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CVE-2026-31431 (Copy Fail) affects nearly all distributions released since 2017. A local user can gain root privileges in seconds using a simple 732-byte Python script. I strongly recommend that those managing servers and running CI/CD processes update their kernels immediately. Details: https://copy.fail/

c++, c#, python, rust... currently utilizing all three for the advantages each offers. maybe i am losing my mind... What we capture (in order of cost): Tier 1 — Always on, near zero cost Foreground window title — win32gui.GetForegroundWindow() + GetWindowText() Active process name + exe — psutil.Process(pid) Session timestamp + duration in current window Tier 2 — Low cost, high signal Audio playback flag — is any process currently outputting audio? (pycaw or checking audio session manager) Process category — map exe names to activity types: vlc.exe → media, chrome.exe → browser, known game exes → gaming, code.exe → development Window title parsing — extract video title from browser tab, song name from media player, game name from Steam window Tier 3 — Stretch. Periodic screenshot → vision caption Microphone activity flag. these are the current plans for v2 phase 1 for the systems long term memory and to see what emerges. (this is all on my personal system for nlw)

Why Rust? I get this question a lot. Not "why not Python?" or "why not Go?", but specifically: why does Rust exist, and why should you care? Here's the honest answer: Every major language before Rust made a tradeoff you didn't get to opt out of: • C and C++ gave you raw speed, but also memory bugs that have cost billions in security vulnerabilities. • Java and Python gave you safety, but only by adding a garbage collector that pauses your program and uses more memory. • Go made GC fast and simple, but you still don't control when it runs. Rust breaks this tradeoff entirely. It gives you memory safety, no dangling pointers, no use-after-free, no data races ,and it does it at compile time, with zero runtime cost. No GC. No runtime overhead. The compiler just refuses to compile code that would be unsafe. That's it. This is why Rust is showing up in Linux kernels, Windows drivers, web browsers, and embedded firmware. Not for hype. Because nothing else does what it does. Week 1 of the Rust Book series. We start where it matters -the why. What made you curious about Rust? #rustlang #systemsprogramming #memorysafety #programming #rust #systemdesign #softwareengineering #backendengineering #rust #systemsthinking #distributedsystems #scalability #webdevelopment #programming #100daysofcode #techcareers #buildinpublic #devlife #codeeveryday #computerscience #opensource #asyncrust #lowlatency

If you're not using virtual environments in Python… you're making a big mistake. Here’s why they matter Problem: Different projects need different package versions → This creates conflicts (and headaches) Solution: Virtual Environments They let you: → Isolate dependencies per project → Avoid version conflicts → Keep your system clean How to use: → Create Virtual Environment python -m venv myvenv → Activate Virtual Environment in (Windows) myvenv\Scripts\activate → Activate Virtual Environment in (Mac/Linux) source myvenv/bin/activate → Install packages pip install <package_name> → Deactivate Virtual Environment deactivate Simple habit. Huge impact #Interview_Question: What is a virtual environment, and why is it created? →In Python, a venv (Virtual Environment) is an isolated folder that stores specific Python libraries and versions for a particular project. It is distinct from the main system's Python installation, thereby preventing package version conflicts and providing an independent environment for projects. Do you use virtual environments in your projects? #Python #VirtualEnv #BackendDevelopment #Coding #Developers #Backend #Python #FastAPI #Flask #Django

A few weeks ago I was staring at 944 files spread across 30 deeply-nested folders from a personal shoot, trying to consolidate them by hand. Hit the 2 AM wall. Decided to automate it. Semantic File Aggregator is a free Windows app that: • scans any nested media tree • shows you every unique folder name and lets you pick which ones become destination categories • renames files by EXIF capture time so they sort chronologically • catches duplicates by hashing — nothing is ever overwritten or silently dropped • optionally copies (default) or moves, with byte-for-byte verification Runs fully offline. MIT licensed. Source on GitHub. https://lnkd.in/g4DY43fU #OpenSource #Python #PhotoOrganization #PhotoWorkflow #BuildInPublic #IndieDev

If running any major Unix based distribution since 2017 to date you should be patching the kernel now! With a simple 732 bytes of Python script id=(root) can be gained in a second. More info in: https://copy.fail

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PyWry Launches Cross-Platform Python Rendering Engine and UI Toolkit 📌 PyWry has launched a lightweight, cross-platform rendering engine that seamlessly bridges Python logic with web-based interfaces. By utilizing system-native webviews instead of heavy browser engines, it offers a high-performance alternative to Electron with a minimal resource footprint. This versatile toolkit allows developers to rapidly deploy interactive applications across desktop windows, Jupyter notebooks, and scalable web environments using a single API. 🔗 Read more: https://lnkd.in/d534djCU #Pywry #Python #Uilayout #Crossplatform #Renderingengine

🚀 Day 25/30 – Virtual Environments & pip in Python Today, I learned how to manage Python projects more professionally. 📌 Virtual Environment (venv) Creates an isolated environment for each project. This avoids conflicts between different project dependencies. 📌 pip Python’s package manager used to install, update, and manage libraries. Example: Bash python -m venv myenv source myenv/bin/activate # (Windows: myenv\Scripts\activate) pip install requests 💡 Key Takeaway: Virtual environments keep projects clean, and pip helps use powerful external libraries easily. This is how real-world Python development is managed. Day 25 complete ✅ #Python #30DaysChallenge #LearningInPublic #ProgrammingJourney #Consistency #TechGrowth