What’s New In Node.js 16?
Node.js has launched its latest major version. Released in April 2021, v16 is the new “current” release. In October 2021, it will be promoted to the Long Term Support (LTS) release with maintenance continuing into 2024.
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What is GAIA-X and Why Are AWS, Google, and Azure Involved?
GAIA-X is a European initiative intended to provide a unified ecosystem of cloud services and data centers governed by EU data laws. So why are American cloud companies rushing to sign up?
What Is A Progressive Web App (PWA)?
Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) are websites that use a collection of modern web technologies to provide app-like user experiences. Typical PWA features include offline support, background sync and the ability to “install” the site as a mobile app.
The Worrying Rise of Hackers For Hire
What’s behind the surge in people hiring hackers on the dark web? What type of systems are they targeting and who is at risk? We rummage through the dark web for answers.
How AI, Machine Learning, and Endpoint Security Overlap
With new cyber threats coming up every day, security systems, especially those used by corporations, need to adapt. But instead of constantly needing updates from their manufacturers, what if endpoint security software can play a direct role in improving itself?
How to Use Docker App to Containerise an Entire Application Stack
Docker App is an experimental Docker feature which lets you build and publish application stacks consisting of multiple containers. It aims to let you share Docker Compose stacks with the same ease of use as regular Docker containers.
How to Host Multiple Websites With One Apache Server
Apache Virtual Hosts are a feature which let you host multiple independent websites from one Apache installation. Each site has its own filesystem directory and domain name. You can serve different sites to different visitors based on the domain they’re using.
Has the RSA Just Been Destroyed by a Retired German Mathematician?
A huge part of the digital world relies on RSA encryption for privacy and security. A recent mathematical paper that “destroys the RSA cryptosystem” gave cryptographers palpitations. Are they right to worry?
What’s Driving the Surge in Account Take Over Attacks in Retail?
Account Take Over attacks hijack user’s accounts for the criminals’ purposes. All accounts are at risk, but attacks against retail accounts have recently spiked. What’s behind this selective targeting?
What is File Integrity Monitoring (FIM) for Cybersecurity?
With more companies managing their assets digitally, file integrity monitoring became an essential part of ensuring the safety and security of files, as well as, the company’s overall cybersecurity.
How to Run GUI Applications in a Docker Container
Docker’s normally used to containerise background applications and CLI programs. You can also use it to run graphical programs though! You can either use an existing X Server, where the host machine is already running a graphical environment, or you can run a VNC server within the container.
How to Use Docker to Containerise PHP and Apache
Docker containers make your app portable across environments. Once you’ve got a container image, you can use it anywhere Docker is available. Here’s how to containerise a PHP web application using the Apache server.
Define a Great Vim Profile Using .vimrc
Vim is an advanced text editor for Linux and Unix operating systems. Recently rated the #1 worldwide Linux editor, Vim is open-source and free. This article will show you how to create a great .vimrc profile.
Pods, Deployments and Replica Sets: Kubernetes Resources Explained
Kubernetes is not known for being approachable. To master Kubernetes, you need to understand how its abstractions fit together. Kubernetes comes with dozens of resource types which you can use within your applications. Let’s look at the roles of the most frequently used resources.
