All posts tagged: turned

Shame Kept Me Sick. Remorse Turned Me Outward.

Shame Kept Me Sick. Remorse Turned Me Outward.

Published by Jenni Sidey

For nearly a decade, I was consumed by a shame I could not name and so could not master. I understand now that it was the shame of a sick man who did not know he was sick. I knew only its crushing weight, never its origin, and a grief whose source you cannot find is a grief you cannot answer. So I did what people do with a feeling when it haunts them: I fled it. I drank in parking lots, stealing small sips until the dread dissipated. I smoked weed to quiet the nights the drinking could not reach. I hid my doctorate beneath a grocery-store apron; for a time, a supermarket felt like the only future I deserved. For those years the substances, not I, authored my life; I handed them the pen, having no ability to hold it. The shame kept telling me that I was, at my core, a bad man. Not just that I had done bad things, but that I was fundamentally beyond redemption. I mistook that verdict …

‘The Worst I’ve Ever Seen’: Cargo Thefts Have Turned Violent in Pursuit of AI Hardware

‘The Worst I’ve Ever Seen’: Cargo Thefts Have Turned Violent in Pursuit of AI Hardware

Published by skeptic

During the 25 years Gerardo Pachuca has spent investigating thieves who steal cargo from semitrucks, he says he’s never seen behavior this brazen. The consultant and former Los Angeles sheriff’s detective claims that two times in recent months, robbers stole pricey hardware destined for AI data centers using a confrontational new tactic. It’s left the freight industry on edge. The incidents involved two different shipments of high-value technology traveling from Silicon Valley to Southern California, according to Pachuca, who says he learned about the thefts from law enforcement authorities. Each truck was tailed by private security professionals driving unmarked escort vehicles, which were supposed to ensure the goods made it to their destinations safely. But hours into one journey, another driver rear-ended the escort in a hit-and-run, forcing it to stop. In the other case, the escort stopped after another car nudged it into a tailspin, a ploy commonly known as a PIT maneuver, and then fled. Everyone familiar with the “accidents” believes the escorts were deliberately immobilized, according to Pachuca. Once the semitrucks lost …

This flaw turned a harmless screen share into a device takeover — update Zoom now

This flaw turned a harmless screen share into a device takeover — update Zoom now

Published by skeptic

Summary A Zoom Workplace vulnerability allowed attackers to run code on meeting participants’ devices through screen sharing, even without direct interaction. The flaw affected every supported operating system running Zoom Workplace versions earlier than 7.1.0. Zoom has patched the vulnerability, so users should check their installed version and update to the latest release immediately. A security researcher discovered a vulnerability in Zoom Workplace that allowed an attacker to run code on participants’ devices. Simply having screen sharing enabled by one participant could put everyone in the meeting at risk, even those who never interacted with the attacker. The bug wasn’t limited to a specific operating system, either, affecting Windows, MacOS, Linux, iOS, and Android. According to the security advisory that Zoom issued, it affected all supported platforms running versions earlier than 7.1.0. Related Delete Your Browser Now and Switch to This One Instead Tired of Chrome’s cluttered interface and privacy concerns? This alternative browser offers a streamlined experience without sacrificing speed or customization. The Zoom vulnerability is patched, yet AI has made such bugs easier …

80s heartthrobs who completely turned their backs on Hollywood to work normal 9-to-5 jobs

80s heartthrobs who completely turned their backs on Hollywood to work normal 9-to-5 jobs

Published by Daniella Wilson

’80s heartthrobs were in a league of their own, from the Brat Pack stars to sitcom sex symbols. But some of these celebs decided to trade in their life in the spotlight for a much simpler one, away from the complications of Hollywood stardom. Read on to see which heartthrobs had stayed more hidden since their days of ’80s fame… © Getty Images Michael Schoeffling reportedly crafts handmade furniture in Pennsylvania Michael Schoeffling You can’t spell ’80s heartthrob’ without ‘Michael Schoeffling’. The Sixteen Candles star had teenage hearts beating faster as the object of Molly Ringwald’s affections. Instead of pursuing the star success he was on track to achieve, Michael decided to leave Hollywood behind. He’s since set up a woodworking business, reportedly providing hand-crafted furniture, in Pennsylvania. He lives with wife Valerie and the couple share two children: Scarlett and Zane.  © Getty Images Erik Estrada joined the police force Erik Estrada Erik Estrada’s ’70s fame carried over into the ’80s with a star role on CHiPs. He starred as the crush-worthy Officer Francis ‘Frank’ …

I turned off 4 Windows settings and my Wi-Fi jumped from 330 Mbps to 730 Mbps

I turned off 4 Windows settings and my Wi-Fi jumped from 330 Mbps to 730 Mbps

Published by skeptic

My internet plan promises speeds up to 1000 Mbps. My laptop, sitting a few feet from the router, was pulling in a consistent 330 Mbps on Wi-Fi, about a third of what I was paying for. I’d already ruled out the obvious suspects: the router was fine, the modem was fine, other devices on the network tested faster. So I went digging through Device Manager’s advanced adapter settings (and the internet) to find four changes I could make that basically doubled what I was getting. Here’s what I changed, and how the speeds differed per step. How speed testing works There are quite a few variables Before touching anything, I ran a baseline: three back-to-back Fast.com tests, same spot in the house, background apps closed. That gave me 340, 330, and 320 Mbps, an average of 330. Then I changed one setting at a time and re-tested after each one. Speed test tools don’t just download a file and clock it. A single connection ramps up its transfer rate gradually and can’t always fill a …

Hard-to-recycle PVC turned into sustainable lubricant

Hard-to-recycle PVC turned into sustainable lubricant

Published by Jenni Sidey

Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. By signing up, you confirm you are 16+, will receive newsletters and promotional content and agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy. You may unsubscribe at any time. Polyvinyl chloride, better known as PVC, is most frequently found in pipes, credit cards, plastic bottles, electrical cable insulation, and other everyday items. PVC demand is high, too, with around 40 million tons of the material produced every year. It’s also one of the most difficult plastics to recycle, thanks to its additives and high chlorine content, meaning the vast majority of PVC winds up in landfills. Researchers say they have finally found a way to convert the serious ecological issue into something equally useful and far less harmful. According to a study recently published in the journal Nature, PVC can now be broken down and repurposed as a key ingredient for industrial lubricants. “Number one, we have proved that it is feasible …

I turned my Android into a custom macro controller using a free app

I turned my Android into a custom macro controller using a free app

Published by skeptic

I was looking to hook up my PC to a Stream Deck to make things easier. However, when I glanced at the price, I closed the tab and went back to fumbling with keyboard shortcuts. But being a technology geek, I started researching if there was something I could do with my smartphone and found something very interesting. The best part is that you don’t need dedicated hardware for this, as Android phones can replace expensive desk gadgets if you know which apps to use. The app for converting your smartphone into a Stream Deck is called Keymate. It is not the only option, and you can also try Touch Portal. But a few things make Keymate stand out. Related I Don’t Stream, but the Stream Deck Changed How I Work The best productivity upgrade I never saw coming. This app saves you money Buying dedicated hardware felt like overkill Sagar Naresh/MUO I am a content developer, which means I have to switch between different browser tabs, paste stuff, and open the same five apps …

Their native plant wedding gifts turned an L.A. lawn into an oasis

Their native plant wedding gifts turned an L.A. lawn into an oasis

Published by Sam Flores

Water-hungry lawns are symbols of Los Angeles’ past. In this series, we spotlight yards with alternative, low-water landscaping built for the future. When Phoebe Novack and Brian Aggrey married in 2023, they eschewed a traditional registry for household luxuries or a modern honeymoon fund. Instead, they requested plants — dozens and dozens of them. They invited their friends and family to sponsor the native perennials they had been preparing to plant since they bought their Del Rey home in 2021. Because they drained their savings buying and fixing up the house, they needed the cash infusions to fund the flora. They also thought the registry could be a cute way to spark interest in the plants. That hunch has proved correct. “People remember,” Novack said. “They’ll come over and they’ll be like, ‘I see the oak tree’s doing well.’ ” 1 2 3 1. Phoebe Novack and Brian Aggrey call their home Chateau Chaparral. The added a native plants to their redesigned backyard. 2. Red buckwheat (Eriogonum grande var. rubescens) grows in the couple’s backyard. …

Army turned First and Second World War gravestones into gravel

Army turned First and Second World War gravestones into gravel

Published by Sam Flores

The British Army crushed gravestones belonging to Commonwealth soldiers after they were removed from Basra, in southern Iraq, according to newly emerged documents. Hundreds of gravestones engraved with the names of those killed in both world wars were removed from the Basra War Cemetery in 2003, over fears that they could be destroyed or vandalised. A further 80 large panels bearing the regimental crests of Army units and the names of war dead were also removed. However, emails and minutes disclosed under the freedom of information act revealed that the memorials for Britain’s war dead were destroyed and turned into gravel. The documents record that by March 26 2005, authority had been given for the gravestones to be crushed and for the material to fill a drainage ditch at the Army’s Shaibah logistics base, around nine miles from Basra. Soldiers in unmarked graves The FoI responses, published online by an archive site documenting Commonwealth graves in Iraq, stated that the structures were to be crushed to “40mm, to ensure that no insignia or names are …

Celebrating Yves Saint Laurent, Who Would Have Turned 90 This Month

Celebrating Yves Saint Laurent, Who Would Have Turned 90 This Month

Published by Sam Flores

Courtesy of The Weinstein Company. A few years later, in 2014, director Jalil Lespert worked with Bergé to create Yves Saint Laurent, a fictionalization of the designer’s life and times. Bergé lent the filmmakers 75 ensembles, giving it an air of authenticity that remains unparalleled. It’s available to rent on most streaming platforms. 2. Follow the traveling exhibitions (while waiting for the reopening of the Musée Yves Saint Laurent Paris) The museum, housed in the historic atelier on Avenue Marceau, is closed for a major renovation and expansion project and will reopen in the fall of 2027. The work will double the exhibition space and open areas previously inaccessible to the public—such as Pierre Bergé’s office—as well as a new documentation center. Yves Saint Laurent’s atelier, reconstructed inside the Musée Yves Saint Laurent Paris. BERTRAND GUAY/Getty Images In the meantime, the Foundation continues to showcase the world of Saint Laurent through exhibitions organized at other institutions. Among the events not to be missed is “Yves Saint Laurent and Photography,” on view at the International Center …