Obsidian Bases transforms note-taking by creating powerful, offline databases from your notes with lightning-fast performance that rivals Notion. The game-changing "dynamic links" feature creates contextual sidebars that automatically update based on your current note, turning static notes into an interconnected thinking environment. MORE

Using GPT-5 with IDA Pro's MCP server to automatically solve a DEF CON CTF Finals challenge. The first time an LLM has tackled such a difficult hacking competition problem with minimal human input. MORE

AI safety measures assume adult users, but kids are accessing these models without age verification and receiving adult-level responses about complex topics like violence, relationships, and moral dilemmas. MORE

Jack Cable, former CISA researcher and top bug bounty hunter, demonstrates a critical vulnerability in Cluely's desktop app that allowed any website to continuously screenshot users' screens. MORE

0xInfection discovered multiple bypasses for OWASP's Core Rule Set (CRS), the popular ModSecurity WAF ruleset, during a live hacking event. The bypasses exploited shell globbing patterns, PowerShell aliases, missing file blacklists, alternate IP notations, and a critical Content-Type header flaw that allowed payloads to slip through undetected. MORE

ChatGPT Project-only memory now allows users to create a focused, self-contained workspace. When enabled, it uses only conversations within the project for context, without drawing from external saved memories or carrying project details to future chats. MORE

Tib3rius breaks down the data on whether job hopping or company loyalty leads to better pay and advancement opportunities. Recent studies show the salary gap between switchers and stayers has narrowed significantly, making other factors like benefits and career goals more important in your decision. MORE

Voice AI agents are evolving beyond annoying robocalls into sophisticated business tools that can handle customer service, sales, and appointments 24/7. This video reveals six profitable startup ideas using platforms like Vappy and 11Labs, from AI property management hotlines charging $500-1500/month to dental intake assistants that could scale to million-dollar exits. MORE

Scott Hanselman and Mark Russinovich discuss how to run effective one-on-ones, from setting agendas to giving feedback without the dreaded compliment sandwich. They share war stories about blast radius management, credit attribution, and why most managers get one-on-ones completely wrong. MORE

HIRING: Luke Stephens is hiring a fully remote CTF challenge creator with flexible hours, requiring experience building (not just solving) challenges and excellent English skills. Applicants must create a sample challenge as part of the application process, with strong submissions potentially being purchased and leading to employment. MORE

LOOKING: Hermit is seeking new opportunities, specializing in data analysis and threat hunting with expertise in SQL, regex, and anomaly detection. They have experience designing honeypot systems and developing novel security techniques using Python. MORE

Four ChatGPT prompts designed to provide brutal self-assessment feedback to break through procrastination and lack of progress. The prompts focus on uncomfortable truths, progress evaluation, activity prioritization, and identifying limiting beliefs that prevent going all-in. MORE

Limiting YouTube to a Single Tab. Dave Rupert tackled his YouTube addiction by installing Tab Limiter, a Chrome extension that restricts YouTube to just one tab at a time. The tool forces him to use YouTube's queue feature instead of opening endless tabs, creating "good friction" that makes binge-watching harder. MORE

Ben Meer introduces "day theming," a strategic batching system where you dedicate entire days to specific types of work to eliminate costly task-switching. Jack Dorsey used this method to successfully run both Twitter and Square simultaneously, assigning different business functions to each weekday. MORE

Scientists discovered a "motivation switch" in your brain that makes hard work feel effortless by tapping into five intrinsic motivators: curiosity, mastery, purpose, autonomy, and loving the work itself. This internal fuel system creates a self-sustaining cycle where motivation feeds flow state, which then amplifies motivation even further. MORE

Hacker News discussion explores whether people still bookmark websites, with many sharing their diverse approaches from simple browser bookmarks to self-hosted solutions like Linkding and Raindrop. MORE

Nagli celebrates one year working at Wiz, the cloud security company, and hints at exciting developments coming in the next year. Congrats! MORE

Katie announced her last day as a university lecturer, stepping back from teaching multiple courses due to her full-time role commitments. She'll continue as an advisor but admits she'll miss the daily student interactions despite still being around campus. Thank you for all that you do! MORE

Vincent celebrated reaching the top 500 rankings on Bugcrowd. Woot! MORE

Nico calls out the flood of fake "OSINT" work flooding social media, arguing that screenshotting dashboards and speed-running Google searches isn't real intelligence analysis. The author breaks down why most online "investigations" are just performative browsing that lacks proper verification, methodology, and accountability. MORE

STÖK explores forest foraging for blueberries and chanterelle mushrooms while training their dogs in competitive nosework using scented Kong toys. The video showcases traditional Scandinavian outdoor life with practical wilderness skills and canine training techniques. MORE

Nahamsec shares his adventures in Salzburg, visiting historic sites and the Red Bull base. They participate in a live hacking event, attend master classes by top hackers, and explore the Red Bull stadium and media house. The video captures the thrill of accessing restricted areas, interacting with Red Bull employees, and enjoying the hospitality provided by the brand. MORE

Google's Cloud Vulnerability Research team discovered critical VM escape bugs in QEMU and VirtualBox hypervisors using static analysis and fuzzing techniques. Their research journey led to finding exploitable vulnerabilities that allow malicious VMs to break out of their security boundaries and execute code on the host system. MORE

"FileJacking" exploits the File System API in Chromium browsers to backdoor files directly from malicious websites. The method bypasses traditional download protections by allowing attackers to modify user files through drag-and-drop or file picker interactions, creating a stealthy initial access vector that leaves no trace in browser download history. MORE

Kevin Espiritu shares his 78-day journey learning to draw from scratch, revealing how any object can be constructed using just four basic forms: box, sphere, pyramid, and cylinder. His thread demonstrates how to build complex drawings by combining and manipulating these fundamental shapes. MORE

Anthropic's Claude Code team ships features at breakneck speed by having employees "dogfood" prototypes internally before external release. Developers are "multi-Clauding" with up to six Claude sessions running simultaneously, while the new SDK lets anyone build custom agents in just 30 minutes. MORE

Former Goldman Sachs employee shares her top cold email hack: always email the CEO directly for faster responses. CEOs are surprisingly responsive and will forward your message to someone who feels obligated to help since it came from the boss. MORE

TIL Patagonia's Worn Wear marketplace lets you buy and sell used Patagonia gear to keep clothing out of landfills. The platform offers discounted pre-owned outdoor clothing and gear while promoting sustainability through reuse and trade-ins. MORE

Josh breaks down SVG's notoriously tricky <path> element with interactive examples that make the complex syntax finally click. The guide covers everything from basic lines and curves to the infamous arc command, showing how each parameter affects the shape through hands-on visualizations. MORE

Rightness is a prison. Being wrong constantly is the human condition, yet we exhaust ourselves trying to appear right instead of learning to course-correct quickly. Admitting mistakes actually signals confidence and builds trust, while clinging to rightness becomes a psychological prison that limits growth. MORE

NumPy creator Travis Oliphant shares how he built the foundational Python library that powers modern data science, starting from medical imaging needs in 1999. His academic career suffered but NumPy became his most successful contribution, uniting split communities and earning a standing ovation from scientific peers. MORE

Reddit users share how ChatGPT has saved them thousands of dollars through practical applications like drafting legal letters for insurance claims, troubleshooting home repairs, and creating profitable mobile apps. From turning around failing businesses to diagnosing pet health issues, the AI tool is proving its worth beyond just answering questions. MORE

Claire Vo's viral tweet reminds ambitious tech workers that most colleagues, investors, and online connections won't be there during life's most important moments. She urges people to prioritize relationships with those who will actually show up when it matters most. MORE

A curated collection of commands, files, and workflows for Claude Code - Anthropic's CLI-based AI coding assistant. Features slash commands, hooks, IDE integrations, usage monitors, and comprehensive guides to enhance your AI-powered development workflow. MORE

Test your email validation skills with this interactive quiz that challenges you to identify valid email addresses using RFC standards. Perfect for developers who want to brush up on proper email formatting rules and edge cases. MORE

Sean breaks down practical system design principles, emphasizing that good architecture looks "underwhelming" and relies on boring, well-tested components rather than clever tricks. The guide covers essential topics like managing state, database optimization, caching strategies, and building resilient systems that fail gracefully. MORE

Chompie has open-sourced PhrackCTF, a hands-on learning platform for vulnerability research and exploit development based on real-world security flaws. The CTF was designed to help you learn VR and xdev skills through practical challenges rather than contrived scenarios. MORE

AWS in 2025: The Stuff You Think You Know That’s Now Wrong. One of the neat things about AWS is that it's almost twenty years old. One of the unfortunate things about AWS is... that it's almost twenty years old. MORE