Technology Tales

Adventures in consumer and enterprise technology

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In addition to this place, I also have a Mastodon instance that you can follow. Periodically, its contents get cascaded below as well. Thus, you can get a feel for what I share on there.

2025-07-26 17:52:24

Explore the top 9 online courses for mastering data analysis with R in 2025. From Datacamp's comprehensive career track to Coursera's Google Data Analytics Certificate, these courses offer skills in statistical analysis, data visualization, and more, using powerful R libraries like ggplot2 and dplyr. Ideal for beginners and professionals aiming to enhance their data skills. https://www.mltut.com/data-analyst-with-r-online-courses/

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2025-07-23 21:48:27

Explore six top free resources for learning data science and analysis: 365 Data Science flashcards and calculators, Udemy and YouTube tutorials, free course notes and career guides, and Big Tech courses. These resources offer skills enhancement for data enthusiasts, enabling global access to quality education. https://www.kdnuggets.com/2024/03/365datascience-best-free-resources-learn-data-analysis-data-science

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2025-07-23 17:13:25

Docker Desktop for Statisticians revolutionises R use by creating isolated, reproducible environments. This eliminates version conflicts and simplifies setups. With Docker, you run pre-configured R containers, enabling efficient and clean analysis environments. Explore container management to enhance statistical work and ensure easy collaborative sharing. https://www.statology.org/docker-desktop-for-statisticians-running-r-in-containers/

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2025-07-23 16:21:05

: are assigned personas to influence response style in tasks. Effectiveness varies, with mixed results in accuracy-based tasks but better outcomes in creative or open-ended tasks. Effective personas should be specific, detailed, and automated, utilising frameworks like . Consider your task’s needs before implementing. https://www.prompthub.us/blog/role-prompting-does-adding-personas-to-your-prompts-really-make-a-difference

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2025-07-23 15:37:42

🔍 OpenAI introduces the agent, a powerful tool that autonomously thinks, acts, and completes tasks using a virtual computer. It offers proficiency in web navigation, code execution, analysis, and slideshow creation. Retain control as it proactively handles complex workflows based on your instructions, promising ongoing improvements in efficiency and capability. https://openai.com/index/introducing-chatgpt-agent/

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2025-07-21 17:52:54

Explore a tech career with these free computer science courses! Learn essentials from Stanford, Harvard, and MIT, covering topics like Python, algorithms, and shell scripting. Perfect for self-study and expanding your skills. https://www.kdnuggets.com/5-free-university-courses-to-learn-computer-science

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2025-07-21 17:47:40

Discover the top 5 DataCamp courses to master Generative AI, from beginners to experts, including AI fundamentals and ChatGPT prompt engineering. Enhance your skills and explore the evolving AI landscape with these online classes. https://www.kdnuggets.com/top-5-datacamp-courses-for-mastering-generative-ai

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2025-07-21 17:40:55

Looking to kickstart a data career? These four DataCamp certifications can make you job-ready in just 30 days. From Data Analyst to SQL Associate, each course is industry-approved and can pivot your career rapidly. Enhance your skills and join an exclusive professional community post-certification. https://www.kdnuggets.com/4-certifications-to-become-job-ready-in-30-days

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2025-05-03 21:40:38

for R Scientists: The ellmer package lets researchers use directly in R to extract structured data from documents. Supports tool use (running commands for accurate maths/date info) and batch processing. Great for literature reviews or automating data analysis. No JSON knowledge needed—just pure R! https://www.seascapemodels.org/rstats/2025/03/15/LMs-in-R-with-ellmer.html https://www.seascapemodels.org/rstats/2025/02/12/LLMs-for-literature-reviews.html

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2025-04-27 21:46:52

The PHUSE Real World Evidence Working Group addresses key questions around RWE implementation, focusing on analysis requirements, integration with clinical trials, and regulatory submission best practices. Currently managing multiple projects exploring RWD technologies and methodologies. https://advance.hub.phuse.global/wiki/spaces/WEL/pages/26805467/Real+World+Evidence

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2025-04-27 19:09:09

is out! Key updates include Palmer Penguins dataset now built-in, new 'use()' function for selective package imports, parallel package downloads for faster installation, and a handy 'grepv()' function for pattern matching with values returned. Many improvements came from R Dev Days contributions. https://www.jumpingrivers.com/blog/whats-new-r45/

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2025-04-24 20:28:16

Just bitten the bullet and got myself a ChatGPT Plus subscription. The Deep Research feature looks very useful and was the unique selling point for me along with web searching. A quieter counterpart to Perplexity could become very useful.

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2025-04-24 18:57:55

The GPT-4.1 Prompting Guide offers key tips for getting the most from OpenAI's latest model, including clearer prompt instructions, agentic workflows, optimal tool use, and handling long contexts. Models follow instructions more literally, so precise briefing and examples are crucial. https://cookbook.openai.com/examples/gpt4-1_prompting_guide

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2025-04-24 18:55:22

Synthetic data is helping businesses innovate when real data is scarce or sensitive, supporting safer AI, model training, and compliance. Used in health, finance, retail and more, it offers privacy, scalability and efficiency—when well-managed. https://levelact.com/how-synthetic-data-is-powering-the-next-wave-of-ai-and-innovation/

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2025-04-21 21:17:21

Quartz’s guide highlights common issues journalists face with real-world data, from missing values and inconsistent formats to biased samples and unclear provenance. It offers tips on spotting and solving these problems, emphasising careful verification before publication. https://qz.com/572338/the-quartz-guide-to-bad-data

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2025-04-21 21:15:52

Synthetic data—realistic yet artificial—helps organisations overcome data shortages, privacy risks and compliance challenges. It enables safer AI model training, testing edge cases, and simulating new markets, but should complement, not fully replace, real data. https://levelact.com/how-synthetic-data-is-powering-the-next-wave-of-ai-and-innovation/

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2025-04-21 21:06:56

Claude Code is an agentic AI coding tool by Anthropic, running in your terminal to help edit, test, and understand code using natural language. Supports memory, permissions, automation, and team workflows. Security and privacy are built in. In beta; feedback helps shape its development. https://docs.anthropic.com/en/docs/agents-and-tools/claude-code/overview

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2025-04-04 04:45:57

The global contract research organisation (CRO) market is predicted to grow significantly, reaching $139.42 billion by 2029. Key trends include mergers, focusing on digital integration and emerging markets. Noteworthy CRO's in 2025 include IQVIA and ICON. Sectors like oncology and AI platforms remain influential in driving innovations and maintaining growth. https://www.proclinical.com/blogs/2025-3/top-10-cros-to-watch-in-2025

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2025-04-02 22:28:25

now offers a clever way to customise your AI writing experience. Learn how to identify your unique writing style by analysing voice, tone, style and structure, then use custom instructions to make ChatGPT write just like you. Perfect for content creators! https://zapier.com/blog/train-chatgpt-to-write-like-you/

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2025-03-27 15:01:39

The future of statistical programming recruitment lies in adaptability and expertise beyond SAS. As clinical trials become more complex, the demand for skills in automation, real-world evidence, and AI integration is rising. Companies must update their hiring strategies to ensure compliance and efficiency, focusing on programmers with the right hybrid skills. https://www.warmanobrien.com/resources/blog/top-5-skills-defining-statistical-programming-recruitment/

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2025-03-26 15:09:02

Outliers are common in data across various industries. This guide by Iván Palomares Carrascosa details strategies to handle them, from removal to transformation, using Python. Techniques include removing outliers based on z-scores, applying transformations like logarithmic scaling, and capping/winsorizing values. https://www.kdnuggets.com/dealing-with-outliers-a-complete-guide

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2025-03-26 15:06:23

Machine learning revolutionises industries, yet understanding causality remains a challenge. By integrating causal models, AI can provide deeper, more interpretable insights beyond mere correlations. Overcoming practical hurdles is key to future breakthroughs. Could causality be the next frontier? https://www.kdnuggets.com/is-causality-the-next-frontier-for-machine-learning

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2025-03-26 15:03:59

Discover 5 AI code editors shaking up the developer scene in 2025! From Cursor's rapid editing capabilities to PearAI's promising yet evolving features, there's a tool for every need. Whether you prioritise speed, features, or cost, the future of coding with AI is bright! https://www.kdnuggets.com/5-ai-code-editors-to-use-in-2025

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2025-03-26 14:11:41

The "Hundred-Page Language Models Book" by Andriy Burkov is a concise guide to large language models (LLMs), crucial for AI and ML enthusiasts. It covers foundational topics, from machine learning basics to advanced concepts in LLMs, offering a digestible insight into these complex systems. Ideal for beginners and professionals to stay competitive in AI. https://www.kdnuggets.com/the-hundred-page-language-models-book

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2025-03-24 14:12:19

Just removed the tag cloud from the website's home page because it was not working well. Keywords now appear at the end of each post. Clicking on any one of these shows any posts that may be similar. At least, this is working reliably, unlike the previous arrangement.

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2025-03-21 13:19:35

Explore lightweight system monitoring on Linux using command line tools such as sensors, nvidia-smi, awk, and ttplot. These utilities provide efficient ways to track CPU temperature and power consumption, offering both terminal and graphical outputs. https://technologytales.com/2025/03/20/keeping-a-graphical-eye-on-cpu-temperature-and-power-consumption-on-the-linux-command-line/

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2025-03-20 20:28:55

Open-source tools are gaining traction in the pharmaceutical industry, with giants like Roche and Pfizer leading the way. They offer adaptability and cost savings but face challenges in regulatory compliance and integration with existing systems. Proactive strategies and community collaboration can help pharma stay innovative and compliant. https://www.appsilon.com/post/open-source-pharma

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2025-03-20 20:26:00

AI agents are revolutionising industries by streamlining operations and enhancing decision-making. Key components include perception, cognition, decisioning, action, and learning. These systems learn and adapt over time, improving accuracy and efficiency. https://blogs.sas.com/content/sascom/2025/03/07/understanding-the-components-of-an-ai-agent-a-five-steps-lifecycle/

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2025-03-20 20:24:18

AI is transforming software development, with major advancements from Anthropic, GitHub, and Amazon. These companies are racing to establish dominance in the field of agentic AI, moving from assisting developers to autonomously handling complex tasks. Organisations adopting these tools early can capitalise on quicker software delivery and enhanced productivity. https://futurumgroup.com/press-release/who-wins-the-agentic-ai-software-development-race/

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2025-03-20 20:21:48

Transform your tedious data cleaning tasks with automated pipelines in Python using pandas! Reduce time spent on repetitive processes and enhance data quality by leveraging structured workflows, validation, and monitoring. Build reusable functions and pipelines to create a more efficient data cleaning system. https://www.kdnuggets.com/creating-automated-data-cleaning-pipelines-using-python-and-pandas

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2025-03-20 20:19:28

Explore the power of ! This advanced AI model enhances multimodal understanding and realistic visual generation, now deployable on laptops via Docker. Learn the setup process and test its image understanding and generation features in this detailed guide. https://www.kdnuggets.com/deploying-deepseek-janus-pro-locally

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2025-03-13 12:10:51

Discover alternatives to the popular Python library Pandas for data science workflows! While Pandas is user-friendly, it can struggle with large datasets due to high memory consumption and lack of native parallelisation support. Explore Dask, Polars, and PyArrow as powerful alternatives that offer faster and more efficient data processing, catering to big data needs with parallel computing and better data interchange. https://www.kdnuggets.com/python-tooling-beyond-pandas-libraries-to-broaden-your-data-science-toolkit

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2025-03-13 12:04:05

Discover 10 effective Python one-liners for Scikit-learn that simplify your tasks. These short snippets handle key operations like data import, splitting datasets, standardising features, PCA dimensionality reduction, and training SVM classifiers. Perfect for rapid experiments and cleaner code. https://www.kdnuggets.com/10-python-one-liners-for-scikit-learn

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2025-03-13 12:00:57

Mastering Bash shell commands can greatly simplify tasks in data science, boosting efficiency and productivity. Discover the 10 essential Bash commands for data scientists, from file management with ls to data manipulation using awk and sed. Enhance your workflow and focus on insights with these powerful tools. https://www.kdnuggets.com/10-essential-bash-shell-commands-for-data-science

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2025-03-13 11:50:33

Explore 's new framework, ! 🚀 This lightweight library simplifies AI agent development using minimal code. Compatible with many LLMs and supporting various input types, smolagents streamlines tasks, offering a practical approach to building Multi-Agent Systems for enhanced problem-solving. Discover more about these advanced AI tools. https://www.kdnuggets.com/big-gains-with-hugging-faces-smolagents

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2025-03-13 11:46:51

Explore the transformative role of AI agents and autonomous systems across industries such as customer support, finance, and gaming. Discover the key knowledge areas for data scientists, from agent architectures to reinforcement learning. Stay updated as AI agents advance in autonomy and adaptability, pushing the boundaries of data-driven solutions. https://www.kdnuggets.com/what-data-scientists-need-to-know-about-ai-agents-and-autonomous-systems

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2025-03-13 11:43:18

Looking to fine-tune Large Language Models without overspending on AWS or GCP? Explore 5 cost-effective cloud platforms: Vast.ai offers the cheapest options, Together AI provides affordable API access to open-source models, Hyperstack excels in long-term savings, and Runpod is user-friendly. Discover scalable solutions tailored for AI and machine learning. https://www.kdnuggets.com/5-cheapest-cloud-platforms-for-fine-tuning-llms

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2025-03-13 11:40:33

Stay ahead in AI by tuning into these must-listen podcasts for 2025: "The AI Podcast" by Nvidia for insights into AI tech, "Data Skeptic" for data science simplified, "Machine Learning Guide" with Tyler Renelle for deep dives into algorithms, "Eye on AI" for ethical and practical AI discussions, and "AI Today" for direct, real-world applications. https://www.kdnuggets.com/ai-podcasts-you-need-to-follow-in-2025

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2025-03-13 11:32:40

Exploring the landscape of prompt engineering in language models, @KDnuggets shares insights on evaluating prompt effectiveness. Key metrics include accuracy, completeness, relevance, consistency, and adherence to intended style. Manual review, automated evaluation, A/B testing, and user feedback can refine prompt approaches for more precise and creative text generation. https://www.kdnuggets.com/measuring-prompt-effectiveness-metrics-and-methods

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2025-03-06 12:22:16

Integrating Large Language Models (LLMs) into data science projects can transform tasks like data exploration and feature engineering. A new guide demonstrates how tools like Pandasai and Scikit-LLM streamline processes, offering enhanced efficiency without complex setups. Discover insights on utilising LLMs for effective project support. https://www.kdnuggets.com/a-beginners-guide-to-integrating-llms-with-your-data-science-projects

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2025-03-06 12:19:23

OpenHands, previously known as OpenDevin, is an open-source platform designed for AI-driven software development. It offers tools for creating and deploying generalist AI agents to perform development tasks similar to human developers. Nearly 50% of GitHub issues are resolved using OpenHands, underscoring its effectiveness. https://www.kdnuggets.com/openhands-open-source-ai-software-developer

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2025-03-06 09:30:19

Explore 30 essential Python development tools, from dependency & package managers like pip & Conda to monitoring tools like Perforator. These tools enhance project efficiency across areas including testing, debugging & security. Integrating them into your workflow can greatly boost your development experience. https://www.dailydoseofds.com/p/open-source-python-development-landscape/

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2025-03-06 09:25:46

Discover how to access GPT-4.5 without a costly $200 subscription. While OpenAI limits access to their best models, this guide explores affordable alternatives like using the OpenAI API at approximately $0.20 per request. Perfect for those looking to leverage AI without breaking the bank. https://www.kdnuggets.com/using-gpt-4-5-without-a-200-subscription

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2025-03-06 09:23:49

Discover essential Python libraries every AI engineer should know for 2025! Explore tools for handling LLMs, orchestration, data management, and more. Key libraries include Hugging Face Transformers for NLP, Ollama for open-source LLMs, and SQLAlchemy for database interactions. These tools are crucial for building modern AI applications. https://www.kdnuggets.com/11-python-libraries-every-ai-engineer-should-know

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2025-02-20 23:20:44

Discover 10 under-the-radar Python libraries that can boost your data science workflows. From visualisation with Altair to scalable machine learning with H2O.ai, these tools can make you feel like a data wizard. Enhance your skills beyond the usual suspects like Pandas and Numpy. https://www.kdnuggets.com/10-little-known-python-libraries-data-wizard

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2025-02-20 23:18:43

Explore five essential prompting techniques for developers using large language models: Zero-Shot, Few-Shot, Chain-of-Thought, Tree-of-Thought, and Role Prompting. Enhance your AI model interactions for optimal results. https://www.kdnuggets.com/5-llm-prompting-techniques-every-developer-should-know

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2025-02-20 15:33:51

Open source maintainers are under severe strain, a topic spotlighted at the 2025 State of Open Conference. With many maintainers overworked, unsupported, and facing abuse, significant numbers are considering quitting. The need for better support and recognition is clear, though financial solutions alone may not be enough. https://www.theregister.com/2025/02/16/open_source_maintainers_state_of_open/

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2025-02-20 15:31:16

Perplexity has open-sourced R1 1776, an unbiased, accurate version of the DeepSeek-R1 model, countering previous censorship issues, particularly on sensitive topics like Taiwan's independence. This update provides factual insights, free from influence. Available on HuggingFace and via Sonar API. https://www.perplexity.ai/hub/blog/open-sourcing-r1-1776

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2025-02-16 22:11:27

Explore 9 top online courses for mastering data analytics with R in 2025. These courses, rated on effectiveness and student satisfaction, include Datacamp's "Data Analyst with R", Google's "Data Analytics Professional Certificate" on Coursera, and Udacity's free "Data Analysis with R" course. Gain essential skills in data manipulation, visualization, and statistical analysis. https://www.mltut.com/data-analyst-with-r-online-courses/

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2025-02-16 21:38:07

Looking at prices for Nvidia 50x cards. Looks steep, so will wait out this one. Having a better card might be optimal for running LLM's at home, but it is not a must-have right now. The RTX 4060 will do for the moment. Anything that takes some of an LLM workload off a CPU has be an advance.

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2025-02-14 16:06:09

Had two brownouts knock off a workstation on me today. The first did likewise to a Mac Mini. This is not the most convenient when trying to source additional work as a freelancer.

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2025-02-14 15:59:04

Got a repeat of an opportunity that had come my this morning from someone with whom I was working on opportunities until this week. Felt bad about telling the truth, but you cannot be fooling people.

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2025-02-14 13:48:56

There is another prospect in the offing to go with the first one. Both are unusual and may complement each other because one is part time and another is as and when.

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2025-02-13 17:13:30

After several conversations, I now have a prospect to work on again. It may not be ideal in one sense, yet it could be an easier sale in others. Other conversations continue. It is better to be working on a possibility after being told that they are rare.

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2025-02-12 23:20:53

Now rethinking things as a result

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2025-02-12 23:20:05

Returning to consulting and contracting after a break, and finding opportunities few on the ground in the . It did not help that a remote opportunity did not work out for me.

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2025-02-06 19:52:17

Rhode Island faced a major data breach following a ransomware attack, impacting over half its population. Traditional sandboxes are struggling with increasing file volumes and complexity in malware detection. RL's Advanced Malware Analysis utilises AI-driven static binary analysis to overcome these limitations, reducing reliance on sandboxes by 90%. https://www.reversinglabs.com/blog/sandboxes-rl-advance-malware-analysis

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2025-02-06 19:49:34

Researchers at ReversingLabs have identified "nullifAI," a new method attackers use to embed malware in machine learning models on the Hugging Face platform. This technique exploits Pickle file serialization to distribute malicious payloads. Developers should be cautious when using Pickle files and consider alternative, secure methods. https://www.reversinglabs.com/blog/rl-identifies-malware-ml-model-hosted-on-hugging-face

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2025-02-06 19:45:56

A bipartisan bill, the Federal Contractor Cybersecurity Vulnerability Reduction Act of 2025, aims to enhance U.S. cybersecurity by requiring all federal contractors to implement vulnerability disclosure policies. This move seeks to bridge gaps in current federal standards, ensuring cyber defences match those of federal agencies. https://industrialcyber.co/regulation-standards-and-compliance/bipartisan-bill-requires-federal-contractors-to-adopt-vulnerability-disclosure-policies-modernize-cybersecurity-standards/

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2025-02-06 19:44:49

Malicious DeepSeek-impersonating packages have been found on PyPi, targeting developers with AI-generated infostealers. Be wary of typosquatting and ensure package legitimacy to protect sensitive data. AI is increasingly being used for malicious purposes, emphasising the need for robust cybersecurity practices. https://www.darkreading.com/application-security/ai-malware-deepseek-packages-pypi

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2025-02-05 19:51:08

Explore a detailed comparison of five AI Agent frameworks to help choose the best fit for your projects. From LangGraph's detailed stateful systems to Phidata's multimodal collaboration, find the right AI tool for efficient problem-solving. https://www.kdnuggets.com/5-ai-agent-frameworks-compared

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2025-02-05 19:49:46

Learn how to fine-tune the DeepSeek-R1 model efficiently using Unsloth, even on slower GPUs. This guide explores installing libraries, loading models, applying LoRA adapters, preparing datasets, and more. Enhance your model with minimal resources and discover practical tips for optimal performance. https://www.kdnuggets.com/how-to-fine-tune-deepseek-r1-custom-dataset

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2025-02-05 19:48:24

Explore how to build a document-based chatbot with memory using Google's powerful multimodal model, Gemini 2.0. Learn to use the Python API, LlamaIndex framework, and RAG approach for advanced AI applications with text, image, and audio processing capabilities. https://www.kdnuggets.com/building-ai-application-gemini-2

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2025-01-23 00:23:46

Just noticing the different between photos processed on my iMac and my main Linux workstation. It makes me wonder if the monitor for the latter needs some tuning.

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2025-01-22 23:57:42

For Python programmers, Rust offers high performance and safety with familiar syntax, manual memory management, and concurrency support. Rust’s interoperability lets you leverage it for performance-critical tasks while using Python elsewhere. Get started by learning Rust's setup, control flow, and error handling. https://www.kdnuggets.com/gentle-introduction-rust-python-programmers

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2025-01-21 16:26:51

AI is reshaping software development roles, yet adds new challenges. Developers now juggle coding, security, UX, and more, leading to increased cognitive load and burnout. While AI tools promise efficiency, they also introduce complexities in governance and security. Organisations must balance automation benefits with human oversight to successfully integrate AI across the software delivery lifecycle. https://www.harness.io/state-of-software-delivery

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2025-01-21 14:30:47

🔍 Discover the top free for 2025! From versatile chatbots like , image creators like , to social media assistants like , explore how AI can elevate your productivity without breaking the bank. Perfect for small businesses and individuals exploring AI innovation! https://zapier.com/blog/free-ai-tools/

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2025-01-20 21:37:42

To reactivate Touch ID on a iMac when options are greyed out, disconnect the keyboard cable, turn off the keyboard, then turn it back on. This simple reset can restore Touch ID settings automatically, a handy tip for new Mac users. https://technologytales.com/2024/10/23/reactivating-touch-id-on-an-imac-when-the-options-are-greyed-out-in-system-settings/

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2025-01-20 21:36:51

Facing printing issues with Windows 11 in Parallels Desktop on macOS Sonoma? After upgrading to an HP colour laser printer and tackling setup hurdles, enabling Printer Sharing on macOS resolved errors. Remember, macOS Sonoma uses IPP, not postscript, so update Parallels for seamless printing. https://technologytales.com/2024/10/24/resolving-an-issue-with-printing-from-a-windows-11-guest-running-in-parallels-on-macos-sonoma-after-installing-a-replacement-device/

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2025-01-20 21:35:43

Received a surprise email about an expiring Let's Encrypt certificate, leading to a manual renewal via SSH on an Ubuntu server. Used sudo certbot commands to check, dry-run, and renew the certificate successfully. Adding a cron job and --quiet switch can automate and simplify future renewals. https://technologytales.com/2024/11/08/manually-updating-lets-encrypt-certificates/

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2025-01-20 21:34:41

Upgrading from Debian 11 to Debian 12 requires several key steps: updating system packages with sudo apt update, sudo apt upgrade, and sudo apt dist-upgrade, changing repository locations, performing a minimal then full upgrade, and rebooting the system. Clean up with sudo apt --purge autoremove, and verify with lsb_release -a. Ensure backups and handle prompts carefully. https://technologytales.com/2024/11/25/upgrading-from-debian-11-to-debian-12/

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2025-01-20 21:33:38

Encountered an "illegal option" error while moving files with leading hyphens in their names? Use "mv --" to bypass this issue and rename them. Alternatively, use "./" before the filename to escape the hyphen. These tips can save you time on macOS. https://technologytales.com/2024/12/03/something-to-try-when-you-get-a-message-like-this-caused-by-a-filename-with-a-leading-hyphen-mv-illegal-option-u/

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2025-01-20 21:32:29

Encountering the "externally-managed-environment" error on Linux Mint 22 when installing Python packages with pip? Use apt install for system-wide packages or a virtual environment with python3 -m venv for non-Debian packages. Consider using pipx for managing virtual environments. For more info, check /usr/share/doc/python3.12/README.venv. https://technologytales.com/2024/12/16/what-to-do-an-error-appears-when-using-pip-to-install-python-packages-on-linux-mint-22/

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2025-01-20 21:31:03

Having trouble with VSCode on Linux Mint not recognising locally installed Python packages? Navigate to File > Preferences > Settings, open Settings (JSON), and add: "python.analysis.extraPaths": ["/home/[user]/.local/bin"]. Save and restart VSCode to resolve the issue and eliminate false positives. https://technologytales.com/2024/12/17/getting-pylance-to-recognise-locally-installed-packages-in-vscode-running-on-linux-mint/

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2025-01-20 21:29:22

In macOS Terminal, tab titles can sometimes get stuck after an SSH session. You can reset them using the command: echo -ne "\033]1;New Tab Title\007". To set the tab title to the current directory, use: echo -ne "\033]1;$(pwd)\007". This dynamic approach helps keep track of open directories. https://technologytales.com/2024/12/25/changing-tab-titles-in-the-macos-terminal-app-using-the-command-line/

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2025-01-20 21:26:43

Discover how to display ordinal dates with superscripts in Hugo and WordPress! Hugo requires specific logic to add ordinal suffixes, while WordPress’s PHP handles it naturally. Both platforms achieve the desired superscript effect by embedding HTML tags creatively. See how you can format your dates cleanly and professionally on these platforms. https://technologytales.com/2025/01/05/adding-superscripts-to-ordinal-dates-for-entries-in-hugo-and-wordpress/

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2025-01-20 21:25:00

Learn how to display superscript text in Hugo using a Shortcode. Default settings in Goldmark Markdown renderer don't support simple HTML superscript tags and can trigger warnings. By creating a Shortcode, you can safely encapsulate text in HTML tags to achieve the desired appearance. This method can be adapted for subscripts as well. https://technologytales.com/2025/01/06/displaying-superscripted-text-in-hugo-website-content/

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2025-01-20 18:07:16

In 2025, key trends will transform software development. Generative AI will enhance security, modernise applications, and reveal its ROI more clearly. Integrated development platforms will reduce developers' mundane tasks, enabling a focus on more impactful work. Additionally, DevSecOps will expand into embedded and IoT systems, enhancing security and productivity in these growing fields. https://devops.com/five-trends-that-will-drive-software-development-in-2025/

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2025-01-17 17:15:37

Toot is a command line and terminal user interface tool for interacting with Mastodon and compatible platforms. It allows posting, replying, managing accounts, media uploads, search, and more. Licensed under GPLv3. https://toot.bezdomni.net/introduction.html

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2025-01-17 17:14:03

Explore the basics of Large Language Models (LLMs) with Rohit Patel's guide using middle school math. Learn about neural networks, training, and key concepts like embeddings, self-attention, and the transformer architecture. This self-contained article helps bridge simple math to advanced AI models like GPT. https://towardsdatascience.com/understanding-llms-from-scratch-using-middle-school-math-e602d27ec876

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2025-01-17 17:09:38

LLM Visualization https://bbycroft.net/llm

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2025-01-17 17:07:52

Top 5 Books to Learn Data Engineering https://datasciencetut.com/top-5-books-to-learn-data-engineering/

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2024-10-25 15:15:46

Build and Deploy RAG-as-a-service https://www.theunwindai.com/p/build-and-deploy-rag-as-a-service

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2024-10-25 15:14:55

IBM Granite 3.0: open, state-of-the-art enterprise models https://www.ibm.com/new/ibm-granite-3-0-open-state-of-the-art-enterprise-models

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2024-10-02 19:34:11

Fundamentals of Effective Prompt Engineering https://www.kdnuggets.com/fundamentals-of-effective-prompt-engineering

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2024-10-02 19:31:33

Getting Started with Llamafactory: Installation and Setup Guide https://www.kdnuggets.com/getting-started-with-llamafactory-installation-and-setup-guide

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2024-09-12 11:43:27

Generative AI: Benefits, risks and a framework for responsible innovation https://blogs.sas.com/content/sascom/2023/03/03/generative-ai-benefits-risks-and-a-framework-for-responsible-innovation/

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2024-09-12 11:43:04

Industry 4.0 https://www.sas.com/en_us/insights/big-data/industry-4-0.html

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2024-09-12 11:42:44

Embedding responsible innovation: How SAS is leading the charge in ethical technology https://blogs.sas.com/content/sascom/2023/02/22/embedding-responsible-innovation-how-sas-is-leading-the-charge-in-ethical-technology/

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2024-09-12 11:39:36

What's new in R 4.3.0? https://www.jumpingrivers.com/blog/whats-new-r43/

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2024-09-12 11:38:03

Advanced analytics in the cloud helps international biopharmaceutical group enhance operations and efficiency https://www.sas.com/en_gb/customers/chiesi-farmaceutici.html

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2024-09-12 11:33:33

Dev(Ops) Experience Cloud-Native https://devopscon.io/blog/devops-experience-cloud-native/

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2024-09-12 11:32:10

Will AI replace software engineers? https://www.bcs.org/articles-opinion-and-research/will-ai-replace-software-engineers/

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2024-09-12 11:31:31

Water, soap, IT… https://www.bcs.org/articles-opinion-and-research/water-soap-it/

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2024-09-12 11:29:47

Our approach to generative AI with Adobe Firefly. https://www.adobe.com/ai/overview/firefly/gen-ai-commitments.html

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2024-09-05 19:59:41

New Flaws in Microsoft macOS Apps Could Allow Hackers to Gain Unrestricted Access https://thehackernews.com/2024/09/new-flaws-in-microsoft-macos-apps-could.html

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2024-07-14 20:00:42

10 Key Features of AI Code Assistants https://devops.com/10-key-features-of-ai-code-assistants/

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2024-07-14 19:59:54

Does Using AI Assistants Lead to Lower Code Quality? https://devops.com/does-using-ai-assistants-lead-to-lower-code-quality/

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2024-05-18 15:47:37

How to use Stable Diffusion to create AI-generated images https://zapier.com/blog/how-to-use-stable-diffusion/

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2024-05-17 18:14:25

Needing to export playlists from Spotify for futureproofing, I happened on Exportify. It did exactly what was needed, even if it took a little time to do so. https://exportify.net/#playlists

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2024-05-12 14:26:43

How to Get ChatGPT in R with chattr https://www.business-science.io/code-tools/2024/05/11/chattr-chatgpt-in-r.html

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2024-05-10 11:48:32

New R Programming Vulnerability Exposes Projects to Supply Chain Attacks https://thehackernews.com/2024/04/new-r-programming-vulnerability-exposes.html

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2024-04-18 20:56:03

Updating fail2ban filters for WordPress https://technologytales.com/2024/04/18/updating-fail2ban-filters-for-wordpress/

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2024-04-17 15:55:34

Catching keyboard interruptions in a Python script for a more orderly exit https://technologytales.com/2024/04/17/catching-keyboard-interruptions-in-a-python-script-for-a-more-orderly-exit/

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2024-04-16 21:59:35

Installing gh on Linux and BSD https://github.com/cli/cli/blob/trunk/docs/install_linux.md

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2024-04-16 21:59:01

Take GitHub to the command line https://cli.github.com/

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2024-04-16 16:25:11

Automating writing using R and Claude https://technologytales.com/2024/04/16/automating-writing-using-r-and-claude/

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2024-04-15 15:52:25

Dealing with the following message issued when using Certbot on Apache: “Unable to find corresponding HTTP vhost; Unable to create one as intended addresses conflict; Current configuration does not support automated redirection” https://technologytales.com/2024/04/12/dealing-with-the-following-message-issued-when-using-certbot-on-apache-unable-to-find-corresponding-http-vhost-unable-to-create-one-as-intended-addresses-conflict-current-configuration-does-not-s/

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2024-04-15 15:15:50

Getting rid of the “Get more security upgrades through Ubuntu Pro with ‘esm-apps’ enabled” message when performing a system update https://technologytales.com/2024/04/15/getting-rid-of-the-get-more-security-upgrades-through-ubuntu-pro-with-esm-apps-enabled-message-when-performing-a-system-update/

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2024-04-12 22:07:23

How to use Claude AI (and how it's different from ChatGPT) https://www.zdnet.com/article/how-to-use-claude-ai-and-how-its-different-from-chatgpt/

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2024-04-12 00:31:46

Modular Makes a Case for Mojo Programming Language, Based on Python https://devops.com/modular-makes-a-case-for-mojo-programming-language-based-on-python/

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2024-04-11 17:10:21

Upgrading Julia packageshttps://technologytales.com/2024/01/23/upgrading-julia-packages/Update installed packages by entering the REPL's PKG subshell, using the more efficient "up" command to upgrade all at once.

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2024-04-11 17:04:56

Upgrading from OpenMediaVault 6.x to OpenMediaVault 7.xhttps://technologytales.com/2024/03/08/upgrading-from-openmediavault-5-x-to-openmediavault-6-x/

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2024-04-11 17:03:55

AttributeError: module ‘PIL’ has no attribute ‘Image’https://technologytales.com/2024/03/11/attributeerror-module-pil-has-no-attribute-image/When running a Python script on the command line, there was an error related to the Pillow (PIL) library not being found, which was resolved by using the more specific from PIL import Image syntax instead of the broader import PIL, avoiding potential conflicts with other Python packages.

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2024-04-11 17:01:31

Using a BASH command to count the files in a directory https://technologytales.com/2024/03/12/using-a-bash-command-to-count-the-files-in-a-directory/ In an SSH session, quickly check the file count in a directory, leveraging the combination of ls -l and wc -l commands to list the files one-per-line and count the total.

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2024-04-11 16:43:21

Distribute and Run LLMs with llamafile in 5 Simple Steps https://www.kdnuggets.com/distribute-and-run-llms-with-llamafile-in-5-simple-steps

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2024-04-03 01:25:38

Top 5 DataCamp Courses for Mastering Generative AI https://www.kdnuggets.com/top-5-datacamp-courses-for-mastering-generative-ai

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2024-04-03 01:20:16

Building an Open Source Observability Platform https://devops.com/building-an-open-source-observability-platform/

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2024-04-03 01:13:36

Cognition Labs Previews Devin AI Software Engineer https://devops.com/cognition-labs-previews-devin-ai-software-engineer/

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2024-04-03 01:11:56

To Devin or Not to Devin? https://devops.com/to-devin-or-not-to-devin/

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2024-04-03 01:06:14

Survey Surfaces Lack of Significant Observability Progress https://devops.com/survey-surfaces-lack-of-significant-observability-progress/

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2024-03-21 21:36:46

Build An AI Application with Python in 10 Easy Steps https://www.kdnuggets.com/build-an-ai-application-with-python-in-10-easy-steps

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2024-03-21 21:33:30

5 Ways To Use LLMs On Your Laptop https://www.kdnuggets.com/5-ways-to-use-llms-on-your-laptop

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2024-03-21 21:31:30

Getting Started With Go Programming For Data Science https://www.kdnuggets.com/getting-started-with-go-programing-for-data-science

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2024-03-21 21:22:54

7 GPTs to Help Improve Your Data Science Workflow https://www.kdnuggets.com/7-gpts-to-help-improve-your-data-science-workflow

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2024-03-21 21:22:11

Getting Started With Claude 3 Opus That Just Destroyed GPT-4 and Gemini https://www.kdnuggets.com/getting-started-with-claude-3-opus-that-just-destroyed-gpt-4-and-gemini

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2024-03-21 21:21:06

Master Data Science in a Year: The Ultimate Guide to Affordable, Self-Paced Learning https://www.kdnuggets.com/master-data-science-in-a-year-the-ultimate-guide-to-affordable-self-paced-learning

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2024-03-18 22:03:12

Midjourney vs. DALL·E 3: Which image generator is better? https://zapier.com/blog/midjourney-vs-dalle/

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2024-03-18 22:02:52

Stable Diffusion vs. DALL·E 3: Which image generator is better? https://zapier.com/blog/stable-diffusion-vs-dalle/

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2024-03-18 22:02:29

Midjourney vs. Stable Diffusion: Which AI image generator should you use? https://zapier.com/blog/midjourney-vs-stable-diffusion/

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2024-01-30 13:33:43

Will the Rise of Generative AI Increase Technical Debt? https://devops.com/will-the-rise-of-generative-ai-increase-technical-debt/

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2024-01-30 13:32:56

Are LLMs Leading DevOps Into a Tech Debt Trap? https://devops.com/are-llms-leading-devops-into-a-tech-debt-trap/

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2024-01-23 14:28:00

Upgrading Julia packageshttps://technologytales.com/2024/01/23/upgrading-julia-packages/

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2024-01-21 17:27:29

OWASP Top 10 for LLM Applicationshttps://technologytales.com/2024/01/21/owasp-top-10-for-llm-applications/

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2023-11-15 12:32:08

Utility Distroshttps://technologytales.com/free-open-source-software/operating-systems/utility-distros/

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2023-11-06 19:01:08

Arch & Derivativeshttps://technologytales.com/free-open-source-software/operating-systems/arch-derivatives/

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2023-11-02 12:19:55

Slackware & Derivativeshttps://technologytales.com/open-source-software/operating-systems/slackware-derivatives/

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2023-11-02 12:15:34

Lightweight Linuxhttps://technologytales.com/open-source-software/operating-systems/lightweight-linux/

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2023-11-02 12:10:56

Network Assisted Storage Distroshttps://technologytales.com/open-source-software/operating-systems/network-assisted-storage-distros/

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2023-11-02 12:04:23

Free Software Foundation Approved Distroshttps://technologytales.com/open-source-software/operating-systems/free-software-foundation-approved-distros/

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2023-11-02 11:51:41

Fedora & Derivativeshttps://technologytales.com/fedora-derivatives/

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2023-08-14 16:01:22

Adding titles and footnotes to Excel files created using SAShttps://technologytales.com/2023/08/14/adding-titles-and-footnotes-to-excel-files-created-using-sas/

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2023-04-29 17:11:50

Avoiding permissions, times or ownership failure messages when using rsynchttps://technologytales.com/2023/04/22/avoiding-permissions-times-or-ownership-failure-messages-when-using-rsync/

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2023-04-29 16:36:03

Getting Adobe Lightroom Classic to remember the search filters that you have sethttps://technologytales.com/2023/04/23/getting-adobe-lightroom-classic-to-remember-the-search-filters-that-you-have-set/

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2023-04-29 14:44:38

Generating custom log messages in Rhttps://technologytales.com/2023/04/24/generating-custom-log-messages-in-r/ :Citation/CS1/sandbox2 :Convert/makeunits

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2023-04-29 14:29:31

Another way to supply the terminal output of one BASH command to anotherhttps://technologytales.com/2023/04/26/another-way-to-supply-the-terminal-output-of-one-bash-command-to-another/ -processcommunication

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2023-04-29 14:09:09

Dealing with Error 1064 in MySQL querieshttps://technologytales.com/2023/04/27/dealing-with-error-1064-in-mysql-queries/

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2023-04-29 13:19:42

Using associative arrays in scripting for BASH 4 and above Associated arrays get called different names in different computing languages: dictionaries, hash tables and so on. What is held in common is that they essentially are lists of key value pairs. In the case of BASH, you need at least version 4 to make use of this facility. In Linux Mint, I get 5.1.16, but macOS users apparently are still on BASH 3, so this post may not help them.To declare an associative array in a later version of B

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2023-04-28 11:15:33

String replacement in BASH scripting During creation of new posts for a Hugo deployed website, I found myself using the same directories again and again. Since I invariably ended up https://technologytales.com/2023/04/28/string-replacement-in-bash-scripting/

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2023-04-25 08:42:46

Changing the number of lines produced by the tail command in a Linux or UNIX session Since I often use the tail command to look at the end of a log file and occasionally in combination with the watch command for constant updates, I got to wondering if the n https://technologytales.com/2023/04/25/changing-the-number-of-lines-produced-by-the-tail-command-in-a-linux-or-unix-session/

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2023-03-30 10:47:53

Picking out a word from a string by its position using BASH scripting My wanting to execute one command using the text output of another recently got me wondering about picking out a block of characters using its position in a space-delimited list. All t https://technologytales.com/2023/03/28/picking-out-a-word-from-a-string-by-its-position-using-bash-scripting/ -lineinterface

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2023-03-30 10:29:03

Removing duplicate characters from strings using BASH scripting Recently, I wanted to extract some text from the Linux command by word number only for multiple spaces to make things less predictable. The solution was to remove the duplic https://technologytales.com/2023/03/30/removing-duplicate-characters-from-strings-using-bash-scripting/ -platformsoftware

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2023-02-05 16:44:46

Language Log Much of what you find here once got strewn around the LinkBlog and Data Science Directory pages because I have taken to trying out new computing languages. R, https://technologytales.com/language-log/ -platformsoftware -levelprogramminglanguages -orientedprogramminglanguages

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2022-12-14 12:15:58

How to make a Gantt chart in Google Sheets https://zapier.com/blog/gantt-chart-google-sheets/

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2022-12-14 12:11:00

How to move from Twitter to Mastodon https://zapier.com/blog/twitter-to-mastodon/

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2022-12-14 12:10:14

7 WordPress plugins that helped me grow my website traffic (and revenue) https://zapier.com/blog/best-wordpress-plugins/

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2022-12-04 22:38:01

Why all the commas? In recent times, I ha https://technologytales.com/2022/12/04/why-all-the-commas/ -ons

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2022-12-03 20:07:51

Rendering Markdown into HTML using PHP One https://technologytales.com/2022/12/03/rendering-markdown-into-html-using-php/ -platformsoftware -orientedprogramminglanguages

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2022-11-30 12:44:18

Data Science Directory While there is a LinkBlog on here, it has caught many different things, so I want to split off links to Data Science material and that is what you find here. At the beginning, it will be a case of moving th https://technologytales.com/data-science-directory/ -timeweb

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2022-11-26 16:37:56

Resolving a clash between Homebrew and Python For reasons that I cannot recall now, I installed the Hugo static website gene https://technologytales.com/2022/11/22/resolving-a-clash-between-homebrew-and-python/

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2022-11-26 13:33:45

Building a sitemap in XML While there are many tools that will build XML site maps, ther https://technologytales.com/2022/11/24/building-a-sitemap-in-xml/

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2022-11-26 12:55:31

More user interface font scaling options in Adobe Lightroom Classic Earlier in the year, I upgraded my monitor to a 34-inch widescreen Iiyama XUB3493WQSU. At the time, I was in wonderment at what I was doing even if I have grown used to it now. For one thing, it made the onscreen text too small so I ended up having to scale things up in both Linux and Windows. The former proved to be more malleable than the latter and that impression also applies to the main subject of this piece.What I als

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2022-11-26 12:03:42

Solving error code 8000101D in SAS Recently, I encountered the following kind of message when reading an Excel file into SAS:ERROR: Error opening XLSX file -> xxx-.xlsx . It is either not an Excel spreadsheet or it is damaged. Error code=800 https://technologytales.com/2022/11/26/solving-error-code-8000101d-in-sas/

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2022-11-24 12:54:41

Creating a test web server using Ubuntu Server 13.04 and VirtualBox Having seen Linux Format cover tools like Vagrant and Puppet that manage virtual machines, I have been attracted by the prospect of a virtual web server running on my own PC. Certainly, having the LAMP software stack in a VM means that the corresponding tools don't need to be added to a host system should its operating system need a fresh installation.As intriguing as tools like Vagrant, I decided that I needed to learn a b

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2022-11-24 12:50:53

Compressing a VirtualBox VDI file for a Linux guest In a previous posting, I talked about compressing a virtual hard disk for a Windows guest system running in VirtualBox on a Linux system. Since then, I have needed to do the same for a Linux guest following some housekeeping. The Linux distribution used is Debian so the instructions are relevant to that and maybe its derivatives such as Ubuntu, Linux Mint and their kind.While there are other alternatives like dd, I am going to stick with a

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2022-11-24 12:49:02

Compressing a VirtualBox VDI file for a Windows guest running on a Linux Host Recently, I had a situation where my the VDI files for my Windows 10 virtual machine expanded in size all of a sudden and I needed to reduce them. My downloading maps for use with Routebuddy may have been the cause so I moved the ISO installation files onto the underlying Linux Mint drives. With that space, I then set to uncovering how to compact the virtual disk file and the Sysinternals sdelete tool was recommended

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2022-11-23 20:26:44

Getting a Windows 11 Guest to run smoothly on VirtualBox In recent days, I have been trying to get Windows 11 to run smoothly within a VirtualBox virtual machine, and there has been a lot of experimentation along the way. This was to eradicate intermittent freezes that escalated CPU usage and necessitated hard restarts. If I was to use Windows 11 as a long-term replacement for Windows 10, these needed to go.An internet search showed that others faced the same predicament but a range of prop

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2022-11-08 20:02:37

Self hosting Google fonts One thing that I have been doing across my websites is to move away from using Google web fonts using th https://technologytales.com/2022/11/06/self-hosting-google-fonts/ -serif -seriftypefaces

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2022-11-08 19:48:55

Redirecting a WordPress site to its home page when its loop finds no posts Since I created a be https://technologytales.com/2022/11/06/redirecting-a-wordpress-site-to-its-home-page-when-its-loop-finds-no-posts/ -platformsoftware .0

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2022-11-08 19:20:41

Disabling the SSL connection requirement in MySQL Workbench A while ago, I found that MySQL Workbench would only use SSL connections and that was stopping it from connecting to loc https://technologytales.com/2022/11/07/disabling-the-ssl-connection-requirement-in-mysql-workbench/

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2022-11-08 18:54:42

A desktop Markdown editing environment Earlier this year, I changed over two websites from dynamic versions using content management systems to static ones by using Hugo to build them from Markdown files. That meant that I needed to look at the editing of MarkDown even if it is a fairly simple file format. For one thing, Grammarly can be incorporated into WordPress so I did not want to lose something like that.The latter point meant that I was steered away from plain text editors. Otherwise

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2022-10-31 21:00:49

Removing redundant kernels from Ubuntu Recently, a message appear on some web servers that I have that exhorted me to upgra https://technologytales.com/2022/10/29/removing-redundant-kernels-from-ubuntu/

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2022-10-31 20:22:29

Converting QEMU disk images to VirtualBox images on Linux Mint 21 Recently, VirtualBox gained fuller support for Windows 11 and I successively set up a new Windows 11 virt https://technologytales.com/2022/10/30/converting-qemu-disk-images-to-virtualbox-images-on-linux-mint-21/

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2022-10-31 19:58:31

Minimum viable product? While I have done my styling for websites that I have, this one has used third-party themes since its inception. This approach does have its advantages because you can benefit from the efforts of others; it can be a way to get added functionality and gain an appearance that is more contemporary in feel.Naturally, there https://technologytales.com/2022/10/31/minimum-viable-product/

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2022-10-28 07:51:52

Using inventory files with Ansible This is the second post on Ansible following my main system's upgrade to Linux Mint 21. Then, I manually ran some Ansible playbooks only to spot messa https://technologytales.com/2022/10/28/using-inventory-files-with-ansible/

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2022-10-27 21:37:48

Ansible warning about boolean type conversion My primary use for Ansible is doing system updates using the inbuilt apt module. Recently, I updated my main system to Linux https://technologytales.com/2022/10/27/ansible-warning-about-boolean-type-conversion/ -platformsoftware

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2022-10-26 10:04:45

Web Development Frameworks The idea behind this piece is to collect any open-source web development coding frameworks and libraries tha https://technologytales.com/web-development/web-development-frameworks/ -platformsoftware -levelprogramminglanguages -orientedprogramminglanguages

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2022-10-06 15:43:20

Removing a Julia package While I have been programming with SAS for a few decades and it remains a lynchpin in the world of clinical development in the pharmaceutical ind https://technologytales.com/2022/10/05/removing-a-julia-package/ -platformsoftware -levelprogramminglanguages –eval–printloop

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2022-10-05 16:06:15

Accessing Julia REPL command history In the BASH shell used on Linux and UNIX, the history command calls up a list of recent commands used and has many uses. https://technologytales.com/2022/10/04/accessing-julia-repl-command-history/ -lineinterface -platformsoftware –eval–printloop

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2022-10-05 12:45:09

Removing a Julia package While I have been programming with SAS for a few decades and it remains a lynchpin in the world of clinical development in the pharmaceutical ind https://technologytales.com/2022/10/05/removing-a-julia-package/ -platformsoftware -levelprogramminglanguages –eval–printloop

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2022-08-21 12:07:11

Some books and other forms of documentation on R The thrust of an exhortation from a computing handbook publisher comes to mind here: don't just look things up on Google, r https://technologytales.com/2021/09/11/some-books-and-other-forms-of-documentation-on-r/ 'Reilly

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2022-08-15 18:37:53

Changing the Ansible Vault editor from Vi to Nano Recently, I got to experimenting with Ansible after reading about the orchestration tool in a copy of Admin magazine. It came in handy for updating a few web servers that I have as well as updating my main Li https://technologytales.com/2022/08/15/changing-the-ansible-vault-editor-from-vi-to-nano/

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2022-07-04 14:09:57

Web Development From time to time, I meet up with websites containing useful stuff for aspiring web developers and designers. So, as I did previously on a forbear to what you see here, I am compiling this list that I hope will prove useful. Like everything, it is starting out small but I hope that it will grow.A List ApartNettuts+Cats Who CodeThere are a lot of WordPress mentions on here but this one-person offe https://technologytales.com/web-development/

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2022-06-24 13:10:20

Online learning Recently, I shared my thoughts on learning new computing languages by oneself using books, online research and personal practice. As successful as that can be, there remains a place for getting some actual instruction as well. Maybe that is why so many turn to YouTube where there is a multitude of video channels offering such possibilities without cost. What I have also discovered is that this is complemented by a host of other providers whose services attract a fee and there wi

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2022-06-19 12:50:55

A look at the Julia programming language There are a number of open-source computing languages that get mentioned when talking about working with data. Among these are R and Python but there are others and Julia is one of these. It took me a while to get around to checking Julia out because I needed to get acquainted with R and Python befor https://technologytales.com/2022/06/19/a-look-at-the-julia-programming-language/

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2022-06-18 10:24:53

Publishing Platforms This edifice is powered by WordPress but there are other open-source blogging options out there and a number of these appear below along with some proprietary alternatives. Also joining the list is the software that powers Wikipedia and a smattering of open source Content Management Systems.Though there seems to be a myriad of web publishing options out there at the moment, I'll remain open to loo https://technologytales.com/web-development/publishing-platforms/

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2022-06-09 13:26:35

Upgrading from OpenMediaVault 5.x to OpenMediaVault 6.x Having an older https://technologytales.com/2022/06/08/upgrading-from-openmediavault-3-x-to-openmediavault-4-x/ -attachedStorage

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2022-03-22 09:35:52

PC Builders During the 1990's, personal computing went from being a largely business occupation to one that was the cause of the machines ending up in nearly every home. The home market penetration went from a very low level at the start of the decade to saturation by the time it ended. Such was the success of PC's that they kick-started an economic boom in my native Éire that lasted a decade and left a very hefty financial hang https://technologytales.com/buying-in-britain/pc-builders/

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2022-03-16 15:20:13

Web Development From time to time, I meet up with websites containing useful stuff for aspiring web developers and designers. So, as I did previously on a forbear to what you see here, I am collecting a list here that I hope will prove useful. Like everything, it is starting out small but I hope that it will grow.A List ApartNettuts+There are times when Google Reader sends me off to a new and unexplored part of the https://technologytales.com/web-development/

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2022-03-10 09:47:40

(GNU/)Linux If a certain Robert Stallman had his way, Linux would be called GNU/Linux but we're lazy creatures and we all call it Linux instead. What still amazes me is the number of Linux distributions that there are out there. Over the years, some have come and others have gone so the list is going to be a living one.For several years, things had grown fairly static and it was tempting to think that Linux https://technologytales.com/open-source-software/operating-systems/gnulinux/

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2022-02-21 21:22:16

Web Development From time to time, I meet up with websites containing useful stuff for aspiring web developers and designers. So, as I did previously on a forbear to what you see here, I am collecting a list here that I hope will prove useful. Like everything, it is starting out small but I hope that it will grow.A List ApartNettuts+There are times when Google Reader sends me off to a new and unexplored part of the https://technologytales.com/web-development/

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2022-02-18 07:48:09

Getting custom Python imports to work in Visual Studio Code While I continue to use Spyder as my preferred Python code editor, I also tried out Visual Studio Code. Handily, this Integrated Development Environment also has facilities for working with R and Julia code as well as MarkDown text editing and adding the required extensions is enough for these applications; it helps that there is an unofficial Grammarly extension for content creation.My Python code development makes use of the Pyla

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2022-02-17 19:13:01

Automated entry of SSH passwords One thing that is very handy for shell scripting is to have automated entry of passwords for logging into other servers. This can involve using plain text files, which is not always ideal so it was good to find an alternative. The first step is to use the keygen tool that comes with SSH. The command is given below and the -t switch specifies the type of key to be made, RSA in this case. There is the option to add a passphrase but I decided against this for sake

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2022-02-16 17:25:12

Carrying colour coding across multi-line custom log messages in SAS Custom error messages are good to add to SAS macros bu https://technologytales.com/2022/02/16/carrying-colour-coding-across-multi-line-custom-log-messages-in-sas/ -line

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2022-02-15 21:44:21

Only showing certain users on a logon screen in Linux Mint 20.3 Recently, I tried using Commento with a static website that I was developing and this needed PostgreSQL rather than MySQL https://technologytales.com/2022/02/15/only-showing-certain-users-on-a-logon-screen-in-linux-mint-20-3/ #20.3 -lineinterface

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2022-01-24 09:21:07

Web Development Frameworks The idea behind this piece is to collect any open source web development coding frameworks and libraries that I find. Such things are not limited to a single scripting language but a few have them. Here, you'll find representatives for Python, Ruby and JavaScript for now. If I find any more than these, you should have an idea where they might appear.BootstrapThis is a little someth https://technologytales.com/web-development/web-development-frameworks/

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2022-01-10 12:14:12

Some books and other forms of documentation on R The thrust of an exhortation from a computing handbook publisher comes to mind here: don't just look thin https://technologytales.com/2021/09/11/some-books-and-other-forms-of-documentation-on-r/ 'Reilly

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2022-01-08 13:32:37

A collection of legal BitTorrent sites It was an article in a magazine that revealed these legal BitTorrent download sites to me so I thought that https://technologytales.com/2014/10/19/a-collection-of-legal-bittorrent-sites/ -to-peer

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2021-05-02 09:59:19

(GNU/)Linux If a certain Robert Stallman had his way, Linux would be called GNU/Linux but we're lazy creatures and we all call it Linux instead. What still amazes me is the number of Linux distributions that there are out there. Over the years, some have come and others have gone so the list is going to be a living one.For a number of years, things had grown fairly static and it was tempting to think that L https://technologytales.com/open-source-software/operating-systems/gnulinux/

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2021-04-18 12:16:12

Online learning Recently, I shared my thoughts on learning new computing languages by oneself using books, online research and personal practice. As successful as that can be, there remains a place for getting some actual instruction as well. Maybe that is why so many turn to YouTube where there are a multitude of video channels offering such possibilities without cost. What I have also discovered that this is complemented by host of other providers whose services attract a fee and there will b

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2021-04-11 16:09:05

Some books and other forms of documentation on R The thrust of an exhortation from a computing handbook publisher comes to mind here: don't just look things up on Google, read a book so you really understand what you are doin https://technologytales.com/2021/04/11/some-books-and-other-forms-of-documentation-on-r/ 'Reilly

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2021-04-11 14:07:35

Learning computing languages Over the years, I have taught myself a number of computing languages with some coming in useful for professional work while others came in handy for website development and maintenance. The collection has grown to include HTML, CSS, XML, Perl, PHP and UNIX https://technologytales.com/2021/04/11/learning-computing-languages/

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2021-02-10 11:56:40

UNIX The world of open UNIX variants may not be as vibrant as the Linux one but UNIX predates Linux by decades so it might be put down to its much greater maturity. BSD seems to predominate here but the reason may be because of Sun keeping a tight hold of Solaris for so long. Now that Oracle has gone and been more restrictive again, it is the breakaway projects to which we have to look for OpenSolaris successors no https://technologytales.com/open-source-software/operating-systems/unix/

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2020-12-08 16:56:17

Creating a VirtualBox virtual disk image using the Linux command line Much of the past weekend was spent getting a working Debian 10 installation up and running in a VirtualBox virtual machine. B https://technologytales.com/2019/09/09/creating-a-virtualbox-virtual-disk-image-using-the-linux-command-line/

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2020-12-06 18:36:15

More Computing Equipment While I lived in Edinburgh, I largely stuck with local PC part resellers such as Ideal Computing or Silicon Group for my PC building needs. Since all my purchases had to be paid for in cash due to my not having credit or debit cards in those days before the credit splurge that cause so many of our recent economic problems, that was just as well and was sufficient for my needs. https://technologytales.com/buying-in-britain/more-computing-equipment/

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2020-12-04 14:13:56

Been busy over last few months learning R. Python and Julia also in mind since COVID-19 situation not likely to leave that quickly, even if vaccines are coming our way.

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2020-11-26 18:55:57

Refurbished Computers While I never have been home user of refurbished or second hand kit, there are those who may and there do appear to be some bargains to be had. For some reason, I get the sense that computing and photographic hardware seems to heading more upmarket as time goes on so it may be that this becomes the only way of getting cheaper computers unless you stick with Chromebooks and their like. Interestingl https://technologytales.com/buying-in-britain/refurbished-computers/

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2020-10-14 17:57:10

Having some fun using R language and R Studio at the moment. More things to try and learn. Sometimes, it is best to have your own ideas and projects too.

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2020-10-14 17:55:07

SAS Documentation was offline for a few hours today, just when I needed to look up the syntax of a function. Now have some ebooks that hopefully will avoid such trouble in the future.

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2020-10-10 16:38:28

Using .htaccess to control hotlinking There are times when blogs cease to exist and the only place to find the content is on the Wayback Machine. Ev https://technologytales.com/2020/10/10/using-htaccess-to-control-hotlinking/ #.htaccess

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2020-10-09 10:48:44

List of Mastodon clients: https://mstdn.social/apps

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