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Digital life
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Sysadmin fixed blustering Blackbeard's PC in seconds

A sysadmin resolved an angry manager's Wi-Fi connectivity issue in seconds by toggling the laptop's wireless switch, demonstrating that technical problems often have simple solutions.
Digital life
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Sysadmin fixed blustering Blackbeard's PC in seconds

A sysadmin resolved an angry manager's Wi-Fi connectivity issue in seconds by toggling the laptop's wireless switch, demonstrating that technical problems often have simple solutions.
Productivity
fromZDNET
1 day ago

I found the apps slowing down my PC - how to kill the biggest memory hogs

Identifying and managing background processes can optimize PC performance and reduce memory usage.
fromZDNET
2 days ago

I found a way to roll back buggy Google Services updates on Android - in just a few clicks

Over the past decade, there have been a handful of occasions when an Android update wreaked havoc on my phone. Once, it was so bad that I had to do a factory reset and start over.
Digital life
Tech industry
fromTheregister
3 days ago

Customers revolt as GitHub Copilot 'fixes' rate limits

GitHub is imposing usage limits on Copilot to alleviate server strain and improve service reliability.
Boston food
fromTheregister
3 days ago

Windows takes a crash dump after one McDonald's too many

Windows crashed at a McDonald's order screen, displaying a Blue Screen of Death instead of order progress.
Graphic design
fromZDNET
3 days ago

I tried a new Linux image editor that's like GIMP and Photoshop - but I'm not sold (yet)

Fogpanther is a new Linux image editor aiming to compete with GIMP and Photoshop, priced at $69.
DevOps
fromNextgov.com
3 days ago

How to scale value without scaling complexity

Platform-as-a-Service has become essential for software delivery, enabling teams to manage complexity and improve efficiency.
Bootstrapping
fromEntrepreneur
3 days ago

Don't Manage Every Task Manually - Here's How You Can Use AI to Outdo Your Competitors in Half the Time

Integrating AI sustainably and ethically is essential for founders as their startups grow to manage tasks effectively.
Web frameworks
fromInfoQ
3 days ago

Empower Your Developers: How Open Source Dependencies Risk Management Can Unlock Innovation

Improving security in open-source dependencies is essential for effective risk management and innovation.
Startup companies
fromInfoQ
4 days ago

Platform Engineering: Lessons from the Rise and Fall of eBay Velocity

eBay pioneered many technologies but ultimately could not save the company despite doubling engineering productivity.
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

How vibe coding app Anything is rebuilding after getting booted from the App Store twice | TechCrunch

Dhruv Amin stated, 'We built a mobile app primarily to let our users who are building iOS apps preview their own app on their own device while developing it. [We] had no problems through December. Post December, we and everyone else in the category started getting our updates blocked.'
Apple
#claude-code
Productivity
fromMedium
2 days ago

How to prevent "You've hit your limit" when working with Claude Code

Reaching usage limits in Claude Code can hinder productivity, but there are practical tips to manage and reduce this risk.
Software development
fromMedium
1 day ago

New Claude Code Desktop App

The redesigned Claude Code desktop app improves user experience with new usage stats and contextual controls, but still has some downsides.
Productivity
fromMedium
2 days ago

How to prevent "You've hit your limit" when working with Claude Code

Reaching usage limits in Claude Code can hinder productivity, but there are practical tips to manage and reduce this risk.
Software development
fromMedium
1 day ago

New Claude Code Desktop App

The redesigned Claude Code desktop app improves user experience with new usage stats and contextual controls, but still has some downsides.
#ai-coding
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago
Software development

"Tokenmaxxing" is making developers less productive than they think | TechCrunch

Measuring AI coding productivity should focus on output quality rather than input metrics like token budgets.
Software development
fromInfoQ
2 days ago

Cursor 3 Introduces Agent-First Interface, Moving Beyond the IDE Model

Cursor 3 transforms AI coding by prioritizing agent management over direct code editing, reflecting a shift in software development practices.
Software development
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

"Tokenmaxxing" is making developers less productive than they think | TechCrunch

Measuring AI coding productivity should focus on output quality rather than input metrics like token budgets.
Software development
fromInfoQ
2 days ago

Cursor 3 Introduces Agent-First Interface, Moving Beyond the IDE Model

Cursor 3 transforms AI coding by prioritizing agent management over direct code editing, reflecting a shift in software development practices.
Digital life
fromZDNET
3 days ago

I tried Google's new desktop app, and I'll never search the old way again

Google's new desktop app enhances productivity by providing quick access to Gmail, Drive, and Search features.
DevOps
fromMedium
6 days ago

Set it up once, test it properly, and let the system handle the rest.

Automating SSL certificate renewal prevents production outages and reduces stress during incidents.
fromTheregister
1 week ago

Stack Overflow abandons redesign beta after criticism

We will be retiring the beta shortly and will be removing the button to get to it and ceasing support for it. The beta garnered negative feedback from the Stack Overflow community, including observations that it looked more like a general discussion site such as Reddit and was losing the essence of what made it successful: precise questions and community-validated answers.
Online Community Development
Angular
fromInfoQ
1 week ago

A Better Alternative to Reducing CI Regression Test Suite Sizes

Reducing CI regression test suites can hide subtle bugs; a stochastic approach and leveraging redundancies improve test effectiveness and CI lab efficiency.
Software development
fromInfoQ
1 day ago

Meta Reports 4x Higher Bug Detection with Just-in-Time Testing

JiT testing improves software quality by dynamically generating tests during code review, enhancing bug detection by approximately 4x in AI-assisted environments.
DevOps
fromAzure DevOps Blog
4 days ago

April Patches for Azure DevOps Server - Azure DevOps Blog

Customers should update to the latest version of Azure DevOps Server for security and reliability.
Angular
fromMedium
1 week ago

A dev's guide to prompting Bit Cloud the right way

Bit Cloud prioritizes a component-first approach, proposing structure before implementation to facilitate better architectural decisions.
fromMakeUseOf
2 weeks ago

The hardware upgrade that changed my workflow wasn't a PC part

Finding the right desk and office chair combo can have lasting effects on the quality of your spinal health, and in my case, landing on just the right pairing has boosted my productivity big time.
Gadgets
#microsoft
Artificial intelligence
fromArs Technica
4 weeks ago

Microsoft keeps insisting that it's deeply committed to the quality of Windows 11

Microsoft is slowing down Copilot integration and focusing on intentional deployment and user-friendly updates for Windows.
Tech industry
fromThe Verge
4 weeks ago

This is Microsoft's plan to fix Windows 11

Microsoft is committed to improving Windows 11's performance, reliability, and user experience following recent trust issues and user feedback.
Software development
fromInfoQ
1 day ago

Anthropic Introduces Agent-Based Code Review for Claude Code

Anthropic launched a Code Review feature for Claude Code, utilizing multiple AI agents to analyze pull requests for bugs and issues.
Software development
fromArs Technica
2 days ago

New Codex features include the ability to use your computer in the background

OpenAI's Codex desktop app update introduces background task capabilities, scheduling, an in-app browser, and image generation features for enhanced productivity.
Software development
fromTheregister
3 days ago

20-year-old Enlightenment E16 bug finally gets patched

Kamila Szewczyk fixed a 20-year-old bug in the Enlightenment E16 Linux window manager, emphasizing the value of maintaining older software.
fromTheregister
3 weeks ago

Junior disobeyed orders, tried untested feature during demo

Lydia noticed the machine's battery was running low and told two other team members. The more senior went to fetch the backup battery, while the junior team member suggested a quicker method that Lydia firmly rejected.
Gadgets
fromRubyflow
3 weeks ago

The tool I wish I had 25 apps ago

Every iOS app I've shipped over the last nine years started the same way: a Rails developer with a great web app, users who want it in the App Store, and weeks spent on Xcode, signing certificates, and Swift boilerplate that has nothing to do with the actual product.
Software development
fromTheregister
2 days ago

Visual Studio 18.5 lands with AI debugging at a price

Visual Studio 2026 18.5 introduces a smarter code suggestion system and an AI-powered debugger, but developer frustrations persist.
Software development
fromInfoWorld
3 days ago

Where will developer wisdom come from?

Agentic coding allows software creation without traditional developer wisdom, relying instead on AI like Claude Code for implementation and problem-solving.
#ai
Software development
fromTechzine Global
3 days ago

Anthropic introduces routines in Claude Code

Anthropic introduces routines in Claude Code to automate recurring tasks in software development, enhancing workflow efficiency without additional infrastructure.
Software development
fromTheregister
6 days ago

I vibe coded web app: It was enlightening and uncomfortable

Vibe coding effectively utilizes AI for coding tasks, despite concerns about responsibility and the implications of AI technology.
Software development
fromTheregister
3 weeks ago

Linux kernel czar says AI bug reports aren't slop anymore

AI-driven activity around Linux security and code review has significantly improved, leading to better quality reports and increased collaboration among open source projects.
#linux
fromZDNET
4 days ago
Software development

You can try Linux 7.0 now on these distros - here's what's new

fromZDNET
2 months ago
Software development

I replaced Windows with Linux, and there's only one feature I miss

Software development
fromZDNET
4 days ago

You can try Linux 7.0 now on these distros - here's what's new

Linux 7.0 introduces Rust as a core component, enhances its scheduler, and embraces AI, but is not considered a major release.
fromZDNET
2 months ago
Software development

I replaced Windows with Linux, and there's only one feature I miss

fromInfoWorld
1 month ago

Microsoft's .NET 11 Preview 2 offers cleaner stack traces

New overloads on TarFile.CreateFromDirectory accept a TarEntryFormat parameter, giving direct control over the archive format. Previously, CreateFromDirectory produced Pax archives. The new overloads support all four tar formats—Pax, Ustar, GNU, and V7—for compatibility with specific tools and environments.
Web frameworks
Software development
fromMedium
6 days ago

Async Logging Is Not a Silver Bullet - What Actually Limits Performance

Async logging redistributes costs rather than reducing them, impacting performance in different ways depending on implementation.
Software development
fromBusiness Matters
5 days ago

Top Benefits of Using Structural Design Software (And Why Spreadsheets Won't Cut It Anymore)

Modern structural design software automates repetitive tasks, improving accuracy and efficiency while reducing errors and costs in complex engineering projects.
Typography
fromEvery
1 month ago

How to Design Software With Weight

Every's design process prioritizes tactile, tangible interfaces by studying physical objects like vintage radios and light switches to make digital elements feel real and touchable on screen.
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

Why 'Minor' Website Glitches Cost More Than You Think

When a site feels unsafe, unreliable or even slightly "off," users don't rationalize the problem. They react to it. They leave. And in many cases, they don't just abandon the session - they go straight to a competitor.
Web design
Software development
fromZDNET
5 days ago

How the latest Netrunner distro delivers a Linux productivity powerhouse

Netrunner is a user-friendly Linux distribution based on Debian, featuring a customized KDE Plasma desktop environment.
Software development
fromMedium
1 week ago

Claude Code Context Window Optimization Best Practices

Managing the context window is crucial for optimal performance in Claude Code, preventing issues like context drift and hallucinations.
Miscellaneous
fromInfoQ
1 month ago

Achieve Optimal Efficiency for Your Developer Experience Teams

Monzo formed a Developer Velocity squad that built an Experimentation Platform enabling A/B testing of features across 11 million customers using a small 400-person engineering organization.
Philosophy
fromMedium
1 month ago

Why code is not the source of truth

Design specifications and blueprints, not implementation code, are the authoritative source of truth; implementation is derived from and judged against originating design authority.
fromSitePoint Forums | Web Development & Design Community
2 months ago

I'm a website freelance builder, how to waste less effort in manual check if feature work

Just learn to vibe code recently, last week I manage to make a small e-com website for pet shop. After adding tons of new product onto website, I notice my vibe agent been shovel out more error. Whenever I fix one things, my vibe gave out like 3 new bugs. I feel exhausted have to manually checking everything and test this check out button working or not.
E-Commerce
fromNedbatchelder
2 months ago

Testing: exceptions and caches

Kacper Borucki blogged about parameterizing exception testing, and linked to pytest docs and a StackOverflow answer with similar approaches. The common way to test exceptions is to use pytest.raises as a context manager, and have separate tests for the cases that succeed and those that fail. Instead, this approach lets you unify them. I tweaked it to this, which I think reads nicely: One parameterized test that covers both good and bad outcomes. Nice.
Software development
fromMedium
2 weeks ago

Zero-Effort Production Debugging: How I Automated Bug Fixes for My Side Project

Automating bug fixes with an AI agent streamlines maintenance for full-stack applications, enabling zero-effort management of errors.
DevOps
fromCursor
1 month ago

How technical support at Cursor uses Cursor Cursor

Cursor consolidates code, logs, and team knowledge into single sessions, enabling support engineers to investigate issues 5-10x faster by eliminating context-gathering bottlenecks.
UX design
fromAresluna
2 months ago

How to make sure a designer never files a bug again - Unsung

Bug reporting UI and culture punish designers, demand strict repros and meticulous fields, deprioritize design issues, and discourage shared responsibility and human acknowledgment.
Software development
fromDevOps.com
2 weeks ago

Why Code Validation is the Next Frontier - DevOps.com

Shared staging environments are inadequate for modern development; isolated, on-demand setups are needed for effective validation.
Information security
fromZDNET
2 months ago

I tried 0patch as a last resort for my Windows 10 PC - here's how it compares to its promises

0patch supplies targeted micropatches to keep Windows 10 systems protected after Microsoft ends official updates and ESU support.
#windows-11
fromZDNET
2 weeks ago
Software development

If Microsoft really wants to fix Windows 11, it should do these four things ASAP

fromZDNET
2 months ago
Tech industry

Microsoft said my PC can't run Windows 11, but I upgraded in 5 minutes anyway - here's how

Software development
fromZDNET
2 weeks ago

If Microsoft really wants to fix Windows 11, it should do these four things ASAP

Microsoft's focus on Windows 11 fundamentals and reforming the Insider Program is essential for improving user experience.
fromZDNET
2 months ago
Tech industry

Microsoft said my PC can't run Windows 11, but I upgraded in 5 minutes anyway - here's how

Software development
fromTheregister
3 weeks ago

Windows boss promises to heal the operating system's wounds

Microsoft promises improvements to Windows 11, addressing user frustrations with bugs and AI integration, but lacks genuine apologies for past issues.
Artificial intelligence
fromInfoQ
2 months ago

Working with Code Assistants: The Skeleton Architecture

Combining Vertical Slice architecture with Dependency Inversion and a Skeleton of base classes constrains AI code assistants' context, producing safer, consistent, and maintainable generated code.
Gadgets
fromTheregister
2 months ago

Microsoft admits Windows hibernation fix didn't fully work

Windows update caused hibernation failures on Secure Launch PCs with VSM; out-of-band fix didn't resolve all cases and a future Windows update is required.
Software development
fromMedium
1 month ago

From Concept to Production: The Complete Guide to XML Prompt Engineering for Software Developers

Treat LLMs as compilers, not chatbots, using Structured XML Prompting to generate professional-grade code through a five-stage AI-assisted development cycle with rigid constraints.
fromWIRED
1 month ago

Use Microsoft PC Manager to Speed Up Your Windows 11 Computer

Microsoft PC Manager, which first appeared in beta form in 2022, and is now available for free to anyone who wants to give it a try. Microsoft promises it "effortlessly enhances PC performance with just one click," and will "keep your PC running smoothly." In other words, it's intended to clean up some of the clutter and baggage that your PC may have accumulated over the years.
Software development
Software development
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Entirely Vibe-Coded Operating System Is a Bug-Filled Disaster

Vibe-coded software development produces non-functional results, as demonstrated by Vib-OS, an entirely AI-generated operating system that is buggy and largely unusable despite claimed features.
Software development
frominfiniteundo.com
1 month ago

Falsehoods programmers believe about time

Common programming bugs stem from widespread misconceptions about how computers and calendars handle time, including daylight savings, leap years, and clock synchronization issues.
Software development
fromInfoWorld
2 months ago

Is code a cow path?

AI coding agents will progressively assume writing, reviewing, and testing roles, potentially eliminating the need for human review and traditional code artifacts.
Software development
fromMedium
2 months ago

Why Your System Shows Old Data: A Practical Guide to Cache Invalidation

Caching introduces multiple truths; without correct cache invalidation users will receive stale data and silently lose trust.
fromTheregister
2 months ago

VS Code for Linux may be secretly hoarding trashed files

The reason for this is Snap - a Linux application packaging format - creates a local Trash folder for each VS Code version, one that's separate from the system-managed Trash, according to a VS Code bug report dating back to November 11, 2024. Not only that, but Snap keeps older versions of VS Code after updates, potentially multiplying the number of local Trash folders and the trashed-but-not-deleted files therein. Emptying the system Trash folder doesn't affect the local instances.
Software development
Software development
fromZDNET
2 months ago

I used GPT-5.2-Codex to find a mystery bug and hosting nightmare - it was beyond fast

A $20 ChatGPT Plus plan with Codex can diagnose and fix real-world WordPress plugin bugs and hosting issues, saving developer time.
Software development
fromPybites
2 months ago

7 Software Engineering Fixes To Advance As A Developer - Pybites

Finish one practical project and adopt system-level skills, feedback loops, and mindset shifts to move from hobbyist coding to professional software engineering.
Software development
fromInfoWorld
1 month ago

The reliability cost of default timeouts

Unbounded waiting in distributed systems causes slowness to manifest as outages before traditional failure detection triggers, draining capacity and degrading user experience.
Software development
fromInfoWorld
2 months ago

Go 1.26 unleashes performance-boosting Green Tea GC

Go 1.26 introduces self-referential generic parameters, expression operands for new, go fix modernizers, reduced cgo overhead, and multiple runtime and performance improvements.
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