I just came across this fantastic comment to Theo’s latest video on the WordPress drama: I totally agree. It seems to be time to reconsider the risks associated with relying on open source projects that are heavily influenced by one individual. As we’ve seen in this case, a project can Read more…
I don’t want to get into the whole debacle around Matt Mullenweg vs. WP Engine as it is covered thoroughly all over the web (see The Verge or TechCrunch for more context). For this post, you just need to know the basics: There’s currently a significant amount of backlash in Read more…
It happened twice in the last two months. Two times I tried to login to my k3s instance using a local kubectl installation and it failed due to authorization issues. Both times I had to search for my ssh keys (which I keep locked away for good reasons) to restore Read more…
In general, Docker’s build caching significantly speeds up image builds. This is especially true for repeated builds of the same image with small changes. It is pretty well known, that every line in a Dockerfile introduces a new Layer that can be cached and reused in a following build if Read more…
In the realm of smart homes, Home Assistant stands as a beacon of versatility and control. By default, Home Assistant operates within the confines of the local network, offering users huge flexibility in orchestrating all connected devices in their homes. However, many users also seek remote access to their devices, Read more…
Welcome back to our ongoing journey into the fascinating realm of Apple’s BLE-powered services! In our previous posts, we’ve explored the foundational concepts of Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) and delved into the intricacies of Apple’s innovative FindMy service. Today, we’re going to take a closer look at the darker side Read more…
In a recent ruling, the superior court of california has made a crucial decision that strenghtens the rights of consumers regarding products that contain Open Source Software (OSS). In the case of Software Freedom Conservancy Inc. (SFC) v. Vizio Inc., the court allowed a smart TV buyer to further pursue Read more…
Hello, dear readers! It’s that time of the year again, when we reflect on what we have done and what we have learned in the past 12 months. 2023 was full of challenges, surprises, and achievements for me. Let me share some of the highlights with you. My Academic Year Read more…
FindMy: BLE-Powered Location Tracking We already touched on the very basics of Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) in the last post. In this post we’ll look deeper into Apple’s FindMy – a service which you very likely get into contact every single day without even realizing. Ever wondered how the FindMy Read more…
The Basics Hey there, fellow techies! Get ready to savor the first installment of our deep dive into Apple’s Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) protocol powering the FindMy service. We’ll also see some ways in which a mischievous actor could exploit these protocols to gain access to private information or render Read more…