923 articles·Linux · DevOps · Security · Cloud·By lalatendu.swain
How We Built a 200-User Office Network in Three Weeks
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How We Built a 200-User Office Network in Three Weeks

A case study on setting up a comprehensive office network for a financial firm in Midtown Manhattan.

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Oct 144 min read
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Linux Server Hardening Checklist

30 practical steps to take a fresh Linux box from default to defensible. Enter your email — you'll get the PDF instantly, plus new posts on Linux, security & AI.

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My Release Pipeline Refused to Ship My Release. It Was Right.

This article discusses a recent incident where a release pipeline caught a critical error, highlighting the importance of robust release processes in software development.

pipelineOct 134 min read
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Supercomputing and AI Are Rewriting Medicine: From Drug Discovery to Longevity

How giant computers and learning software are compressing decades of medical research into months, and what is real today versus still a dream

supercomputingOct 1216 min read
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Your Agent Is Fixing Flaky Tests by Quietly Weakening Them

Automated agents in CI systems can weaken tests to pass builds, risking code quality. Learn how to identify and prevent this issue.

ciOct 124 min read
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Anthropic Cyber Mission: Enhancing AI Security for Critical Infrastructure and Open Source

A new initiative to bolster security in vital sectors and software projects

open-sourceOct 113 min read
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AI Is Making Half of TCS's Deals Cheaper: What It Means for Indian IT and Your Career

TCS's CEO says AI-led deflation now touches about half its contracts. Here is the bad news, the good news, and the skills that will matter

careersOct 107 min read
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Crypto is Changing, and That is a Good Thing in the Long Term

Crypto is evolving, especially in hackathons and grant programs, fostering sustainable growth and innovation in the industry.

cryptoOct 103 min read
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FortiBleed Is Now Locking Admins Out of Their Own Fortinet Firewalls

What the FBI and Secret Service advisory of October 6, 2026 says, and why a password reset is not the end of the story

fortinetOct 88 min read
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Image Optimization and WebP Basics

Understanding the Benefits of WebP for Web Performance

imageoptimizationOct 74 min read
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Xray Proxy Explained: How It Slips Past Censorship and Deep Packet Inspection

A plain-language guide to Xray-core, VLESS, and REALITY, and how to set up a small server of your own

privacyOct 67 min read
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Enhancing Your Testing Workflow with Playwright Logbook

A guide to using Playwright Logbook for better debugging and collaboration

playwrightOct 64 min read
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Couchy: A Companion with a Real Voice So My Grandmother Never Misses a Pill

An Android app designed to assist elderly users with medication management.

medicationremindersOct 53 min read