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BunkerWeb is a next-generation, open-source Web Application Firewall that aims to make security the default setting for web services. It seamlessly integrates into various environments like Linux, Docker, Swarm, and Kubernetes, offering highly customizable features through an intuitive web UI. The system provides core security features, such as HTTPS support, ModSecurity WAF, and automatic ban […]
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Mathematics has a surprising impact on our daily lives, often centuries after its creation. From quaternions used in computer graphics to sphere packing leading to modem technology, the applications are vast. Even concepts like the Parrondo effect, topology, and probability theory have led to breakthroughs in various fields, from viral disease modeling to quantum computing. […]
In this tutorial, we will guide you on installing Docker on your Android phone, specifically using a OnePlus 6T with postmarketOS. I also wrote a blog post detailing how you can run this phone without a battery, allowing it to run indefinitely when connected to a power source. This method transforms your phone into a […]
Some of history’s most successful leaders were introverts, including Abraham Lincoln, Bill Gates, and Oprah Winfrey. New research from the University of Delaware shows that introverted leaders who rely on intuition to handle large amounts of information lead the most successful teams. Co-authored by professor Dustin Sleesman, the study found that introverted leaders excel at […]
Banan-os is a hobby operating system written in C++, supporting x86_64 and i686 architectures. Featuring a live demo, general Ring3 userspace, multiprocessing, ELF executable loading, a basic graphical environment, and various drivers and filesystems. The code structure is organized into separate directories for components and libraries, with detailed instructions on building and compilation. Contributions are […]
PaliGemma 2 is the latest evolution in vision-language models that make advanced AI more accessible and customizable. With multiple model sizes and resolutions, PaliGemma 2 can generate detailed captions, recognize complex content like chemical formulas and music scores, and more. Upgrading to PaliGemma 2 is easy and offers immediate performance gains for existing users. The […]
Summary: Professor Jom Luiten and his team at Delft University of Technology have successfully built a compact X-ray machine capable of generating close-knit and adjustable hard X-rays for looking into paintings or other art-historical or archaeological objects. The device, the size of an optical lab table, is unique in its ability to tune X-ray energy […]
In 1538, the Duke of Norfolk penned the earliest recorded instance of the proverb “you can’t have your cake and eat it too”. This concept applies to the tradeoffs companies face when it comes to logging – volume vs cost. While the common choice is to log less to cut costs, this can lead to […]
In 2025, consider spending a week each exploring 7 unique database technologies that are not the typical “best of” lists. PostgreSQL is praised for its extensions, while SQLite is highlighted for its local-first approach. DuckDB shines as a versatile “query-anything” database, ClickHouse is ideal for analytics, and FoundationDB stands out for its key-value storage system. […]
TrailBase is a blazingly fast, open-source application server built on Rust, SQLite, and V8 with type-safe APIs and Auth. It simplifies with fewer moving parts and eliminates the need for dedicated caches with sub-millisecond latencies. The project structure includes client libraries, tests, documentation, and examples available as GitHub releases for Linux and MacOS. Pre-built static […]