I abandoned OpenLiteSpeed and went back to good ol’ Nginx
One weather site’s sudden struggles, and musings on why change isn’t always good. Enlarge / Ish is on fire, yo. (credit: Tim Macpherson / Getty Images) Since 2017, in what spare time I have (ha!), I help my colleague.....»»
NASA says Orion’s heat shield is good to go for Artemis II—but does it matter?
The Artemis II mission, as NASA currently envisions it, won't launch until April 2026. Two years ago next week, NASA's Orion spacecraft splashed down in the Pacific Ocean to wrap.....»»
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle review: Nazi punching never felt so good
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle delivers plenty of Nazi-punching catharsis, but brainy exploration is its real superpower......»»
Study investigating climate change models suggests impact studies should include high-sensitivity climate models
High-sensitivity climate models should not be excluded when projecting future regional climate impacts because the level of warming measured globally is not always the only good indicator of regional changes, a new study suggests......»»
Epic Games just gave Fortnite veterans the best gift: permanent OG mode
The fan-favorite mode Fortnite OG is coming back, and this time for good......»»
AWS has a new tool that wants to stop AI hallucinations for good
AWS reveals "first and only" safeguard against AI hallucinations......»»
Limestone quarries could be vital for wild bee conservation
A research team has investigated the importance of limestone quarries for wild bee conservation. Diverse landscapes with good connectivity between quarries and calcareous grasslands proved to be particularly valuable. Calcareous grasslands—meaning.....»»
Acer Swift 14 AI review: battery life for days
The Acer Swift 14 AI is a very good 14-inch laptop at a price that's reasonable but not a true bargain. But its battery life is what stands out the most......»»
Product showcase: Securing Active Directory passwords with Specops Password Policy
Password policies are a cornerstone of cybersecurity for any organization. A good password policy ensures every end user has a strong and unique password, significantly reducing the risk of unauthorized access and data breaches. These policies not on.....»»
Best of last year: The top Phys.org articles of 2024
It was a good year for space science as Sumner Starrfield, an astronomer at Arizona State University, described what was to appear as a huge star exploding in the night sky, in a once-in-a-lifetime event this past fall. A binary star system in the co.....»»
This HP Chromebook is just $199 at Best Buy in last minute Cyber Week sales
The HP 15.6-inch Chromebook is good for students on a budget or for children. It's on sale now at Best Buy making it a fantastic bargain......»»
My favorite Motorola phone of 2024 has an unbelievably good Cyber Week deal
I've used lots of phones in 2024. The newest Motorola Razr Plus is one of my favorites, and it has a fantastic deal on Cyber Week. Here are the details......»»
The ever popular Lenovo ThinkPad is under $1,000 right now
The Lenovo ThinkPad E16 is a good option for anyone who wants a large screen to work with on the move. It's on sale now at Lenovo......»»
What "About us" websites reveal about cooperative relationships between companies
An international team including researchers from the University of Passau has shown in a study that the cognitive similarity between companies is decisive in determining whether "good faith" is favored over specific regulations in cooperation agreeme.....»»
Apple offered Indonesia $10M then $100M, but it now expects $1B within a week
Apple is known for playing hardball when it comes to negotiations, but it seems the Indonesian government is capable of giving as good as it gets. The country banned the sale of the iPhone 16, saying the Cupertino company hadn’t invested enough.....»»
Data brokers may be banned from selling your personal data without good reason
Data brokers may be banned from selling your personal data without legitimate justification, under a new proposal by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). Back in the summer it was revealed that one of these brokers was hacked, resulting i.....»»
This Cyber Monday deal on an ’80s classic is just too good to pass up
Own a piece of 1980s movie history with the 4K Ultra HD edition of The Goonies, now on sale at Amazon for Cyber Monday......»»
Hands on: Baseus Qi2, 45W PD chargers, & 100W cables cover nearly every charging need
Baseus has a good selection of charging products everyone needs with Qi2, 45W PD chargers, & 100W cables — and we've got them all on our testing tables.Baseus makes charging easy with compact batteries, cables, and power adaptersOne of my go-to gif.....»»
Sociologist links dads helping out at home and moms returning to work, having second child
Dads, if you are willing to take up the dishwashing sponge, toilet brush or spatula, there is a good chance you will be doing some national service: Boosting both the country's low birth rate and women's contribution to the economy......»»
My favorite Motorola phone of 2024 has an unbelievably good Cyber Monday deal
I've used lots of phones in 2024. The newest Motorola Razr Plus is one of my favorites, and it has a fantastic deal on Cyber Monday. Here are the details......»»
I love the new Amazon Kindle, and this Cyber Monday sale brings it under $100
Been wanting a new e-reader? This Cyber Monday deal on the new Amazon Kindle is too good to pass up......»»