the child was here. Of course, here: where else would you keep a kidnapped child if not in a secure and protected hideout? The building, dimly lit and therefore barely distinguishable among the trees, loomed as an impregnable mass. There was still the need to get there: the mansion's territory was surrounded by […]

Whose hair is stronger: the morphology of hair

For modern humans, hair is nothing more than an element of visual self-identification, part of an image and persona. Nevertheless, these keratin formations have several important biological functions: protection, thermoregulation, sensation, etc. Just how strong is our hair? It turns out, it is several times stronger than the hair of an elephant or a giraffe. Today, we will explore a study on […]

Software Internet Gateway for a small organization

Every businessman seeks to reduce costs. The same applies to IT infrastructure. When opening a new office, some might start to grow concerned. After all, you need to set up: a local network; internet access. Preferably with redundancy through a second provider; VPN to the central office (or to all branches); HotSpot for clients with SMS authorization; traffic filtering so that […]

The method of the simplest stenography. The alphabet and font for it

Many are deterred by the word 'shorthand' and for good reason, as it implies a complex system that not only takes time to study but also requires constant application to be effective. I propose that you familiarize yourself with the simplest method of recording spoken Russian using simplified symbols, which certainly won't increase the writing speed by 2-4 times […]

A vulnerability in NPM allows modification of arbitrary files when installing a package

In the update of the NPM package manager 6.13.4, included with Node.js and used for distributing modules in JavaScript, three vulnerabilities (CVE-2019-16775, CVE-2019-16776, and CVE-2019-16777) have been fixed, which allow for modification or overwriting of arbitrary system files during the installation of a package prepared by an attacker. As a workaround for protection, installation with the "--ignore-scripts" option can be used to prevent the execution of built-in package handlers. NPM developers […]

The Chrome 79 update for Android led to the disappearance of data for WebView-based applications.

Android app developers have noted a serious flaw in Chrome 79 that leads to the loss of user data in third-party applications using the WebView browser engine. In Chrome 79, the location of the user profile directory, which among other things stores data saved by web applications through the localStorage or WebSQL APIs, was changed. Upon upgrading from previous releases […]

Is Kubernetes the new Linux? An interview with Pavel Selivanov

Transcript: Azat Khadiyev: Hello. My name is Azat Khadiyev. I am a developer in the PaaS direction at Mail.ru Cloud Solutions. Here with me is Pavel Selivanov from Southbridge. We are at the DevOpsDays conference. He will be giving a presentation on how Kubernetes can help build DevOps, but most likely you will achieve nothing. Why such a grim topic? Pavel Selivanov: […]

Are cushions needed in the data center?

Cats in the Data Center. Who's in favor? Do you think there are cushions in today's data centers? We answer: yes, and plenty! And they're not just for tired engineers and technicians, or even a cat (though where would a cat come from in a data center, right?). These cushions are responsible for fire safety in the building. Cloud4Y explains that […]

The Dangers of Hacker Attacks on IoT Devices: Real Stories

The infrastructure of a modern metropolis is built on Internet of Things devices: from cameras on the roads to large hydropower plants and hospitals. Hackers can turn any connected device into a bot and further use it to carry out DDoS attacks. The motives can vary widely: hackers may be paid by governments or corporations, or sometimes it's just criminals looking to have fun and make money. In […]

[Animation] Tech brands are taking over the world.

Creating a global brand that is sustainable and competitive is no easy task. The activities of IT corporations are leading to a rethinking of the very concept of 'competitive advantage'. By quickly responding to consumer demands and leveraging brand power, these companies continuously create scalable solutions to emerging challenges. The animation below shows the most valuable brands in 2019 compared to 2001, according to the annual ranking of 'The Best Global […]

Microsoft has brought visual search Bing to the Windows desktop

The Bing search engine, like many of its counterparts, can recognize objects in photos and search for data based on them. Now, Microsoft has transferred the image search functionality to the Windows desktop as well. This innovation allows you to save time by not having to upload photos to the service through a browser, but to work directly. It is noted that the feature is available in the 'Photos' app and the […]

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