Day: January 11, 2020

Proof-of-concept code published for Citrix bug as attacks intensify

Two Citrix bug (CVE-2019-19781) exploits have been published on GitHub yesterday, making future attacks trivial for most hackers. …read more Source:: ZDNet


Terry Cavanagh Releases Source Code For VVVVVV On GitHub

The source code for acclaimed 2D puzzle platformer VVVVVV has been released by creator Terry Cavanagh to celebrate the title’s 10th anniversary. Gamasutra reports: Breaking to news in a blog post, Cavanagh explained the code fro both the desktop and mobile versions of the game can now be grabbed over on Github, and confessed that…


A Simple POV Globe Via APA102

POV builds come in all shapes and sizes, and typically rely on LEDs for their high light output and fast response time. With this in mind, [Great Scott] grabbed some LED strip off the shelf and set about whipping up a POV LED globe. Being a spinning POV build, it’s necessary to consider how to…


How to use less data on your iPhone or iPad with a flick of a switch

iOS 13 has a hidden feature to help you use less data. …read more Source:: ZDNet


Some Aspects of Memory Get Better As We Age

An anonymous reader shares an opinion piece for The New York Times, written by neuroscientist Daniel J. Levitin: Short-term memory contains the contents of your thoughts right now, including what you intend to do in the next few seconds. It’s doing some mental arithmetic, thinking about what you’ll say next in a conversation or walking…


Building a Low-Tech Website for Energy Efficiency

In an age of flashy jQuery scripts and bulky JavaScript front-end frameworks, loading a “lite” website is like a breath of fresh air. When most of us think of lightweight sites, though, our mind goes to old-style pure HTML and CSS sites or the intentionally barebones websites of developers and academics. Low-tech Magazine, an intentionally…


Oprah quits sexual harassment documentary slated for Sundance and Apple TV Plus – CNET

She says she stepped away over creative differences. …read more Source:: CNet


Best electric toothbrushes for whiter teeth and a healthier mouth 2020 – CNET

From whitening power to gum care, here’s how to choose the best electric toothbrush. …read more Source:: CNet


CNN To Pay Largest Labor Fine In History For Firing Technicians

DesScorp writes: The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has handed down a ruling against CNN for firing video technicians illegally back in 2003. From the NLRB: “As part of a settlement signed today, CNN has agreed to pay $76 million in backpay, the largest monetary remedy in the history of the National Labor Relations Board….


Best wireless mouse for 2020 – CNET

Increase your productivity with one of these wireless mice at home, in the office or on the go. …read more Source:: CNet