Tech digest
Welcome to another edition where we’re untangling the web of tech trends and dissecting the marvels and mishaps of our digital era.
Moving away from Tailwind, and learning to structure my CSS
Eight years since adopting Tailwind CSS, a curious coder embarks on a journey back to CSS fundamentals, rediscovering the art of semantic HTML entwined with vanilla styling. Packed with reflections on structure, this tale reflects the ongoing tension between framework convenience and native clarity.
Frontier AI has broken the open CTF format
The thrilling world of Capture The Flag (CTF) competitions faces existential challenges as AI evolves. With AI agents like Claude Opus and GPT-5.5 simplifying medium-tier challenges, human skill finds itself overshadowed, making the leaderboard more a testament to tech orchestration than raw talent.
Where to buy a non-Apple, non-Google smartphone
In a world dominated by platform restrictions, exploring non-conventional smartphone options like Murena, Jolla, and Volla can liberate the tech-constrained soul. As Apple and Google implement tighter measures, alternatives offer privacy-conscious users a breath of fresh, unfettered air.
Azure digest
Welcome, Azure aficionados! Brace yourselves as we dive deep into the latest developments rocking the Azure ecosystem.
Microsoft rejects critical Azure vulnerability report, no CVE issued
Plan Ahead Security
Azure Backup AKS
A security researcher points out an overlooked vulnerability in Azure Backup for AKS, claiming it was quietly fixed but without any CVE issuance. Microsoft, standing its ground, argues the patch was unnecessary as behavior was expected.
Generally Available: Sentinel TI – improved pattern parsing & revoke reliability
Plan Ahead GA
Hybrid + multicloud Microsoft Sentinel
Azure Sentinel TI receives key upgrades with enhanced pattern parsing and reliable revoke actions, honing accuracy and control in security operations.
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