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Kubernetes: Introduction

Kubernetes is an open-source orchestration tool designed to manage containers.
It can ensure no downtime for applications and is popular with the adoption of containers and microservices.
For small applications, Kubernetes can be more complex and resource-intensive.
The decision to use Kubernetes depends on long-term scalability and cost considerations.

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Cloud Computing for Startups: How to Get Started

Cloud computing has become an essential tool for startups looking to innovate, scale, and compete in their respective markets.
Startups can access resources, manage operations, and deploy applications with greater efficiency and cost-effectiveness by using the cloud.
It offers flexibility, scalability, and access to cutting-edge technologies without the need for substantial upfront investments in infrastructure.
Cost-effectiveness, flexibility and scalability are among the essential benefits of cloud computing for startups.
The three primary types of cloud services are IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS.
Choosing the right cloud provider is a critical decision for any startup.
Before moving to the cloud, startups should first assess their business needs.
Regularly reviewing cloud architecture fosters a cloud culture, enhancind innovation and collaboration around cloud technologies.
Future trends in cloud computing include artificial intelligence and machine learning, edge computing, serverless computing, hybrid and multi-cloud strategies, and sustainability initiatives.
Cloud computing offers startups a pathway to scale efficiently and embrace technology to grow their business.

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Amazon indicates employees can quit if they don’t like its return-to-office mandate

Amazon's AWS CEO, Matt Garman, has informed employees that if they don't like the new in-person work policy, they can quit.
The company's CEO, Andy Jassy, stated that there will be a full return-to-office in 2025, increasing from three days per week.
Garman's stance aligns with other tech CEOs, such as Dell, who have made it clear that remote workers may face career consequences.
Studies indicate that a significant number of remote workers would quit if they were forced to return to the office.

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My “Secret Sauce” for the Inaugural Singapore Nationwide AWS Large Language Models League (LLML)…

The Large Language Models League (LLML) was a fine-tuning competition organised by Amazon Web Services (AWS) team to promote the skill of creating large language models using Llama-3-8B-Instruct.
The competition had two rounds i.e preliminary round and Grand Finale. In the preliminary round, based off the Llama-3-8B-Instruct model, participants were pitted against a Llama-3–70B-Instruct model. The top five finalists advanced to the Grand Finale on October 3rd for the showdown.
The Grand Finale had seven questions, judged by a LM (40%), a panel of five experts (40%), and audience (20%), where participants were asked to generate their model responses within 60 seconds.
The author shares his experiences based on trial-and-error fine-tuning attempts on balancing the experiments between hyperparameters tuning and dataset selection.
The author adopts a cautious approach with the dataset size by choosing the top 1,000 data points with the longest response token length, which he called SeaEval-1k for the Singapore-context instruction-response competition.
The author also experimented with Low-Rank Adaptation (LoRA) and changes in the target_modules for fine-tuning. They mainly focus on the epoch, learning_rate, lora_r, and lora_alpha hyperparameters.
Initial results suggested a correlation between increasing epoch and performance. Note that lora_alpha being 2x that of lora_r seemed to be the most commonly suggested ratio.
Prompt engineering played a crucial role in the Grand Finale. The author focused on generating long responses to maximize the LM judge's score while prioritizing less structure and more creativity on the final question.
The author emphasizes that luck played a vital role, and his insights are based on his trial-and-error fine-tuning attempts, which may not reflect universally optimal approaches.
The author thanks Gen-C Generative AI Learning Community for hosting the workshop and the AWS team for organizing and facilitating the competition.

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Provision of Storage for Offices and Departments of a private company.

Create a storage account for the internal private company documents.
Configure high availability with Geo-redundant storage (GRS).
Create a private storage container for the corporate data.
Create a storage account for the finance department's shared files.

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Zuora to be acquired by Silverlake and GIC in $1.7B cash deal

Cloud subscription services company Zuora Inc. plans to be acquired by Silver Lake and GIC in a cash deal valued at $1.7 billion.
Under the agreement, Silver Lake and GIC will acquire all outstanding shares of Zuora stock at $10 per share in cash, offering an 18% premium on Zuora's last stock price.
Zuora offers cloud-based software to help businesses manage and automate subscription billing processes, catering to industries like software, media, healthcare, and education.
The acquisition is expected to close in the first quarter of 2025, subject to customary closing conditions and approvals.

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Quordle today – hints and answers for Friday, October 18 (game #998)

Quordle is one of the original Wordle alternatives and still popular after almost 1,000 games.
It offers a genuine challenge and you can check out Quordle hints and answers for games like Wordle, NYT Connections, and NYT Strands.
SPOILER WARNING: Below are Quordle hints and answers for game #998. Read on to test your Quordle expertise and compete against friends today!
The number of different vowels in today's Quordle is 5 (standard vowels, not including Y).
Three of today's Quordle answers contain repeated letters.
No Q, Z, X, or J appear among today's Quordle answers.
None of today's Quordle puzzles start with the same letter.
Today's Quordle answers start with P, M, E, and N.
Today's answers are: PUPIL, MOCHA, EGRET, and NATAL.
EGRET was selected again after only a few days and it's important to remember that a word could be selected twice in quick succession.

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NYT Strands today — hints, answers and spangram for Friday, October 18 (game #229)

NYT Strands is the latest word game from the New York Times.
Today's theme for NYT Strands is 'All wrapped up.'
The clue words for today's Strands are VIPER, SING, PLING, SLOG, MAST, PAST.
The spangram for today's Strands is 'DUMPLINGS.'

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Having issues with macOS Sequoia pop-ups? Apple is working on it but there’s a fix now

Users of macOS Sequoia are complaining about the excessive pop-ups regarding app permissions.
Apple is planning to address the issue in the upcoming macOS Sequoia 15.1 update.
In the meantime, users can utilize the app 'Amnesia' to turn off monthly reminders for Screen Capture Access.
macOS Sequoia has faced other issues like a security bug and USB connectivity problems.

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How to give your favorite pictures and videos an AI-written soundtrack

Suno has introduced a new feature called Suno Scenes that produces songs based on photos and videos.
The AI writes a soundtrack to accompany the visuals, creating custom music fitting for the content provided.
Suno Scenes is accessible through the Suno app on iOS and allows users to take a photo or video and receive a complementary song.
This feature gives Suno an edge in the crowded field of AI music platforms, offering users a way to differentiate their content with custom soundtracks.

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Windows 11 to let you use your phone as a webcam

Windows 11 update 24H2 includes a new feature called Connected Camera that lets users turn their Android smartphone into a webcam.
To use this feature, users need a PC with Bluetooth running Windows 11 24H2 and a phone running Android 8.0 or later.
Users can connect their phone to the PC and toggle on the 'Use as a connected camera' option to use the phone as a webcam in video call apps.
There are some limitations, such as lower resolution feed on laptops compared to native webcams, which may require fixing.

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AI-controlled robots can be jailbroken, and the results could be disastrous

Researchers have discovered security vulnerabilities in AI-governed robotic platforms.
An algorithm called RoboPAIR was developed to jailbreak LLM-controlled robots.
The algorithm successfully gained control of three popular research platforms and bypassed safety measures.
The researchers emphasize the need for addressing vulnerabilities before deploying AI-enabled robots.

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Asus’ insane new PSU looks fully RTX 5090-ready

Asus has announced its ROG Thor III series of power supplies designed for gamers and enthusiasts.
The flagship 1600W model comes with an 80 Plus Titanium certification, making it ideal for power-hungry setups and potentially ahead of the RTX 5090.
The PSU features noise reduction technology, gallium nitride MOSFETs for improved power efficiency, and GPU-First voltage-sensing technology for stable power delivery during graphics-intensive tasks.
Asus's ROG Thor III power supplies showcase the growing demand for more power in gaming and workstation systems.

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You’ll soon be able to use a phone without leaving your VR headset

Meta Quest 3S and Quest 3 VR headsets will soon have a feature that allows users to use a Motorola phone without leaving VR.
Motorola Smart Connect, which already lets you mirror your phone screen on other devices, will now work with VR headsets, providing a virtual screen experience.
It is unclear if the Smart Connect VR app will have the same features as the laptop version or if older Meta headsets will be compatible.
Meta has been working with Lenovo, and the two companies have partnered on previous VR headsets. Lenovo is also expected to create mixed reality headsets running Horizon OS.

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The best ergonomic mice of 2024: comfortable, accessible, and affordable

Using ergonomic mice can help avoid wrist pain during heavy PC and laptop usage.
The Logitech MX Vertical is a great option that provides extreme comfort during testing.
Logitech's MX Master 3s is one of the best ergonomic mice for most people with improved features.
The Logitech Lift is a great budget ergonomic mouse option that helps with posture.
Anker's Wireless Vertical model provides an inexpensive alternative to the Logitech MX Vertical.
The Razer DeathAdder V3 Pro is an excellent ergonomic mouse option for gaming with accurate palm grip.
Microsoft's Adaptive Mouse is best for people with mobility and input needs that can't be addressed by traditional mice.
The Kensington Pro Fit Ergo TB550 Trackball is perfect for users who want to switch from wrist to thumb controls.
The Contour Design Unimouse is a fully adjustable mouse that can improve wrist and joint pain.
Users should consider personal preference, and primary ergonomic goal before buying an ergonomic mouse.

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