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Author: Andrew
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Organizing Decentralized Emergency Communication with Ham Radio and Open-Source Tools
In an age where natural disasters, infrastructure failures, and geopolitical tensions can disrupt normal communications, communities need resilient and decentralized systems to stay connected. One of the most powerful yet overlooked resources in this context is amateur radio – combined with open-source crisis management platforms like Sahana Eden. Why Ham Radio Still Matters Ham radio…
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Transferable Skills Across Programming Languages
In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, the ability to adapt and learn new programming languages is invaluable. But what makes some developers more adept at this than others? A key factor is the presence of transferable skills honed through experience in various programming languages, complemented by a foundational understanding of computer science principles. Logical Thinking…
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The Quintessential Qualities of a Successful Software Development Team Manager
In the fast-paced and ever-evolving world of software development, the role of a team manager is crucial. A good team manager not only ensures that projects are delivered on time and within budget but also fosters a positive and productive work environment. This article explores the key qualities and practices that define a successful software…
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Dynamic web content from US web services is illegal in Germany
The integration of dynamic web content such as Google Fonts from US web services is illegal in Germany without the visitors’ consent. This was decided by the Munich Regional Court in a judgement (Ref. 3 O 17493/20). Website operators can be sued for injunctive relief and damages. Although the ruling of the Munich Regional Court…
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Don’t copy-paste commands to terminal
Reasons not to copy-paste between a web page and your terminal. Evaluate the copied in your simple text editor before hand. And don’t use Microsoft Word for this. Video: NOTE: The use of YouTube will send data from you outside of Europe. https://youtu.be/LFXZqQL4vTY #security #securityawareness #windows #linux #linuxserver #linuxsystemadministration #sysadmin #sysadmins
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Google Play app with 500,000 downloads sent user contacts to Russian server
Yes, “of course” are Google Play Store apps secure. Google Android tells you that anything else isn’t when you try to use another app store. https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2021/12/google-removes-malicious-app-that-infected-500000-google-play-users/
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100,000 employees in the IT industry in Denmark
Close to 100,000 employees in the IT industry in Denmark. Apart from a brief slowdown during the corona, the number of full-time employees has increased continuously since 2013, and there are now 98,558 employees in the industry. In just one year, 4,685 more IT people have been hired, representing an increase of 5.0%. It is…
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NYC’s nonprofit DIY internet
The New Yorker version of https://guifi.net/. Video: NOTE: The use of YouTube will send data from you outside of Europe. https://youtu.be/Dpl-faX6vlg
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Save Terabytes of Disk Space Using H265 + Tdarr
Video: NOTE: The use of YouTube will send data from you outside of Europe. https://youtu.be/U6UMjTlwrxs