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JANUARY 11, 2025

This week’s system design refresher: Top 12 Tips for API Security What happens when you type google.com into a browser? A Cheatsheet on Infrastructure as Code Landscape Why is Kafka fast? A Crash Course on Architectural Scalability SPONSOR US Top 12 Tips for API Security Use HTTPS Use OAuth2 Use WebAuthn Use Leveled API Keys Authorization Rate Limiting API Versioning Whitelisting Check OWASP API Security Risks Use API Gateway Error Handling Input Validation What happens when you type googl

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4sysops

JANUARY 11, 2025

OpenAI’s new O3 reasoning model is freaking out software engineers, developers; Here’s why Firstpost The introduction of OpenAI’s O3 reasoning model has led to differing opinions among professionals in the tech industry. While it is viewed by some as a revolutionary advancement, others express concern about its potential impact on job availability in the tech sector.

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Network Engineering

JANUARY 11, 2025

I am setting up an OPNSense firewall for my home network and home lab. I have setup OPNSense as part of a network defense class. However, the devices were virtualized and we did not have to do any wiring. Below, I have an image of two ways I believe the wiring should be done. Which scenario is correct? Thanks in advance for any help.

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4sysops

JANUARY 11, 2025

Nvidia Nemotron Models Aim to Accelerate AI Agent Development – InfoQ Nvidia has launched the Llama Nemotron family of large language models (LLMs) and Cosmos Nemotron vision language models (VLMs), focusing on workflows enhanced by AI agents for tasks like customer support and fraud detection. The Nemotron models are available in various sizesNano, Super, and Ultratailored to meet the specific needs of different systems.

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Roger Perkin

JANUARY 11, 2025

JNCIA DevOps Certification The JNCIA-DevOps (Juniper Networks Certified Internet Associate – Automation and DevOps) is an associate-level certification in Juniper Networks’ Certification Program[1][2]. It validates the holder’s expertise in using scripting tools and languages to automate devices and networks that operate with the Juniper Network Junos operating system[1][3].

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4sysops

JANUARY 11, 2025

Windows 11 24H2 vs 23H2 in-place upgrade performance in 2025, some super surprising results – Neowin When Windows 11 was launched in 2021, Microsoft emphasized that it would enhance performance by optimizing hardware use, despite increasing system requirements. However, performance expectations were not met, leading the company to focus on UI improvements throughout 2022.

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4sysops

JANUARY 11, 2025

Researchers open source Sky-T1, a ‘reasoning’ AI model that can be trained for less than $450 | TechCrunch Recently, researchers from UC Berkeley’s Sky Computing Lab introduced Sky-T1-32B-Preview, a reasoning AI model that competes with OpenAIs earlier o1 version. Sky-T1 is notable for being completely open source, allowing replication from scratch, as the team has shared both the training dataset and the associated code.

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4sysops

JANUARY 11, 2025

Visual Document Retrieval Goes Multilingual The vdr-2b-multi-v1 model is presented as a superior multilingual embedding model for visual document retrieval, facilitating the encoding of document page screenshots into compact vector representations. It eliminates the need for OCR and complex data extraction processes, thereby streamlining the search of visually rich multilingual documents.

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4sysops

JANUARY 11, 2025

Microsoft takes legal action against bad actors using AI for sophisticated exploitation – Neowin Microsoft is pursuing legal action against alleged cybercriminals who reportedly abused the companys AI services. The organization asserts that these individuals violated U.S. laws, the Acceptable Use Policy, and the Code of Conduct associated with their tools.

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4sysops

JANUARY 11, 2025

Microsoft Intune empowers frontline workers in retail and beyond – Microsoft Intune Blog Advancements in technology, such as more capable devices and faster bandwidth, are allowing various industries to integrate computers and handheld devices beyond traditional office environments. The National Retail Federation’s upcoming conference presents an opportunity to examine how Microsoft Intune supports diverse device usage across retail and supply chains.

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4sysops

JANUARY 11, 2025

AWS CodeBuild now supports batch builds with reserved capacity and Lambda compute – AWS AWS CodeBuild has introduced enhancements to its batch build capabilities, now supporting reserved capacity fleets and Lambda compute options. Users can choose from a combination of on-demand instances, reserved capacity fleets, or Lambda resources for their build processes.

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4sysops

JANUARY 11, 2025

Microsoft won’t really let you block new Outlook on Windows 10 (auto-install) Microsoft plans to automatically install the new Outlook app on Windows 10 starting with the optional update in January 2025, followed by mandatory installation with the February 2025 update. Users cannot block this installation, although they have the option to remove the app later.

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4sysops

JANUARY 11, 2025

Meta accused of using pirated data for AI development Plaintiffs in the case Kadrey et al. vs. Meta have submitted a motion alleging that Meta utilized copyrighted materials in the creation of its AI models. The plaintiffs, including author Richard Kadrey, assert in federal court that Meta engaged in pirating practices, specifically by sourcing data from LibGen, a notorious shadow library.

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4sysops

JANUARY 11, 2025

Linux Mint 22.1 is nearly here, the stable ISO is undergoing last-minute checks – Neowin Linux Mint 22.1 “Xia” is currently in the final testing phase of its ISO before the official stable version is released. The testing includes the Cinnamon, MATE, and Xfce editions, which will become available through Linux Mint mirrors following a successful test and subsequent announcement.

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4sysops

JANUARY 11, 2025

AWS Announces Physical Data Transfer Terminal for High-Speed Uploads – InfoQ AWS has launched the Data Transfer Terminal, a service for rapid data uploads currently available only in the US. Customers can physically bring storage devices to designated terminals in Los Angeles and New York to quickly transfer data to the AWS cloud, utilizing high-speed connections through dual 100G optical fiber cables.

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JANUARY 11, 2025

Microsoft sues service for creating illicit content with its AI platform – Ars Technica Microsoft has initiated legal action against three individuals who allegedly operated a “hacking-as-a-service” platform to facilitate the creation of harmful content using Microsofts generative AI tools. The defendants purportedly developed specialized tools to circumvent Microsofts safety measures and compromised the accounts of legitimate customers to offer access for a fee.

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4sysops

JANUARY 11, 2025

Apple Intelligence Isn’t Driving iPhone Upgrades – MacRumors According to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple’s new AI feature, referred to as “Apple Intelligence,” has not encouraged consumers to upgrade to the iPhone 16. A supply chain survey indicates that the introduction of Apple Intelligence in June 2024, followed by a delayed launch of the iPhone 16, has resulted in a significant decline in its appeal when compared to competitors like ChatGPT.

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4sysops

JANUARY 11, 2025

Celebrating Windows 11 PC innovations announced at CES | Windows Experience Blog CES 2025 highlighted significant advancements in the Windows 11 ecosystem, showcasing a range of innovative products and technologies from partners committed to enhancing user experiences. The event is viewed as a pivotal moment for Windows 11, setting the tone for what is expected to be a transformative year in PC upgrades, including enhancements in performance, AI capabilities, and design.

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4sysops

JANUARY 11, 2025

Mark Zuckerberg slams Apple in Joe Rogan interview: They havent invented anything great in a while – 9to5Mac Mark Zuckerberg appeared on the Joe Rogan Experience podcast to discuss several topics, including content moderation, the Trump administration, and criticism of Apple. He expressed concern over Apple’s App Store policies, highlighting the 15-30% fees imposed on developers as a strategy to offset declining iPhone sales.

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