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The secret Python switch: How one flag makes your scripts run faster

Python -O won’t magically make every script faster, but in the right workloads it’s a free win—here’s how to test it safely.
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New Clickfix variant ‘CrashFix’ deploying Python Remote Access Trojan

CrashFix crashes browsers to coerce users into executing commands that deploy a Python RAT, abusing finger.exe and portable Python to evade detection and persist on high‑value systems.

So yeah, I vibe-coded a log colorizer—and I feel good about it

Oh, sure, I can “code.” That is, I can flail my way through a block of (relatively simple) pseudocode and follow the flow. I ...
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Build an infinite desktop on Ubuntu with Python and a systemd timer

Pull fresh Unsplash wallpapers and rotate them on GNOME automatically with a Python script plus a systemd service and timer.
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Stop Using Outdated Docker Images – How I Used WUD to Track Container Updates

What's Up Docker shows which Docker containers need updates, tracks versions, and lets you manage them safely through a ...
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Critical n8n Flaw CVE-2026-25049 Enables System Command Execution via Malicious Workflows

Critical n8n v CVE-2026-25049 allows authenticated workflow abuse to execute system commands and expose server data.