Aerospace giant Boeing has confirmed that the LockBit ransomware gang demanded a staggering $200 million extortion payment after breaching the company’s network and stealing sensitive data in October 2023. In early November, the notorious Russia-linked cybercrime group published approximately 43 gigabytes of data allegedly stolen from Boeing’s IT systems, including backups of management … [Read more...]
Microsoft nearing complete removal of creator-tracking feature in Edge amid privacy concerns
Depending on why you ask, there are numerous reasons why some people believe that Microsoft Edge is the best web browser. On the contrary, though, there is another set of people that outright reject it for issues like not being able to easily change the default browser as well as the search engine. While time will tell whether Microsoft manages to address major issues in the Edge browser, the … [Read more...]
JSON Web Tokens (JWTs)
JSON Web Tokens are self-contained JSON objects that compactly and securely transmit information between two parties. They are secure because they are digitally signed using a secret or a public/private key pair. A JWT is made up of three components: Header Payload Signature A JWT header contains the type of the token we’re creating and the signing algorithm that will be used. JWT … [Read more...]
Learning Vue js : Throughout
I'm thrilled to share that I've completed my Vue.js journey, diving deep into its core concepts and emerging with a newfound understanding of frontend development. Vue.js has been a game-changer for me, and I'm excited to share my learnings with you. Text Interpolation Vue's templating system allows for seamless text interpolation, making it easy to bind data to your UI. By simply enclosing … [Read more...]
HTTP Response Status Codes via MOVIE Theater 🎬🍿
HTTP Status Code ( 100-199):HTTP 1xx status codes, also known as informational responses, act like the early buzz in a theater before a movie starts, signalling that everything is setting up, but the main action hasn’t begun. These codes indicate that the request has been received and understood by the server, and that the process is ongoing. For example, the 100 Continue status allows a client to … [Read more...]
Notorious Hacker IntelBroker Claims that Europol has Suffered a Data Breach
The European Union’s law enforcement agency, Europol, has confirmed a security breach of its web portal but says no operational data was compromised. The notorious hacker group IntelBroker has claimed responsibility for the hack, alleging they stole sensitive data, including classified documents. According to IntelBroker, the breach occurred in May 2024 and impacted several Europol systems, … [Read more...]
How to connect a PS5 controller to your iPhone or iPad
With games such as Assassin's Creed Mirage and Resident Evil 4 coming to iPhones and iPads, now is the perfect time to enjoy mobile gaming. There's just one small problem: the touchscreen controls. While these controls are often serviceable, they can often be awkward and unintuitive. This is especially true for big-budget AAA games. If you have a PS5 controller around somewhere, you can connect it … [Read more...]
Half-baked tech is the worst trend of 2024
April 2024 was the month of AI hardware, and it did not go well at all. Both the Humane AI Pin and Rabbit R1 were recently released as AI hardware devices promising to change the way we interact with the world. As you can probably infer from the title of this post, both devices failed to live up to their ambitious claims. While first-gen products aren't usually the best, there's a much deeper … [Read more...]
10 power tricks every Notion user should know
Thanks to its innovative approach, rich template library, robust database features, third-party app integrations, project management tools, and methods for seamless collaboration, Notion is undoubtedly one of the most popular all-in-one productivity tools out there. We've covered it briefly in our list of top 10 productivity apps. Source: xda-developers.com … [Read more...]
Most App Store developers aren’t taking Apple up on its new outside payments option
It seems Apple’s recently added option for App Store developers to include links to external payment methods isn’t actually all that appealing. In a hearing on Friday as part of the ongoing legal battle with Epic, Apple said only 38 developers have applied to add such links — out of roughly 65,000 that could, according to Bloomberg. The new guidelines, introduced in January, require developers get … [Read more...]
Why are game file sizes growing out of control?
Looking at PCs and standalone hard drives, you might have trouble finding anything with less than 512 GB or even 1 TB of storage. For most activities, this amount of drive space should be more than enough. But gaming is becoming an exception. Source: xda-developers.com … [Read more...]
Bumble wants to send your AI clone on dates with other people's chatbots
AI has touched seemingly every facet of our daily lives, but you may not think of the dating scene when you imagine LLMs revolutionizing how we live. However, the founder of the dating website Bumble wants to change that. While AI is currently having a detrimental effect on the dating scene, Bumble hopes that one day they can use chatbots to pair up potential partners better. Source: … [Read more...]
JavaScript Frameworks Unwrapped: A Beginner's Guide to Choosing Wisely
The realm of web development has undergone a profound transformation thanks to JavaScript frameworks, equipping developers with potent tools to craft dynamic and engaging web applications. Amidst a plethora of choices, navigating the selection of the right framework can feel like a daunting task. In this comprehensive handbook, we embark on an exploration of renowned JavaScript frameworks, … [Read more...]
Incorporating .NET Functionality into JavaScript using WebAssembly
What is WebAssembly?WebAssembly or popularly known as WASM is an open web standard that allows efficient code execution in a binary format, similar to native code execution. It can be used with various languages like C, C++, Go, and C# .NET, enabling developers to compile their code into WASM files that can be downloaded and run in the browser. Why Consider .NET in the Browser? JavaScript … [Read more...]
Microsoft Edge is getting yet another AI tool, but this one may actually see use
Microsoft has been full bore on adding AI features to its browser, Edge. Recently, the browser got some advanced image-editing tools and the ability to tweak the browser's settings using AI. Now, the browser is getting yet another one, and it seems like a fun way to make your version of Edge truly unique. Source: xda-developers.com … [Read more...]
How to build a static blog in Angular with Scully
Before I started my Hashnode blog, I tried to build my own blog. While searching for the best option, I experimented with Scully. Why did I choose Hashnode instead of Scully? That answer will be in another post. For now, let's concentrate on understanding what Scully is and how to build a blog using it.What is Scully? Scully is a library for Angular used to build blogs with static content. It … [Read more...]
Why setting keyboard macros can be helpful
A keyboard macro is a sequence of recordable actions usually set to be completed by a single key press. They are generally used as a shortcut when performing the same action repeatedly. This can come in handy for everyone from office professionals to gamers and can save you time and effort. Mapping a macro to a single key can sometimes be done on the keyboard without software, but many keyboard … [Read more...]
Solar Storms are disrupting farmer GPS systems during critical planting time
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The geomagnetic storm is a nightmare for farmers relying on precision agriculture tech
Space weather has been known to cause disruptions to GPS and communications systems, and perhaps no one is feeling those headaches more than farmers this weekend. 404 Media reports that the heightened solar activity over the last few days has led to outages in the GPS navigation systems that guide some modern tractors from John Deere and other brands. The technology has allowed farmers to plant … [Read more...]
10 features Microsoft Loop needs to become a productivity powerhouse
Ever since its introduction in 2023, Microsoft has improved its latest collaboration software, Loop, at a rapid pace. With benefits such as tight OneDrive integration, Loop components, live collaboration, and Kanban boards, there are many reasons to use Microsoft Loop. However, the lack of several features has been a deal-breaker for me, and I keep returning to my tried-and-tested Notion setup on … [Read more...]
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