Remember watching dystopian movies 20 or 30 years ago when the idea of artificial intelligence that automated everything would sound incredulous? The idea of robots and automated cars or flying cars and holographic screens fascinated me. But today, we live in a time of profound innovation when a lot of it has come true, and […]
The topic of container storage has become quite popular. Why? You have surely heard of Docker and Kubernetes, right? Well, you can link the increase in the use of these systems. With the help of a Docker container, you can develop apps with a team from anywhere! Isn’t that cool? Real time collab without worrying […]
Simple username/password login is pretty much extinct today. Most services today have moved on to rely on more refined and secure forms of user authentication systems. These include encryption, hashing, the use of salt and pepper, and even 2FA with messages or emails. So given that, it is fundamental to know about authentication systems to […]
The market for cloud computing in China is expanding quickly in the world. According to estimations, by 2024, China’s public cloud service market share will have increased drastically. The figure is supposed to go from 6.5% to over 10.5% globally. Such is the scope of cloud computing in China. There is a lot of demand […]
A MySQL Cluster in the form of MariaDB Galera Cluster is a multi-master sync or multi-master replication available in a MariaDB cluster. While it is more expensive and harder to maintain than MySQL, the MariaDB Galera cluster can theoretically handle more. It allows higher scalability, especially read scalability, and is more fault-tolerant than other types […]
You have surely used one free cloud storage service to store something… for backup, right? I know I have. Tell you what, I lost a whole book recently because I forgot to back it up. So, trust me when I tell you, a cloud storage service is essential in 2023. In this post, I will […]
In BRICS 2022, is China still the most successful? BRICS 2022 is a collection of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South African nations. The term BRICS represents the shifting economic balance of power. This power would eventually dominate the world economy and bring a new era of global governance. When the term was first coined, […]
Nextcloud is a free cloud storage service you can build on your private server with Docker. Nextcloud, like Sesame Disk by Nihao Cloud, lets you collaborate with open office, sync files and share with your friend or colleague, among various options. Moreover it’s free and open source, but you can also buy enterprise offers with more features. […]
Before looking at biometric authentication in python with fingerprint matching, I want to explain the concept behind it. Why do you need an authentication system? Why should you build it without weaknesses? I’ll answer that and more with a basic program in python. Then, I’ll explore what authentication in python means with face recognition and fingerprint matching. […]
Chinese street food is one of the best in the whole world! The best way to see China’s vibrant food industry is to eat your way around the country. Several possibilities include rice balls, crepes, dumplings, and even hamburgers. A major aspect of Chinese dining culture is street food. Tucked away in little alleyways are […]
Whether it is Chinese New Year, someone’s birthday, an anniversary, or even a housewarming party, we know we must show up with a gift. But you shouldn’t give some gifts in Chinese culture! Chinese gifts are a very personal way of saying, “I’m glad I’m here; thank you for inviting me.” We know this because […]
Traveling to China involves several difficulties. Yes, there is jet lag and a language barrier. However, for most first-timers, the cultural shock really gets to them. This is why it is essential to learn the Chinese etiquette early with the complete dos and don’ts guide. You can feel a little out of the ordinary as […]