Many different fields have studied the need for systems to find equilibrium, from thermodynamics to social sciences. The core concept is that systems tend toward a stable state, but the nature of that stability and the mechanisms for achieving it vary greatly. Equilibrium in Different Systems Thermodynamics and Physics: In this context, equilibrium is a Read More …
Poison-Pill Music Files
This video discusses how musicians can combat generative AI by using adversarial noise, a type of encoding that makes music files untrainable and can degrade the quality of AI datasets. The Problem with Generative AI: The video highlights the issue of tech companies scraping copyrighted data from platforms like Spotify and YouTube without consent, leading Read More …
PAM – Privileged Access Management
The world of IT has changed dramatically over my career. We’ve gone from on-premises servers in a locked room to vast, multi-cloud environments. Yet, one fundamental truth remains: protecting the keys to the kingdom is non-negotiable. This is where Privileged Access Management (PAM) comes in, and for the next generation of IT professionals, understanding and Read More …
NFS – Network File System
Network File System (NFS) is a distributed file system protocol that allows users to access files over a network in a manner similar to how local storage is accessed. Developed by Sun Microsystems in the 1980s, NFS enabled file sharing between different operating systems, making it a popular choice for many years ago for environments Read More …
State Secrets for Sale
A recent data leak from the Chinese hack-for-hire industry, analyzed by the SpyCloud Labs team, offers a rare glimpse behind the curtain of this shadowy world, providing crucial lessons for the next generation of IT professionals. The leaks, which appeared on an English-language dark web forum, involved two datasets: one from a major IT security Read More …
Backyard Chickens – June 2025 – Summertime Disco Chickens
Currently we are using the Kerri 26.2 Square Feet Chicken Coop with Chicken Run For Up To 6 Chickens. Another similar brand is Tucker Murphy Pet™ They both seem to be around 200 to 300 hundred US dollars. I want to say that we spent $300 when we bought ours, with taxes included. I spent Read More …
Achieving Punchy Drums in Your Home Studio
As a home studio enthusiast, you may find that getting your drums to sound punchy involves more than just slapping on some compression. The key lies in how you prepare and set up your compressors, which can significantly impact the final sound. Start by listening to your drum tracks without any processing. You might notice Read More …
All you didn’t know about the Music Business
Many people don’t realize that pop songs are often not written by the performing artists themselves, but by a team of professional songwriters, producers, and management. Professional Songwriters: The song “Manchild” was written by Amy Allen and Jack Antonoff. The host shows that both are prolific songwriters who have written numerous hit songs for major Read More …
Understanding URNs: The Names of Resources
In the digital world, identifying and accessing resources is essential for navigating the vast amount of information available online. While most people are familiar with URLs (Uniform Resource Locators), another important concept is the Uniform Resource Name (URN). This article will explain what a URN is, how it works, and its significance in web development Read More …
SMB – Server Message Block
Server Message Block (SMB) is a network file sharing protocol primarily used for providing shared access to files, printers, and serial ports over a network. Originally developed by IBM in the 1980s and later enhanced by Microsoft, SMB allows applications and users to read and write to files and request services from server programs in Read More …