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Flaws in a popular dev library could let hackers run malicious code in your MongoDB database
A researcher has uncovered two related vulnerabilities in a popular developer library used to connect applications and MongoDB that could allow hackers to sneak into your database. Mongoose is an object data modeling (ODM) library for MongDB that connects it to the Node.js runtime environment, essentially simplifying interactions between applications and MongoDB databases The flaws were discovered by Dat Phung,…
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5 Reasons to Run Plex and Jellyfin Together
I’ve been a Plex user for over a decade, but Jellyfin has some compelling features — especially when you consider that Jellyfin is 100% free. So, if you’re out to save some cash, here are five reasons to run Jellyfin alongside your Plex server. Plex Has a Better UI, but Jellyfin Has More Features (For Free) I’ll admit I value…
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How Ditching My Fitness Watch Changed the Way I Run
I gave up wearing an Apple Watch about three marathons ago. Fitness watches are fantastic tools for most runners, but they’re not for me—especially when I’m not training for a specific race. It turns out that, for me, there’s a distinct freedom in running without a training plan. After years of following structured programs with specific paces, distances, and workout…
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Head Out for a Run With These Top-Notch Open-Ear Headphones
Summary The OpenFit 2 offers a lightweight, wrap-around design that stays in place during workouts and outdoor activities. Provides 11 hours of music playback on a single charge and up to 48 hours using the charging case. Other great features include a high-quality microphone and customizable touch controls. Open-ear headphones rarely stand up to conventional earbuds, yet the Shokz OpenFit…
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How to Run a Command That Requires sudo via SSH
Secure Shell includes a lot of tricks, many of which can make your admin’s life exponentially easier. One such trick is the ability to run commands on remote servers, without logging in. Sure, you can take the time to log into the server, run the command, and log out, but why not just do it all in one fell swoop?…
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How to Run a UCaaS Migration Your Customers Won’t Notice
When you migrate to UCaaS (Unified Communications as a Service), voice, video, messaging, and collaboration tools are combined into a single cloud-based platform. Employees can sign into a one service for all communications, which is more efficient and easier to secure. But migrating from a legacy system isn’t easy. Downtime, data transfer challenges, and frustrated customers can turn an upgrade…
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Is the Treadmill or Your Watch More Accurate on How Far You’ve Run?
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Outdoors, smartwatches do a great job of telling you how far you ran or walked. Indoors, they often disagree with the readout on the gym’s treadmill. Which leaves a lot of us wondering—should we trust the treadmill, or the watch? The answer to this question is the treadmill. The treadmill…
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6 Alexa Holiday Tricks and Routines to Run This Season
Smart speakers are useful all year round, but even more so at Christmas. Alexa tricks and routines can make life a little easier or more magical, and keep the kids entertained while you get on with all of your other Christmas tasks. 1 Ask Alexa How Many Days Until Christmas One of the simplest but most effective holiday tricks you…
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How To Run a VoIP Quality Test and Improve Your MOS
A VoIP quality test measures the performance of your network connection. The test simulates a set number of calls on your network and uses key metrics to determine how calls would sound in different situations. It can help you understand whether your connection is strong enough before implementing a VoIP system and alert you to potential post deployment issues as…
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Is It Safe to Run Your Oven’s Self-Clean Cycle?
Despite those aforementioned anecdotes, self-clean disasters are the exception, not the rule. Sutton has seen little evidence to suggest that running the self-clean cycle is likely to damage your oven. “I recall hearing of a few malfunctions during self-cleaning over the years, but it’s not a common thing,” he says. In fact, such problems emerge in only 1 percent of…
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