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06 Sep

10 IT traditions and superstitions: from mischievous gremlins to a cactus on the desk

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Thousands of jokes have already been made about the rigidly logical mentality that IT workers exhibit. However, we are ordinary people too, and just like everyone else, we are susceptible to certain superstitions within our profession. Some of them have quite reasonable explanations. Others are more like a harmless little bug. Here are 10 of them within the field of IT. 1. Deploy on Friday night and your weekend will be ruined Never releasing right before the weekend is probably one of the most popular superstitions among developers. At least it is here at ispmanager. However, there is a rational…

Microsoft will host a security conference after the CrowdStrike shutdown

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it will host a special conference in September to discuss the lessons and security measures the industry can take away from the CrowdStrike . The Windows Endpoint Security Ecosystem Summit is scheduled for September 10 at Microsoft’s Redmond, WA headquarters.The event will feature representatives from Microsoft, CrowdStrike and other cyber and computer security companies. The participants will explore changes in industry practices and the use of applications that can prevent future computer shutdowns. anonymously says one of the talking points of the conference will address the use of applications that rely more on Windows’ user mode instead of kernel mode.…

Getting Started with Embedded System Development: A Beginner’s Guide

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Embedded systems are everywhere—from your smartphone to your microwave, these tiny computing systems make our devices smarter and more efficient. If you're new to embedded system development, it can seem daunting at first. Fear not! This guide will walk you through the basics, helping you start your first embedded system project. We’ll cover everything from hardware selection to software tools and basic programming. Step 1: Understanding Embedded Systems Before diving into development, it’s essential to understand what embedded systems are. An embedded system is a dedicated computer system designed to perform specific tasks within a larger system. Unlike general-purpose computers,…