#Cloud
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Microsoft Splits Azure Revenue Reporting in New Financial Disclosure Format
Microsoft is restructuring its financial reporting to separate Azure cloud revenue from other business segments, marking…
Microsoft Announces Shift to Two Reporting Segments: Agents and Infra, Devices
Microsoft has reorganized its financial reporting structure, moving from three segments to two effective immediately. Th…
Microsoft Sets First Dollar Target for Azure Revenue
Microsoft announced it will disclose Azure revenue in specific dollar amounts each quarter starting now. This marks the …
Microsoft to Break Out Azure Revenue in Quarterly Reports
Microsoft announced it will begin disclosing quarterly revenue specifically for its Azure cloud computing division. This…
Lenovo and Broadcom Cut Server Costs via Memory Tiering
Lenovo and Broadcom are deploying memory tiering technology within VMware Cloud Foundation 9.1 to combat rising hardware…
Microsoft and AWS Launch Private High-Speed Cloud Interconnect
Microsoft and Amazon Web Services have introduced a new private networking service that enables direct 100 gigabit per s…
Turning an Old Android Phone Into a Self-Hosted Server
A tech writer has repurposed an aging Android smartphone into a functional self-hosted toolbox. The device runs four dis…
File Servers Remain Essential Despite Cloud Growth
Organizations continue to depend on file servers for local storage due to cost, data control, and legacy system needs, e…
AWS maintains competitive pricing for cloud customers through advanced network engineering
Last month, AWS Vice President of Global Network Engineering Matt Rehder joined a networking lab session. The discussion…
Windows 11 now allows users to skip OneDrive setup during initial configuration
Microsoft has updated Windows 11 to let users opt out of OneDrive during the out-of-box experience instead of merely rem…
AWS quietly advances its cost-saving networking technology while industry peers struggle with basic infrastructure
Last month, I visited an AWS networking lab where Vice President of Global Network Engineering Matt Rehder demonstrated …
Boot a Virtual iPhone Using Apple's Virtualization Framework
A new open-source tool enables users to run a virtual iPhone on macOS by leveraging Apple's Virtualization.framework, al…
AWS Route 53 DNS service reimagined as a file system
Cloud industry professionals are playfully reimagining Amazon Web Services' Route 53 Domain Name System service as a fil…
JetBrains Urges Cadence Users to Reset Credentials After TeamCity Exploit
JetBrains is advising users of its Cadence cloud development service to rotate credentials and treat past executions as …
I Tested Two Docker PDF Editors to Replace Adobe Acrobat, and Only One Stood Out
The first tool I tried was PDFedit, an open-source graphical editor running in a Docker container with an official image…
Local NAS Beats Cloud: Own Your Notes with Offline-First Obsidian Vault
The core advantage of this approach is cost efficiency and data ownership. Traditional note-taking apps often lock user …
FnScribe Launches as Offline Dictation Tool for Mac Users
A new open-source application called FnScribe has arrived on the Hacker News front page. It targets macOS users who want…
I Moved My Windows Backups Off OneDrive and Stopped Worrying About Storage Limits
My homelab provided the solution I needed all along. After years of juggling Windows backups within OneDrive’s tight sto…
Running Your Own Software Stack With Docker Containers
The number of self-hosted community projects is expanding rapidly across the digital landscape. Many of these initiative…
Local Large Language Models Detect Server Log Anomalies Faster Than Humans
A recent experiment demonstrates that running a local Large Language Model on server logs can identify critical issues m…
Five Docker Tools That Eliminate Server Monitoring Hassle
Self-hosted infrastructure often demands constant attention, but a specific stack of Docker utilities can automate routi…
Xbox Launches Disc-to-Digital Feature for Physical Game Owners
Microsoft has introduced a new service allowing Xbox users to convert physical game discs into digital copies. The featu…
VMware vSphere 8 Support Ends October 2027, Forcing Upgrade to VCF or VVF 9
Starting October 11, 2027, VMware will end general support for vSphere 8, including security updates and bug fixes. This…
Microsoft unveils new Whiteboard extension for enterprise users
Microsoft has officially sketched out plans for a new Whiteboard extension, aiming to enhance collaborative workflows wi…
Nigeria Launches Sovereign Cloud Initiative to Bolster National Security
The Nigerian government officially introduced a comprehensive sovereign cloud strategy this week to strengthen national …
Self-hosted email is in steep decline, Microsoft and Google are taking over
Self-hosted email usage is declining rapidly as Microsoft and Google dominate the market, according to recent observatio…
AWS Announces Mechanical Turk Shutdown Date Set for 2026
Amazon Web Services confirmed on August 25, 2026, that it will discontinue its Mechanical Turk crowdsourcing platform ef…
The Unconventional Advantage of a Home Server
In a world where cloud computing dominates, a small group of enthusiasts still rely on their home servers for a unique a…
GeForce Now to Support Steam Controller and Steam
Nvidia's GeForce Now cloud gaming service is expanding its compatibility to include Valve's Steam Controller and Steam. …
The Open Mainframe Project Transforms Legacy Systems Into Innovation Engines
The Open Mainframe Project is redefining how enterprises view mainframe technology by integrating open-source tools like…
Bookshelf: A Self-Hosted eBook Library Built for Object Storage
A developer has launched Bookshelf, a self-hosted application designed to manage personal eBook collections using cloud …
IBM Unveils Dual-ISA Core for Mainframes at Hot Chips 2026
IBM introduced its first dual-instruction-set architecture core at the Hot Chips 2026 conference, enabling native execut…
Oracle Exadata Database@AWS Offers Performance Gains but Presents Migration Challenges
Oracle has made its Exadata Database Service generally available on AWS infrastructure, marking a significant expansion …
One Pull to Wipe Them All: Q Developer Extension Simplifies Coding Tasks
On July 13, 2025, a developer using the GitHub handle lkmanka58 submitted a pull request to Amazon’s aws-toolkit-vscode …
Can a Great Sales Rep Sell Any B2B Product?
Jason Lemkin explores whether top sales performers in SaaS can successfully sell any product they encounter, concluding …
Apollo Global Management Confirms Data Breach Amid Targeted Hacking Campaign
Private equity firm Apollo Global Management confirmed a data breach in which hackers accessed personal information from…
Switching from Google One to a NAS: A Cost-Effective Storage Solution
In a recent shift, a tech enthusiast moved from Google One cloud storage to a two-bay Network Attached Storage (NAS) sys…
Microsoft Addresses Critical Vulnerability in Entra ID Platform
Microsoft has announced a significant security patch for a critical vulnerability within its Entra ID identity and acces…
The Era of the Small Software Team is Over
In the past, a small team of 5 or 10 people could write code without needing to consider the complexities of modern soft…
I replaced Google Photos and OneDrive with my own server, and it made me realize I never needed the cloud
After years of relying on cloud storage for my personal photo collection, I migrated everything to a home NAS system and…
Warp Launches Warp Factories to Simplify Cloud Software Development
On Tuesday, Warp unveiled Warp Factories, a new open infrastructure designed for creating cloud software factories. This…
Apple Services Disrupted for Some Users
A number of Apple services are currently experiencing issues, affecting both consumers and developers. The problems star…
Public TV Channel Sues Over Lost Archives
A St. Louis PBS station is taking action after losing access to decades of archives. Nine PBS is suing Iron Mountain, a …
Sakura Internet Data Breach Affects 1.36 Million Accounts
Sakura Internet, a prominent Japanese cloud and data center service provider, revealed that hackers gained access to its…
Discover 10 American Products You Can Swap for European Alternatives Today
In a world increasingly reliant on technology, many Europeans find themselves using American products daily. This trend …
Managing Your Digital Life with Docker Containers
In a world increasingly reliant on technology, Parth Shah has embraced Docker containers to streamline his digital exist…
New Cyber Threat 'TwinLoot' Exploits Microsoft's Cloud Services for Stealthy Attacks
A new cyber threat known as 'TwinLoot' has emerged, operating entirely within Microsoft's cloud environment. This Python…
Rethink Your Smartphone Storage Strategy to Save Money
In today’s tech-driven world, many smartphone users find themselves paying for storage they rarely utilize. With cloud s…
Windows Server 2022 Set to End Mainstream Support Soon
Microsoft has alerted IT professionals that Windows Server 2022 is nearing the conclusion of its mainstream support peri…
Max Severity SAP Commerce Cloud Vulnerability Under Attack
A critical remote code execution vulnerability in SAP Commerce Cloud was patched just three days ago. This flaw is now b…