Laravel News·1yGGH is a Lightweight CLI to Recall Your SSH Sessions
GGH is a lightweight CLI tool that helps recall SSH sessions and search your SSH configuration file. Compatible with Unix and Windows systems, it wraps SSH commands for easy session management without replacing SSH. The project is available on GitHub with installers for both operating systems.
It's Foss·1yDon't Believe These Dual Boot Myths
Dual booting allows you to have two operating systems on a single computer, and switch between them at boot time. Despite common myths, it does not slow down your system, is not limited to Windows and Linux, can be done with secure boot enabled, does not require two disks, doesn’t necessitate installing Linux after Windows, and you can revert to a single OS without formatting the entire system.
Hacker News·1yReverse Engineering Call Of Duty Anti-Cheat
The post provides an in-depth analysis of the user-mode anti-cheat system—specifically Treyarch Anti-Cheat (TAC)—used in Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War. It covers various anti-cheat mechanisms including Arxan protection, runtime executable decryption, API hook detection, debug register checks, and the TAC's methods for detecting external cheats and cheat logging. It also elaborates on TAC's encrypted custom syscalls, which help prevent common cheating methods.
Mental Outlaw·1yWhy Linux is Better Than Windows 11
Linux offers several advantages over Windows 11, such as cost savings, better performance, enhanced security, and greater customizability. Many PCs are not compatible with Windows 11 due to strict hardware requirements, but Linux can run on older hardware effectively. Linux's open-source nature leads to faster bug fixes and better privacy since it doesn't collect user data like Windows. Additionally, Linux's low system overhead provides better performance for gaming and other applications.
Towards AI·1yI Switched From Windows To Linux For 1 Month — Here Is What Happened
When the author's Windows PC broke, they had to rely on a Linux laptop for all their computing needs for a month. They used Pop!_OS for various tasks including browsing, gaming, studying, machine learning, and development. The post explores whether Linux can fully replace Windows, especially from a data scientist's perspective, by discussing the benefits, challenges, and differences experienced during this period.
InfoWorld·1y4 keys for writing cross-platform apps
Developing cross-platform applications involves various challenges such as handling path separators, line breaks, and case sensitivity in file systems, particularly with Windows. Using web technologies like Electron can solve front-end consistency issues, but alternatives like Tauri are gaining popularity for smaller deliverables. Cross-compiling on the target platform directly, or using services like GitHub Actions, can simplify the development process. Emerging technologies like WebAssembly offer new possibilities for cross-platform runtime environments.
