DNS Misconfiguration at MasterCard
A critical DNS misconfiguration at MasterCard allowed the domain "akam.ne" to be registered by security researcher Philippe Caturegli, preventing potential exploitation that could have led to credential leaks. MasterCard downplayed the threat, stating there was "never any real threat.” Caturegli's ethical security practices faced resistance, which raises concerns about organizational responses to vulnerabilities.
Improving WFH Lighting to Reduce Eye Strain
In "How to Improve Your WFH Lighting to Reduce Eye Strain," Russell Baylis discusses the impact of lighting on reducing eye strain in home work environments. He advocates for even, diffused lighting and suggests the 20/20/20 rule for breaks to mitigate discomfort. The article illustrates practical adjustments, such as utilizing natural light and ambient lamps, to enhance workspace comfort.
EdgeDB's Migration Issues with ARM64
Developers migrating EdgeDB's code from Python to Rust faced a crash on ARM64 CI runners due to C's non-thread-safe standard library. The use of getenv
and setenv
led to environment variable corruption, exposing multithreading flaws. The crash underscored the complexities of combining C libraries with Rust, prompting plans to transition to rustls
for better thread management.
gRPC vs. OpenAPI vs. REST
Google Cloud's article outlines distinctions among gRPC, OpenAPI, and REST, emphasizing gRPC's performance for internal services despite its complexities. REST is favored for ease of debugging and integration. Developer feedback reflects a split opinion on gRPC—its efficiency praised alongside concerns about tooling and the steep learning curve it presents for teams.
Open-Source Laptop Development by Byran
Byran developed a fully open-source laptop named "anyon_e" over six months, featuring a 4K AMOLED display and a detachable mechanical keyboard. This project combines hardware and software expertise, showcasing perseverance in overcoming engineering challenges. Byran aims to democratize tech by making the laptop easily modifiable and accessible for DIY enthusiasts.