// dispatches from the night shift
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// featuredThree and a half years ago I published a benefits-and-risks piece about AI. Predictions are cheap when nobody checks them, so I am checking mine. Grades below, with sources, and no grading on a curve.
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Your MIB backups are probably one server compromise away from being deleted. Here's why, and how to fix it.
Explore the symbiosis between nature and the art of graphic design by learning to use color palettes inspired by the beauty of our natural world.
From Theory to Practice: A Step-by-Step Guide to Applying Machine Learning to Real-World Problems
Code Monkeys Rejoice: AI and ML are Making Programming Less of a Chore and More of a Joyride
How to teach yourself computer science without a classroom: the parts that are actually hard, the resources worth your time, and the advice I wish someone had given me.
A grounded look at what AI can plausibly do for us, what it can plausibly do to us, and the governance choices that decide which we get.
Uncovering the Truth About the Dark Web: Debunking Myths and Exploring Its Role in Privacy and Technology.
Using a public Wi-Fi Hotspot is not entirely secure for you, even if you're using a VPN. This article will help you secure yourself if you want to be completely anonymous.
This article will walk you through all important features of python3.11 in less than 3 minutes.
A practical guide to watching CPU, memory, disk, network, and logs for your Docker containers, so problems surface before your users find them.
This article will help you to create a customizable alpine distribution that you can use on a normal Windows or a Windows server 2022. It includes how to install docker and other utilities.
Diglog: A circuit schematic capture tool and simulation environment. How to install it on Ubuntu.