The Verge

MARCH 8, 2021

Installation and setup are relatively simple: you get the doorbell powered up, scan the barcode on the back using the Apple Home app on your iPhone to add it to your virtual home, and then install the hardware at your door. The clips don’t count against your storage quota in iCloud, but the base plan only supports one camera.

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The Verge

JUNE 29, 2021

Microsoft’s big security push is complicated Microsoft has had six years to prepare for the launch of Windows 11, but the company is still struggling to explain its new hardware requirements. Trusted Platform Module) support, 4GB of RAM, and 64GB of storage. Windows 11 will require Intel 8th Gen Coffee Lake or Zen 2 CPUs and up, TPM 2.0

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Scott Lowe

DECEMBER 31, 2021

The Log4J vulnerability and associated exploits has been on many folks' minds, so it’s only natural that many security companies have been looking into how to mitigate this attack vector. Aqua Security has a write-up on some of their analysis here. Virtualization. Jeff Geerling describes his backup plan.

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Scott Lowe

OCTOBER 8, 2021

There’s some networking stuff, a few security links, and even a hardware-related article. Jimmy Mankowitz talks in some detail about using NSX-T in vSphere with Tanzu to secure applications. Nice to see that work on getting Linux up and running and fully functional on Apple’s proprietary M1 chips is progressing well.

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Scott Lowe

AUGUST 27, 2021

I have a fairly diverse set of links for readers this time around, covering topics from microchips to improving your writing, with stops along the way in topics like Kubernetes, virtualization, Linux, and the popular JSON-parsing tool jq. Sentinel Labs outlines a major malware push that is bypassing Apple’s malware protections.

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Scott Lowe

JANUARY 27, 2023

I’ve got another collection of links to articles on networking, security, cloud, programming, and career development—hopefully you find something useful! Security Adrian Mouat reviews some of the security-focused changes in Go 1.20. Jeff Johnson shows how to log some information being sent between macOS and Apple.

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Vox

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

Didn’t I delete my backups to free up storage space? Ironically, this is especially true if you’ve proactively taken the kind of basic digital security measures most experts would recommend. One thing to keep in mind: These are recommendations for the average person with the average security concerns.

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Scott Lowe

AUGUST 21, 2020

Everyone’s favorite three-letter agency recently released some VPN security guidance, as reported by this InfoSecurity Magazine article. Matt Hamilton takes a closer look at a recent security vulnerability in the Harbor container registry. Ivan Pepelnjak discusses the security implications of so-called “Smart NICs.”

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Galido

JULY 20, 2018

In contrast, choosing iPhone is an easy choice in terms of product line; the models launched to the market by the Apple are few, numbered and classified in with a higher price tag. iOS users may swear on the ease of use of Apple products, while Android users may debate that Apple users just don’t know what they are doing.

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Scott Lowe

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

If you aren’t paying attention to the security of your CI/CD pipelines, you probably should. A redesign for Apple’s long-stagnant System Preferences app? Jim Jones has an article on getting started with S3-compatible object storage. Virtualization. Yes, please. This was a pretty cool story.

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Fountainhead

DECEMBER 19, 2011

Insights into Data Center Infrastructure, Virtualization, and Cloud Computing. In 1980, Steve Jobs gave a talk (YouTube) about the early days of Apple. In essence I thought, w hat if we could mask the granular time-consuming operational efforts of managing servers, I/O, applications, networking, storage, security etc.

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Kitaboo

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

There are several key features of electronic publishing , like support for Apple and Android devices, modern accessibility tools, sharing options for social media, text searches, publication copyrights, IP and protection, and much more. Better Visibility Electronic publishing places a published work on the internet and virtual spaces.

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eBook Agile Internet Education 78

Scott Lowe

AUGUST 27, 2021

I have a fairly diverse set of links for readers this time around, covering topics from microchips to improving your writing, with stops along the way in topics like Kubernetes, virtualization, Linux, and the popular JSON-parsing tool jq along the way. Virtualization. I hope you find something useful! Networking. A severity score of 9.9

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Linux Load Balancer Malware Virtualization 60

Scott Lowe

JULY 5, 2019

Although I’ve by and large moved away from Apple hardware (I still have a MacBook Pro running macOS that sees very little use, and a Mac Pro running Fedora), I did see this article regarding a new keyboard for the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro. Virtualization. It provides the basics behind X.509v3 Kubernetes 1.15

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Scott Lowe

JUNE 2, 2016

Dmitri Kalintsev examines some options for addressing storage-related connectivity in NSX environments. I’m not yet convinced that running something like the AWS CLI in a Docker container is worth the extra effort (a Python virtual environment may be more appropriate here). Virtualization. Servers/Hardware.

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Virtualized Greek

AUGUST 26, 2013

This is your traditional VDI solution that allows you to deliver Windows application to any device via virtualized desktops residing in the data center. Stateless images allow you to save a great deal of storage but limits the user’s ability to customize their environment. This increases the storage and management overhead.

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Dataconomy

JULY 25, 2023

Apple’s entry into the wearable market with the Apple Watch in 2015 revolutionized the industry ( Image Credit ) 2010s – Mainstream adoption The 2010s were a watershed moment for wearable computers as they started gaining mainstream acceptance.

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Scott Lowe

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

Michael Kashin has a great article on how Open Virtual Network (OVN, part of the Open vSwitch project) implements virtual networks in OpenStack. There was a fair amount of wailing and gnashing of teeth when Apple updated the MacBook Pro line with the Touch Bar. Virtualization. Good advice.

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Scott Lowe

MARCH 17, 2016

Russell Pope at Kovarus recently wrote about using security groups to manage the VMware NSX distributed firewall. In talking with customers, I find that one of the things that really challenges their thinking is how to best utilize security groups to their maximum effect. Finally, you might find the VMware Virtual SAN 6.2

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Scott Lowe

DECEMBER 6, 2019

In perusing some of Brian’s content, I see lots of stuff at the intersection of networking and virtualization. Joel de la Garza has a post over on the a16z site on 16 steps to securing your data (and life). A new VPN security flaw has been uncovered that affects a wide range of UNIX- and Linux-based systems.

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Fountainhead

MAY 5, 2009

Insights into Data Center Infrastructure, Virtualization, and Cloud Computing. With the explosive growth of virtualization, this segment of technology is hotter than ever. In the way virtualization abstracts & configures the software world (O/S, applications, etc.), skip to main | skip to sidebar. Fountainhead.

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Scott Lowe

JUNE 29, 2016

Sysdig Falco , a behavioral security tool with support for containers (can run in a container and can monitor containers) looks like it could be a useful addition to your security toolset. I enjoyed Adam Leventhal’s evaluation of APFS , the new file system announced at the most recent Apple WWDC. Virtualization.

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The Verge

AUGUST 10, 2021

Latitudes aren’t much to look at, but they come packed with security features. Most significantly, the Latitude line supports Intel’s vPro, a hardware and firmware platform that includes a number of security features and makes it easier for IT departments to manage devices remotely.

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Dell Comparison Windows Storage 60

Scott Lowe

OCTOBER 5, 2018

Apple’s response similarly denies the allegations in the report. Sathyajith Bhat covers five open source tools for container security. Cory O’Daniel explains how to use role-based access control to assign Pod Security Policies (PSPs) to Kubernetes workloads. Virtualization. Probably not.

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Sean Daniel

MAY 25, 2012

Apple iPad vs the Blackberry Playbook. When I saw the Playbook for the first time, I thought “Now here is a tablet that can take Apple off it’s high horse” I still think it’s the closest tablet to the iPad (I have not tried a Kindle Fire, but believe it’s in the same ranks). SeanDaniel.com [tech].

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CIO Business Intelligence

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Streaming data technologies unlock the ability to capture insights and take instant action on data that’s flowing into your organization; they’re a building block for developing applications that can respond in real-time to user actions, security threats, or other events. The storage for these features is referred to as a feature store.

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mrc's Cup of Joe Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2019

Ultra-wideband (UWB) technology gained overnight fame when Apple revealed that it’s included in their new iPhone 11. Because location-based tech is useful in so many ways–including safety, security, inventory, and asset tracking–we can expect to see quite a few new applications beyond consumer use with smartphones.

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ForAllSecure

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

In this episode I talk about how Heartbleed (CVE 2014-0160) was found and also interview Rauli Kaksonen, someone who was at Codenomicon at the time of its discovery and is now a senior security specialist at the University of Oulu in Finland, about how new security tools are still needed to find the next big zero day. Apple Podcasts.

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ForAllSecure

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

In this episode I talk about how Heartbleed (CVE 2014-0160) was found and also interview Rauli Kaksonen, someone who was at Codenomicon at the time of its discovery and is now a senior security specialist at the University of Oulu in Finland, about how new security tools are still needed to find the next big zero day. Apple Podcasts.

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Open Source Tools Security Software 52

Scott Lowe

JANUARY 7, 2016

Bart’s view is that a full-stack engineer knows about operations, the hardware stack (compute, storage, network), the software (network, operating system [OS], management, logging), and most importantly knows how to “code” an immutable infrastructure. Trustworthy secure modular operating system engineering: https://media.ccc.de/v/31c3_-

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ForAllSecure

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

In this episode I talk about how Heartbleed (CVE 2014-0160) was found and also interview Rauli Kaksonen, someone who was at Codenomicon at the time of its discovery and is now a senior security specialist at the University of Oulu in Finland, about how new security tools are still needed to find the next big zero day. Apple Podcasts.

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Sean Daniel

NOVEMBER 10, 2011

One of the most popular posts on my blog is how to enable Apple’s Time Machine backup to backup to your Windows Home Server 2011 or Windows Small Business Server 2011 Essentials. The add-in should work fine on Windows Home Server 2011, Windows Small Business Server 2011 Essentials, and also Windows Storage Server 2008 R2 Essentials.

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mrc's Cup of Joe Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2018

AR/VR : Augmented and Virtual reality has been around for a while now, but hasn’t really exploded yet. Companies like Google, Amazon, Apple, and Microsoft are investing heavily in voice technology. As data-centric security becomes more important, the need for data discovery and classification is growing. IoT is about to explode.

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Data Center Knowledge

JULY 12, 2013

The company announced Virtual Gateway, a cross-platform keyboard-video-mouse (KVM) software development kit (SDK) that aides solution providers offer enhanced capabilities for diagnosing and troubleshooting datacenter hardware. It’s a virtual solution rather than a hardware approach to managing and troubleshooting.

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Scott Lowe

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

a bevy of security articles (including a couple on very severe vulnerabilities), Kubernetes, AWS IAM, and so much more! Howard Oakley of The Eclectic Light Company discusses some details on Apple’s M1 chip and what it does differently than other chips. Virtualization. What will you find in this Tech Short Take? Networking.

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Data Center Knowledge

JULY 12, 2013

Big Data » Storage. Scality Gets $22 Million for Scale-Out Storage. Scality Gets $22 Million for Scale-Out Storage. Storage and big data companies Scality and WebAction receive funding to advance their offerings, and Avere Systems is selected for the Library of Congress and South American web hosting company Locaweb.

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Data Center Storage Data Big Data 100

Scott Lowe

OCTOBER 23, 2020

My list of links and articles from around the web seems to be a bit heavy on security-related topics this time. Still, there’s a decent collection of networking, cloud computing, and virtualization articles as well as a smattering of other topics for you to peruse. Virtualization. Welcome to Technology Short Take #132!

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