Category: Blog

Development of Xfce 4.16 has begun

The developers of the Xfce desktop have announced the completion of the planning phase and dependency freeze, transitioning the project to the development stage of the new 4.16 branch. Development is expected to conclude in the middle of next year, after which three preliminary releases will be prepared before the final release. Notable upcoming changes include the discontinuation of optional GTK2 support and a user interface overhaul. If the version preparation […]

Full multi-tenancy in Zimbra OSE with Zextras Admin

Multitenancy is currently one of the most effective models for delivering IT services. A single instance of an application, running on a single server infrastructure but accessible to numerous users and businesses, allows for a significant reduction in the cost of IT service provision while achieving the highest quality. The architecture of the Zimbra Collaboration Suite Open-Source Edition was originally designed with the concept of multitenancy in mind. As a result, […]

12 Books That Captivated Us

Do you want to better understand people? Learn how to strengthen willpower, enhance personal and professional effectiveness, and improve emotional management? Below you'll find a list of books to help develop these and other skills. Of course, the authors' advice isn't a cure-all and may not suit everyone. But it's worth reflecting on what you might be doing wrong (or alternatively, what […]

The Album Player version for Linux has been released.

Album Player for Linux is a free (Freeware) music file player for the Linux operating system. It supports remote control over the network via a web interface and UPnP/DLNA renderer mode. It plays files in WAV, FLAC, APE, WavPack, ALAC, AIFF, AAC, OGG, MP3, MP4, DFF, DSF, OPUS, TAK, WMA, SACD ISO, DVD-A formats. DSD file output is supported in Native DSD and DoP modes […]

OTUS. Our favorite mistakes

Two and a half years ago, we launched the Otus.ru project, and I wrote this article. To say that I was wrong is to say nothing at all. Today I would like to summarize and share a bit about the project, what we have managed to accomplish so far, and what is 'under the hood.' I will start with the mistakes from that article […]

Meet the Nemty ransomware from a fake PayPal website

A new ransomware called Nemty has emerged online, which is believed to be a successor to GrandCrab or Buran. The malware primarily spreads via a fake PayPal website and has several interesting features. Details about the workings of this ransomware are below. The new Nemty ransomware was discovered by user nao_sec on September 7, 2019. The malware was distributed through a site disguised as PayPal, and it also has […]

Release of Qbs build tool 1.14, continued development supported by the community

The release of the Qbs 1.14 build tool has been announced. This is the first release after the Qt Company discontinued development of the project, prepared by a community interested in continuing Qbs development. Qt is required for building Qbs, although Qbs itself is designed to organize the build of any projects. Qbs uses a simplified version of QML for defining project build scripts, which allows […]

Mods: The Witcher 3 for Nintendo Switch is the PC version of the game with low settings

Moderators have found a way to improve the graphics quality in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Complete Edition on Nintendo Switch. The authors of the YouTube channel Modern Vintage Gamer claim that on a modified version of the console, the game can run at 60 frames per second. Enthusiasts stated that the Nintendo Switch version of The Witcher 3 is a copy of the PC version of the game, just with lower […]

Khronos has allowed free certification of open drivers.

At the XDC2019 conference in Montreal, Khronos consortium head Neil Trevett clarified the situation regarding open graphics drivers. He confirmed that developers can certify their driver versions for compliance with OpenGL, OpenGL ES, OpenCL, and Vulkan standards for free. Importantly, they will not have to pay any fees or join the consortium. Most interestingly, […]

Autonomous GSM relay with inverter made from ready components

With this GSM relay, you can switch any load rated at 220V and a maximum power of 2 kW from anywhere on Earth where there is a cellular network. This device is controlled by an Arduino Nano through the SIM800L GSM module. The functional diagram with a list of components is provided below. It can operate both on built-in batteries and from the 220 […]

Launching the Otus.ru project

Friends! The Otus.ru service is a tool for employment. We use educational methods to select the best specialists for business tasks. We have compiled and categorized job vacancies from major players in the IT business, creating courses based on the identified requirements. We have agreements with these companies that the best of our students will interview for relevant positions. We hope to connect […]

The Genetics of Love: Intersexual Conflict as the Basis for Cooperation in Monogamous Bird Pairs

The relationships between partners, filled with care, gestures of attention, and empathy, are called love by poets, while biologists refer to them as intersexual relationships aimed at survival and reproduction. Some species prefer quantity—mating with as many partners as possible to increase their offspring, thus enhancing the survival chances of the species. Others form monogamous pairs that can […]

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