Linux 7.3 will boost minimum framerates by 7x on older CPUs, which is perfect in this hardware crisis

Cyber security crimes becoming more complex, warns quarterly report

QR code phishing scams have recently created chaos among Christchurch parking meters.

• Cyber security incidents rise 20% with 90 requiring specialized expertise
• QR code phishing scams target Christchurch parking meters
• Council warns public about deceptive QR codes and fraudulent NZ Post deliveries

2026-08-20 ·rnz.co.nz

The "Press-It-Twice" Problem: Why Idempotency is Your API's Best Friend

What is Idempotency? Idempotency is a core design property of software systems where performing an operation multiple times produces the exact same result as running it once.

• Idempotency ensures repeated operations yield same result as single execution
• Elevator button metaphor illustrates idempotent action vs non-idempotent purchase
• Idempotency keys help servers identify and return cached responses for duplicate requests

2026-08-20 ·dev.to

I searched 'Sepolia' in my wallet's network list and got 20+ similar names. Here's the one number that actually matters.

I ran the network search for "Sepolia" inside my wallet extension and got a wall of near-identical names: "zkSync Sepolia," "Binary Sepolia," over 20 entries that all looked plausible.

2026-08-20 ·dev.to