Pushback against Return-to-Office plan

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Big tech companies continue to encourage employees to return to physical offices, but many workers resist. A recent report indicates that Dell has encountered significant challenges in this effort.

Earlier this year, Dell introduced a new return-to-office policy requiring employees to designate themselves as either remote or hybrid. Those choosing the hybrid option must work in a physical office 39 days per quarter, roughly three days per week. Conversely, remote workers are ineligible for promotions or new roles within the company.

Practical guide to ESP8266 for UDP servers and clients

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The ESP8266 module has become a favorite among electronics enthusiasts for its low cost and powerful capabilities. This Wi-Fi module can be used in various ways, making it a versatile tool for many IoT applications. In this guide, we will explore how the ESP8266 can function as both a server and a client using UDP protocol.

CrowdStrike outage costs Fortune 500 companies $5.4 billion

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The global technology outage caused by CrowdStrike’s faulty update is estimated to cost US Fortune 500 companies $5.4 billion, according to insurers. CrowdStrike has committed to implementing changes to prevent a recurrence. The projected losses do not include Microsoft, which also experienced widespread system failures due to the crash. Insurer Parametrix indicates that companies in banking, healthcare, and major airlines will be most affected. The total insured losses for non-Microsoft Fortune 500 companies are estimated between $540 million and $1.08 billion.

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Practical guide to ESP8266 for TCP servers and clients

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The ESP8266 module has become a favorite among electronics enthusiasts for its low cost and powerful capabilities. This Wi-Fi module can be used in various ways, making it a versatile tool for many IoT applications. In this guide, we will explore how the ESP8266 can function as both a server and a client using TCP protocol.

Global tech crisis triggered by faulty CrowdStrike update

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On Friday morning, shortly after midnight in New York, a global disaster began to unfold. In Australia, shoppers encountered Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) messages at self-checkout aisles. In the UK, Sky News suspended its broadcast after servers and PCs started crashing. Airport check-in desks in Hong Kong and India also failed. By morning in New York, millions of Windows computers had crashed, sparking a worldwide tech crisis.

OpenAI Introduces GPT-4o Mini

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OpenAI has announced the launch of its new AI model, GPT-4o mini, aimed at broadening the use of its popular chatbot. The company described the new release as the most capable and cost-efficient small model available today, with future plans to incorporate image, video, and audio capabilities.

Setup GitHub Actions for Laravel projects

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Managing a Laravel project involves many tasks that can be automated to save time and reduce errors. GitHub Actions offers a powerful way to automate workflows directly within your GitHub repository. By integrating GitHub Actions into your Laravel project, you can automate testing, deployment, and other routine tasks, ensuring a more efficient and reliable development process.

OpenAI's 5 level plan to human intelligence

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OpenAI is recognized as a leader in the pursuit of human-level artificial intelligence, reportedly just four steps away from achieving this goal.

The company has introduced a five-level system to monitor its progress in developing artificial general intelligence (AGI), which it shared with employees this week, according to an OpenAI spokesperson cited by Bloomberg. This system ranges from the current level of conversational AI to AI capable of performing organizational tasks. OpenAI plans to present these levels to investors and external stakeholders.

How to use a vibration motor with Arduino

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The integration of components with Arduino opens a world of possibilities. One often overlooked but incredibly useful component is the vibration motor. Vibration motors are compact, motorized devices designed to generate vibrations. This device, often found in smartphones and game controllers, can add a tactile dimension to your projects, providing physical feedback that enhances user experience. In this article, we'll explore the basics of vibration motors and explore into how you can effortlessly connect them to Arduino for a wide range of applications.

Boost Laravel performance with OPCache

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Enhancing the performance of Laravel applications brings a smoother and faster user experience. One powerful tool for achieving this is OPCache. OPCache is a PHP extension that stores precompiled script bytecode in memory, which reduces the overhead of parsing and compiling scripts with each request. This results in faster execution and improved overall efficiency.