Is Postgres read heavy or write heavy?
When someone asks about Postgres tuning, I always say “it depends”. What “it” is can vary widely but one major factor is the read and write traffic of a Postgres database. Today let’s dig into knowing if your Postgres database is read heavy or write heavy. Of course write heavy or read heavy can largely […]
AI has a cargo cult problem
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Endorsing easily disproven claims linked to prioritizing symbolic strength
Why do some people endorse claims that can easily be disproved? It’s one thing to believe false information, but another to actively stick with something that’s obviously wrong. Our new research, published in the Journal of Social Psychology, suggests that some people consider it a “win” to lean in to known falsehoods. We are social […]
You did no fact checking, and I must scream
I’m neither a journalist nor a professional fact checker but, the thing is, it’s has never been easier to check basic facts. Yeah, sure, there’s a world of misinformation out there, but it doesn’t take much effort to determine if something is likely to be true. There are brilliant tools like reverse Image Search which […]
Zorin OS 18
A huge leap forward. Packed with improvements to make your computer more powerful, easy, and enjoyable to use. We’re excited to launch Zorin OS 18 today. This major new release reimagines your PC experience with a fresh design, powerful new features, and seamless compatibility with even more of the tools you rely on. It’s a […]
You Can Cool Chips with Lasers
Modern high-performance chips are marvels of engineering, containing tens of billions of transistors. The problem is, you can’t use them all at once. If you did, you would create hot spots—high temperatures concentrated in tiny areas—with power densities nearing those found at the surface of the sun. This has led to a frustrating paradox known […]
I built an F5 QKview scanner for CISA ED 26-01
The Department of Homeland Security’s CISA Emergency Directive 26-01 dropped like a thunderclap this week, mandating agencies to identify and report all instances of F5 BIG-IP products within their networks by October 29th (summary) and December 3rd, 2025 (detailed inventory). For many security and compliance teams, those dates are tomorrow in infrastructure time. If you’re […]
Live Stream from the Namib Desert
A couple weeks ago I happened on this live streaming camera near a water hole in the Namib Desert and it’s now my first stop every morning. Namibia is 6 hours ahead of my U.S. Eastern Time Zone so it’s really hot there when I visit and almost always there are lots of creatures hydrating. […]
Ruby Core Takes Ownership of Rubygems and Bundler
Posted by matz on 17 Oct 2025 Dear Ruby community, RubyGems and Bundler are essential official clients for rubygems.org and the Ruby ecosystem, bundled with the Ruby language for many years and functioning as part of the standard library. Despite this crucial role, RubyGems and Bundler have historically been developed outside the Ruby organization on […]
EVs are depreciating faster than gas-powered cars
The resale value of electric vehicles is collapsing worldwide, hurting private owners and fleet operators. The crisis became especially apparent when BluSmart, India’s pioneering all-electric ride-hailing service, collapsed in April amid financial fraud allegations. The Delhi-based company’s fleet of thousands of cars, originally worth over $12,000 each, suddenly flooded the market at about $3,000. For […]