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Abstraction in programming: Taming the ones and zeros

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We can now accomplish some pretty incredible things with technology. What had once seemed wildly futuristic is now becoming reality.

Say, for example, you wanted to develop a smart home system that would open and close your windows when certain conditions were present. You would need to equip your windows with temperature and moisture sensors and then go about programming the system, so the windows would adjust according to the weather. However, simply telling the system to open the

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Ethereum Merge makes network more vulnerable to attack – Security expert

The security expert said that while PoS isn’t “theoretically” as secure as PoW, he admits it still has “sufficient practical security.”

Despite the Ethereum Merge being linked as a major upgrade to the blockchain network, its transition to proof-of-stake theoretically makes it more vulnerable to exploit.

Speaking to Cointelegraph, the security researcher explained that unlike proof-of-work (PoW) systems, a proof-of-stake (PoS) system informs node validators in advance what blocks they will validate, thus enabling them to plan attacks.

The security expert, who asked not to be named, is a blockchain developer and security researcher working on a proof-of-stake layer-2 blockchain.

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Uber investigating cybersecurity incident after hacker breaches its internal network • TechCrunch

Uber confirmed on Thursday that it’s responding to a cybersecurity incident after reports claimed a hacker had breached its internal network.

The ride-hailing giant discovered the breach on Thursday and has taken several of its internal communications and engineering systems offline while it investigates the incident, according to a report by The New York Times, which broke the news of the breach.

Uber said in a statement given to TechCrunch that it’s investigating a cybersecurity incident and is in contact with law enforcement officials, but declined to answer additional questions.

The sole hacker behind the beach, who claims to be

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An affordable 4K UST laser projector with Android TV

Home theatre projectors are as popular as ever. There is a wide variety to choose from, and like most anything else, you get what you pay for. Higher-priced projectors usually come in the form of an ultra-short-throw 4K laser projector that offers not only great quality but allows you to set them inches from your wall or screen. This allows for an easier setup with no need to mount them to your ceiling. Additionally, you don’t have to worry about people walking in front of the projector while you’re watching something.

Unfortunately, a UST 4K laser projector can cost upwards

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Python tops programming love list but for jobs, learn SQL • The Register

Once again, Python is at the top of the IEEE’s annual survey of popular programming languages ​​– apparently decided by a grab bag of metrics – while SQL appears to be a crucial skill.

When it comes to popular languages, the survey found Python topped the list, followed by three flavors of C (original, ++ and #), Java, SQL, and JavaScript. Beyond those seven, and popularity drops quickly: R, the next most popular programming language, more than half as popular as its closest rival.

As we noted last year, Python’s presence atop the list is atypical, as JavaScript regularly leads

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New PS5 system software update is out globally today – PlayStation.Blog

Thanks to the support and feedback from our PS5 beta participants, today we’re rolling out a new system software update to PS5 players globally. The update includes several highly-requested features like 1440p HDMI video output* and gamelists, as well as social features like the ability to request a Share Screen from a fellow party member, easily view new friends’ profiles, and receive a notification to help you join a friend’s game more quickly from a party chat.

Additionally, you can now compare 3D audio and stereo audio on the same screen and more easily access in-progress Activities from game hubs.

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Best DD-WRT Router 2022 (Open Source Firmware)

This Linux based open source firmware enhances the performance of your router and has been developed for certain routers as an alternate to the default stock firmware in your router. There are many restrictions on routers with default firmware, and DD-WRT allows users to access advanced settings so that you can control and manage your network better.

Knowing that there are many users who want more from their device, the BlueGadgetTooth team researched and compiled a list of the best DD-WRT routers so that you can avoid compatibility issues, and can narrow down your choices to the top picks of

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10+ Best “Table Of Contents” WordPress Plugins [2022 Edition]

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Long posts dominate the search results, everyone knows that. But how do your visitors navigate through the giant piece of content?

The answer is very simple – add a Table of Contents (ToC) to your blog posts. This will provide clear information about what the post contains and enable them to jump directly to their point of interest. This also leads to a significant enhancement in the user experience.

What’s more, adding a table of content will enhance the search engine visibility of your content. For articles with ToC, Google will add links under meta description to jump to the

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