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September 18, 2019

GitHub Improves Vulnerability Reporting by Becoming a CVE Number Authority

GitHub has announced that it is now a Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) Numbering Authority. CVE Numbering Authorities are authorized to assign CVE IDs to vulnerabilities that affect products within their geographic area, within a specific scope, for inclusion in initial public announcements of new vulnerabilities. CVE IDs are used by researchers and IT vendors to better uncover, correct, and defend against vulnerabilities.

September 17, 2019

Google Ending Play Game Services API Support for Real-Time and Multiplayer Functionality

Google has announced upcoming changes to its Play Game Services API. The real-time and turn-based APIs that currently allow developers to add real-time functionality and multiplayer options within the Play Game Services API will be deprecated on March 31, 2020. Play Game Services is the Google API that enables developers to add features like achievements, leaderboards, events, quests, to web and mobile games.

Chris’ Corner: Incremental Adoption
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One of the reasons I can’t stop thinking about native Web Components is how you can use them anywhere. “Incremental adoption” is the fancy phrase, I suppose. We’ve even started using them on the new editor for CodePen we’re still hard at work on to solve some interesting issues I’m sure we’ll talk about someday. […] […]
Useful Customer Journey Maps (+ Figma & Miro Templates)
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Visualize the user experience with user journey maps. Here are some helpful templates, real-world applications, and insights on the importance of mapping both successful and unsuccessful touchpoints. Part of [Smart Interface Design Patterns](https://smart-interface-design-patterns.com) by yours truly. […]
Cybersecurity path
In Networking
Does Anyone know how a beginner like me in tech can start learning cyber security or starting a career in cyber engineering? […]
GBase 8a Implementation Guide: Performance Optimization
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1. Hardware Configuration Recommendations CPU Ensure the BIOS settings are in non-power-saving mode to prevent the CPU from throttling. For servers using Intel CPUs that are not deployed in a multi-instance environment, it is recommended to disable the... […]
How to Repair WordPress Database
In software, WP Reset
WordPress is a powerful and versatile platform for building websites, but like any software, it can sometimes encounter issues. One common problem is database corruption, which can lead to errors, slow performance, or even a... The post How to Repair W... […]