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Upon opening the app, Bitcoin Core says I need to rebuild the block database. It then says error loading block database and crashes

The user's Bitcoin Core app on their MacBook stopped synchronizing with the network.
They tried increasing the RAM allotment for the app, but upon reopening it, they received an error message about rebuilding the database.
The user is new to Bitcoin and is seeking help to get the app working again and recover their funds.
They did not write down their private key and are looking for guidance on extracting it from the database files.

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Apple releases second public betas of iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1 with Apple Intelligence

Apple releases second public betas of iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1 with Apple Intelligence
The betas include Writing Tools, Siri updates, summaries, AI-powered Focus modes, and smart replies
To use Apple Intelligence features, you need an iPhone 15 Pro, an iPhone 16 model, or M-series Mac or iPad
Safari can summarize articles, and there’s a new Reduce Interruptions Focus Mode for important notifications

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CrowdStrike to apologize for global IT outage in congressional testimony

CrowdStrike's senior executive will apologize for a global software outage in congressional testimony.
The outage affected hospitals, airports, payment systems, and personal computers worldwide.
Adam Meyers, senior vice-president at CrowdStrike, will apologize and mention a full review of their systems to prevent future errors.
The outage was caused by a software update from CrowdStrike that crashed millions of Windows computers.

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Try the demo for top-down undead slayer Moon Watch, in which time is movement and movement is garlic grenades

Moon Watch is a pixelart shooter game with time freeze mechanics.
The game features a watch that stops time when you stand still.
Players can use garlic grenades, stake launchers, and bouncy ice comets to defeat the living dead.
The game has distinct levels and offers a choice of unlocks when leveling up.

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Windows 11 Update Brings New Taskbar Sharing & Start Menu Upgrades

Microsoft has released an optional update for Windows 11 versions 22H2 and 23H2, introducing new features for the taskbar, Start menu, and lock screen.
One of the standout additions is the ability to share local files directly from the taskbar, streamlining the file-sharing process.
The Start menu has been improved with a new 'Unsubscribe' option in the account management section, making it easier to switch users.
The update also includes a media control feature on the lock screen, allowing users to control playback without unlocking their computer.

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iPhone Mirroring is gaining drag and drop in iOS 18.1 and macOS Sequoia 15.1

Apple’s new feature that mirrors your iPhone on a Mac will support drag and drop when iOS 18.1 and macOS 15.1 arrive in October.
The feature is available in iOS 18.1 beta 5 and macOS Sequoia beta 5, allowing users to drag and drop content between iPhone Mirroring and Mac applications.
iPhone Mirroring is a Continuity feature that works with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, enabling users to mirror their iPhone on a Mac without any special setup.
Users can adjust settings to require Mac's password or Touch ID when launching iPhone Mirroring, and choose whether to receive iPhone notifications on their Mac.

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How Apple might cash in on Apple Intelligence features

Apple Intelligence combines generative models with personal context to deliver useful intelligence to users.
Despite initial challenges, analysts believe Apple will monetize these innovations.
Potential monetization options include a paid AI add-on or premium integration with other platforms.
Apple could initially offer select Apple Intelligence features as part of bundles at no extra charge and later increase prices to cover AI services.

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3 reasons why investors should remain bullish on Apple stock – Needham

Needham & Company analysts highlight three reasons for remaining bullish on Apple stock.
Apple's strong fundamentals, share repurchase program, and cash position support continued growth.
Reducing equity base through share buybacks is expected to drive EPS growth.
Needham maintains a Buy rating on Apple with a target price of $260 per share.

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Check SATA/NVMe SSD Disk Health & Other Info in Ubuntu 24.04 | 22.04

This tutorial explains how to check the health status, read/write data, temperature, and other information of your SSD in Ubuntu.
There are three options for checking SSD health in Ubuntu: smartctl command line utility, GSmartControl graphical app, and QDiskinfo Qt app.
Option 1: Use smartctl command to control and monitor ATA/SATA, SCSI/SAS, and NVMe disks.
Option 2: Use GSmartControl, a graphical app based on smartctl, for monitoring HDD/SSD disk status (currently does not support NVMe).

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How to send a website link with quoted text in Messages

You can share a web link with quoted text in the Messages app on iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
This feature allows you to highlight specific sentences or paragraphs from the web page.
The selected text will appear in the message preview card for the recipient to read.
This feature is exclusive to Apple's Messages app, specifically iMessage.

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Apple’s Apple Store continues censoring VPN apps in Russia

Apple silently removed 60 VPN apps from the local App Store in Russia.
This is a higher number than the 25 VPN apps acknowledged by Roskomnadzor.
The removal of VPN apps limits options for Russian users seeking to bypass internet restrictions.
Researchers believe Apple is complicit in enabling government censorship by restricting access to essential tools.

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Kubuntu Focus Ir14 Gen 2 review: Using Linux instead of messing with it

Kubuntu Focus is a vendor that specializes in Linux laptops and customization.
The Kubuntu Focus Ir14 Gen 2 is a laptop that runs Kubuntu, the KDE desktop variant of Ubuntu.
The laptop is designed to provide a hassle-free experience without having to worry about the deeper system files.
Through guided setup, app installation, and system rollbacks, the laptop offers a stable and reliable Linux experience.

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Apple TV+ unveils trailer for ‘Disclaimer’ limited series from Alfonso Cuarón

Apple TV+ unveils trailer for ‘Disclaimer’ limited series from Alfonso Cuarón
The trailer for the psychological thriller 'Disclaimer' has been released by Apple TV+.
The series stars Cate Blanchett, Kevin Kline, and Sacha Baron Cohen.
The global debut of 'Disclaimer' is set for October 11, 2024.

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Setting Up a Reverse Shell with Netcat | Quick Guide

Netcat, also known as the "Swiss Army knife" of networking, is a powerful command-line tool for data communication over networks.
A reverse shell is a technique used in penetration testing to bypass firewalls or network restrictions by establishing a connection from the target machine to the attacker's machine.
Various methods can be used with Netcat to set up a reverse shell, including Netcat simple shell, Netcat with mkfifo, Python, MSFvenom (Metasploit), PowerShell, and Ruby.
Netcat can also be used for file transfer, UDP mode for sending and receiving UDP packets, port forwarding, and port redirection.

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15 Linux commands I’ve used most recently and love in general

Linux provides extreme flexibility and options to configure everything to your liking. It also provides tens of thousands of commands (based on the number of man pages).
less provides an efficient way to view and navigate large files without loading the entire file into memory. It is especially useful when working with large system logs or data files.
Disk space can quickly fill up, especially on systems with large media files, backups, or logs. Instead of manually checking file sizes across directories, you can use find to locate large files that might be hogging space. It’s especially helpful when performing system maintenance or managing disk space on servers.
zgrep allows you to search within compressed files directly, instead of decompressing these files every time you need to search for something inside them.
When analyzing logs or large files, sometimes you only need to see the first or last few lines, such as in cases of debugging or inspecting recently added log entries. head and tail make this quick and efficient.
When working with configuration files, scripts, or large datasets, you may need to replace certain text patterns across multiple files. Instead of manually opening each file, sed automates the text replacement process in bulk.
grep allows you to search through multiple files quickly and efficiently, making it ideal for debugging or searching through large codebases, logs, or configuration files.
Log files and datasets are often structured in columns (e.g., CSV files or tab-separated data). awk allows you to extract specific columns and apply filters based on conditions, making it ideal for data analysis and report generation.
convert from ImageMagick makes it easy to convert images from one format to another, such as converting .png files to .jpg, or resizing images for web optimization.
xkill is a command that turns your mouse cursor into a crosshair (X), and you can click on any window to immediately force-close it, making it easy to kill problematic windows.

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