Utopia is one of it’s kind decentralized communication application which takes anonymity and privacy very seriously even Utopia authors are anonymous. A step which has been greatly questioned by the community but every now and then it shows wisdom in their approach, as the news of Samurai Wallet developers being arrested is just one example where anonymity for the users is as important as it is for developers.

This raises a question about the safety of the developers who are working on Monero,Railgun and Aztec or even so many privacy wallets, If a developer is responsible for the actions of a user it leads to only two options. Either developers will stop working on such projects or adopt another approach where their anonymity is preserved.

Utopia developers may have understood this issue and thus opted for a route which doesn’t make them vulnerable which in return may make the platform vulnerable. I have discussed about team anonymity in this article and other aspects which may put off new users and what may be their counter argument.

Why No 3rd Party Audit

Recently I interacted with the team again and asked the evergreen question : Why no 3rd party audit.

It has been brought up in past aswell, as crp is a privacy coin and it’s listing on tier 1 CEXes is very difficult due to compliance and regulatory reasons , a 3rd party audit will bring trust as anonymity + privacy usually attract hardcore users + activists while the ordinary users do not care about such things. and a platform trusted and preferably endorsed by the right audience will bring in the casual users aswell.

I always probe this question to the developers of Utopia as in my personal opinion it is very important to get this aspect taken care off , as an independent 3rd party audit will greatly help the cause and make it easy for new and old users to trust the platform which gives us total anonymity and privacy.

Utopia Team Responds

I seeked permission from the Utopia team to publicly share it for everyone’s read and will breakdown their response and insert my personal arguments where deemed necessary.

The development of Utopia has been carried out in full secrecy for more than 12 years. Since its creation, the team has deliberately chosen not to disclose the identities of its founders or core developers. This decision was not accidental, but a well-calculated measure aimed at protecting both the project and its global community of users. By preserving anonymity, we have eliminated one of the most critical points of failure: the risk of putting pressure on specific individuals to compromise the principles of Utopia. The true guarantee of stability lies in the system itself, not in people who could be forced or influenced.

I strongly agree to this statement as highlighted earlier Team anonymity is of paramount important as we have seen over the years and the risk may just increase in future.

At the heart of our philosophy lie two equally important priorities: protection of intellectual property and preservation of ecosystem
stability.

Utopia’s ecosystem is a unique organism of a 12-year strategic investment of time, knowledge, and resources. During this period, our team has developed technologies and architectural solutions that have no direct analogy in the crypto industry. To disclose our source code would be to hand over these technological breakthroughs to competitors, reducing more than a decade of innovation to a freely available template. This would undermine not only the uniqueness of Utopia but also the enormous intellectual effort invested in creating it.

I am sure there must be a 3rd party audit company / team which will respect the code and not copy / share / disclose a code after completing the code audit of Utopia Ecosystem. Moreover there are various ways of getting the audit done, which may not include a complete handover of the source code. If possible even an inhouse audit can be done too where the auditors may not be allowed to take the code off-site.

Equally critical is the security of our users. Open-source distribution of the Utopia code would create additional attack vectors against the ecosystem. Malicious actors could create counterfeit clients, fake applications, or entire hostile forks of the protocol designed to conduct surveillance, steal user data, or destabilize the network. Worse, sophisticated tools for spam, flooding, or exploitation of vulnerabilities would spread rapidly, forcing us to spend resources fighting endless attacks instead of strengthening and evolving the project. It is our duty to prevent such risks. A secure environment is possible only when control over the integrity of the technology remains with its creators, who know every line of its architecture. There is also a risk of false positives: if forks of the code or modifications of the network engine are used to create botnets, the entire ecosystem may be perceived as unsafe. In such a case, the broader adoption of Utopia could be significantly hindered.

Unlike many open-source crypto solutions, which often fragment into dozens of forks and parallel incompatible implementations, Utopia has chosen another path – stability, unity, and protection against fragmentation. For us, decentralization is about eliminating control by states and corporations, not about giving away the keys of the ecosystem to anyone who wishes to exploit it. We firmly believe that keeping Utopia’s code proprietary is the only way to guarantee the continuity, resilience, and trustworthiness of the network for years to come.

The fragmentation of current privacy and anonymity tools is rightly highlighted as all privacy coins including Crypton can not be listed on any CEX and their wallets are quickly tracked and inbound transactions are blocked by Tier 1/2 exchanges just to save themselves from any legal implications thus impacting the anonymity.

Utopia was not conceived as a short-term experiment. It was envisioned and continues to evolve &mdash as a long-term foundation for free, secure, and anonymous communication and financial interaction. After 12 years of relentless work, we cannot and will not put that foundation at risk. The combination of a closed-source codebase, anonymous development model, and the ecosystem’s decentralized peer-to-peer architecture ensures not only protection of our intellectual property but also the safety and confidence of all who place their trust in Utopia.

Conclusion

While Utopia developers / team has never talked about crypton price since day one and they have never shilled like so many projects we see in the crypto world but it is natural that internet find a projects worth by the worth of it’s token and those who are indifferent about price of a coin need some assurances so that they can trust a project which is responsible for the anonymity and their privacy. Since the stakes are high, I have always requested the developers of Utopia to find a mechanism which may work in the favour of both sides i.e. Developers/Project and the users. I understand the concerns highlighted by the team but it is imperative that this concern is somehow addressed which will only do good for the Utopia ecosystem in the long term. Let see how things develop in the future and hoping to see more development and use case for Utopia ecosystem which is a true decentralized and private platform which is certainly not fragmented. If you have not experienced the ecosystem, check it out by visiting Utopia Official Website and do share your feedback through their support website.

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I stumbled on PTM7950 listing on AliExpress and thought to try it out. My Laptops and PC were working fine in my opinion until I checked out that I had the following Temps :

Relevant PC Specs :
CPU – AMD Ryzen 9 3900X 12-Core Processor [CPU Max : 83 ]
GPU – AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT [GPU Max : 89 / Hot Spot 100]
Laptop Specs [Asus M16]:
CPU – 11th Gen Intel Core i9-11900H [CPU Max : 100]
GPU – NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU [GPU Max : 75 / Hotspot 80]

Decision to Use PTM7950

The above mentioned temps on PC GPU and Laptop CPU made it clear to me that I need to apply PTM7950 and I while the process of repasting of PTM on GPU for PC was very uneventful.

Things were bit different for the Asus Zephyrus M16. I could always respread the LM , but didn’t because the way it was spread all over the place and as I already opened the machine up , thought to apply PTM on both CPU and GPU.

While opening was relatively straight forward, I did get a surprise of Liquid Metal on the CPU , cleaning the LM was cumbersome, cleaned it up carefully and to the best of my ability.

After closing up the laptop and turning the power button I was presented with :

• Blank Screen / No POST
• Power light constant ON
• Battery light would blink twice and then give a gap and repeat
• Keyboard backlit in red
• Fans not spinning

I started googling and searching and the unanimous reddit verdict on such a condition was “LM is conductive and you didn’t do a good job and it has fried the circuits” a.k.a Motherboard dead.

Additional Remedies

Going to page 2 and 3 of google (indicates how desperate I was) revealed more ways to find out the problem, none worked, but it included:

• Removing the battery, pressing the power button for 45-60 second and connecting battery again before trying
• Drain it’s battery and then turn it on
• Let it run for 10 minutes
• Connect adapter and then turn it on after doing a power reset
• Ensuring the display cable didn’t break or is properly seated and connecting external display [but as the system was not POST so never tried that]

While I gave up thinking the motherboard is fried, One YouTube video mentioned that the Error code of “battery light blinking twice and then repeating after gap” means a corrupt bios and you will need to remove the bios chip and put it in a programmer to get it sorted (video did not show where is the bios chip)

Hope and Revival of Asus Zephyrus M16

The above mentioned video made me think maybe it’s not a dead motherboard. While the method which I tried (and worked for me) was mentioned in different asus related queries but not with something where fans wouldn’t work and the keyboard would be red lit.

How It Was Revived

You can follow the steps mentioned below to get your laptop back to working if you are facing similar symptoms:-

1. Open up the back case
2. Remove the battery connecter
3. Press power button for 10 odd seconds
4. Remove Ram
5. Connect battery connecter
6. Rest the laptop on its screen with keyboard in the air, and press the power button
7. Laptop did POST and went to windows [a bit slow as running only on mounted ram]
8. Turn off laptop
9. Repeat Step 2 and 3
10. Insert Ram removed in step 4
11. Turn on Laptop , it works fine
12. Turn Off Laptop
13. Put the back case back and screw them up

Conclusion

Congrats if you got your machine to work.

Just thought to share it ,as it was really frustrating thinking that I burned the motherboard, even while being so careful with the removal of LM as that is mostly the defaulter … If you got some queries you can get in touch over X @Hackology.

While I reduced PC GPU temps by 20 degrees, the impact on laptop wasn’t profound , although I am glad it’s still running and might wait a few days before reapplying as reseating the conductors over and again might ruin the PTM.

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AI in High-Frequency Crypto Trading

High-frequency trading (HFT) is one of the most profitable types of algorithmic trading. The reason of its success is execution of numerous orders in milliseconds by the trader. The trader analyzes multiple markets simultaneously and makes correct predictions regarding trend reversals. It may sound like science fiction, since such a task is beyond the power of a human trader. However, with the help of AI crypto trading, you can implement this practice.

Necessary Conditions for High-Frequency Crypto Trading

The success of HFT is based on advanced technologies that are characterized by high data processing speed. The algorithms of this trading style are very complex, and therefore, ordinary trading bots are not suitable for this task. So, when creating bots for high-frequency crypto trading, developers should focus specifically on HFT algorithms.

The development of AI has become a real gift for fans of high-frequency trading. AI made a breakthrough in this direction, making HFT available both to large corporations and individual traders.

Why AI Made HFT Accessible to Everyone

Investment funds, hedge funds, and other major players in the crypto market have been practicing high-frequency crypto trading for a long time. Only they could afford to acquire such sophisticated technology to analyze the markets. However, AI has leveled the playing field and allowed individual crypto traders to compete in HFT, too.

How AI Improves High-Frequency Trading

AI-based bots have a number of advantages that allow them to improve high-frequency trading:

• The ability of artificial intelligence to self-learn makes it a constantly self-improving tool.
• High speed of AI bot reaction to price changes leaves no room for erroneous orders.
• The forecasts of AI crypto bots are highly accurate. 
• AI bots do not give in to emotions but place orders when they have sufficient signals that the price of Bitcoin or other crypto will change. They always wait for a clear signal before starting to act.
• AI bots react to market fluctuations in real time. They do not need time to rest, sleep, have lunch, etc. Therefore, traders can use these assistants while devoting their precious time to other important affairs. 
• AI bots allow traders to make significant profits from trading cryptocurrencies even for traders who do not have special training in the field of finance. 
• Precise mathematical models of AI bots significantly reduce the risks involved in high-frequency trading. Since such operations are carried out on a large number of crypto assets, risk reduction is a critical condition for successful and confident trading.

Conclusion

The ease of using AI-powered bots and the minimal time required for their setup attract more and more people to trading. This means that those who use them will have a competitive advantage compared to those ignoring the technology. Artificial intelligence shows real miracles in high-frequency trading, but it is still in the development stage. This means that even more complete disclosure of the AI bots’ potential is waiting for traders ahead. Become among the first traders to benefit from using this technology for high-frequency crypto trading.

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Market making in crypto is a critical function that ensures the smooth operation and liquidity of cryptocurrency markets. By providing liquidity, market makers enable traders to buy and sell assets with ease, ensuring that the markets remain stable and efficient. This article will explain the role of market makers in the cryptocurrency space, their importance to exchanges, and the different types of entities that engage in market-making activities.

Who are the Market Makers in Crypto?

Market makers in crypto are entities or individuals who continuously buy and sell cryptocurrencies to provide liquidity to the market. They play a key role in connecting buyers and sellers, thus reducing the bid-ask spread and enhancing market efficiency. Market makers use sophisticated algorithms and trading strategies to ensure that they can offer buy and sell quotes for a particular asset, ensuring that trades can be executed promptly.

For example, consider a market maker operating on a cryptocurrency exchange like this one: https://whitebit.com/market-making-program. This market maker employs advanced algorithms to monitor the order book and constantly places buy and sell orders for Bitcoin. If the current price of BTC is $65,000, and a trader wants to buy 1 BTC at $65,000, but the current lowest sell order is $65,100, the market maker might step in and sell the BTC to the trader at $65,000. Simultaneously, the market maker may place a buy order for BTC at $64,900. This process not only satisfies the buyer’s immediate need but also ensures that the market remains liquid.

Moreover, if another trader wishes to sell 1 BTC at $65,000 while the highest buy order is $64,900, the market maker might buy the BTC at $65,000 and place a new sell order at $65,100. By doing so, the market maker earns a profit from the spread between the buy and sell prices.

This continuous activity helps keep the bid-ask spread narrow, making it easier for traders to enter and exit positions without significant price slippage. This example illustrates how market makers provide liquidity and contribute to a more efficient and stable trading environment on crypto exchanges.

Importance of Crypto Market Making to Crypto Exchanges

Obviously, cryptocurrency exchanges rely heavily on market makers to maintain liquidity. Without sufficient liquidity, traders would face significant challenges in executing their trades quickly and at favorable prices. Market making in crypto helps stabilize prices and reduces volatility by ensuring that there is always a counterparty available for every trade. This stability attracts more traders to the platform, increasing trading volume and enhancing the overall market experience. In addition, liquid markets are essential for price discovery, allowing market participants to ascertain the fair value of a cryptocurrency.

Types of Crypto Market Makers

Several types of entities engage in crypto market-making, each bringing unique capabilities and strategies to the market:

• Broker-dealers are firms that trade on behalf of their clients and for their own accounts. In the context of crypto market making, they provide liquidity by executing buy and sell orders on behalf of their clients, as well as maintaining their own inventory of crypto assets. Broker-dealers play a crucial role in ensuring there is enough liquidity in the market to meet the demands of their clients.
• High-frequency trading (HFT) firms use advanced algorithms and high-speed trading systems to execute a large number of trades in a fraction of a second. These firms are highly active in the cryptocurrency market making space, taking advantage of their technological edge to provide liquidity and profit from small price discrepancies. Their activities help narrow the bid-ask spread and enhance market efficiency.
• Some banks and foreign-exchange firms have entered the crypto market-making arena. These institutions bring significant financial resources and expertise in traditional financial markets to the crypto space. They provide liquidity by leveraging their vast networks and capital, facilitating larger trades, and contributing to the market’s stability.

Other market participants, including proprietary trading firms and individual traders, also engage in market making. Proprietary trading firms use their capital to trade for profit, employing advanced algorithms and high-frequency trading strategies to capitalize on market inefficiencies. These firms often have significant financial resources and access to cutting-edge technology, allowing them to execute large volumes of trades at lightning speeds. Their participation not only enhances market liquidity but also contributes to tighter bid-ask spreads and more stable pricing.

Individual traders, on the other hand, may not have the same level of resources as proprietary trading firms, but they still play a crucial role in market making. These traders often use a variety of strategies, such as arbitrage, scalping, and statistical analysis, to provide liquidity and earn returns.

A market maker in crypto is an essential participant in the cryptocurrency ecosystem, providing the necessary liquidity to ensure efficient and stable markets. 

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BestChange is not an exchanger but a monitoring of exchangers containing the best exchangers. The platform has been operating since 2007 and has collected many time-tested sites.

Why is the monitoring of exchangers needed?

This service is needed in many different situations, so we decided to discuss monitoring exchangers in more detail.

Now, this site is in demand due to the situation in the world; if you are in another country and want to transfer money to Ukraine or vice versa, from Ukraine to another country, then this service will be a godsend for you since you can buy dollars at the best rate, and much more. The site contains a large amount of currency and cryptocurrency that can be exchanged anytime convenient. Also, 374 exchange offices cooperate with the aggregator, which is ready to assist you in purchasing currency.

Exchanger services are completely free. Here, you will find a suitable exchanger for yourself, with good reviews from other users and the best exchange rate.

Can exchangers on BestChange be trusted?

BestChange took this issue responsibly since we are talking about money, so before adding an exchanger to their site, they pay attention to many key factors, such as:

• Rating in the list of payment systems;
• The volume of reserve stocks;
• Reputation on the Internet;
• Operating time of the exchanger, etc.

When choosing an exchanger, you need to emphasize the services they provide, namely, indications on the icon aggregator for additional checks and official registration.

After long cooperation, Bestchange carefully checks the exchangers to ensure they do their job. If the rules and conditions are violated, they will be removed from the network, or certain measures will be imposed, and thus, they are encouraged to solve the problem as quickly as possible. Also, the exchanger is excluded from the aggregator if you receive three negative reviews. Because of this, the risks of conducting a transaction or currency exchange are approaching zero.

What is the best way to choose an exchanger?

To start exchanging Adv Cash USD to BitCoin cryptocurrency, you need to familiarize yourself with the sites the company provides in the “Exchange Rates” section. Opposite each exchange office, there is an icon that provides brief information about the specific exchanger, namely:

• Company name.
• Reserve amount.
• Company country.

To the right of the exchanger, small icons display short but important information that can help you choose an exchange office when exchanging; some sites also indicate the percentage of their commission.

If you want to independently check the site’s honesty and read reviews from real users, this is not a problem. On the screen, you can see the “Reviews” button; if you click on it once, we will open detailed information about the exchanger you have chosen, and you can read the reviews.

If you have already opened a company profile, then you can get to know it better; the following information will be indicated there:

• work status;
• number of courses offered for exchange;
• the amount of available reserves;
• period of work on the market and period of cooperation with BestChange;
• country of origin of the site;
• number of reviews on the aggregator platform;
• statuses in different payment systems;
• information about the site on the forums.

We go to the exchanger and make a sale, purchase, or exchange.

When you have already decided on the exchange office and are trying to exchange Advanced Cash to Bitcoin (BTC) (more info you can find here bestchange.com/advanced-cash-to-bitcoin.html), you need to click on it once. After that, you will be transferred to a new window on the site itself, and all the information that you filled out on BestChange will be automatically transferred to your exchanger.

After you have checked the correctness of the Advanced Cash to Bitcoin pair you have chosen, you must fill out the following fields and click the “Make Exchange” button. Often, websites provide detailed instructions for use. Suppose something doesn’t work out for you. In that case, difficulties arise, or you want to make sure that you are doing everything correctly, there is customer support on the exchanger’s website, where you can ask any question you are interested in or ask on the BestChange aggregator itself.

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There are hundreds of new crypto projects arising as the market is awakening after the long downtrend. The ultimate goal of every young project is to list token on exchange and gain exposure to a wide audience of traders and investors. The most efficient way is to list tokens on centralized exchanges (CEXs), for they provide a reliable and compliant trading environment. This article explains why listing on CEXs is so beneficial for new projects and how to list tokens correctly.

Benefits of CEX listing

Here are the benefits projects get with listing on CEX:

• High liquidity. After listing, tokens become accessible to a broad audience of traders who start trading them and boost their liquidity. 
• Greater base of crypto for institutional investors. Listing on a CEX increases tokens' visibility and credibility in the market. New market participants now know about the token and feel confident about its credibility.
• Possible price growth. With the token becoming visible and tradeable, its trading volume will likely grow. It can potentially increase the price as well.
• Compliance. Many CEXs fully comply with regulations. Listing tokens means a thorough check of the projects behind them. A listen token means the project was checked and approved by the CEX.
• CEXs offer advanced trading tools such as margin and futures, which may also boost liquidity. 

Crucial Steps for Listing a Token on CEX

Here are the steps to list your token:

• Choose an exchange. Evaluate trading volumes of different platforms. Choose those with higher volumes, which means greater liquidity.
• Prepare documents. See the exchange’s requirements and prepare all the needed documents about your token. That may include token audits, compliance with regulations (AML and KYC), whitepaper, etc.
• Submit the request for listing your token. Provide all the necessary information to highlight the unique features of your token and value. Be active and engage with the exchange community. Arrange AMA (ask me anything) sessions and communicate your project through social media.
• Discuss fees and terms. There may be a fixed fee for listing, or you may negotiate this with the exchange directly. 
• Once you have successfully negotiated the fees and terms, the listing process starts. It includes the token’s smart contract integration into the exchange’s trading platform. 

Once all the technical issues are solved, the exchange will announce your token listing and the pairs it will be traded with. 

Conclusion

Token listings on CEX allow for greater liquidity, exposure, and accessibility of tokens to a wider range of potential investors. Being listed on a CEX can increase a token’s credibility and legitimacy, as well as provide a platform for price discovery.

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In the ever-transforming world of cryptocurrency, navigating the constantly fluctuating market and planning our investments can be overwhelming. But what if you regularly accumulate your favourite assets without the need to constantly monitor prices? What if you could invest in your heart-close project or projects at your desired pace, setting your goals once, and freeing up your energy from constant monitoring? Enter Binance Auto Invest-the solution you’ve been looking for. Binance Auto Invest is an attractive and powerful tool designed to simplify your cryptocurrency strategy.

This guide offers a detailed overview of Binance Auto Invest, providing you with the knowledge to master its features, and use it to build a crypto portfolio that align with your goals. We’ll explore the benefits of Auto Invest, providing step-by-step guide to valuable insights, and equip you with the knowledge base needed to optimize your cryptocurrency investment journey.

What is Binance Auto Invest

Consider it like a crypto piggy bank. You set aside a specific amount, as low as 0.1$, to be automatically invested at chosen intervals, such as daily, weekly or monthly. Over time, you build a holding regardless of whether the market is soaring or dipping. This strategy helps to average out your purchase price and potentially reduce the risk associated with investing large sums at a single price point.

Advantages of Binance Auto Invest

• Convenience: Auto Invest automates the investment process, liberating you from the constant need to monitor prices and manually place orders. Set it and forget it – Binance takes care of the regular purchases for you.
• Discipline: Auto Invest instils discipline in your investment strategy. By pre-determining the amount and frequency of purchases, you sidestep emotional decisions based on market fluctuations.
• Dollar-Cost Averaging (DCA): As mentioned earlier, Auto Invest facilitates a DCA approach, potentially mitigating the impact of market volatility on your overall investment cost.
• Peace of Mind: Auto Invest alleviates the stress of timing the market. You can invest consistently and construct your portfolio with confidence.
• Flexibility: Choose from a wide range of supported cryptocurrencies and customize your investment plan with diverse payment options and recurring cycles.

Binance Auto Invest: A Step-by-Step Guide

To harness the power of Binance Auto Invest, simply follow these easy steps:

1. Login to your Binance account. Make sure you have a funded account with either fiat currency or crypto holdings to execute your Auto Invest plan effectively.
2. Navigate to Earn > Auto-Invest. This option can be located within the Earn section of the Binance platform.

• Navigate to Auto Invest

• Choose Your Investment Style: Single Token or Multi-Assets.
  • Single Token: This option enables you to invest in a single cryptocurrency of your choice. It’s Ideal for individuals with strong conviction in a specific coin.

• Multi-Assets: This option empowers you to create a diversified portfolio by investing in multiple cryptocurrencies simultaneously. You can either:

• Build a Custom Portfolio: Select individual cryptocurrencies to build your own personalized basket.

• Choose a Pre-made Index Linked Portfolio: Binance offers pre-built portfolios that track specific market indexes. This can be a convenient option for those seeking a diversified approach without the need for individual coin selection.

Setting up Your Auto Invest Plan

Once you’ve chosen your investment style (Single Token or Multi-Assets), it’s time to configure your plan:

• Investment Amount: Carefully determine the amount you want to invest with each Auto Invest Purchase.
• Payment Method: Select how you want to fund your Auto Invest purchases. Options include fiat currency, stable coin or specific cryptocurrencies supported for subscriptions.
• Payment Order: Choose between limit or market orders for fulfilling your purchases. Limit orders allow you to specify a desired price, while market orders execute at the best available market price.
• Recurring Cycle: Define the frequency of your purchases. You can choose “daily”, “weekly”, “monthly”, or even make a “one-time purchase”.

Review and Confirm Your Plan

Before activating your Auto Invest plan, meticulously review all the details you’ve entered, including the chosen cryptocurrency (ies), investment amount, payment method, and recurring cycle. Once satisfied, confirm your plan to initiate the automated investment process.

Additional Considerations for Optimizing Your Auto Invest Strategy

• Market Research: While Auto Invest streamlines the buying process, conducting thorough market research before selecting your investment cryptocurrencies remains crucial. Understand the project’s fundamentals, tokenomics, and long-term potential to make informed decisions.
• Investment Horizon: Aligning your Auto Invest plan with your investment horizon is essential for long term success. Clarify whether you are investing for the long term or short term. Understanding your investment goals will help you determine the most suitable cryptocurrencies and define a sustainable investment amount of your Auto Invest plan.

Conclusion

Binance Auto Invest automates your cryptocurrency purchase at regular and pre-determined intervals, enabling you to employ Dollar-Cost Averaging (DCA) to reduce the impact of market volatility. This step-by-step guide empowers you to customize your own Auto Invest plan, choosing between single or multi-assets investments, customizing your payment method, and determining the frequencies of your crypto accumulation. I have been personally using BNB Auto Invest and Index Link options and both of them are in profits, sitting at about 96% profit with my BNB auto invest and 31% with my Index link plan. The aim was just to test out Binance Auto invest feature, before I could write about it.

It’s essential to remember that thorough market research and alignment of your investment horizon with your goals remain crucial for confidently investing or navigating the crypto market as crypto is highly volatile and risky.

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After allowing password sharing for years, Netflix has recently changed its policy. The password sharing is now only allowed for a single physical household. However, we also have multiple methods to bypass Netflix household. Want to know more? Make sure to read till the end. Let’s being!

Since its initial years, Netflix encouraged password sharing with your friends and family, which allowed them to generate a strong user base. After they were done with this, Netflix unexpectedly started to impose a BAN on password sharing. This helped them surpass the expected revenue in Q4 of 2023, due to an overflow of new subscriptions.

Current Netflix Password-sharing Policy

Netflix only allows account sharing under a single, physical household. In simple terms, Netflix will only allow sharing your account with those who stream from the same internet as yours (the main account), preferably your family members.

However, to beat this, we first need to understand the concept of a single physical household.

Enforcement of the Policy

The policy is not enforced on smartphones because it is natural for mobile phones to be active outside of Netflix household. Currently, Password-sharing under single household policy is enforced for TVs, smart TV boxes, PCs, and all other similar devices.

What is a Single Physical Household?

As soon as the Netflix restrictions will move to your region, you will start getting monitored for your activity. On the basis of this activity, Netflix will automatically determine a “primary location” where your account is used the most. If your account is used by other devices, using the same internet, as you are using at your primary location, all the devices, including yours, will considered to be under a single physical household, known as Netflix Household. If you trying logging into an account which has a different Netflix Household you will be presented by an error message “your TV isn’t part of the Netflix household for this account” followed by an explanation that why you can not access Netflix.

Since we have looked at what is Netflix Household, and what the restrictions for it are, let’s just move to our main topic on how to bypass Netflix Household.

How to Bypass Netflix Household

It must be clear by now, that to bypass Netflix household, we must make Netflix think that all the users sharing the account are living in the same “physical household” or the same “primary location”. As Netflix determines the location by the IP of the primary device, we can do so by simply routing the traffic of all the additional devices from one primary device.

To make it clear, imagine you and your 4 friends plan to share the same Netflix account. You own the account and you run it in your house, on the TV. So the primary location is the IP address of your home internet router. Now, if all your friends route their Netflix traffic from your IP address while physically being on different locations, Netflix will think all of you 5 are in the same physical household, and you must not have an issue sharing the same account.

But if any of your friend is not in the same physical household i.e. Netflix Household , they will get a message “your TV isn’t part of the Netflix household for this account” while he tries to access Netflix.

Now let’s dwell into the methods on how we can bypass Netflix Household so that you can access Netflix even if you are not sharing the same location or internet. Lets discover them one by one.

Method 1: Tailscale to

If thinking of a Virtual Private Network or VPN brings you the idea of a consumer VPN, like SurfShark or ProtonVPN, we are not going to use that here, since the crackdown by Netflix for consumer VPNs have begun for years. We will however, set up our very own Private Network from our primary location to route all the traffic of shared devices from our IP. Now under this, we again have a few third-party services we can use. One of the easiest and most convenient to use is “Tailscale”.

What is Tailscale VPN?

Tailscale is a free VPN which allows you to route and monitor the traffic, you are sending or receiving from your IP. We will be using it to redirect all the traffic from the devices using shared account i.e. Outside of Netflix Household, to the device running from the primary location. To get started, you will have to follow these steps.

Set up Tailscale to Bypass Netflix Household

First of all, you need to download Tailscale. It’s simple and easy.

• Visit the Tailscale official website.
• Scroll down until you see “Download for Free”.

• Click the button and Sign Up with the option of your choice.
• Next up, you need to select the type of your primary device.
• It is important to note that your primary device needs to always be online.
• You can use Windows, Raspberry Pi, or a Mac to run your Netflix account.
• Select the respective option and click on “Download for Windows (in this case)”

Tailscale – Add the Primary Device

Once you have downloaded Tailscale, you will need to log in to the account you created previously. After the installation is completed, simply run the Tailscale app and link the account you just created, by signing in. This will add your device as a primary device.

Tailscale – Add Second Device

Next up, you will need to add a second device that is intended to run the same Netflix account. To add a second device, install the Tailscale VPN on that device and log in with the same account you created earlier. After you have logged in with the same account on your secondary device, simply go back to your primary device to check if the device list is updated.

Once the device list is updated, you will see your secondary device, which in our case is
“iphone”. Although the device is for testing purposes, this is to be noted, that this method will not entertain any smartphone users – moreover smartphones are not barred by Netflix Household restrictions.

Anyways, once your device list is updated, click on “Success, it works”.

Tailscale – The Admin Console

On the next screen, click on “Go to the admin console” to access full control of all the devices.

This will show all the available devices that are currently connected to current account.

Now it’s time to set up our main server, which will route all the traffic from other devices. It will be our primary device which will be online all the time. And as we have decided already, this is going to be our Windows machine. Let’s set it up as an exit node (server).

Tailscale – Specify Primary Device as Exit Node

Go to little windows tray in taskbar and right click on Tailscale icon. Under “Exit Node” click on “Run exit node” and confirm it by clicking “Yes” for the pop-up.

As soon as the exit node will be reflected on the application, a little badge will appear under the device name, indicating it is acting as exit node.

We will also need to approve this change from the admin console. For that, click on three dots against the name of the machine and click on “Edit route settings”.

Under this window, check the box before “Use as exit node” and click “Save”.

Now we have verified that we want our Windows machine to act as our server or exit node.

Tailscale – Disable Key Expiry

Another thing we have to do is, to disable expiry, that is, we have to authenticate all the devices periodically if the expiry is enabled. We can turn that off by click on three dots against our Windows machine name and click on “Disable Expiry”.

Tailscale – Make Primary Device a Service

Now, we want our machine to act as a service, so even if no device is connected, it still functions as a server. For that, simply click on the little tray icon and right-click on the Talescale icon. Go to Preferences and enable “Run unattended”. Confirm by clicking “Yes” for the pop-up that appears.

Now we are done with our Windows machine. For the next step, we need to go to the Talescale app in our client device, and select our Windows machine as exit node. Once done, all our internet traffic will go through our primary device.

This was it for the first method. We can run Netflix on all of our devices and it will be good to go. As all internet traffic will go through the Talescale server we created above which is residing in the Netflix Household and Netflix will consider your outside session to be coming from the same location / IP thus allowing you to view Netflix.

Tailscale Alternative Services

Tailscale is not only the VPN offering this solution. We can use some other fantastic VPNs that do the same thing:

• SoftEther VPN
• WireGuard VPN
• PiVPN (for single-board computer and Linux)

Method 2: Meshnet by NordVPN to Bypass Netflix Household

If the previous method seems too technical or time-consuming to you, here is an alternate method for you. Although this method is relatively simple and easy, it comes with a question of reliability. Still there is nothing bad with giving it a shot. So let’s jump straight into it.

We will use NordVPN’s Meshnet service for this method. Meshnet is primarily aimed to provide a LAN network which can help route the traffic from a single device, transfer files in a network, and link multiple devices. We will, however, use this feature to bypass Netflix household restrictions. This method is easy, simple, and totally free of cost. For that, you will have to follow these steps:

Meshnet – Set up NordVPN

• First of all, download and install NordVPN in your primary device, which is again Windows machine in our case. (Setting up MeshNet is Free, however you can use this referral to get upto 3 months additional for free if you opt to buy)
• Sign Up or log in to your account
• Click at the third button from the top, at upper left corner and turn on Meshnet.

Meshnet – Set up Meshnet on Client Device

• On the client device, install NordVPN and log in with the same account.
• Turn on Meshnet.
• Come back to your host device (Windows PC) and check, the device list must be updated by then.
• Click on the 3 dot icon in front of the client device name and click “manage device”.
• Make sure all the options shown below are turned on.

• Now come back to your client device, and click on the Route Traffic option.
• You should see the host device.
• Simply click on “Route all Traffic”.
• Repeat the process for all the devices you want to add to the same network.

Once done, you will see the number of the devices on your host device that are routing their traffic from your device.

And that was it! Now all the devices are running under the same IP and you will be able to successfully bypass Netflix household restrictions.

Cautions and Restrictions

Although these bypass methods will let you enjoy the same Netflix account for all your buddies, here are a few cautions and restrictions you should be aware of.

Security Risks

The biggest caution for this method is the security. When you are routing all the traffic from multiple devices to a single device, it simply means you are allowing all the devices to access each other exposing your cyber footprint. And that any of your private information is easily visible to other devices connected to the same network.

So it is important to share your account and server with only the people you truly trust. While NordVPN Meshnet will regard your data security / privacy the Tailscale will give you more flexibility but lesser security protection.

Internet Speed

For the first method, Tailscale VPN informs its users that their services are not yet fully optimized for Windows devices. This means users can experience a lower internet speed compared to normal streaming.

This is also worth noting, that as the primary device is routing the internet for multiple devices, it must have a faster internet connection for a smooth Netflix experience.

Occasional Practices

As mentioned earlier, Netflix automatically determines a user’s primary location by analyzing it’s log data, we must take some measures to make Netflix determine our desired location i.e., as primary location.

Netflix usually checks for the household every 30 days. So to keep enjoying your streams, you must perform this routing practice at least within 30 days. However, the more frequently you perform the practice, the lesser the chances of you getting barred with this Netflix Household restriction will be. Ideally, a one or two week gap would be the best to make things going as desired.

Conclusion

After allowing password sharing for years, it seems like Netflix is now focusing on making some money. Netflix recently imposed a password-sharing ban to bring more users under their subscription model. Currently, they only offer “Password Sharing in Household”. This means, only people in the same physical household are allowed to share their passwords.

We can, however, use several methods to bypass Netflix household, allowing multiple devices to run physically on different locations, and virtually, under same IP. This is what this guide exactly talks about.

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Google’s Brain Team and DeepMind have unveiled Google Gemini, a cutting-edge AI model. This remarkable system, announced by CEO Sundar Pichai, aims to revolutionize the AI industry. Combining various AI models and a massive Google dataset, Gemini has set new standards for AI capabilities.

Will this versatile and powerful model win the AI race? That’s what this article explores.

Key Takeaways

• Gemini AI is designed to be more powerful and capable than its predecessor, with the ability to reason across text, images, video, audio, and code.
• Google Gemini is the first model to outperform human experts on Massive Multitask Language Understanding (MMLU) and has expertise in computer vision, geospatial science, human health, and integrated technologies.
• Google Gemini’s integration with Bard improves the chatbot’s understanding of user intent and allows for seamless handling of various media.
• The future development of Gemini Ultra will support images, audio, and video, as well as languages other than English, enhancing Bard’s capabilities for multimodal functions.

Understanding the Google Gemini AI Model

In the realm of artificial intelligence, Google’s Gemini stands out as a significant advancement, designed to replicate human abilities across varied tasks. It’s a multimodal AI model, meaning it’s capable of processing text, images, audio, video, and even code, all at once. This ground-breaking feature sets it apart from its predecessors and contemporaries.

Google’s Brain Team and DeepMind have collaborated to build Gemini on the foundation of the highly capable PaLM 2, which already powers several Google products. However, Gemini’s ability to integrate different AI models, like computer vision and language models, takes it to a whole new level.

Google Gemini’s training is another marvel. With Google’s unprecedented computational power and TPUv5 chips, it surpasses even GPT-4 in training magnitude. It’s been fed a diet of around 40 trillion tokens, making it one of the most extensively trained AI models to date.

Although still in development, Gemini is already showing promise in revolutionizing Google’s products and services, and potentially, multiple industries. It’s a testament to Google’s commitment to AI advancement and its ambition to remain at the forefront of AI technology.

Google Gemini Versus Chatgpt: a Comparison

ChatGPT has come a long way while comparing Google’s Gemini with OpenAI’s ChatGPT offers a revealing look into the diverse strategies these tech giants are employing to advance artificial intelligence.

Gemini, Google’s latest model, showcases its multimodal approach. It’s designed to process data from text, images, video, audio, and code, making it adaptable to a wide range of tasks. It’s also the first AI model to outperform human experts on Massive Multitask Language Understanding (MMLU), a significant milestone in AI development.

On the other hand, ChatGPT, OpenAI’s language processing model, excels in generating human-like text. It’s renowned for its ability to produce coherent and contextually relevant sentences, making it ideal for tasks such as drafting emails or writing articles. However, unlike Gemini, it’s not designed to handle multimodal data.

Challenges With Current Language Models

Navigating the complexities of current language models, we’re encountering significant challenges that impact their efficacy and versatility. These models, while sophisticated, often struggle with comprehending nuanced human language, leading to misinterpretations. They’re also data-hungry, requiring vast amounts of information to function optimally.

Moreover, bias and lack of transparency pose additional hurdles. Most models inadvertently learn and propagate biases present in the data they’re trained on. This, coupled with their ‘black box’ nature, makes it difficult to fully understand or control their outputs, hindering their reliability in sensitive applications.

Lastly, the resource-intensity of these models is a major concern. They require significant computational power and energy, making them expensive and environmentally unfriendly to develop and maintain.

Challenges	Descriptions
Understanding Nuances	Difficulty comprehending nuanced human language
Data Dependency	Require large amounts of data for optimal functioning
Bias and Transparency	Inadvertently learn biases and lack transparency
Resource-Intensity	Require significant computational power and energy

Addressing these challenges is crucial for the advancement of AI language models like Google’s Gemini.

Google’s Vision and Goals for Google Gemini

Google’s vision for Gemini is to revolutionize the AI industry by overcoming the existing challenges and setting new standards in language understanding and multi-modal capabilities. They aim to enhance the human-computer interaction experience, making it more intuitive and efficient.

Google’s goals for Gemini extend beyond just improving its own suite of products. They envision Gemini as a tool that will drive innovation across various industries.

Gemini is part of Google’s broader commitment to:

• Advancing the field of artificial intelligence by developing technologies that push the boundaries of what AI can do.
• Making AI more accessible and useful to people around the world, regardless of their technical expertise.
• Ensuring the responsible use of AI, with a focus on privacy, transparency, and fairness.

In essence, Google’s vision for Gemini is to create an AI that can understand and interact with the world in a way that’s as close to human-like as possible. They’re not just aiming to win the AI race; they’re striving to redefine it.

Future Implications of AI Innovations

The advancements in AI, such as Google’s Gemini, could radically transform various industries and societal norms in the future. As Gemini’s multimodal capabilities evolve, it may revolutionize the way people interact with technology. It’s not just about making tasks easier; it’s about creating a seamless, intuitive experience that feels more human.

One significant implication could be in the world of coding. Gemini’s AlphaCode 2, for instance, outperforms humans in coding competitions. This could lead to faster, more efficient software development and potentially lower costs in the tech industry. Gemini’s prowess in computer vision and geospatial science could transform fields like autonomous vehicles, remote sensing, and environmental monitoring.

Moreover, with its ability to reason across text, images, video, audio, and code, Gemini could change how we consume and interact with digital content. This could have profound implications for education, entertainment, and communication.

However, these advancements also raise questions about privacy, job displacement, and the ethical use of AI. As we race towards this AI-driven future, it’s crucial to address these challenges head-on, ensuring the benefits of AI innovation are reaped responsibly and equitably.

Conclusion

In conclusion, Google’s Gemini, with its multi-modal capabilities and immense computational power, could potentially revolutionize the AI industry. Despite challenges, Google’s commitment to advancing AI and setting new standards is evident. If successful, Gemini could significantly enhance user experiences and industry operations. Thus, given its potential and Google’s ambitious vision, Gemini could indeed be a strong contender in the AI race.

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Are you tired of messaging apps that compromise your privacy and security? Look no further than Utopia P2P Messenger Mobile App! It’s the ultimate solution for all your messaging needs.

With its decentralized and private peer-to-peer architecture, Utopia ensures that your data transmission and storage are free from any central server involvement.

Say goodbye to email and phone number verification – Utopia allows you to create a username and password, granting you instant access to its secure messenger.

Join Utopia now and experience the true meaning of secure and private messaging. While I have talked about Utopia Ecosystem in detail in various previous articles and video interviews, today we will explore Utopia P2P Messenger and the latest features.

Key Takeaways

• Utopia is a decentralized and private P2P messenger with no central server involved in data transmission or storage.
• Utopia does not require users to provide their email or phone number for registration.
• Utopia offers secure instant text messaging, file transfer, group chats, channels, news feeds, and private discussions.
• Utopia includes a personal AI assistant called Utopia AI, available 24/7 for answering questions and providing information.
• Integrated support of Crypton, send and receive CRP right from the mobile app

What is Utopia Ecosystem Android Application

If you’re curious about the Utopia Ecosystem and Utopia P2P Messenger Android Application, let’s delve into what it offers.

The Utopia P2P Messenger Android Application is a breakthrough decentralized and private P2P messenger that prioritizes your privacy. Unlike traditional messaging apps, Utopia doesn’t require your email or phone number for registration. It’s a fully decentralized messenger with no servers, ensuring that your messages remain private and secure.

The unique nature of the Utopia protocol makes it censorship-free, allowing you to communicate without interference from Big Tech. With Utopia, you can send encrypted messages, transfer files, create group chats and channels, and even have a private discussion with the help of an AI assistant called Utopia AI.

This Tor alternative guarantees worldwide access and offers all its functions for free. Experience discrete and secure messaging with the Utopia Ecosystem Android Application.

Benefits of the Latest Addition

Now let’s explore the benefits of the latest addition to the Utopia Mobile App. The new feature offers a range of advantages that enhance your messaging experience.

Firstly, you can send encrypted messages, ensuring that your conversations remain confidential and secure.

With the latest update you can store Crypton which is the native cryptocurrency of Utopia ecosystem in your mobile wallet and send / receive CRP right from your wallet. Which was a much awaited feature by the community.

What’s New in Utopia P2P Messenger

To utilize the awaited feature in the Utopia Mobile App, continue enhancing your messaging experience by installing the application from Google Play Store. Once installed you can login to your existing account or create a new one, some of the unique features of the mobile messenger are :-

• Decentralization: Everything communicates peer-to-peer without reliance on a central server, which ensures information security and removes the risk of central server failures.
• Privacy: Utopia Mobile Messenger offers various privacy features such as end-to-end encryption to ensure your communications are secure from prying eyes. It prevents third parties from intercepting or reading your messages and keeps your physical location protected.
• Secure Instant Messaging: Send instant text and voice messages with full encryption.
• File Transfer: Share files securely with users on the network.
• Financial Transactions: Integrated feature for financial transactions using Utopia’s native Crypton (CRP) currency and Utopia USD (UUSD).
• No Censorship: Utopia believes in freedom of speech, so you’re free to express yourself without fear of your content being suppressed.
• Integrated Wallet: The built-in wallet supports the native Utopia currency, Crypton, and the stablecoin Utopia USD (UUSD), both offering anonymous transactions.
• Staking / Airdrop: Any crypton held in your mobile wallet will get you a staking reward while occasional Airdrop also happen while the frequency is directly proportional to your activity.
• No KYC: There are no transaction limits or need for KYC procedures within the ecosystem, making it easier for anyone to participate.

Enhancing User Experience With Utopia

By customizing the settings in the Utopia Mobile App, you can further enhance your user experience and continue exploring the possibilities offered by this innovative messaging platform. Here are three ways you can enhance your experience with Utopia:

1. Personalize your app: Utopia allows you to change color themes, giving you the freedom to choose a visual style that resonates with you. Customize your app to reflect your unique personality and preferences.
2. Stay connected with push notifications: Enable push notifications to receive instant alerts whenever you receive a new message or notification. This ensures that you never miss an important update and stay connected with your contacts in real-time.
3. Enjoy uninterrupted messaging: Utopia utilizes high-speed elliptic curve cryptography to encrypt and send messages, ensuring secure and private communication. With no risks of data leaks or hacker attacks, you can have peace of mind while enjoying seamless messaging.

With these customization options, Utopia empowers you to tailor your user experience and make the most of this private and secure messaging platform.

Future Updates and Improvements

You can expect exciting future updates and improvements to enhance your experience with the Utopia Mobile App. The development team is constantly working to bring new features and functionalities that will further improve the usability and security of the app. These updates will ensure that you have a seamless and private messaging experience.

From enhanced encryption algorithms to improved user interface and navigation, the future updates will cater to the evolving needs of the users. Directly requesting CRP or UUSD right from the messenger wallet will be added aswell. Integrating cross platform support was the most difficult feat to achieve in a decentralized p2p platform, with that sorted out all future features are just one update away.

The team is also committed to addressing any bugs or issues that may arise and will provide regular updates to ensure a smooth user experience.

Stay tuned for these exciting updates that will make your experience with the Utopia Mobile App even better. While you can always share your bug reports with the team and get rewarded.

Conclusion

In conclusion, with Utopia Mobile App, you can finally have a messaging app that prioritizes your privacy and security. Its decentralized and P2P architecture ensures that your data remains safe from any central server involvement. By creating a username and password, you can instantly access the secure messenger without the need for email or phone number verification. With integration of Channels / Chat and Crypton the mobile app is now a fully functional application with cross platform support. If you are looking to explore Utopia or download their desktop client, check out their official website.

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In an era of escalating cyber threats, enhancing network security is paramount.

This article explores a comprehensive approach to network protection, encompassing network scanning, vulnerability and patch management, user access controls, network segmentation, and employee training.

Highlighting best practices and their importance, it provides critical insights for organizations aiming to bolster their defenses and safeguard their data effectively.

Dive in to understand the intricacies of implementing robust security measures in today’s digital landscape.

Key Takeaways

• Regular network scans and vulnerability management are crucial for identifying and addressing vulnerabilities.
• Patch management policies should be established to ensure timely updates and prioritize critical patches.
• User access controls, such as strong authentication mechanisms and regular access reviews, help prevent unauthorized access.
• Network segmentation limits the spread of attacks and allows for different security controls based on data sensitivity.

Network Scanning Techniques

Continually, organizations should employ a variety of network scanning techniques to identify potential vulnerabilities and strengthen their overall security posture. Utilizing robust network scanning tools, IT teams can probe their networks for open ports, weak configurations, and other potential weak points. These tools automate the often tedious task of scanning, enabling faster and more accurate detection.

However, identifying vulnerabilities is just the first step. Equally important is vulnerability prioritization, which involves analysing scan results to identify the most critical issues that need immediate attention. This process helps ensure that resources are allocated effectively, addressing high-risk vulnerabilities first.

This combined approach of network scanning and vulnerability prioritization is a fundamental component of a robust cybersecurity strategy.

Here are some of the most popular network scanning tools for :

• Burp Suite: Best for comprehensive web vulnerability scanning 
• Detectify: Best for ease of use and automation
• Intruder: Best for cloud-based network security
• ManageEngine OpManager: Best for real-time network monitoring
• Tenable Nessus: Best for vulnerability analysis
• Pentest Tools: Best for penetration testing
• Qualys VMDR: Best for cloud security compliance
• SolarWinds ipMonitor: Best for large-scale enterprise networks

Effective Vulnerability Management

A comprehensive vulnerability management process is an essential aspect of network security, encompassing the identification, analysis, prioritization, and remediation of potential network vulnerabilities.

Utilizing advanced vulnerability scanning tools, organizations can automate the identification of security loopholes in their network infrastructure. The process doesn’t end at identification; the data gleaned from these scans require careful analysis.

Vulnerability prioritization becomes a critical step here, enabling teams to focus their efforts on the most critical threats first, ensuring optimal use of resources. Once prioritized, vulnerabilities must be remediated promptly, necessitating a robust patch management program.

The continuous cycle of identification, analysis, prioritization, and remediation forms the backbone of an effective vulnerability management strategy, providing a proactive approach towards enhancing network security.

Implementing Patch Management

Building on the concept of vulnerability management, an equally significant aspect of network security is the implementation of a robust patch management policy. This involves identifying, acquiring, installing, and verifying patches for systems and applications.

• Patch deployment strategies: An effective strategy ensures that patches are deployed promptly and efficiently. It may involve automated systems for large networks, or manual patching for smaller, more sensitive systems.
• Patch testing methodologies: Before deploying a patch, it should be thoroughly tested in a controlled environment to check for compatibility issues or other potential problems.
• Continuous monitoring: Post-deployment, it’s crucial to ensure patches are working effectively and haven’t introduced new vulnerabilities.

With these steps, organizations can fortify their defenses, keeping their network secure and resilient to potential attacks.

User Access Control Measures

Implementing robust user access control measures is a crucial step in bolstering network security and minimizing potential threats. The bedrock of these controls is enforcing password complexity requirements, ensuring that all users have unique, hard-to-crack passwords.

This involves mandating a mix of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters. While ensuring the set conditions are not so stringent that users start making sequential passwords which are even easier to brute-force.

Coupled with this, periodic password changes can further deter unauthorized access. Yet, password measures alone may not suffice. Hence, implementing multi-factor authentication (MFA) is advised. MFA enhances security by requiring users to provide two or more verification factors to gain access.

This could be a combination of something they know (password), something they have (security token), or something they are (biometric verification).

These stringent measures, when applied correctly, greatly enhance network security. User awareness about limiting their cyber foot print is critical aswell.

Importance of Network Segmentation

In the organization’s pursuit for enhanced security, network segmentation emerges as a vital component. It essentially divides a network into several smaller parts, each acting as a separate entity. This approach yields significant benefits, especially in terms of bolstering the overall security posture.

• Containment of threats: Segmentation restricts the lateral movement of threats, thereby limiting the spread of attacks.
• Improved performance: By reducing network traffic, segmentation enhances the operational efficiency.
• Tailored security policies: Different segments can have unique security policies based on their specific requirements.

Implementation of network segmentation, however, necessitates careful planning, along with regular monitoring and updates, to ensure its effectiveness in providing a robust defence against evolving cyber threats.

Firewalls and Access Control Lists

With the implementation of network segmentation, the utilization of firewalls and access control lists becomes an integral part of securing an organization’s network infrastructure.

Firewalls, when correctly configured, serve as a robust line of defense against unauthorized external access. They scrutinize inbound and outbound traffic based on predefined rules, blocking those which don’t comply.

Access control lists, on the other hand, enforce access control policies, defining who or what is allowed or denied access to a network resource. Both these tools, when used in conjunction, provide a formidable barrier against cyber threats.

However, their effectiveness is largely contingent on the accuracy of their configuration and the appropriateness of the applied access control policies. Regular reviews and updates are essential to maintain a robust defense.

Here are some of the most popular enterprise-scale firewalls:

• Cisco ASA
• Fortinet FortiGate
• Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation
• Cisco Meraki MX
• Zscaler Internet Access

Employee Awareness Programs

Beyond the technical measures such as firewalls and access control lists, a crucial component in enhancing network security lies in the establishment of robust employee awareness programs. These programs aim to equip employees with the knowledge and skills necessary to detect, prevent, and respond to potential security threats. They play a pivotal role in phishing prevention and incident reporting, as employees are often the first line of defense against such attacks.

Regular training sessions on phishing prevention and safe online practices.
Hands-on workshops for recognizing and reporting suspicious activities.
Simulation exercises to test employees’ understanding and response to potential threats.

Cybersecurity Training Best Practices

A considerable part of an organization’s defense strategy should be dedicated to the implementation of effective cybersecurity training practices.

The cybersecurity training benefits are manifold and directly contribute to enhancing an organization’s overall security posture.

Training modules should be designed to address the most pertinent threats, including but not limited to, phishing, ransomware, and social engineering attacks.

To make the training more effective and practical, organizations can conduct phishing simulation exercises. These exercises allow employees to experience first-hand how these attacks occur, which in turn enhances their ability to identify and respond to real-life situations.

Additionally, regular updates to the training curriculum are necessary to keep pace with evolving cyber threats.

Plenty of online platforms, like Lumify Learn and Skillshare, provide online cybersecurity training, so it shouldn’t be hard to find one that addresses your company’s needs. Ultimately, a well-trained workforce is a fundamental layer of any robust cybersecurity strategy.

Conclusion

In conclusion, robust network security necessitates a multifaceted approach incorporating:

• Regular network scanning
• Efficient vulnerability and patch management
• Rigorous user access controls
• Strategic network segmentation
• Consistent cybersecurity awareness training

These practices, when meticulously implemented, offer a formidable defense against cyber threats, thereby securing an organization’s data and systems.

Thus, enhancing network security is a paramount concern, requiring ongoing commitment and strategic planning to ensure effective protection.

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Microsoft Unveiled New Bing with AI Integration. This integration represents a major step forward for the search engine. It allows Bing to better understand the context and intent behind users’ queries and respond in a more conversational and intuitive manner. The new Bing not only offers a faster and more efficient way to find information but also takes user privacy into consideration, implementing strict privacy policies to protect personal information.

New Bing’s chat, as well as the search feature, will allow users to find what they’re looking for faster and more easily than ever before. In this article, we will take a closer look at what makes the new Bing different from other search engines, its privacy protection measures, and its search capabilities. We will also provide a step-by-step guide on how to join the waitlist to gain early access to the new Bing.

How is New Bing Different from other Search Engines?

One of the key ways in which New Bing stands out from other search engines is its ability to understand the context and intent behind a query. This makes it easier for users to find exactly what they are looking for, even if their search terms are a little vague. For example, if a user searches for “best restaurants in New York”, New Bing takes into account the user’s location, personal preferences, and past search history to present a list of the most relevant restaurants in New York.

New Bing also has the ability to understand and respond to users’ follow-up questions. For example, if a user asks a question about a particular topic, Bing can provide an answer and then follow up with additional information or related queries. This ability to engage in a back-and-forth conversation with users helps to further improve the accuracy and relevance of Bing’s search results.

Is User’s Privacy Maintained in New Bing?

When it comes to privacy, Microsoft has taken great care to ensure that user’s personal information is protected when using the new Bing. The company has implemented strict privacy policies and measures to guarantee that user data is only used for the purpose of providing better search results. Microsoft recognizes the importance of privacy in the age of AI-powered services and is committed to preserving users’ privacy. While no technology can be 100% secure, users can feel confident that their privacy is a top priority for Microsoft and that they are taking the necessary steps to protect it.

A Sneak Peek at New Bing’s Search Capabilities

Microsoft has been working to improve Bing’s search algorithms and has added new features that are aimed at making the search experience more personalized and efficient. The new Bing now includes a sleek design and a more intuitive interface, which makes it easier for users to quickly find what they are looking for.

The integration of AI technology into the new Bing search engine has led to a remarkable improvement in its responsiveness to user queries. You will be amazed at the quick and accurate search results Bing will provide to your queries. The integration of AI into the new Bing search engine has elevated the user experience to a whole new level, leaving users thoroughly impressed with the results. A few examples are listed below.

Upon asking “Plan me a workout for my arms and abs with no situps and no gym equipment. It should only take 30 minutes”, the AI-integrated new Bing delivered remarkable and accurate answers to users’ queries besides showing the typical web results.

Similarly, when asked to “Write code to find the Fibonacci sequence in Python,” the AI-powered Bing provided a complete and proper code, instead of just directing users to typical websites.

Here’s another video showcasing the new Bing and demonstrating how cool and intelligent it is.

New Bing: The Search Engine that Gets You!

The integration of AI into search engines like Bing is going to revolutionize the way we search for information online. New Bing, equipped with cutting-edge AI technology, will be able to offer a more intuitive and personalized experience for users. With its advanced natural language processing capabilities, New Bing will be able to understand and respond to questions in a way that is more human-like and less like a machine. This means that users will no longer have to worry about typing in exact keywords or phrases to get the results they are looking for. Instead, they will be able to ask questions in their own words and receive answers that are both relevant and accurate.

How to Access New Bing?

While the new Bing is not yet publicly available, you can sign up for the waitlist to gain access as soon as it goes live. The process of joining the waitlist is straightforward and requires only a few simple steps, which are as follows:

1. Visit the Bing website and select the chat icon located at the top bar as shown in the image below.

2. Upon following the link, you will be taken to the Bing AI page where a pop-up will appear inviting you to join the waitlist.

3. Simply click the “Join Waitlist” button to complete the process. You will then be added to the waitlist and a message confirming this, “You’re already on the waitlist,” will be displayed as depicted in the image below.

4. Now you are in the waitlist and you will have the advantage of accessing the new AI-powered Bing ahead of the general public and receive all its benefits.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the new Bing powered by OpenAI’s ChatGPT is a major advancement for Microsoft’s search engine. With its AI integration, users can now experience a more conversational and intuitive search. Here, users can pose queries in natural language and the queries are accurately addressed. Microsoft has taken great care to ensure that users’ privacy is protected, implementing strict privacy policies and measures. The new Bing includes a sleek design and improved algorithms, delivering quick and accurate results. Although it is not yet publicly available, users can sign up for the waitlist to gain early access to the new Bing. In conclusion, the new Bing is a testament to Microsoft’s commitment to using AI to enhance the user experience and is sure to be well-received by users everywhere.

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OpenAI is currently generating buzz as its intelligent chatbot, ChatGPT. The Chabot gathers data from the web to answer a wide range of questions. Although its responses may not always be correct. ChatGPT has piqued people’s interest and sparked discussions about the future role of artificial intelligence. Keep reading to know how to use Codex for Software writing?

The company has also been developing Codex, a less well-known service that has the potential to revolutionize the way developers work. This new tool is a ChatGPT-like AI model that can write software. This makes it a powerful tool for developers. In this article, we’ll explore why Codex won’t replace developers and will instead create more demand for their skills.

How Does Codex Work?

First and foremost, it’s important to understand what Codex does and how it works. Codex is a tool powered by the GPT-3 model that has the capability to generate code in multiple programming languages such as Python, JavaScript, and C++. It uses advanced natural language processing techniques to understand the requirements given by a developer and then writes the code accordingly. The tool is designed to save time for developers by handling routine coding tasks such as writing boilerplate code. This allows them to concentrate on more complex tasks.

How To Use Codex For Software Writing?

To use Codex, you need to provide it with the details of the software problem you want to solve. You can do this by describing the problem in natural language. Your instruction should outline the requirements and specify the programming language you want to use. Codex will then generate a code solution based on its understanding and its training data.

For instance, if you were trying to build a web application that displays the current weather, you could provide Codex with the following information: “I want to build a web application that displays the current weather for a specific location. I want to use JavaScript.” Codex would then generate a code solution that implements this requirement. This will include the code for fetching the weather data and displaying it on a web page.

It’s a good idea to review the code generated by Codex. In this way, you can then make any necessary modifications to ensure that it meets your requirements. To use Codex, you may need to have some basic knowledge of programming and software development, as well as experience working with the specified programming language.

Using Codex via API Key

Codex API is a set of APIs provided by OpenAI that allow you to access the functionality of their large language models. With Codex API, you can programmatically perform various language-related tasks. These include text generation, question answering, text summarization, and more.

To use Codex API, you need to make API requests over the internet. This is typically done using a programming language like Python or JavaScript. The API request contains the input data, such as a text prompt or a question, and the API key. The response from the API contains the results of your query, which can be processed and used in your applications.

Here is how you can get your API key from OpenAI and can call it in Python.

1. Login to your OpenAI account, or create one.
2. In the upper right corner, click on your account profile.
3. Select View your API keys. (as shown below)
4. You can copy an existing key or create a new one.

The next step is to utilize your Codex API key in a programming language. In this article, we will use Python as an example.

To install the official Python bindings for Codex, execute the following command in your Python terminal:

pip install openai

Why Codex Can’t Replace Humans?

Software development is a complex and ever-evolving field. The technology used to build software changes rapidly, and new tools and frameworks are constantly being introduced. Developers have to stay up-to-date with these changes in order to work efficiently. They have to be able to adapt to new tools and technologies. When it comes to Codex, it operates on a pre-programmed set of algorithms and does not have the ability to learn and adapt to new technologies.

Codex requires a significant amount of input and guidance from a human developer to function effectively. It cannot write code without specific instructions and parameters. All this conclude that developers must still be involved in complex projects. That’s the reason Codex will not replace developers any soon. Although we can say, it will augment their abilities and help them work more efficiently.

Conclusion

Codex is not a replacement for the creativity and innovation that developers bring to the table. Software development requires a great deal of creativity and problem-solving skills. Developers must be able to think outside the box and come up with innovative solutions to complex problems. However, Codex is limited by its pre-programmed algorithms and cannot generate creative solutions on its own. Developers bring a unique perspective, problem-solving abilities, and creativity to the table, which cannot be replicated by Codex or any other AI tool. The future of software development is not one of replacement but of collaboration between humans and AI, and Codex will play a crucial role in this collaboration by making the development process more efficient and streamlined.

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Windows 11 is the latest version of the popular operating system from Microsoft. One of the key new features in this release is support for ReFS, or Resilient File System. This advanced file system is designed to provide improved performance, reliability, and data integrity for large-scale storage solutions.

What Is ReFS?

Resilient File System (ReFS) is a file system developed by Microsoft that was first introduced in Windows Server 2012. It is designed to be a replacement for the older NTFS file system and offers a number of advanced features that make it more suitable for certain types of storage solutions. ReFS uses advanced algorithms to detect and correct data corruption in real time, and it also supports large files and volumes, data deduplication, data mirroring, and virtualization. Additionally, ReFS allows for the creation of storage spaces, which are virtual disks that can be used to combine multiple physical storage devices into a single logical storage pool. It is designed to improve the performance, reliability, and data integrity of storage systems.

Why ReFS Is An Optimal File System?

ReFS provides support for large files and volumes. NTFS has a maximum file size of 16 TB and a maximum volume size of 256 TB. ReFS, on the other hand, supports files up to 16 exabytes and volumes up to 1 yottabyte. That’s huge, right?

This makes it ideal for use in large-scale storage solutions such as data centers and cloud storage. ReFS has built-in support for data deduplication, which can help to reduce the amount of storage space required. This feature works by identifying and removing duplicate data, which can help to save space on storage devices.

ReFS supports virtualization as well. This allows for multiple virtual machines to share the same storage space, which can help to reduce the amount of storage space required. These virtual disks can be used to combine multiple physical storage devices into a single logical storage pool. This makes it easy to create large, highly available storage solutions.

NTFS vs ReFS: Head-To-Head Comparison

NTFS (New Technology File System) and ReFS (Resilient File System) are two of the most popular options available on the Windows operating system. Both file systems have their own unique features and advantages, making it difficult to determine which one is the better option. Let’s compare NTFS and ReFS and discuss their key features, benefits, and use cases to help you decide which file system is best for your needs.

• NTFS is the default file system for Windows operating systems and has been in use for over two decades. While ReFS was first introduced in Windows Server 2012.

• NTFS supports file sizes up to 16 TB and volume sizes up to 256 TB. On the other hand, ReFS supports file sizes up to 16 exabytes and volume sizes up to 1 yottabyte.

• NTFS does not have any built-in data corruption detection and correction capabilities. Meanwhile, ReFS uses advanced algorithms to detect and correct data corruption in real time.

• NTFS offers robust features such as file and folder permissions, encryption, and compression. ReFS, however, offers advanced features such as data deduplication, data mirroring, and virtualization support.

• NTFS is supported by most third-party software and tools. Contradictory, ReFS is a newer file system that may not be as widely supported by third-party software and tools.

• NTFS is a mature and stable file system that is ideal for most storage needs. Meanwhile, ReFS is ideal for large-scale storage solutions where data integrity is of the utmost importance.

• NTFS does not support features like space-efficient snapshots. However, ReFS supports features like space-efficient snapshots.

• NTFS does not support features like data tiering. But ReFS does support features like data tiering.

• NTFS does not support features like online data scrubbing. When it comes to ReFS, it supports features like online data scrubbing

• NTFS does not support features like storage pools. While ReFS supports features like storage pools.

ReFS Compatibility In Windows 11

Windows 11 operating system will include support for ReFS as a new option, but it may only be available in certain editions such as Enterprise, Education, and Workstation. However, it has been reported that a Pro version of Windows 11 also has this support. Additionally, it is likely that ReFS can only be chosen during initial setup and not while the system is running due to the lack of direct NTFS to ReFS conversion. Windows 11 administrators can enable ReFS on Insider builds using ViVeTool and ID 42189933, but it is recommended to create a full system backup before installing Windows 11 on ReFS.

How To Install Windows 11 on ReFS

Microsoft is in the process of developing the ability to format a drive to ReFS during the Windows 11 setup process. This allows the operating system to run on the latest file system. The feature is currently under development and not publicly available. However, some tech enthusiasts have found a way to activate it and have successfully installed Windows 11 on a ReFS partition. Let’s examine the process of installing Windows 11 on a ReFS partition.

With the release of the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update, Microsoft eliminated the option to format drives to ReFS for consumer versions. This limited it to only “workstation pro” and Enterprise editions. However, Windows 11 Build 25281 has included support for ReFS as a target file system for the system drive. Although it is currently hidden and not officially listed in the release notes.

Enabling velocity ID 42189933 in the component store allowed Twitter users @XenoPanther and @PhantomOfEarth to install Windows 11 on ReFS directly. The screenshots are attached below:

They stated that the installation process was smooth, but they encountered a green screen of death.

However, here’s how to enable support for ReFS during the Windows Setup process.

1. Download ViveTool from GitHub.
2. Extract the app to the “c:\vivetool” folder.
3. Open the Terminal as an Administrator by pressing Win + X and selecting “Terminal (Admin)“.
4. Type in the command: c:\vivetool\vivetool /enable /id 42189933.
5. Restart Windows 11.
6. Double-click the ISO file of your Windows 11 (build 25281 or above). If you don’t have one, you can download here.
7. In the File Explorer window that opens, double-click setup.exe file and proceed with the installation. Make sure to select the ReFS partition as the target drive for the operating system.

You’re all set!

Conclusion

At present, ReFS support is not available in the official version of Windows 11 and it is primarily intended for specific use cases. NTFS will remain the primary file system and it is unlikely that it will be replaced by ReFS in the near future. However, having the option to use ReFS can provide additional choices for users and organizations. If you like living on the edge you may give it a go and share your experience.

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Artificial intelligence has been striving to be beneficial for humans for a prolonged period. Even at the release of Android 9 Pie, there was significant utilization of AI. With its latest model ChatGPT, OpenAI is achieving remarkable outcomes. ChatGPT is a cutting-edge language model developed by OpenAI that has the ability to generate human-like text. It is based on the transformer architecture and is trained on a massive dataset of written text, allowing it to understand and respond to a wide variety of inputs. Despite the growing popularity of ChatGPT there are many clues that suggest that AI needs a long way to go. Keep reading to find out why!

If you have been living under a rock and are still unfamiliar with ChatGPT, you can get more information on Generative Pre-trained Transformer (That’s what GPT stands for).

Being Developed

Despite its impressive capabilities, ChatGPT is not yet able to fully replicate human intelligence. While it can understand and respond to many inputs, it still struggles with understanding context and recognizing sarcasm or irony. Additionally, ChatGPT is not yet able to understand and respond to non-verbal cues, such as tone of voice or facial expressions, which are critical for effective communication.

Another limitation of ChatGPT is its inability to understand the emotional state of the person it is communicating with. While it can understand and respond to certain keywords related to emotions, it is not yet able to truly understand the nuances of human emotions and how they impact communication.

OpenAI provides in-depth information on the ongoing development of ChatGPT, including its limitations, on their official website. You can access the full article if you desire.

The Rate of Learning is Sluggish

The learning rate of ChatGPT is slow, meaning that it takes a significant amount of time for the model to learn and improve its performance. This can be attributed to the complexity of the tasks and the amount of data required for the model to learn effectively. Additionally, the model’s architecture and the techniques used in its training also play a role in the slow learning rate. However, it’s important to note that even though the learning rate is slow, ChatGPT still has the ability to learn and improve its performance over time. Researchers are continuously working on improving the model’s architecture and training techniques to speed up the learning rate and enhance the model’s performance.

Data Sources Lack Credibility

The data used to train the model may be biased or inaccurate. The model is trained on a large dataset of text, and if that dataset contains incorrect or misleading information, the model will reflect that in its responses. The model may not be able to distinguish between credible and non-credible sources. It is trained to generate text based on patterns in the data it has been trained on, so it may not be able to determine if a source is credible or not. The model may not be able to understand the context or nuances of a conversation. It can only generate text based on patterns it has learned, so it may not be able to understand the nuances of a conversation or the context of a specific topic.

When questioned about the controversial topic of the moon landing, the model stated that the event was real and not fabricated. The presence of bias in the language model suggests that the data used to train it may not be credible. A language model should present information objectively, without showing preference towards any particular viewpoint, especially in cases where the topic is controversial.

Room for Improvement

Besides all this, ChatGPT is currently in the beta stage. Which means it is still undergoing testing and development. As with any new technology, there are limitations and issues that need to be addressed before it can be considered fully mature. The model requires human intervention and fine-tuning to adapt to new situations and data.

However, as more data is fed into the model and more improvements are made to its architecture and training, ChatGPT’s performance will likely improve. Additionally, as researchers and developers continue to work on the model and apply it to various applications, it will become more versatile and adaptable to different use cases.

The following images demonstrate the limitations of ChatGPT in comparison to the human brain. In these examples, ChatGPT was presented with logical questions, but its responses were not as logical as a human’s would be.

The user asked ChatGPT to calculate the sum of 10 and 10, to which ChatGPT responded with the correct answer of 20. However, there may have been a doubt about the correctness of the answer. Despite this, when the user persisted with incorrect information, ChatGPT accepted it without a question.

The below-attached image shows the logical processing power of human brain vs AI. Humans are able to logically calculate and provide an answer to age-related questions, however, ChatGPT’s response to the same type of question deviated from the norm and produced a nonsensical and amusing answer.

Here is yet another example where the human brain excels in answering complex logical questions seamlessly, while AI lacks the natural logical processing power, resulting in a significant difference between the two.

ChatGPT is Definitely the Future

ChatGPT is indeed the future of natural language processing and generation. With its ability to understand and respond to human language in a way that is similar to how a human would, it has the potential to revolutionize the way we interact with machines. Its ability to generate human-like text responses opens up a wide range of possibilities for applications such as chatbots, automated customer service, and content creation. Furthermore, it can be fine-tuned for specific tasks and industries, such as language translation, question answering, and summarization. ChatGPT’s ability to learn from large amounts of text data also allows it to continuously improve its understanding of language and generate more accurate and relevant responses. As the technology improves and more research is done on how to apply it, we can expect to see ChatGPT being used in more and more applications in the future, thus making it the future of NLP.

Even at its development stage, ChatGPT can assist you during even the most challenging phases of your projects, as demonstrated by the images provided. In addition to its usefulness, ChatGPT can also provide entertainment during times of leisure.

Imagine you are struggling with your project and need a specific list for your work, but search engines are unable to provide it. This is what you get when you seek help from ChatGPT. Its just a small example of how ChatGPT can assist. Once fully developed and integrated into various aspects of daily life, it’s easy to see how valuable ChatGPT will be.

Feeling bored and in need of some entertainment from your favorite fictional characters? ChatGPT can provide you with the magic of these characters to keep you entertained.

The Benefits ChatGPT is going to Serve

As ChatGPT continues to mature and evolve, it has the potential to serve us a wide range of benefits. One of the most significant benefits is the ability to improve communication and collaboration across various industries. ChatGPT’s natural language processing capabilities allow it to understand and respond to human language in a way that feels more like a conversation with a real person. This can greatly enhance the customer service experience by providing more accurate and efficient responses to customer inquiries. Additionally, ChatGPT can assist with tasks such as data analysis and information retrieval, allowing for more efficient and accurate decision-making in various industries. As ChatGPT continues to improve, we can expect to see even more benefits and applications in fields such as healthcare, finance, and education.

Conclusion

One of the biggest challenges facing the field of AI is the ability to create machines that can understand and respond to the complexity of human communication. While ChatGPT is a step in the right direction, there is still a long way to go before we can create machines that can truly understand and respond to human emotions and context.

Another limitation of ChatGPT and other AI models is their lack of common sense and general knowledge. Despite being trained on a massive dataset of text, ChatGPT still struggles with understanding concepts and situations that are not explicitly mentioned in the data it was trained on. For example, it may not be able to understand the concept of a “roundabout” if it has not seen that word in its training data.

In conclusion, ChatGPT is a powerful language model that has the ability to generate human-like text, but it still has a long way to go before it can truly replicate human intelligence. The field of AI is constantly evolving, and researchers are working to overcome the current limitations of AI models like ChatGPT. However, it will take time and continued research before we can create machines that can truly understand and respond to the complexity of human communication.

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Microsoft has recently announced its partnership with OpenAI, a leading artificial intelligence research laboratory, to integrate the latter’s advanced chatbot technology into Bing, Microsoft’s search engine. This move is part of Microsoft’s efforts to make Bing a more powerful and intelligent search platform, and it hopes that OpenAI’s chatbot will help achieve this goal. Keep reading below to find out how OpenAI to make Bing Smarter.

One of the key advantages of using a chatbot for search is that it allows users to ask more complex and detailed questions, as they would when speaking to a human

What is OpenAI?

OpenAI is a research organization that was founded in 2015 with the goal of advancing the field of artificial intelligence (AI) in a way that is safe and beneficial for humanity. The organization is dedicated to conducting research and developing AI technologies that are transparent and explainable, with the aim of building trust between humans and AI systems.

One of the key technologies developed by OpenAI is the GPT (Generative Pre-trained Transformer) language model, which is a type of AI that is able to generate human-like text. The GPT model has been used to create a variety of applications, including language translation, content generation, and chatbots. Thus Microsoft has decided to partner with OpenAI’s chatbot which will help their search engine get smarter in terms of complex search responses.

Why does Microsoft partner with OpenAI?

Bing has long been seen as a distant second to Google when it comes to search engines, and Microsoft has been working hard to close the gap. One way it has sought to do this is by improving Bing’s ability to understand and interpret natural language queries. By partnering with OpenAI and integrating its chatbot technology, Microsoft hopes to further enhance Bing’s natural language processing capabilities and make it more adept at answering complex and nuanced queries.

How OpenAI can help Bing be smarter?

The chatbot technology developed by OpenAI is based on machine learning algorithms and natural language processing techniques. It allows the chatbot to understand and respond to user queries in a way that is similar to how a human would. This is achieved through the use of advanced machine learning models that are trained on vast amounts of data, allowing the chatbot to understand the context and meaning of words and phrases.

One of the key advantages of using a chatbot for search is that it allows users to ask more complex and detailed questions, as they would when speaking to a human. This is in contrast to traditional search engines, which often struggle to understand more complex queries and can only provide results based on the specific keywords used in the search.

Is OpenAI really going to make Bing Smarter?

The chatbot’s ability to understand and respond to natural language queries is expected to make Bing a more powerful and useful tool for users, especially when it comes to finding information on more specialized or niche topics. It is hoped that the chatbot will be able to provide users with more accurate and relevant results, leading to a better overall search experience.

In addition to improving the search experience for users, Microsoft also hopes that the integration of the chatbot will help to drive traffic to Bing and increase its market share. By offering a more intelligent and intuitive search experience, Microsoft hopes to attract more users to Bing and convince them to use the search engine over competitors like Google.

You can read about the latest technologies, news, and many more here.

Conclusion

It is worth noting that Microsoft is not the only company to have recognized the potential of chatbots in search. Other companies, such as Apple and Amazon, have also integrated chatbot technology into their respective search engines, Siri and Alexa. These chatbots are able to provide users with more accurate and relevant results, and also offer a more personalized and interactive search experience.

Overall, Microsoft’s partnership with OpenAI and the integration of the latter’s chatbot technology into Bing is a promising development for the search engine. It is hoped that the chatbot will help to make Bing a more powerful and intelligent search platform and that it will drive traffic and increase market share for the search engine. Time will tell whether the chatbot will be able to achieve these goals, but there is no doubt that it represents an exciting step forward for Bing and the future of search.

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Have you ever worried about your private text messages being spied on? This may be because you are using a non-secure messaging app. When you use non-secure messaging apps, you may risk getting hacked or stealing your private information.

Thankfully, there is an encrypted text messaging mobile application that you can download and use safely. With encryption, your text messages and the information you include in your texts are safe. So, here are a few recommendations on encrypted messaging apps for your interest.

Signal

One of the most popular encrypted text messaging app choices is Signal. It is a free messaging app for Android phones and iOS devices. Signal uses its end-to-end encryption protocol for voice calls and chats. With this app, you can send personal and group texts, voice calls, media, and attachments to your contacts. What is nice about Signal is that you do not need PINs or unique login credentials to access the app. Additionally, it allows you to have up to 40 participants at once in video calls.

Moreover, even when you are not on your phone, you can access your texts with a web browser. Even when you change your phone number, Signal enables you to keep your Signal account data if it is used on the same device. In addition, with the most recent update, Signal has added more user-friendly features such as customizable chat backgrounds and animated stickers.

Telegram

Another great texting app that is encrypted is Telegram. The app is available for iOS and Android, free of charge. With Telegram, you only need to link your phone number to a Telegram account. Then you can access it on your phone, browsers, or desktop app.

In addition, Telegram is not just an excellent encrypted messaging service, but it is also a worldwide social media platform. This app has substantial user groups and broadcasts that allow its users to reach millions of followers instantly. You may even have a group chat with up to 200 thousand members. However, encryption is not enabled by default for Telegram. You have to switch it on manually and use the Secret Chat Mode. In addition to this, you can even send self destructing texts and media. It is also important to note that chats with more than one person are not end-to-end encrypted.

WhatsApp

One of the most popular encrypted messaging apps, WhatsApp, is also a good choice to add to your phone. Like most apps, it is also usable on your iPhone and Androids. What is nice about WhatsApp is that it has been using end-to-end encryption on all messages since 2016, and the developers are constantly improving this feature.

In addition to the encryption, you can even send self-destructing text messages, videos, and pictures. Choose the duration that you would like the delivered item, whether it’s a message or media, will be available for the receiver to access them. For instance, you can choose to have messages disappear after 24 hours, seven days, or 90 days. To be more secure with chats, WhatsApp users can verify each chat’s 60-digit security-verification code or QR code.

Silence

For those who like SMS or MMS, here is an app that gives you more security than your standard text messaging. This open-source programme, Silence, uses the Axolotl encryption technology created by Signal and applies it to SMS sent through the phone. Like the usual SMS experience, Silence allows you to send text messages to your contacts but with the option of encrypting. In addition, this app is free for you to download, with no extra cost to use.

However, Silence is only available for Android users making it difficult for you to text your loved ones if they are using Apple devices. That being said, Silence is still an excellent option for an encrypted messaging app. Plus, this app does not need the internet to work, so if you ever find yourself with no internet, you can still send messages.

Threema

Threema mobile app is also another option for an encrypted messaging experience. It is available for both Androids and Apple devices for the price of $3.99. For this price, you get to have private chats and end-to-end encryption without needing your phone number or email.

When you start the app, it will generate a unique Threema ID key, which allows you to use the app anonymously. Despite being so, you can also make an account, making it easier for other Threema users to find you. Like other texting services, Threema also offers you voice messages, pictures and video sharing, and up to 20MB of file sharing. Plus, emojis, group messaging, and polling options are also available for users to use while texting.

The only downside is that Threema has yet to be used by most English speakers. Which makes it hard for you to text anyone on the app unless you are speaking or learning German. However, the app is still one of the best-encrypted texting mobile apps that you can get due to its robust security.

Conclusion

It is clear that there are a plethora of encrypted texting apps available for you to download. Although it is encrypted, it is also worth noting that you should always be careful and mindful of the information you write down in chats. With that said, hopefully, this list has helped you choose a suitable application for your chats. Good luck!

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The cryptocurrency sector has created a lucrative investment opportunity for many people. Some are active in trading crypto, while others are into crypto HODLing and liquidity provision. Still others provide services such as cryptocurrency exchange.

The basics of crypto investment are buying and selling. And the main focus right now will be selling crypto for cash. Why do people sell their cryptocurrency for cash instead of choosing a crypto swap? Here are the popular reasons.

When You Should Sell Crypto for Cash: You Are Active in Crypto Trading

Investors who are active in trading will sell crypto for cash at one point or another. Therefore, they need an exchange that is reliable, especially when they have to trade multiple times a day. Some people sell crypto for cash through their bank accounts, mobile money, or online payment systems. If you are active in trading, you may need more tools to succeed in the investment.

You Are Involved in Other Businesses

Some businesses accept crypto as payment but can hardly use all of it to purchase products. Therefore, they need to sell crypto for cash to get enough liquidity to run the business. Unfortunately, fiat money is still the common mode of transaction in the world. Before you sell crypto for cash, be sure to choose a platform that is secure, fast, and reliable. Fortunately, there are many such exchange platforms, no matter where you come from.

There Is a Significant Risk to Your Investment

If there is a threat to your investment, the best thing to do is sell crypto for cash. It is better to have money in your account and buy crypto later than to lose it through your crypto platforms. When selling crypto because of a security threat, be sure to do it fast and exercise precautions. The biggest problem to face here is a high supply, which might lower the value of the crypto.

You No Longer Want to Invest in Crypto

Sadly, there are many people who want to quit cryptocurrency because it is no longer sustainable or safe. They have no option but to sell crypto for cash and focus on other things. When selling a large amount of crypto, it is crucial to use a reliable platform, split the sales, and take other recommended precautions. Make sure that your cash is sent to your bank before closing your crypto account.

When You Should Sell Crypto for Cash: There Are Regulatory Risks

Most cryptocurrencies are autonomous and hardly regulated by any government. However, legal and political matters affect how crypto is traded in a country. If there is a legal implication that is affecting your digital investment, it is time to sell crypto for cash and try something else. Legal matters can affect the crypto negatively, and you should not wait for this. The sooner you do this, the higher the chances of saving your investment.

Conclusion

There are numerous instances when you should sell crypto for cash. You now have some important insights to guide you. For many people, selling crypto for cash is one of the best things to do, especially when they are in great need of money. Whether you are a business person or not, you can benefit from these insights.

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Our previous piece entitled ‘Cryptocurrency’ discussed how digital assets work in terms of being a medium of exchange for financial transactions. While crypto is exciting, it is highly volatile as demonstrated in the quick rise and fall of their prices. Last November 2021, Bitcoin reached its all-time high above €66,500, only to fall to its present value today of €22,700 (August 2022). This demonstrates the instability as well as how cautious one should be when pouring money into such types of digital assets. But not all digital assets are plummeting, one sector within the crypto market that is doing well is fan tokens.

Fan tokens give supporters more then just monetary gains. Fans can participate in polls, gain rewards, and make club decisions, which are priceless for passionate fans.

According to BeInCrypto.com, the total sales of fan tokens reached €3.4 billion in March 2022, and one month later in April global sales was up €1.85 billion, thus hitting a new record high. This naturally makes one wonder what it is about fan tokens that makes them seem immune to a bear market. What are they and are they worth considering for investments? Read on to find out more about these unique forms of crypto.

What Are Fan Tokens

Fan tokens are blockchain based digital assets that give owners special rights, like voting privileges, when it comes to minor club decisions. Sports enthusiasts all have favourite teams, and if someone owns the fan token of their favourite team, this grants them access to many VIP rewards. But the fan tokens themselves are not identified as crypto; the cryptocurrency is Chiliz ($CHZ).
If someone wants to own a fan token, they must first install the Socios app onto a mobile device. Next, they can purchase Chiliz, which is the in-app proprietary currency, and use Chiliz to purchase the fan tokens they fancy. Once purchased, the fan tokens never expire, thus giving the owner access to their favourite team, forever. These are the newest developments in sports digital currencies, and they’ve taken the global market by storm.

How Do They Benefit Fans

The primary goal of fan tokens is to bring fans closer to their favourite team by giving them direct access and including them in the club decision-making. As a specific example, in Italy the Inter fan token allowed supporters to vote on a new goal song at the stadium, which historically hasn’t changed for the past eight years. Inter also reached out to fans to choose the kit design for the upcoming season. Other votes across Europe have given fans a say over which design the new player’s tunnel at the Libertadores de América should have. As you can imagine, die-hard fans would take a lot of pride in being able to make these decisions.

How Will They Perform in the Future

Socios has announced plans to expand fan tokens internationally and reach major sports clubs and leagues across the globe. In rugby, Socios has already signed English Premiership clubs Leicester Tigers, Saracens, and Harlequins. Socios CEO Alexandre Dreyfus has his targets set on the U.S. sports industry and confirmed the company’s expansion overseas to New York, investing €48.7 million. He mentioned plans to make deals with five major U.S. sports leagues, but did not specify which ones. Whichever leagues they are, it wouldn’t be surprising if it was the major sports league looking at Socios track record.

Conclusion

Fan tokens give supporters much more for their money than other digital assets. Fans can participate in polls, gain rewards, and make club decisions, which are priceless for passionate fans. Perhaps this is the reason why fan tokens can hold resilient amidst a bear market.

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Advanced technology allows exciting and new platforms to exist. One such platform is PancakeSwap which utilizes a CAKE token and is also the first decentralized exchange on the Binance Smart Chain (BSC). This decentralized exchange (DEX) enables you to swap tokens known as BEP-20 built on the Binance Smart Chain. 

In addition, PancakeSwap makes good use of the Decentralized Finance(DeFi) Automatic Market Maker (AMM) to enable users to swap cryptocurrency assets comfortably. You can achieve this quickly by getting into the user-generated liquidity pools. This explains why cryptocurrency investors are into buying the CAKE Token today. With that said, here are six reasons you should invest in the CAKE Token by PancakeSwap. 

1. Greater Liquidity

A convincing reason to go to the Binance Smart Chain and invest in PancakeSwap tokens is its liquidity. In addition, PancakeSwap has many daily users and is ranked the fourth top market volume, enough reason to learn about this token from sites like https://swyftx.com. The PancakeSwap token features fantastic wallet integration.

With this in mind, look no further if you’re searching for a credible token as the PancakeSwap token is the right pick. It boasts of the highest daily volume and is a better deal as you can easily opt in or out of the cake. This is something that other tokens featured in cryptocurrency can’t allow.

2. Easy To Use

The CAKE token is worth the investment because it’s easy to use, and you can navigate its essential trading services even without experience. Thanks to the PancakeSwap token, you can maximize your returns. For instance, you can decide to credit your digital resources to the liquidity pools, then get the liquidity token back in return, which you can also stake to get more returns.

3. Low Fees

You must understand that PancakeSwap is developed on Binance Smart Chain. This explains why the decentralized exchange fee is too low, unlike Uniswap, the biggest competitor. Likewise, Uniswap depends on the blockchain of Ethereum. Because of a particular stagnation in Ethereum, you will likely experience sluggish proof-of-stake adoption. You’ll also notice a significant increase in the transaction fee.

In contrast, PancakeSwap Token is cheaper by 0.2% for persons using the liquidity in these pools. With this kind of fee, you can make more transactions. As an investor, there’s no doubt that you’ll receive maximum profit margins. Therefore, because of the lower fees, you can confidently invest in the PancakeSwap token, which will help you develop a passionate community supporting your project.

4. Captivating Staking Options

As a cryptocurrency investor, you’ll depend on staking opportunities to earn your critical passive income. Staking can allow you to get extra tokens on your blockchain. However, this is only possible if you utilize a validation model of proof-of-stake. On the other hand, staking on PancakeSwap guarantees you multiple benefits, unlike traditional yield farming. This is because platforms with the staking options will offer you the highest returns, which aren’t part of traditional liquidity pools.

If you engage in yield farming, you’ll likely experience specific risks, such as impermanent loss. With the impermanent loss, when your assets’ cost falls or rises, your returns will be lower than when you would have held them in your cold wallet. Fortunately, you’re not likely to experience such risks in staking. With that said, you can undoubtedly acquire maximum annual returns using the appropriate decentralized stock exchange.

5. Fast Transactions

Binance Smart Chain guarantees its users an excellent responsive trading experience. In many cases, the CAKE token transactions are usually complete within five seconds. This faster transaction allows you to earn more as it exposes you to other currency trading opportunities. It also keeps you updated on what’s trending, helping you to minimize slippage.

6. High-Security Level

The PancakeSwap boasts of higher security than other decentralized finance protocols. It has two primary blockchain firms that do audits for security. The first one is Certik, which utilizes formal verification technology to offer blockchain audit and hacker-resistant via penetration testing. The second firm is Slowmist. It generates cybersecurity protection and audits, especially for smart contracts, public chains, cryptocurrency wallets, and leading asset exchanges.

It’s usually risky to deposit your funds in a smart contract, which applies to audited projects, but with the assurance that it includes many security firms. There’s no doubt that the CAKE token by PancakeSwap boasts of a higher security rating, unlike others.

Conclusion

The future of decentralized finance is represented by the PancakeSwap developed on Binance Smart Chain. The idea of whether to invest in CAKE tokens must have crossed your mind if you’re an investor. If you did have even the slightest reservations, this guide has detailed the multiple benefits of considering PancakeSwap. But with the details highlighted in this guide above, you can confidently invest in PancakeSwap, knowing you’ll yield positive returns.

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