News
Welcome to the latest edition of my tech blog on JimGogarty.com, where I delve into the cutting-edge developments that are shaping our digital world. This week, we’ve scoured the internet to bring you the top five tech stories that have made headlines. From cybersecurity updates to significant company
AI
In today's rapidly evolving digital age, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Large Language Models (LLMs) are revolutionizing how we work. These cutting-edge technologies are no longer confined to the realms of science fiction; they are actively shaping the professional landscape, offering unprecedented opportunities for those who embrace them. The
Proxmox Projects
The Dell OptiPlex 3080 Micro is one of the best value home lab hosts you can buy second-hand. It is compact, quiet, energy-efficient, and packs enough CPU and RAM headroom to run a serious stack of virtual machines and containers. I picked mine up from CEX for €200, and it
IoT
Staying in a cosy country Airbnb recently, I enjoyed all the comforts, including free WiFi. As a cyber security specialist, I habitually check network security when I travel. Out of curiosity, I logged into the WiFi router using default credentials, and lo and behold, I gained full access. I immediately
News
Google AI-Generated Search Results Google has started integrating AI-generated responses into its search results to enhance user experience with more comprehensive and contextually relevant information. This new feature was supposed to leverage Google's advanced language models to produce detailed answers directly within the search results. The AI-generated content
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Urgent Warning Issued to Android Users Over Bank Emptying Bug. Android phone users have been issued an urgent warning over a new type of malware that could empty their bank accounts. The bug, named 'Brokewell', is a Google Chrome update. Once downloaded, it allows cybercriminals to access the
Patch Tuesday
Hello readers! As your trusted technical support and cybersecurity specialist, I'm here to break down Microsoft's latest Patch Tuesday notes for May 2024. This month's updates are noteworthy, addressing 61 flaws, including three zero-days. Critical Updates : Microsoft SharePoint Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. The
News
Virtualization technology has revolutionized how we interact with computing resources, allowing users to simulate multiple operating systems on a single hardware platform. VMware has been at the forefront of this innovation, and their latest announcement is a game-changer for personal users and developers alike. VMware Workstation Pro and Fusion Pro:
News
Hello, tech enthusiasts! Here's your weekly roundup of the top five tech stories making waves. Let's dive right in. Dell Data Breach Dell, the computing giant, confirmed a data breach that compromised 'limited' customer information such as names and physical addresses. The breach reportedly
Software
In today's interconnected digital landscape, the importance of using a password manager cannot be overstated. With the average person managing dozens of online accounts, from banking and email to social media and shopping platforms, the task of creating and remembering unique, strong passwords for each account is daunting.
Docker
Welcome to another simplified guide on leveraging Docker for your web hosting needs! In this tutorial, we'll walk you through installing Traefik, a powerful reverse proxy and load balancer, on Docker using a docker-compose.yaml file. Even if you're not a tech whiz, you can follow
News
Hello readers! Here’s your weekly roundup of the top five tech and cybersecurity stories that made headlines this week, ending May 5, 2024. AI’s Killer Function: Helpful Agents Sam Altman, a prominent figure in the AI industry, described the killer app for AI as a 'super-competent colleague
