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Awesome deal: This Lenovo IdeaPad is $320 off today at Best Buy

The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 is on sale for $480 at Best Buy, saving you $320 from its original price of $800.
Lenovo IdeaPad 1 is a reliable and affordable option for most people's needs.
It features an AMD Ryzen 7 5700U processor, AMD Radeon Graphics, 16GB of RAM, and a 15.6-inch touchscreen with Full HD resolution.
The laptop is equipped with a 512GB SSD and Windows 11 Home with Microsoft Copilot for various functions.

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Implement mTLS on AWS ALB with Self-Signed Certificates

This post covers a step-by-step guide to implementing mTLS using self-signed certificates on AWS Application Load Balancer (ALB), with instructions on how to verify the setup using cURL.
Self-signed certificates are not typically used in production as they lack trust from external entities, but they are useful for understanding how mTLS works when a client initiates a session with a server.
To generate necessary certificates for secure communication through mutual authentication, specific files will be used during the certificate creation process.
Before starting, ensure that your AWS CLI is properly configured and a CloudFormation template is needed to provision the required infrastructure.
For mutual TLS authentication, ALB requires the CA certificate chain to be stored in an S3 bucket, along with the certificate object will be referenced when the ALB's Trust Store is created.
The final step involves verifying the mutual TLS (mTLS) handshake using cURL with the newly created ALB.
By securing communication between clients and the ALB with mTLS, both parties authenticate each other, enhancing the security of your application.

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Chromebook acting weird? Try Google’s new ChromeOS ‘Sanitize’ tool – a lighter, friendlier fix than the full-wipe ‘Powerwash‘ feature

Google has introduced a new ‘Sanitize’ feature for its operating system for Chromebooks.
The feature is part of ChromeOS 128 and provides a softer alternative to the existing ‘Powerwash’ ability.
Sanitize allows users to clean up their Chromebooks without wiping out everything.
It resets certain settings but leaves files and installed apps intact.

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Nvidia is reportedly sunsetting the RTX 4090

Nvidia is reportedly sunsetting the RTX 4090 and preparing to launch next-gen RTX 50-series graphics cards.
Production of the RTX 4090 and RTX 4090D will end next month, making way for new GPUs.
Although the RTX 4090 won't immediately disappear from store shelves, market prices may increase.
Nvidia is set to launch the next-gen RTX 50-series GPUs either late this year or early next year.

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Chrome to adopt NIST-approved post quantum encryption on desktop

Google is set to upgrade its post-quantum encryption protection on its web browser desktop with the new Chrome 131 release.
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) released the first three quantum-resistant encryption standards in August 2024.
The ML-KEM algorithm, based on CRYSTALS-Kyber, will be adopted by Chrome 131 for cryptographic key exchanges.
Post-quantum encryption is necessary to combat security threats posed by future mass adoption of quantum computers.

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Latest Windows 11 update gives some PCs a real speed boost for gaming – if you don’t run into some reportedly nasty bugs

Microsoft’s latest update for Windows 11 delivers speed boosts for gaming on some AMD Ryzen PCs.
However, users have reported encountering bugs with the September patch (KB5043076).
Problems include failed installations, File Explorer crashing, and Phishing Protection being switched off.
Other issues include slow search feature, app failures, connectivity problems, and malfunctioning restart and shutdown functions.

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Terraform in Action: Deploying an Ubuntu EC2 Instance with Nginx on AWS

Terraform is an Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tool developed by HashiCorp that automates infrastructure management across multiple cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud using declarative configuration files.
Terraform simplifies cloud infrastructure management by allowing users to define the desired infrastructure state in code and letting the tool handle the underlying provisioning.
Terraform offers several benefits when managing AWS infrastructure, including multi-cloud compatibility, readable configurations, state management for consistent updates, change previews, and automation-friendly integrations.
Using Terraform to deploy AWS resources exemplifies the power of Infrastructure as Code (IaC), making cloud infrastructure management more efficient, repeatable, and scalable.
The guide explains how to create an EC2 instance and deploy Nginx on it using Terraform, demonstrating the simplicity and power of IaC.
The guide covers creating configuration files for Terraform, managing VPC, internet gateway, subnet, route table, security group, SSH key pair, and EC2 instance resources.
The guide also explains how to generate output variables in Terraform, initialize the Terraform environment, preview infrastructure changes, apply the configuration, and destroy the infrastructure.
By leveraging Terraform’s capabilities, we streamlined the process of provisioning and configuring resources in a consistent and efficient manner.
Accessing the EC2 instance via port 8080 allows you to verify the deployment and confirm that your configuration is working as expected.
This approach exemplifies the power of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and paves the way for scalable and manageable infrastructure solutions.

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This app promises to prevent OLED burn-in, but don’t fall for it

OLED Guard Pro is a $10 app that promises to prevent OLED burn-in but the app is beyond clunky and often gets it the way of working on a PC.
OLED Guard Pro app claims to prevent burn-in, resulting in “longer screen life, reduced power bills, and a viewing experience that feels fresh every day.
At its core, OLED Guard on focuses whatever your active window is by dimming or applying a pattern to areas of the screen that aren’t active and put less strain on them and “prevent” burn-in.
The app uses settings like Shadow mode, Patter mode, and Vignette modes. The first two automatically shifts horizontally or vertically lines every few seconds to adjust itself.
An active area of the screen will remain in the same spot even when you snap the windows back into place.
Experts say that the risk of OLED burn-in is much lower than it’s made out to be.
The app is made by a solo developer and needs serious updates before it can be a useful utility.
It’s a brute force method for trying to keep your OLED panel fresh when the tech packed in your monitor is much smarter.
OLED monitors today are packed with features that go beyond what OLED Guard Pro is offering.
The app may extend the lifespan of your monitor further, but the features built into your display are already doing most of the heavy lifting.

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BriteCore Introduces Latest Core Software Innovations to Power Mid-Size Insurance Carriers

BriteCore, the leading provider of cloud-native core insurance solutions, announced several new product features aimed at enhancing its support for mid-size insurance carriers.
The advancements include the integration of generative AI for analytics, an upgraded mobile app experience, enhanced comparative rater support, expanded BriteCore reports, and multi-brand document support.
These innovations aim to streamline operations, improve decision-making, and elevate the user experience for carriers, agents, and policyholders.
BriteCore's dedication to continuous innovation and commitment to enhancing its policy administration system have been commended by insurance companies for driving operational efficiency and superior customer experiences.

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Don’t trust that Google sign-in — how hackers are swiping passwords in Chrome

Hackers are swiping passwords from Google accounts in Chrome using the AutoIt Credential Flusher.
The attack leverages 'kiosk mode' in Chrome to lock users into the Google sign-in page and steal their credentials.
It doesn't redirect to a fake sign-in page and can pass along Google account details without suspicion.
The attack can affect other browsers as well, but certain hotkeys can be used to exit the locked screen.

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Monitoring & Logging Setup of Application Deployed in EKS

To set up comprehensive monitoring and logging for applications deployed on AWS EKS using Grafana, Prometheus, and the ELK stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana), along with an alerting mechanism, follow these steps.
Setting Up Prometheus for Metrics Collection
Deploy Prometheus using Helm
Set Up Grafana for Visualization
Configure Grafana to Use Prometheus
Setting Up ELK Stack for Logging.
Deploy Elasticsearch using Helm
Install Logstash
Deploy Kibana using Helm
Setting Up Alerts

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Microsoft is giving some default Windows 11 apps a major performance boost – and you could feel the payoff soon

Microsoft is promising major performance improvements for Windows 11 apps based on Windows App SDK technology.
The new 'native AOT (Ahead-Of-Time) compilation' support can make apps load 50% faster and use less memory.
Windows App SDK is a collection of tools that helps developers make Windows apps with the newest features.
These improvements may take time as Microsoft needs to adopt WinAppSDK 1.6 and third-party developers to update their software.

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This new patch improves Ryzen 9000 latency by over 50%

A new BIOS update has addressed the core-to-core latency issues on AMD Ryzen 9000 processors, reducing latency by over 50%.
The update specifically fixes inter-CCD latency, which was higher on Ryzen 9000 compared to the previous generation Ryzen 7000.
Asus has rolled out a firmware update for its 600-series motherboards, including X670E, B650E, and B650, addressing the latency problems.
Users have reported performance gains in synthetic benchmarks, with Zen 5 CPUs scoring higher and cross-CCD latency significantly improved.

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OpenAI says ChatGPT messaging first was a bug, not a new feature

OpenAI's ChatGPT, codenamed Strawberry, began rolling out with improved natural language understanding.
Some users reported that ChatGPT initiated conversations with them, leading to speculation of a new feature.
OpenAI confirmed that the chat initiation was a bug, not a planned upgrade.
While the bug is fixed, OpenAI may consider developing similar features in the future.

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It’s happening: AMD is going to use AI in FSR 4 to drive much better battery life for PC gaming handhelds

AMD is planning to use artificial intelligence (AI) in its next-generation FSR tech to improve battery life for PC gaming handhelds.
The shift to AI-based frame generation and interpolation is aimed at increasing efficiency and maximizing battery life.
AMD made a major pivot about a year ago to embrace AI for next-gen FSR technology.
FSR 4 will not only focus on increased efficiency but will also address other considerations such as image quality and glitch reduction.

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