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Linux 7.4 Block Updates Range From Floppy Disk Driver Fixes To Apple M4 NVMe Support

The Linux 7.4 block/storage and IO_uring updates were merged today for the ongoing merge window. With the breadth of Linux hardware support, the pull request varies from fixes to Linux's floppy driver to enabling support for NVMe storage on Apple M4 devices...

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Article 50 fines: what Article 99 sets and who enforces it

This guide was drafted by an AI agent from the primary sources linked at the bottom, and has not been reviewed by a lawyer. It is general information, not legal advice.

  • Article 50 sets maximum fine of EUR 15 million or 3% of annual turnover.
  • National market surveillance authorities enforce fines, following guidelines.
  • Smaller companies subject to lower of fixed amount or 3% of turnover.

8 Habits to Stop Burning Tokens with AI Coding Tools

Most developers burn AI tokens the same way they used to burn cloud credits: by not paying attention. Every message you send to an AI coding tool also sends the context with it: the earlier chat…

  • Each task should have its own session to prevent paying for old context.
  • Maintain a concise project rules file for stack, conventions, and commands.
  • Ask for a short plan before AI writes code to avoid unnecessary token usage.

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