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Hundreds of thousands of individuals in Southeast Asia are being forced into online criminal activities by organized criminal groups, ranging from romance scams to illegal gambling, according to a report released by the UN Human Rights Office. The victims face serious violations and abuses, including threats to their safety and security, torture, forced labor, and […]
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OpenStreetMap provides a way to understand the interconnectedness of waterways. By tagging waterways, users can explore the connections between different bodies of water. The map may take a moment to load, so please be patient. Random colors are assigned to the various waterways on the map. You can also exclude waterways based on their length, […]
Projet Overview: The COOP-DOOR project aims to create an intelligent and user-friendly automatic coop door system. It offers a mobile app for device management and monitoring. The core of the system is based on the ESP-32 platform. App Installation: The coop door application is a Progressive Web App that can be installed on mobile devices […]
Any database schema contains text fields that can be divided into three categories: small texts, large texts, and medium texts. In this article, the impact of medium-size texts on query performance in PostgreSQL is explored. The PostgreSQL database handles large chunks of text using a technique called TOAST (the best thing since sliced bread), which […]
Google has announced new map data sets available through the Google Maps API, expanding its sustainability offerings in Google Maps Platform. These new products use AI, machine learning, aerial imagery, and environmental data to provide real-time information on solar potential, air quality, and pollen levels. This technology allows developers, businesses, and organizations to create tools […]
In this web content, the author shares their experience with encountering minor issues with their LG ULTRAGEAR monitor when using Linux. They explain that the monitor works fine on Mac and Windows, but on Linux, it only displays a black panel unless the refresh rate is reduced. The author tried various suggestions online to fix […]
In this blog post, the author engages in an email exchange with another blogger named Vova about blogging platforms and digital privacy. They discuss the reasons behind de-Googling and the need to be informed about data collection. The author highlights the illusion of choice when it comes to using Google services and explores alternative options […]
Ten years ago, a group of individuals with type 1 diabetes (T1D) took matters into their own hands and developed a do-it-yourself (DIY) approach to their treatment. They created software that would automate the process of monitoring and controlling blood glucose levels using insulin pumps and constant glucose monitors. The DIY community has since grown, […]
The amount of weight-based motor vehicle tax you have to pay depends on the weight, number of axles, and suspension system of the vehicle. This means that the tax can vary greatly depending on the vehicle. Additionally, diesel vehicles have to pay an environmentally differentiated tax. The tax rates are provided in the table, with […]
The recent collapse of the Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico has been attributed to failures in the zinc-filled sockets that held the cable wires in place. Neutron imaging revealed that the zinc material experienced significant flow under stress, causing the wires to slip and ultimately leading to the collapse. While the report by forensic engineers […]