A subtle mistake in how container runtimes set Linux process capabilities quietly opened a path to privilege escalation in early 2022: containers launched by some versions of Podman and Moby (the open-source project behind Docker Engine) were started with non-empty inheritable capabilities...
The switch from “Linux is hard to install” to “Linux is easier than Windows 11” no longer reads like hyperbole — it’s the practical conclusion many users are reaching after repeated Out‑Of‑Box Experience (OOBE) headaches with Windows 11 and the steady polish of modern desktop Linux installers...
Install and Use Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) for Dev Workflows
Difficulty: Beginner | Time Required: 20-30 minutes
WS L gives you a real Linux environment inside Windows. With WSL 2, you get a full Linux kernel, faster performance, and seamless toolchains for development. This guide walks...
WinBoat arrives as one of the clearest attempts yet to bridge the Windows-on-Linux gap by running a full Windows environment inside a lightweight Docker container and exposing apps to the Linux desktop as (nearly) native windows. Background
WinBoat is an open‑source project from TibixDev that...
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If you want to build a career as a .NET developer, the path is clear but competitive: master the .NET platform and C# ecosystem, learn modern web and cloud tooling, prove your skills with real projects and certifications, and understand how market forces affect salary and demand today. The...
Proxmox can be run inside a Docker container — and yes, it actually works well enough to be useful for tinkering — but the method requires deliberate compromises, extra host privileges, and several manual workarounds that make it unsuitable for production and risky for anything beyond...
Set Up a Modern Local Dev Environment with WSL2, VS Code & Docker on Windows 10/11
Difficulty: Intermediate | Time Required: 30-45 minutes
Introduction
Developing on Windows used to mean tradeoffs: poor POSIX compatibility, slow filesystem IO in cross-platform toolchains, or switching to a VM...
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Windows Subsystem for Linux has quietly become one of the most consequential developer features in Windows 11 — not because it’s flashy, but because it removes long-standing friction between two operating systems that many of us need to use every day. What used to require dual‑booting, slow...
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Microsoft’s DocumentDB — the open, PostgreSQL‑backed document database Microsoft launched earlier this year — has formally moved under the stewardship of the Linux Foundation, a shift that promises broader vendor neutrality, a clearer governance model, and a path toward an open standard for...
Microsoft has pushed the first public Release Candidate (RC0) of SQL Server 2025 into preview with two headline changes that matter to every Windows-centric IT team experimenting with Linux-first development: official Ubuntu 24.04 support for dev/test scenarios and TLS 1.3 enabled by default...
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When Microsoft rewrote its Linux support into WSL2 it solved the subsystem’s compatibility and many performance problems — but it didn’t convert Windows into a full Linux host. For the majority of developers and tinkerers, WSL2 now delivers the right amount of Linux: a real kernel running in a...
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The debate over Windows vs. Linux for your homelab is tired but relevant: for most home lab builders, Linux is the pragmatic default, while Windows remains valuable for specific, compatibility-driven roles. This article synthesizes the common arguments, verifies the major technical claims...
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The short answer is: for most home labs, Linux is the better base, but the full story is more nuanced — Windows still earns a place when you need specific application compatibility, native GPU use for desktop tasks, or a familiar GUI for mixed-use machines. The advice in the popular How‑To Geek...
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Unveiling Thorium: A Game-Changer for Automated File Analysis and Scalable Cybersecurity Workflows
Barely a day passes in the modern cyber landscape without organizations facing sophisticated malware, new vulnerabilities, and relentless digital forensics challenges. Against this relentless wave...
Virtualisation has evolved from a niche IT solution to a foundational technology powering everything from enterprise data centers to agile cloud-native development across global corporations like Telefónica. Virtualisation solutions provide the vital ability to carve a single piece of hardware...
Self-hosting applications on a primary Windows PC is an increasingly common entry point for enthusiasts exploring the world of private cloud computing. Driven by cost concerns, hardware limitations, and a desire for convenience, many Windows users are experimenting with hosting services not on...
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From an era when the home lab meant more mad science than microservices, the concept of tinkering at home has fundamentally shifted from kitchen-table chaos to a thriving playground for IT professionals and tech enthusiasts. Today’s home lab is not only less explosive, but it’s become a vital...
Docker transformed the world of software development, empowering teams to encapsulate applications within containers—lightweight, portable, and consistent across environments. But in 2025, Docker is far from the exclusive gateway to container technology. As cloud-native practices, security...
The first day of Pwn2Own Berlin 2025 brought the cybersecurity spotlight back to some of the world’s most critical software platforms, revealing a dynamic and, at times, unsettling glimpse into the vulnerabilities that underscore the modern IT ecosystem. On this opening day alone, researchers...
The inaugural day of Pwn2Own Berlin 2025, hosted by the Zero Day Initiative (ZDI), showcased a series of groundbreaking exploits across various categories, including the debut of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) category. The event awarded a total of $260,000 to participating researchers, with...
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