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Direct-to-device satellite connectivity is turning LEO spacecraft into cell towers.
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Direct-to-device satellite connectivity is turning LEO spacecraft into cell towers.

This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/llmjacking-emerges-as-a-costly-new-threat-to-self-hosted-ai-infrastructure.
LLMjacking is the hijacking of self-hosted AI models for profit. Learn how attackers exploit LLMs—and how to secure your infrastructure today.
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LLMjacking is the illegal hijacking of self-hosted LLM infrastructure for bad purposes. This article goes into great detail about how it works and what weaknesses it takes advantage of. It also explains the code-level solutions you can use right now to protect your LLMs.

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Sales IT Data Analysts are reshaping hospitality in 2026 by blending sales strategy, IT systems, and analytics to boost revenue and personalization.
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Sales IT Data Analysts are emerging as a critical hospitality role, combining sales insight, IT integration, and analytics to drive personalized experiences and measurable revenue growth.

This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/ignacio-brasca-on-building-systems-that-last.
Staff engineer Ignacio Brasca explains why systems fail, how determinism beats over-engineering, and what it takes to build software that lasts.
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Staff software engineer Ignacio Brasca shares how durable systems are built by embracing determinism, resisting over-engineering, and designing for change. He argues that maintainability, clarity under failure, and strong developer tooling—not clever abstractions—determine whether software survives growth. Lasting systems reflect both technical discipline and organizational values.

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A reflective take on writing about the environment in a fast, tech-driven world, and why slowing down still matters in the age of speed.
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Writing about the environment in a fast, tech-driven world is challenging but necessary. Thoughtful writing helps slow down attention and spark reflection.

This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/how-to-find-and-use-restore-points-in-windows-11.
Learn how to create, find, and use restore points in Windows 11 to fix update or driver issues, plus what to do when System Restore fails.
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restore points are the snapshots of Windows’ system files, drivers and registry settings. They don’t touch your personal files but they let you rewind the system configuration to a moment that worked. Windows will automatically create restore points at some “significant” events (like certain updates or major. installs), but it’s not a predictable schedule.

This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/what-is-volume-shadow-copy-and-why-does-windows-11-depend-on-it.
A practical guide to Volume Shadow Copy and VSS on Windows 11, explaining snapshots, copy-on-write behavior, and essential admin commands.
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This article explains how Volume Shadow Copy and the Volume Shadow Copy Service work in Windows 11, covering snapshot behavior, copy-on-write storage, dependent services, and key administrative commands for managing system recovery.

This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/check-out-what-weve-been-into-recently.
Below you’ll find an eclectic mix of the things that we read, play, listen to, and otherwise feed our brains with when we’re not heads down doing the journalism
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This week, we round up the best things we’ve been reading, watching and listening to in the newsroom. From a deep dive into the role that bots played in the Johnny Depp v. Amber Heard trials to a look at the ways spammers skirt content moderation, there's plenty to keep you entertained.