What is Deno and How Does It Differ From Node.js?

November 9, 2021

Node.js is the de facto JavaScript runtime for use on servers and local machines. It’s well-liked, versatile, and supported by a strong community. Deno is a newer runtime that aims to address some of Node.js’ shortcomings. Here’s where Deno is hoping to improve. Read More »

HTTPS is very secure, but it has one flaw: It’s not on by default. An attacker in the middle could hijack a user’s connection before you can tell them to use HTTPS. HSTS solves this issue, and enables HTTPS site-wide. Read More »

Docker’s ONBUILD instruction lets you set up triggers within an image. Your triggers will be executed later, when the image is used as a base for another one. They’ll become part of the new downstream image context and won’t be filesystem layers in your initial docker build. Read More »

Signed Docker images enhance ecosystem trust and security by letting users check the images they download really originate from you. Despite the clear benefits of signing, uptake among Docker users has been slow and it’s not enabled by default. Read More »

Docker provides tools to bridge the filesystems of containers and the host operating system running the container, such as bind mounts and volumes. These can be very useful both in development and production environments. Read More »

While Rivian is best known for its fancy electric pickup truck, a “significant” portion of its near-term revenue will come from an exclusive deal with Amazon. The small startup is set to build up to 100,000 electric delivery vans for Amazon by 2024, but there’s something weird going on—Rivian now says it will take electric delivery van orders for non-Amazon companies. Read More »

As Pixel 6 orders slowly make their way to customers, reports of “faulty” or unresponsive fingerprint readers are becoming incredibly common. We offered three easy solutions to this problem shortly after the Pixel 6 launch, but now, Google is offering some official tips to get your Pixel 6 fingerprint sensor working. Read More »

Speedy Wi-Fi is one of those things, like soft toilet paper, that you just don’t know you need until you invest in it. There’s nothing worse (well, okay, there are worse things) than the dreaded buffering video or lag in an online game. So, what’s the solution? A Wi-Fi 6 router. Read More »