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Make Your Own Backup System – Part 1: Strategy Before Scripts

news.ycombinator.com Stefano Marinelli 2025-07-20 00:43:23

Backup: Beyond the Simple Copy For as long as I can remember, backup is something that has been underestimated by far too many people. Between flawed techniques, "Schrödinger's backups" (i.e., never tested, thus both valid and invalid at the same time), and conceptual errors about what they are and how they work (RAID is not a backup!), too much data has been lost due to deficiencies in this area. Nowadays, backup is often an afterthought. Many rely entirely on "the cloud" without ever asking

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RFK Jr. wants to change program that stopped vaccine makers from leaving US market

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-07-19 21:10:04

This story was originally published by ProPublica. Five months after taking over the federal agency responsible for the health of all Americans, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. wants to overhaul an obscure but vital program that underpins the nation’s childhood immunization system. Depending on what he does, the results could be catastrophic. In his crosshairs is the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, a system designed to provide fair and quick payouts for people who suffer rare but serious side effe

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Hot Toys Just Gave Us Our Best Look Yet at Galactus Ahead of ‘Fantastic Four: First Steps’

gizmodo.com Isaiah Colbert 2025-07-21 17:04:42

Whenever a highly anticipated comic book film is released, toy manufacturers often reveal the looks of the main heroes and villains before they appear on the big screen. And like clockwork, Hot Toys has carried on that tradition by revealing The Fantastic Four: First Steps‘ Galactus in all his celestial glory. Okay, we can’t entirely blame Hot Toys here. AMC theaters merchandised the Marvel big bad by transforming his big noggin into a popcorn bucket. And before that, Lego joined in on the mark

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All the Important New iOS 26 Features, From Liquid Glass to Photos App Fixes

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-07-22 10:11:03

While we look ahead to what new iPhone 17 models might bring to the phone's hardware, we've already got a look at the future of iPhone software, iOS 26. The new Liquid Glass interface is a major design refresh that will make its way across all of Apple's product lines. The Camera and Photos apps are gaining long-awaited functional redesigns; the Messages and Phone apps are taking a firmer stand against unwanted texts and calls; and Apple Intelligence contributes some improvements in a year when

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ChatGPT’s preset styles could make image transformations dead simple (APK teardown)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-07-21 16:04:18

Calvin Wankhede / Android Authority TL;DR ChatGPT is working on an Image Styles feature that would add a pre-defined instruction set to your prompt to achieve a specific image style in your results. Users would be able to select from aesthetic styles such as “Anime,” “Cyberpunk,” “Coloring Book,” and more. These styles can be added as instructions for converting existing images or generating new ones. ChatGPT’s image generation capabilities are pretty nifty, and it’s largely credited for spa

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ChatGPT’s upcoming Image Styles could make it super easy to Ghiblify your images (APK teardown)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-07-24 09:04:18

Calvin Wankhede / Android Authority TL;DR ChatGPT is working on an Image Styles feature that would add a pre-defined instruction set to your prompt to achieve a specific image style in your results. Users would be able to select from aesthetic styles such as “Anime,” “Cyberpunk,” “Coloring Book,” and more. These styles can be added as instructions for converting existing images or generating new ones. ChatGPT’s image generation capabilities are pretty nifty, and it’s largely credited for spa

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11 of the Best Sci-Fi Movies on Prime Video

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-07-24 17:00:07

Prime Video has got the epic sci-fi movies you're looking for. Science fiction isn't a monolith. It's a genre that has so many flavors that it can appeal to just about anyone. Whether you want something silly, bleak, thrilling or dystopian, Prime Video has a movie that will fit the bill. From high-brow to some B movie-flavored ridiculousness, there's pretty much something for every fan. The next step is actually scrolling through the pages of content to find the title you want to watch. Well,

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How to turn off Gemini in your Gmail, Docs, Photos, and more - it's easy to opt out

zdnet.com Artie Beaty 2025-07-26 01:06:56

Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET Are you frustrated by Google's insistence on injecting Gemini into everything? There's a way out. Also: Your Gmail inbox now includes Gemini summaries by default - how to stop them While some users enjoy Google's AI features that seem to roll out every week, others would rather have things the way they were before Gemini. Google somewhat sneakily buries Gemini under a setting called "Smart features," but if you know where to look, there's an option to completely t

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How I use Synology and Google Photos to build the perfect photo backup system

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-07-27 01:00:31

Andy Walker / Android Authority Google Photos is the go-to photo backup app for quite literally everyone. It’s fast, reliable, and everyone has a Gmail account, so it’s the most accessible app out there for backing up your family memories. It’s got tons of smart features and uses AI like no other photos app, from its almost magical AI editing to something as simple as natural language searches. It just works. However, a lot of things have weakened the case for Google Photos. For instance, I ha

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iPhone screenshots are getting three powerful new features in iOS 26

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2025-07-27 17:12:10

Screenshots in iOS 26 are changing in a big way, with new powers that will provide more reasons than ever to take a screenshot on your iPhone. Here’s what’s new. Visual intelligence offers new reasons to take screenshots in iOS 26 Historically, there have been two main reasons to take a screenshot on your iPhone: To save an image for later Or to share an image with someone else But iOS 26 is going to add three more to the list. That’s because on Apple Intelligence-compatible devices, screen

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As a millennial, I love this digital photo frame to display memories

zdnet.com Allison Murray 2025-07-28 17:08:08

Allison Murray/ZDNET ZDNET's key takeaways The Nixplay smart frame retails for $199 and comes in black, white, or wood. It's easy to set up, and you can invite family and friends to add photos to your frame (even if they don't own a Nixplay). The frame is expensive, especially given that horizontal photos show up pixelated and cut off. Remember digital photo frames? They were all the rage in the late 1990s/early 2000s -- when parents and grandparents alike had to own one. They seemed to dec

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Too Hot to Stay in the Kitchen? 9 Ways to Stay Cool While Cooking This Summer

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-07-30 08:00:00

Summer is in full swing, and the heat waves have arrived. Already this summer we've seen massive heat domes that blanketed the Northeast, driving temperatures above 100 degrees Fahrenheit. When it's hot outside, the last thing you want to do is stand over an oven while trying to cook up a tasty dinner. However, just because it's hot outside doesn't mean your only option is takeout. There are a few easy ways to help keep your kitchen cool even when it's boiling outside. Read more: Best Foods for

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This hidden Pixel camera setting makes my photos absolutely pop - here's how

zdnet.com Jack Wallen 2025-07-30 21:54:00

Kerry Wan/ZDNET One reason why the Pixel phones are so popular is the camera. There's a depth, a level of clarity, and brilliant/accurate colors that most phone cameras cannot match. Also: I changed 10 settings on my Pixel phone to significantly improve the user experience Google is always trying to one-up itself by improving the Pixel camera with every iteration. Back with the Pixel 8, Google introduced the P3 wide gamut capture feature that came along with the Ultra HDR format of Android 14

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ISRO successfully conducts hot tests of Gaganyaan propulsion system

news.ycombinator.com Authors 2025-07-31 11:19:04

ISRO has successfully conducted two hot tests of the Gaganyaan Service Module Propulsion System (SMPS) at the space agency's Propulsion Complex in Mahendragiri on July 3. The short-duration tests, lasting 30 seconds and 100 seconds respectively, were aimed at validating the test article configuration, ISRO said in a statement on Wednesday (July 8, 2025). Also read: What will Gaganyaan change for India? | Explained "The overall performance of the propulsion system during these hot tests was no

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Edward Burtynsky's monumental chronicle of the human impact on the planet

news.ycombinator.com Bill Mckibben 2025-07-31 05:47:00

If there was one absence in Burtynsky’s account of our time, however, it was the single greatest result of all that mining, burning, and consuming: the transformation of the atmosphere. Nothing else comes close in scale to the chemical disruption of the air—the flood of CO 2 now rapidly overheating the Earth and producing a series of changes so titanic they dwarf even the forces that these photos depict. But carbon dioxide is invisible, which is a problem for photographers. That’s why in some w

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Kimi k2 largest open source SOTA model?

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-07-31 06:26:24

📰 Tech Blog | 📄 Paper Link (coming soon) 1. Model Introduction Kimi K2 is a state-of-the-art mixture-of-experts (MoE) language model with 32 billion activated parameters and 1 trillion total parameters. Trained with the Muon optimizer, Kimi K2 achieves exceptional performance across frontier knowledge, reasoning, and coding tasks while being meticulously optimized for agentic capabilities. Key Features Large-Scale Training: Pre-trained a 1T parameter MoE model on 15.5T tokens with zero train

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Moonshot AI’s Kimi K2 outperforms GPT-4 in key benchmarks — and it’s free

venturebeat.com Michael Nuñez 2025-07-31 12:56:30

Want smarter insights in your inbox? Sign up for our weekly newsletters to get only what matters to enterprise AI, data, and security leaders. Subscribe Now Moonshot AI, the Chinese artificial intelligence startup behind the popular Kimi chatbot, released an open-source language model on Friday that directly challenges proprietary systems from OpenAI and Anthropic with particularly strong performance on coding and autonomous agent tasks. The new model, called Kimi K2, features 1 trillion total

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The 32 Best Deals at Walmart’s Competing Prime Day Sale

wired.com Scott Gilbertson 2025-08-02 05:24:59

Amazon Prime Day isn't just Amazon; competitors get in on the action, too. We found plenty of great Walmart deals on many of our favorite tech items, like Apple laptops, Sony televisions, Garmin fitness trackers, and more. WIRED only recommends deals on products we’ve tested and approved, and which are actually discounted. If you’re looking for up-to-the-minute coverage of deals, check out our Amazon Prime Day liveblog, which will run from 5 am to midnight daily. Looking elsewhere? Here are the

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I love this Hoto mini electric screwdriver, and it’s cheaper than ever for Prime Day

theverge.com Brandon Russell 2025-08-02 21:33:24

I was told to be ready for anything before my daughter was born. I didn’t realize that included being at the ready to constantly fix her electronic toys. Do you know the horrors of the eKids Disney Frozen toy microphone? Well, now I’m an expert at tinkering with it. It wouldn’t have been as easy without Hoto’s 3.7V 25-in-1 Mini Electric Screwdriver, which is down to an all-time low of $28.49 (about $22 off) at Amazon. Hoto’s mini electric screwdriver has become indispensable in my household for

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The 27 Best Deals at Walmart’s Competing Prime Day Sale

wired.com Scott Gilbertson 2025-08-03 03:13:17

Amazon Prime Day isn't just Amazon, competitors get in on the action too. We found plenty of great Walmart deals on many of our favorite tech items, like Apple laptops, Sony televisions, Garmin fitness trackers, and more. WIRED only recommends deals on products we’ve actually tested and approved, and which are actually discounted. If you’re looking for up-to-the-minute coverage of deals, check out our Amazon Prime Day liveblog, which will run from 5 am to midnight daily. Looking elsewhere? Here

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Travel Mugs, Nonstick Pans and More Items That Don't Belong in the Dishwasher

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-08-03 11:54:00

Whether you're learning the ropes of a brand-new dishwasher or you've been hands-free dishwashing for years, it's tempting to load it up and let it rip. It's summer -- you've got better things to do than babysit a sink full of dirty silverware. But before you start stacking every spatula and chef's knife onto the racks, take a beat. Your dishwasher's high heat and aggressive cycles can do more harm than good to certain kitchen tools. Warping, rusting, cracking and dulling are all fair game -- e

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The 27 Best Deals at Walmart's Competing Prime Day Sale

wired.com Scott Gilbertson 2025-08-03 13:13:17

Amazon Prime Day isn't just Amazon, competitors get in on the action too. We found plenty of great Walmart deals on many of our favorite tech items, like Apple laptops, Sony televisions, Garmin fitness trackers, and more. WIRED only recommends deals on products we’ve actually tested and approved, and which are actually discounted. If you’re looking for up-to-the-minute coverage of deals, check out our Amazon Prime Day liveblog, which will run from 5 am to midnight daily. Looking elsewhere? Here

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Gemini can now turn your photos into video with Veo 3

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-08-04 05:02:08

wGoogle's Veo 3 videos have propagated across the Internet since the model's debut in May, blurring the line between truth and fiction. Now, it's getting even easier to create these AI videos. The Gemini app is gaining photo-to-video generation, allowing you to upload a photo and turn it into a video. You don't have to pay anything extra for these Veo 3 videos, but the feature is only available to subscribers of Google's Pro and Ultra AI plans. When Veo 3 launched, it could conjure up a video b

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As a millennial, I love this digital photo frame to display memories, and it's discounted for Prime Day

zdnet.com Allison Murray 2025-08-04 09:04:00

Allison Murray/ZDNET The Nixplay Touch 10 Smart Frame is $20 off at Amazon when you apply the coupon before adding it to your cart. This deal only applies to the black/silver color combo, allowing you to snag it for just $120. Also: The best Prime Day deals you can shop now ZDNET's key takeaways The Nixplay smart frame retails for $199 and comes in black, white, or wood. It's easy to set up, and you can invite family and friends to add photos to your frame (even if they don't own a Nixplay)

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Prime Day has our favorite digital photo frame in stock and on sale for 20 percent off

engadget.com Unknown 2025-08-05 02:43:59

Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products . A digital frame may seem like too obvious of a gift — but that's for a reason. They actually improve upon something we all have around our homes, allowing you to display more of your favorite photos all the time. Engadget's favorite option in this space, the Aura Carver Mat, is on sale

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Hyundai Reveals the ‘Lightspeed’ Ioniq 6 N

wired.com Jeremy White 2025-08-05 02:30:00

Following the success of its ridiculously entertaining Ioniq 5 N in 2024, Hyundai is clearly hoping it can repeat the trick by applying its speedy sub-brand's knowhow to its streamliner sibling—the result revealed today is this, the Ioniq 6 N, Hyundai's second high-performance EV. Being born from the brand's N division, which is tasked with focusing on delivering a combination of cornering prowess and racetrack capability to supposedly create accessible “everyday” sportscars, you'd expect the 6

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100 Best Prime Day Deals Under $100 (2025): LifeStraws, Tech, and More

wired.com Parker Hall 2025-08-05 05:53:56

Prime Day can be overwhelming, especially when trying to find more affordable items to fill your shopping cart with. We're here to help. These are the best Prime Day deals under $100, from smartwatches to LifeStraws. Interested in finding more great deals? Be sure to check out our full list of the Best Prime Day Deals and find highlights in our Prime Day liveblog. Updated July 9: We've added deals on the Logitech G203 mouse, Anker 5-in-1 hub, SanDisk Extreme Pro, Anker Laptop Power Bank, TP-Li

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Kodak Instant Photo Printer With 90 Sheets Almost 50% Off, 17K+ Reviewers Would Envy This Prime Day Price

gizmodo.com Brittany Vincent 2025-08-06 01:50:50

In a world where we snap hundreds of photos a week and most of them live and die on our phones, there’s something that’s still special about holding a printed picture in your hands. You might have a fond family photo, a silly moment with friends, or a favorite vacation snapshot. Whatever you want to save forever, printing pictures makes them feel more permanent. That’s part of what makes the Kodak Dock Plus Instant Photo Printer such a fun little gadget. And you can get it for a great price righ

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This 3000+ Piece LEGO Boutique Hotel Drops to a New Low, Amazon Clears Out Stock for Prime Day

gizmodo.com Gizmodo Deals 2025-08-07 13:10:39

LEGO sets are always very popular during major shopping periods like Prime Day and Black Friday. This year, although Star Wars and Harry Potter series are drawing a lot of attention, there are some other LEGO sets with massive discounts that shouldn’t be overlooked. One of the most popular deals is the LEGO Icons Boutique Hotel, a set with over 3,000 pieces and an impressive 4.8 out of 5 rating from hundreds of reviews. It’s one of the best-sellers in the LEGO lineup, and right now it’s availab

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Wait, Are We Really Not Supposed to Drink Coffee in the Summer?

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-08-09 18:00:07

As heat waves roll through large parts of the country, staying cool and hydrated is more important than ever. That's why a recent post from the National Weather Service in Las Vegas made headlines when it warned residents across parts of Nevada, Arizona and California to avoid caffeine during extreme heat. The concern? Caffeine may speed up dehydration, which increases your risk for heat exhaustion or even heat stroke. The advisory quickly took off online, with some headlines claiming that coffe

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Make Your Own Backup System – Part 1: Strategy Before Scripts

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As a millennial, I love this digital photo frame to display memories

Too Hot to Stay in the Kitchen? 9 Ways to Stay Cool While Cooking This Summer

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Edward Burtynsky's monumental chronicle of the human impact on the planet

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I love this Hoto mini electric screwdriver, and it’s cheaper than ever for Prime Day

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Travel Mugs, Nonstick Pans and More Items That Don't Belong in the Dishwasher

The 27 Best Deals at Walmart's Competing Prime Day Sale

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As a millennial, I love this digital photo frame to display memories, and it's discounted for Prime Day

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