Scott Lowe

JULY 17, 2020

Welcome to Technology Short Take #129, where I’ve collected a bunch of links and references to technology-centric resources around the Internet. This is a great read overall, but one sentence in particular really caught my eye: “30 years ago I was able to write a complete multitasking operating system in Z80 assembly code.

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The Verge

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

General Motors announced a new “end-to-end” software platform for its cars called “Ultifi” — a play on the name Ultium , which is the automaker’s new electric vehicle battery architecture. The Linux-based system will also be available to third-party developers who may want to create apps and other features for GM customers.

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Gizmodo

OCTOBER 20, 2021

The latest version of Google’s mobile operating system is packed with new stuff for you to explore, and these are the 15 features to check out first. Android 12 is here, rolling out first to Pixel devices and then to everyone else, depending on your phone manufacturer and carrier. Read more.

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Scott Lowe

MARCH 17, 2016

At DevOps Networking Forum 2016, I had the opportunity to share a presentation on some Linux networking options. Here’s another topic that came up at the recent DevOps Networking Forum: Spotify’s SDN Internet Router (SIR). Operating Systems/Applications. Have fun reading! Networking. Career/Soft Skills.

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Linux Academy

MARCH 28, 2019

As organizations increase their use of Kubernetes in public and Hybrid cloud architectures, it is important not to let a maiden voyage end like a Titanic catastrophe. Vulnerabilities at the operating system level may be exploited by rogue container workloads if not hardened.

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Scott Lowe

DECEMBER 17, 2015

If you’d like to play around with Cumulus Linux but don’t have a compatible hardware switch, Cumulus VX is the answer. This article listing 20 Linux server hardening tips contains some basic tips but is nevertheless a very good resource for someone looking for Linux security recommendations. Operating Systems/Applications.

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Gizmodo

MARCH 31, 2021

Rumors that Samsung might be ditching its proprietary smartwatch operating system for Google’s neglected Wear OS platform aren’t new. However, it’s looking increasingly likely that Tizen OS is not long for this world. Read more.

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Scott Lowe

DECEMBER 6, 2013

Welcome to Technology Short Take #37, the latest in my irregularly-published series in which I share interesting articles from around the Internet, miscellaneous thoughts, and whatever else I feel like throwing in. Operating Systems/Applications. Mike Preston has a great series going on tuning Debian Linux running under vSphere.

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Scott Lowe

JUNE 29, 2016

If you like geeking out over the hardware side of networking, you may find this Ars Technica article on the physical infrastructure of the global Internet to be an interesting read. (I Operating Systems/Applications. This is a highly technical article on scheduling in the Linux kernel , but it’s well worth reading.

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Galido

MAY 1, 2019

The “Internet of Things” is a recent term we now hear more and more about. These areas of tech include general IT and technology, security, IT feeds, cloud computing, data center, mobile, social media, tips and tricks, virtualization, and operating system and software blogs. CIO Dashboard. Every pilot needs a trusty co-pilot.

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Scott Lowe

AUGUST 16, 2017

This is my irregularly-published collection of links and articles from around the Internet related to the major data center technologies: networking, hardware, security, cloud computing, applications/OSes, storage, and virtualization. Operating Systems/Applications. Welcome to Technology Short Take #85!

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Galido

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

The “Internet of Things” is a recent term we now hear more and more about. These areas of tech include general IT and technology, security, IT feeds, cloud computing, data center, mobile, social media, tips and tricks, virtualization, and operating system and software blogs. CIO Dashboard. Every pilot needs a trusty co-pilot.

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ForAllSecure

APRIL 22, 2021

The Internet of Things presents us with both convenience and inconvenience at the same time, suddenly everything is smart is hackable again with startups sometimes repeating security mistakes made decades ago in the rush to market toys. The question is, who is hacking the internet of things today, and how does one even get started?

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ForAllSecure

APRIL 22, 2021

The Internet of Things presents us with both convenience and inconvenience at the same time, suddenly everything is smart is hackable again with startups sometimes repeating security mistakes made decades ago in the rush to market toys. The question is, who is hacking the internet of things today, and how does one even get started?

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ForAllSecure

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Understand that until the mid 1990s interconnectivity via the internet was largely academic. Like Locard’s principle, if you interact with a digital system, chances are very good that you are leaving traces. To be good at digital forensics, to be a digital Sherlock Holmes, you need to understand systems architecture.

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Gizmodo

MARCH 31, 2022

It’s not pleasant seeing a once-beloved laptop (or desktop) computer slowly slide into obsolescence as it gets too old and tired to keep up with the demands of modern-day computing, but Google has now provided an option for these ailing machines in the form of Chrome OS Flex. Read more.

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Gizmodo

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

It’s getting harder and harder for Google to pretend it’s not the anticompetitive bully we all know it to be. Case in point: as part of the company’s ongoing battle to fend off the largest antitrust fine ever imposed by the European Union, the company argued in an EU court on Tuesday that it’s. the most-searched-for… Read more.

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Gizmodo

AUGUST 3, 2021

Whether you’re running it for a nostalgic feel or you’ve held on to a device for too long, it’s time to say goodbye to the decade-old Android Gingerbread. Google is officially laying it to rest. Read more.

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Gizmodo

OCTOBER 27, 2021

The Android tablet will soon get good, or at least it seems like Google is hoping it will with Android 12L. This new version of Android is designed for tablet-sized screens and anything above 600dp, and is available for developers today. Read more.

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Gizmodo

OCTOBER 12, 2021

If you use an Android phone and are (rightfully!) worried about digital privacy, you’ve probably taken care of the basics already. You’ve deleted the snoopiest of the snoopy apps, opted out of tracking whenever possible, and taken all of the other precautions the popular how-to privacy guides have told you to. The bad… Read more.

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Gizmodo

JANUARY 19, 2022

Google on Wednesday took the next steps in its plan to bring Android games to PCs , opening sign-ups in select regions to beta test the feature a year after it was first announced. Read more.

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Gizmodo

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

It’s almost time for the official release of Android 12 , but Google isn’t saving every feature for the public launch. Today the company announced a handful of new abilities coming soon to Android, Google TV, the Assistant, and Gboard, including some that were previously exclusive to Google’s own Pixel lineup. Read more.

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Gizmodo

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Alex Birsan, a Romanian threat researcher, recently made over $130,000 by virtuously breaking into IT systems at dozens of major tech companies. Read more.

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Gizmodo

JANUARY 13, 2022

It’s no secret that Google’s been vying for a space in your living room for years. Google TV has undergone quite a few branding changes since it first launched in 2010, but it’s still managed to become one of the top streaming platforms. And it’s not stopping: Google has its sights set beyond just casting your… Read more.

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Gizmodo

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Android tablets and foldable phones are a step closer to receiving some much-needed improvements. Google today released the first beta for Android 12L, a version of Android designed to improve the software experience on large-screen devices. Read more.

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Gizmodo

JANUARY 26, 2022

Microsoft today previewed its first major Windows 11 update, which will bring taskbar improvements and long-awaited Android app integration. Also coming to the desktop OS are redesigned Notepad and Media Player apps and new ways to share windows. Windows head Panos Panay briefly teased the changes in a blog post that… Read more.

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Gizmodo

AUGUST 12, 2021

People clearly need a way to find their stuff, which is why we’re seeing a sudden spate of Bluetooth tracking devices. But behind the scenes, companies are building out robust networks for tracking your devices—including your cars. Apple’s Find My network uses Find My-enabled devices like iPhones to help you find your… Read more.

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Gizmodo

MARCH 11, 2022

If you were brave enough to be an early adopter of the Microsoft Surface Duo, you might also be fearless enough to install Windows 11 on it. I’m here to tell you how to do it, but I’m also here to tell you not to do it. Read more.

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Gizmodo

JULY 2, 2021

Google will start imposing a change that would clamp down on the Android apps distributed through the Play Store. This week, the company announced that beginning in August, developers will have to publish apps as a proprietary Android App Bundle rather than the standard APK publishing format. Read more.

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Gizmodo

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Even though we’re still waiting for the official release of Android 12 , expected to drop sometime next week, a new leak has just shed some light on a future Android update that promises some big upgrades for foldable phones. Read more.

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Gizmodo

JULY 19, 2021

Amazon has officially confirmed that it is working on supporting the new Android App Bundle format mandated by Google, resolving the will-they-or-won’t-they question. It’s not entirely clear if this means you’ll be able to sideload Android apps of all types in Windows 11, which will let you run Android apps on a PC,… Read more.

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Gizmodo

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

For a lot of people, Chromebooks are all the computer that they need. Aside from some heavy-duty image and video editing, there isn’t much that you can’t do inside a web browser these days. If there are times when you need a full Windows or macOS desktop application running inside Chrome OS, this is pretty easy to set… Read more.

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Gizmodo

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

At a Glance on Android presents contextual information on a phone’s home and lock screens, so users can quickly view relevant details without sifting through apps. In its current state, At a Glance contains basic info like current weather conditions and calendar alerts, but it appears Google at one point had much… Read more.

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Gizmodo

JANUARY 5, 2022

If you’re deep into Google’s platforms—and I mean, you’ve got an Android phone, a Chromebook, and a Google TV set up in the living room—Google’s CES 2022 announcements might sound like a payoff to you for sticking with the ecosystem. The company revealed details for some of its most anticipated features, including a… Read more.

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Gizmodo

JUNE 25, 2021

When Microsoft introduced Windows 11 this week, it also made a fanfare of bringing Android apps to the OS through the Amazon Appstore. It’s an exciting feature both for Windows diehards looking for more ways to tinker and for casual users who might want the added utility of an Android app. But the initial announcement … Read more.

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Gizmodo

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Mobile gamers who hate being tied to their smartphones just got an early holiday present. Google is bringing Android games from Google Play to Windows laptops, PCs, and tablets. Read more.

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Gizmodo

MARCH 9, 2022

Apps take up a ton of space. And although companies are making smartphones and tablets with more storage than ever before, the apps that fill them remain chock full of unnecessary bloat. Enter App Archiving for Android, announced today by Google. Read more.

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