Details on a critical security flaw in PHP, tracked as CVE-2024-4577, have been disclosed, allowing for remote code execution on Windows systems. Vulnerable PHP versions have been fixed in updates 8.3.8, 8.2.20, and 8.1.29. Exploitation attempts have been detected, urging users to apply patches quic.. read more  

The 2024 European Parliament election saw significant internet traffic drops and spikes in various regions. Central Europe experienced the highest declines, particularly in the Czech Republic and Slovakia, while Estonia saw the highest peak increase at 35%. Notable announcements in Belgium and Franc.. read more  

Junior developers often focus narrowly on coding without understanding that programming is about solving problems for stakeholders and users. They must master communication and document their work clearly, as collaboration and networking are crucial for career growth. Avoid labeling yourself as "jun.. read more  

Customizing the terminal enhances productivity with power-user commands and faster file navigation. MacOS now uses ZSH by default; Linux defaults to Bash, and Windows uses PowerShell. Using iTerm2 with ZSH and the Oh My ZSH framework provides a highly customizable experience... read more  

The latest installment of GitHub for Beginners, where the essential Git commands to get you Git-literate are covered... read more  

Some of the best VPN services for privacy-minded Linux users are easy to set up and use, even for first-time users. Internxt, a Spain-based organization, offers privacy-focused tools like an open-source encrypted cloud storage service and a secure sharing service, with an 80% discount on their lifet.. read more  

CISA added a Linux privilege escalation vulnerability that works on kernel versions between 5.14 and 6.6.14 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. Learn more about the threat and what it means for Linux users... read more  

Gene Kim discusses lessons in change-making for leaders and companies, inspired by his book Wiring the Winning Organization. He emphasizes the importance of coordination in successful organizations and shares case studies across industries. Gene highlights three key factors for cohesive organization.. read more  

Hivekit developed an in-process storage engine that saves 98% in cloud costs by replacing AWS Aurora with a $200/month EBS volume. The system, built for high write performance and small disk size, stores each 34-byte location update in a delta-based binary format, allowing for 30 million updates per.. read more  

Encore builds tools for developing distributed systems and event-driven applications. This interactive blog post explores various queueing strategies, including FIFO, LIFO, priority queues, and priority queues with active queue management (AQM). It highlights the trade-offs of different queue types .. read more