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Dito is an advanced Layer 7 reverse proxy server in Go, offering dynamic configuration reloading, distributed caching and rate limiting with Redis, middleware support, custom certificate handling, and more. Users can specify custom middleware implementations, configure distributed rate limiting and caching with Redis, and manage TLS connections for secure backend communication. Dito allows for detailed […]
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The Gboard double-sided version directory contains the firmware and hardware designs for the product, released on Oct 1, 2024, although it is not an officially supported Google product. The files included are for case design, schematics, PCB layouts, firmware resources, and more. Surprisingly, users need to prepare 3D printed parts, build multiple boards, and connect […]
Ratan Tata, an Indian industrialist and philanthropist born in 1937, served as chairman of Tata Group from 1990 to 2012 and interim chairman from 2016 to 2017. He was known for transforming Tata from a mainly India-centric group to a global business by acquiring brands like Tetley, Jaguar Land Rover, and Corus. Tata also invested […]
In a concerning report by Nucleo, it was discovered that Bluesky, an alternative social network to X, had over 125 Portuguese-language profiles sharing illegal material related to child sexual exploitation, without proper moderation. Even explicit images of child abuse were not censored, leading to serious concerns. The investigation, conducted by independent researchers Letícia Oliveira and […]
Wenting Zhang, a Boston-based engineer and photographer, has been working on a DIY camera project for years. His Sitina S1 camera features a 10MP CCD sensor and electronic shutter, making it unique in today’s market dominated by CMOS sensors. Zhang’s project allows flexibility to use existing lenses, and he has open-sourced the entire project on […]
Italian researchers recently made an intriguing discovery of coca use in 17th century Milan, pushing back evidence of the plant’s presence in the Old World by nearly two centuries. Many headlines are wrong, confusing coca with cocaine. The shift to industrialized drugs in the 19th century impacted modern drug culture significantly. The use of coca […]
The author discusses the common internet issues faced by companies with remote employees and ISPs alike. They highlight the importance of bandwidth and latency in internet performance, explaining how excessive latency can lead to poor video call quality and disconnections. The author introduces the concept of bufferbloat and the importance of good router software. They […]
Last year, the GOV.UK Design System launched the Exit this Page component (EtP), a safety tool for people in potentially violent situations to quickly leave a webpage. Instead of using the Escape key, which had too many conflicting functions, they chose to use the Shift key. Shift has its own set of challenges, including issues […]
The author reflects on a recent encounter with a plumber and uses it as a metaphor for software engineers interacting with product teams. The plumber presented various expensive options for fixing potential issues, drawing comparisons to how product teams ask for features without considering technical constraints. The article emphasizes the importance of negotiating with product […]
In celebrating its 30th anniversary, Dookie has taken a unique and daring approach with its remastering. Instead of the usual enhancements, the album has been intentionally manipulated to fit on various low-fidelity formats like wax cylinders, answering machines, and even toothbrushes. Dookie Demastered disrupts traditional punk rock format by spreading across 15 obscure platforms, sacrificing […]