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2024.05.15 14:39 ari_ben_am The future of IO - domains or Telegram?

Hey all, I'd like to try promoting some more discussion of specific TTPs and other elements of investigation of IO here, so figured I'd share my recent blog post on Recorded Future's investigations into Iranian and Russian influence activity. link: https://www.memeticwarfare.io/p/memetic-warfare-weekly-six-years
The two operations are emblematic to some degree of their operators, and it raised an interesting point that I discuss in the post: what is the future of networked IO?
Will OpSec-prone domains continue to be prominent, or will we see more utilization of Telegram and other messaging applications?
From my blog:
I couldn’t help but write down some thoughts:
Looking at the two reports, I’m going to harp on a point I make frequently. We in the IO space often overhype Russian capabilities and make light of others, including Iran.
In my opinion, the Iranian operation here is more complex, impactful and multimodal than the Russian operation (and similar operations such as say Doppelganger), and should be viewed as more successful.
We often tend to view Russian activity as being sophisticated, at least comparatively. This is in part to our perspective that running domains and domain-based infrastructure for operations is a sign of operator skill, arguably similarly to the CTI space.
In practice, domains are a serious issue for operators. They’re easy to misconfigure, are prone to OpSec breaches, and are hard to promote online, necessitating external assets for dissemination and amplification.
An analogy for this would be the decline of the dark web and the rise of messaging applications, including Telegram and others. This is due to the inherent advantages of utilizing messaging applications over domains (clear or onion):
None of this is to say Russia doesn’t utilize messaging applications, they absolutely do, but domains are still the leading entity choice for most threat actors.
What I do think we’ll see is a transition to messaging application groups and channels replacing in many cases domains as the central or key entity, as they already can replace most of their relevant functions.
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2024.05.15 14:29 TheDickKnightRises Upgrade from DS420j

Hello! Thank you in advance for any help and advice.
As the title states, I currently have a DS420j. It has 4 hard drives in 1 storage pool. I bought it thinking it would be good enough for my home backup and media storage needs, and it has been. It primarily hosts backup files (Windows backups as well as random older files from various hard drives) and media for streaming (photos, videos, music). But I need to upgrade so that I can take advantage of running docker images and expand my storage.
I will need the ability to run docker images (primarily Photoprism, but possibly also pihole and other apps). It will need an NVME slot for caching. I do not plan on running Plex or doing any hardware transcoding on the Synology, but it will host media that will be read by my Plex server, so it will need to stream to computers/tv (the DS420j already does this just fine).
Here are my questions:
  1. Which NAS would you recommend for my use case? I'm looking at something like the DS1522+ which has the NVME slots and scales up to 15 drives. Would this be a good fit for my use case?
  2. Can I simply take the 4 drives from the DS420j and transplant them to a new NAS and have them work fine? I know that they would have to go in the same order. According to Synology, this will not work with the DS420j, but I'm asking if anyone has tried/attempted that and gotten it to work. Otherwise, I'll obviously have to buy new drives.
  3. Along the same lines, if I upgrade to a 5-bay NAS (e.g., 1522+), can I simply re-use the 4 drives and leave the 5th bay empty until I can purchase another drive?
  4. Assuming that I have to buy new drives, what file system should I be using? My DS420j uses SHR with 1-drive fault tolerance. Would btrfs be a better choice? I don't really know/understand that much about file systems; I just want reliability and data protection in case a drive fails.
  5. Assuming that I have to buy new drives, what would be the easiest/fastest way to transfer the data (~30tbs) from the DS420j to the new synology? Perhaps connecting them via ethernet or USB and simply copying from one to another? I know this would take a long time, but are there better options?
  6. I currently have an APC Back-UPS Pro 1350 S hooked to the DS420j and other hardware. Would this still be suitable for an upgraded Synology or would I need something more substantial?
Thank you so much for your time and help.
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2024.05.15 14:29 DisastrousBad2930 Tutorial: Elden Ring - Online LAN Coop fix GoldbergEmulator ModEngine2 Seamless Co-op Mod

Welcome to Elden Ring Online Coop guide for cracked / pirated version of the game. You’ll find everything you need to know in this post. This method even allows you to play Online Coop with friends who bought the game on Steam (as long as they download Goldberg emu) and will be explained further in this tutorial.
This method uses a combination of GoldbergEmu, ZeroTier, SeamlessCoopMod, EldenModLoader, and ModEngine2.
Can’t guarantee 100%, but almost certain that this will work when Shadow Of The Erdtree DLC is out. Reason why? This method works for every version after v1.04 of Elden Ring, so see no reason why this wouldn’t work in the future. Probably, will need to add Cream_api to it, but I guess time will tell.
Main Tutorial:
  1. Download Elden Ring (make sure every player has got the same exact version, for example Elden Ring v1.10)
  2. Download ONLY steam_appid.txt and steam_emu.ini: https://github.com/K3V1991/How-to-install-Seamless-Co-Op-Mod-for-Elden-Ring/tree/main/Game Put these 2 files in a new folder, so you know where they are. We will need them shortly
  3. Download Goldberg Emulator: https://mr_goldberg.gitlab.io/goldberg_emulato click the long highlighted number '475342f0d8b2bd7eb0d93bd7cfdd61e3ae7cda24' to download
  4. Extract it and open the folder.
  5. Find steam_api64.dll file in there. Copy and paste it into the same folder where you saved steam_appid.txt and steam_emu.ini
  6. Install Elden Ring. IMPORTANT! When you install the game make sure to have proper directory, otherwise ModEngine won’t work. It should be like this ELDEN RING/Game. Doesn’t matter where you choose to install it, but make sure the last 2 folders are ELDEN RING and inside it, Game folder. All the game files should be in here. For example mine is this: D:/Games/ELDEN RING/Game/
  7. After installing Elden Ring open ELDEN RING/Game folder. Now, copy and paste steam_appid.txt, steam_emu.ini and steam_api64.dll that you downloaded in step 2) and 3).
    • For Steam players, back up steam_api64.dll before overwriting it. You’ll need this file to revert back to your Steam version of the game. Rename it to .backup Example: steam_api64.dll.backup*. When you want to revert it, just delete .backup*
  8. In your Game folder also create a .txt file. Name it exactly this: steam_interfaces.txt (nothing needs to be inside it)
  9. Okay. Eden Ring and Goldberg Emulator is done. Now, download the following 3 Mods:
  10. Elden Mod Loader: https://www.nexusmods.com/eldenring/mods/117
  11. Mod Engine 2: https://github.com/soulsmods/ModEngine2/releases
  12. Seamless Co-Op: https://www.nexusmods.com/eldenring/mods/510
    1. Make sure all players are on the version of SeamlessCoop. Example: *Seamless Co-op BETA 1.5.1*
    2. Depending on which version of Elden Ring you have, you may need to check the compatibility. Download an older version of Seamless Coop that supports your Elden Ring version.
  13. First, install Elden Mod Loader. Just need to copy & paste 3 files into your Game folder: mods folder, dinput8.dll and mod_loader_config.ini
  14. Install Mod Engine 2. Copy and paste it into your Game folder the following files: mod folder, modengine2 folder, config_eldenring.toml, launchmod_eldenring.bat and modengine2_launcher.exe
  15. Install Seamless Co-OP. Again, copy and paste into your Game folder the following files: SeamlessCoop folder and launch_elden_ring_seamlesscoop.exe
  16. Important
  17. First, launch the game using launch_elden_ring_seamlesscoop.exe that you've just put in.
  18. When the game opens, it should say "Welcome to Seamless Co-op Mod".
  19. We are going to set up Elden Ring to launch via Mod Engine 2. We can do this by running modengine2_launcher.exe file.
  20. Make a shortcut for this and move it to you desktop. This will be the new way of launching the game. Change the icon to EldenRing.exe
  21. We also need to move two of the Seamless Co-op files to your mods folder. Your can find this in your Game folder. *ELDEN RING\Game\mods*#
  22. Open Seamless Co-Op folder and move seamlesscoopsettings.ini and elden_ring_seamless_coop.dll into mods folder. Important to move the files and not copy paste.
  23. Whilst you're at it, open seamlesscoopsettings.ini and change your password. The password has to be the same for you and your friends if you want to play together
  24. Test if seamless is working by launching the game using modengine2_launcher.exe shortcut. You should be greeting again with"Welcome to Seamless Co-Op" message.
Every player will need a different Username and SteamID in order to connect.
  1. Open your Roaming AppData directory: C:/Users/USERNAME/AppData/Roaming/. Alternatively, press WIN + R, then type %appdata%
  2. Open Goldberg SteamEmu Saves folder, then settings folder. Edit account_name.txt and change your Username.
  3. Next, open user_steam_id.txt and change the number slightly for every player. (I just changed the last two digits)
Congrats! Elden Ring*,* Goldberg*,* SeamlessCoop*,* ModEngine2 and EldenModLoader have all been set up. The worst part is out the way. Next, you will need ZeroTier to host a LAN connection. It’s free and easy to use so would definitely recommend.
ZeroTier Tutorial:
  1. Download ZeroTier
  2. Only the host will need to create an account with ZeroTier to create and manage servers/ networks.
  3. Create a New Network and join in it via ZeroTier app.
  4. The Host will need to accept/authorise each player who joined the server via ZeroTier website.
  5. Once all player have joined and the host has authorised them on the network you can now launch Elden Ring and enjoy Seamless Coop with your friends :)
How to join each others world?
This is fairly straightforward:
  1. Complete the tutorial and enter into Limgrave where you find The First Step site of grace.
  2. One player will use Tine Grey Pot to open their world.
  3. Others will join it by using Effigy Of Malenia
  4. To leave the session use Separation Mist
Can I use my old Save?
Yes. Just need to change the extension of the save file.
  1. Open: *C:/Users/USERNAME/AppData/Roaming/EldenRing/(alongnumber)
  2. You’ll see two files with .sl2 and .sl2.bak extensions. These are your old save files
  3. To change them to Seamless Coop, make a copy and rename them to .co2 and .co2.bak You must have Show Hidden Files and Folders enabled in your file explorer to see AppData
Important
In this guide, I’ve showed you how to set this up with EldenModLoader and ModEngine2. Different mods will require different mod loaders but the vast majority will require one of these two. The important thing is not to get them confused with each other, as the folder names are very similar.
  1. Elden Mod Loader: uses mod folder
  2. Mod Engine 2: uses mods folder I’ve tested a bunch of mods and they’re all work fine for me online. Some of course wont, but you can check out SeamlessCoopMod Nexus page for compatibility
Not Working?
Please read and follow the tutorial properly, every step of the way. As mention before, this method works for every version after Eden Ring v1.04, so check which one you have. Also, you have to be on the same patch of Elden Ring as well as Seamless Coop as you friends in order to connect.
I would highly recommend to try this after a fresh install of Elden Ring, as you may have installed some mods or messed with some files before, that could affect this.
Failed: No sessions found
Good luck my fellow Tarnished!
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2024.05.15 13:52 RoganDawes Trying to recover a broken installation

Hi folks. I'm trying to fix a friend's computer (2012 MBP), which failed to boot. I replaced the original spinning rust with an SSD, and installed the latest Catalina as the most recent OS it would run. Then used Migration Assistant to restore from the original hard drive. This all completed without error.
However, when I open Mail, I can see his accounts (3 separate iCloud/IMAP accounts), but a little while later, the accounts disappear. If I exit Mail and restart, I am prompted to add an account or Quit.
If I compare ~/Library/Accounts/Accounts4.sqlite before and after, I see:
find Accounts* -name \*4.sqlite -ls cut -c65- 159744 May 15 11:46 Accounts/VerifiedBackup/Accounts4.sqlite 159744 May 15 11:46 Accounts/Accounts4.sqlite 4096 May 15 08:57 Accounts.bak/Accounts4.sqlite 75857920 May 15 11:37 Accounts.orig/UnverifiedBackup/Accounts4.sqlite 83701760 May 15 11:38 Accounts.orig/Accounts4.sqlite
i.e. the original Accounts/Accounts4.sqlite files are substantially bigger than what ends up a few minutes later after Mail has had a go at them. (I assume it is Mail, I guess it could be some other process?)
Having dumped the contents of each sqlite file to a set of sql statements, I can see the following: sdiff -w 60 <(grep "INSERT INTO" Accounts.orig/Accounts4.sql cut -f3 -d" " uniq -c sort -k2) <(grep "INSERT INTO" Accounts/Accounts4.sql cut -f3 -d" " uniq -c sort -k2) 7 ZACCESSOPTIONSKEY 7 ZACCESSOPTIONSKEY 21 ZACCOUNT 2 ZACCOUNT 192358 ZACCOUNTPROPERTY 2 ZACCOUNTPROPERTY 51 ZACCOUNTTYPE 54 ZACCOUNTTYPE 41 ZDATACLASS 34 ZDATACLASS 12 Z_1OWNINGACCOUNTTYPES 12 Z_1OWNINGACCOUNTTYPES 26 Z_2ENABLEDDATACLASSES 1 Z_2ENABLEDDATACLASSES 49 Z_2PROVISIONEDDATACLASS 5 Z_2PROVISIONEDDATACLASS 102 Z_4SUPPORTEDDATACLASSES 104 Z_4SUPPORTEDDATACLASSES 39 Z_4SYNCABLEDATACLASSES 40 Z_4SYNCABLEDATACLASSES 1 Z_METADATA 1 Z_METADATA 1 Z_MODELCACHE 1 Z_MODELCACHE 7 Z_PRIMARYKEY 7 Z_PRIMARYKEY
i.e. the bulk of the size difference appears to be located in entries in the ZACCOUNTPROPERTY table, but those are mostly (hex-encoded) binary blobs.
Does anyone have any details as to the structure of this database? Anything that could give me a pointer as to why this file has got so large, what I can try to delete to bring it down to a manageable size, or a way in which I can see the details of the accounts previously existing on this computer?
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As technology advances, software developers continuously improve their products to provide users with enhanced features, better performance, and increased security. QuickBooks Desktop, a popular accounting software, is no exception. In this guide, we'll walk you through the process of upgrading from QuickBooks Desktop 2020 to QuickBooks Desktop 2024, covering everything from unique features to troubleshooting common upgrade issues.

QuickBooks Desktop 2020 Ending Support in May 2023

QuickBooks Desktop 2020, like all software versions, has a lifespan. Intuit, the company behind QuickBooks, typically provides support and updates for a few years after the release of a new version. However, as of May 2023, QuickBooks Desktop 2020 will no longer receive updates or support from Intuit. This means that users still on QuickBooks Desktop 2020 will need to upgrade to a newer version to continue receiving support and updates.

Unique Features of QuickBooks Desktop

QuickBooks Desktop is known for its robust features designed to streamline accounting processes for businesses of all sizes.
Some of the unique features of QuickBooks Desktop include:
  • Customizable Chart of Accounts
  • Advanced Reporting Capabilities
  • Inventory Tracking and Management
  • Multi-User Access
  • Integration with Third-Party Apps
  • Payroll Processing
  • Bank Reconciliation
  • Customer and Vendor Management

New Changes in QuickBooks Desktop Premier as Year by Year

QuickBooks Desktop Premier, one of the editions of QuickBooks Desktop, undergoes changes and updates each year to improve functionality and user experience.
Some changes introduced in recent years include:
  • Enhanced Reporting Options
  • Integration with Industry-Specific Software
  • Improved User Interface
  • Enhanced Security Features
  • Advanced Inventory Management Tools

Benefits of Upgrading QuickBooks Desktop

There are several benefits to upgrading from QuickBooks Desktop 2020 to QuickBooks Desktop 2024, including:
  • Access to New Features and Enhancements
  • Improved Security and Compliance
  • Compatibility with Latest Operating Systems and Hardware
  • Continued Support and Updates from Intuit
  • Enhanced Performance and Stability

Before You Upgrade from QuickBooks 2020 to 2024

Before initiating the upgrade process, there are a few essential steps to take:
  • Back up your QuickBooks data to ensure no loss of information during the upgrade.
  • Review system requirements to ensure your computer meets the specifications for QuickBooks Desktop 2024.
  • Check compatibility with any third-party applications or integrations you use with QuickBooks.

How to Upgrade QuickBooks 2020 to 2024

Upgrading from QuickBooks Desktop 2020 to QuickBooks Desktop 2024 is a straightforward process:
  • Purchase or subscribe to QuickBooks Desktop 2024.
  • Download the QuickBooks Desktop 2024 installer from the official Intuit website.
  • Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software.
  • Transfer your data from QuickBooks Desktop 2020 to QuickBooks Desktop 2024 during the installation process.

QuickBooks New 2024 Features

QuickBooks Desktop 2024 introduces several new features and enhancements, including:
Security Enhancements: We prioritize the security of your data with state-of-the-art protocols. QuickBooks Desktop 2024 and Enterprise 24.0 now feature 256-bit encryption, providing an extra layer of protection to keep your data secure.
Item List Search Enhancements: Enjoy an improved search experience to locate your items swiftly and efficiently, saving you time and effort.
Seamless Background Updates: Install product updates seamlessly in the background without disrupting anyone's workflow, ensuring that your software stays up-to-date without causing any interruptions.
Customer Prepayments (Enterprise Only): Track customer prepayments, also known as Customer Deposits, directly on sales orders. Once the sales order transitions to an invoice, easily apply the credited prepayment to streamline your invoicing process.
Item Category Enhancements (Enterprise Only): Utilize enhanced category management tools to efficiently organize your items and inventory. With the ability to set pricing rules by categories, managing your inventory becomes even more productive.
Inventory Reports Enhancements (Enterprise Only): Gain valuable insights into your sales and inventory with enhanced reporting features at the category level. Keep track of batch/lots inventory with the new Inventory Stock Status report, allowing for better management of products developed in batches or lots.

Troubleshooting QuickBooks Desktop Upgrade Issues

Despite the straightforward upgrade process, users may encounter issues during the upgrade. Some common troubleshooting steps include:
  • Checking internet connectivity
  • Verifying system requirements
  • Disabling antivirus software temporarily
  • Contacting QuickBooks support for assistance

Conclusion

Upgrading from QuickBooks Desktop 2020 to QuickBooks Desktop 2024 is essential to ensure continued support, access to new features, and enhanced security. By following the steps outlined in this guide, you can smoothly transition to the latest version of QuickBooks Desktop and take advantage of its benefits.

FAQs

1. Is it mandatory to upgrade from QuickBooks Desktop 2020 to QuickBooks Desktop 2024?

While not mandatory, upgrading is highly recommended to ensure continued support and access to new features.

2. Can I upgrade directly from QuickBooks Desktop 2020 to QuickBooks Desktop 2024?

Yes, QuickBooks provides a seamless upgrade process for transferring data from the previous version to the latest version.

3. Will I lose any data during the upgrade process?

It's essential to back up your QuickBooks data before upgrading to prevent any potential data loss.

4. What if I encounter issues during the upgrade process?

If you encounter any issues, refer to the troubleshooting steps outlined in this guide or contact QuickBooks support for assistance.

5. Are there any costs associated with upgrading QuickBooks Desktop?

Yes, there may be costs associated with purchasing a new license or subscription for QuickBooks Desktop 2024., covering everything from unique features to troubleshooting common upgrade issues.
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2024.05.15 13:08 Hot_Bandicoot_3839 How Can I Prevent BitLocker Metadata Corruption and Ensure Data Accessibility?

How Can I Prevent BitLocker Metadata Corruption and Ensure Data Accessibility?
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Though like any technology, BitLocker encryption is not impervious to problems like metadata corruption. BitLocker metadata corruption might result in data loss or inaccessibility, hence precautions must be made. Understanding the value of data integrity, we at BLR TOOLS provide professional guidance on how to avoid BitLocker metadata corruption. You may reduce the possibility of metadata corruption and guarantee the availability of your important data by adhering to best practices including routinely backing up your data, keeping your system stable, and employing dependable hardware. Give your data to BLR TOOLS to protect and stop unforeseen data loss events.
With its BitLocker encryption tool for Windows, Microsoft shields data from unwanted access by encrypting entire volumes. Enabling BitLocker encrypts the files and folders kept on a hard drive, USB flash drive, or SD card.
Periodically, you format the encrypted hard drive, losing data. Recovery of the lost data after formatting the hard drive could be challenging. We will be presenting ways to recover data from formatted BitLocker encrypted hard disks in this post.

BitLocker-Encrypted Hard Drive Formatting Reasons

Hard disks encrypted with BitLocker may need reformat for the following reasons:
  1. Unintentional Formatting: You could accidentally format the disk holding critical data while attempting to format another disk.
  2. Intentional Formatting: You cannot access the data on a drive if the file system has become RAW. The only option in such a case is to format the disc. Data may be lost, though, while formatting.
  3. A viral assault could cause harm to or inaccessibility to the data on your hard disk. The computer's firewall or antivirus program might in this case block the disk and make you format it. Data loss could happen in such situations if the Windows firewall removes Bit Locker's metadata.

BitLocker-Encrypted Hard Drive Decryption Techniques

The following are the ways to remove BitLocker encryption:
Method 1: Operating the BitLocker Drive Encryption Function
Decrypt a drive encrypted with BitLocker by following these instructions:
  1. Click the Start button.
  2. Choose the Control Panel.
  3. System and Security are your options.
  4. Make the BitLocker Drive Encryption selection.
  5. Toggle Decrypt Drive. (The chosen drive is instantly unlocked with this choice.)
Method 2: Decrypt using Certificates
Proceed as follows to use certificates to decrypt a BitLocker-encrypted drive:
[Note: You require the certificate for the encrypted hard drive for this.]
Make your way to Start.
  1. Click Enter after typing certmgr.msc.
  2. Opening Certificate Manager, click.
  3. Select a Folder: Personal.
  4. Select Action from All Tasks.
  5. Use the on-screen instructions and the Certificate Import Wizard.
Method 3: Implementing Windows GUI Mode
To disable BitLocker encryption, click the instructions below.
[Note: Disable BitLocker encryption only if you have administrator rights.]
  1. Click BitLocker Drive Encryption under System and Security in the Control Panel of Start.
  2. Toggle off BitLocker after locating the encrypted drive.
  3. A notice advising that the drive will be decrypted and that it might take some time will appear. For further instructions and to disable BitLocker on the drive, click Turn off BitLockeDecrypt the drive.
BitLocker protection may need some time to be removed and the drive decrypted.
Also Read:- Easiest Way to Recover Bitlocker Drive Encryption
Method 4: Windows PowerShell Mode Decryption
Your system needs to have Windows PowerShell installed in order to disable BitLocker encryption using that mode. Should it not, go to the Microsoft website and download and install the supported Windows PowerShell version. Then do as directed:
[Note: The cmdlet to disable BitLocker encryption won't function if the operating system partition has any automatic unlocking keys. BitLocker for the partition can be disabled by deleting all automatic releasing keys using the PowerShell window's Clear-BitLockerAutoUnlock cmdlet.]
  1. Get PowerShell running as an administrator.
  2. Run the the following commands:
  • PS C:\>$BLV = Get-BitLockerVolume
  • C:\>Disable-BitLocker -MountPoint $BLV
  1. Check the decryption is underway by running the following commands:
  • Carry out the directive: PS C : BitLockerVolume Get
  • Verify "Volume Status" and "Encryption Percentage" decryption progress.

Recover Files from an Encrypted BitLocker Drive

Data recovery from a formatted BitLocker-encrypted drive requires reputable software, such as BLR BitLocker Data Recovery Tool. BitLocker-encrypted storage devices can have data lost, erased, or inaccessible recovered with the software. BLR BitLocker Data Recovery program allows you to recover any kind of file from a password-protected or encrypted storage device.
These are the procedures to use professional Windows data recovery software to recover data from the formatted hard drive:
  1. Launch BLR BitLocker Data Recovery Professional after installation.
  2. Choose the kind of file you wish to recover on the "Select What to Recover" window. Toggle Next.
  3. To recover data from a device, choose it from the "Recover From" screen.
  4. Select a BitLocker encrypted Windows disk volume. Hitscan.
[Note: The program will ask for your BitLocker password. For access and drive scanning, enter the password. Data cannot be recovered from the encrypted storage media if you forget the BitLocker password.]
  1. See the data preview after the scan is finished.Pick the files you want to recover after that.
  2. To choose where the chosen files should be saved, click Browse. Save restored data on an external hard disk.
  3. Save retrieved data by clicking Start Saving.

Recovery of BitLocker Encrypted Hard Disks

Select a reputable source of data recovery services, such BLR Tools, if you would rather have the professionals handle the task. BLR BitLocker Data Recovery Software is equipped and knowledgeable enough to handle several data loss scenarios.
All kinds of encrypted hard drives have had data successfully recovered by BLR Data Recovery Tools over the years. BLR Tools data care specialists had, for example, restored data from a physically damaged and formatted encrypted drive.
BLR Tools experts evaluate the damaged hard disk first, and then they get on with the data recovery procedure. To recover lost data from a formatted BitLocker encrypted hard drive, they proceed as described here:
  1. To make sure it's in good operating order, the drive is looked over.
  2. In case the hard disk has faulty sectors, an image of it is next captured.
  3. To unlock the disk, type the BitLocker password.
  4. Partition scan of the drives comes next. The scan facilitates error correction.
  5. Then every file and folder on the drive becomes available and is examined to look for oddities.
Complete verification of the data ends the data recovery procedure.
[Note: The drive cannot be unlocked for data recovery without the encryption key or password.]

Summary

The ways of recovering deleted files lost when a BitLocker-encrypted disk is formatted are covered in this blog. Using specialist data recovery software, such BLR BitLocker Data Recovery Software, is the best way to recover data from a BitLocker-encrypted device. It is advised to get assistance from a qualified data recovery service provider with experience and knowledge handling various data loss scenarios if the hard drive is physically destroyed.
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2024.05.15 12:36 AnchorPointsOfficial Anchor Points: Age of Heroes Chapter 9 - Entropy

CHAPTER 9 – ENTROPY
DATE: MARCH 10th, 7 A.U. (AFTER UNIFICATION) LOCATION: SOL SYSTEM, ABOARD UTRN INDOMITABLE WILL
CAPTAIN HENRY O’TOOLE
"Ah, there you are Commander. Your message said there was something you wanted to talk with me about?" Henry asked as his executive officer approached the system map.
“Aye Captain, now's a good a time as any. As you know, the rate of disciplinary incidents has more than tripled in the last two weeks. We've had six fistfights, one near strangling, a few dozen counts of sexual harassment amongst different parties, and a few more incidents of a nature that I would rather not get into for fear of derailing the point of this conversation. I need additional resources to allocate towards ship internal security. With your permission, I'd like to borrow some of our more trusted marines to help the MA's out on their off shifts.” Commander Alvarez asked.
“Yeah, of course, take what you need to nip this in the bud. I can't say I'm entirely surprised; we expected a certain amount of this with the stresses of FTL travel. With everyone cooped up like this, maybe we should brainstorm some new outlets for the crew. Were there any specific incidents I need to get involved with?” Henry replied as he looked up from the list of updates and reports on his own console.
“No, I have it covered. It's just the regs state I need to ask permission to use marines for internal security matters.” The Commander waved it off.
“Excellent, continue to keep me in the loop then. Can I ask you a question?” Henry took the opportunity to ask something that had been bothering him.
“You just did. Hah! Just kidding, put the axe away boy! Now what would you like to know?” He said with a twinkle in his eye.
“I've seen your file, well, the parts that weren’t redacted anyway. If anything, I should be taking your orders! I mean, you're the Space Wolf! Nobody came even close to the number of ships captured or destroyed than you in the early days of the battle for the belt. Why would they want me to be captain when they had someone like you coming along the whole time? Why aren't you a captain anymore? By all right this should be your command, not mine.” Henry asked, after taking one last look around to verify they were still alone around the system map.
Commander Alvarez seemed stunned for a moment before he settled into a more pensive look.
“Listen, son, you're all full of the vigor and high passions of youth. By that I mean you've got a certain fire and aggression in you, yet I've seen you generally keep it balanced by wit and wisdom. You are a perfect match for the job, even if you could use some more real world experience. With some guidance, you'll do just fine, if you can keep strict standards for yourself and crew and a cool head when things get tough."
"I appreciate that, and I will definitely lean on your experience whenever possible. However, you didn't really answer my question... Why aren't you a captain anymore?"
"I... got a lot of damn good men and women killed in an impossible situation when we lost the Michigan-II, and I never truly got over it. No amount of medals, captured enemy ships, or the fact that I've saved many more lives than I lost can make up for that. I finally found peace with that, but that peace required that I relieve myself of any chance of future command. My legacy, for better or worse, is set in stone. Joining this expedition gives me another chance at adjusting the scales without breaking my former vows, even if the only people who will ever know it are here on the voyage with us.”
“So, you claim you have no aims or desires for leadership, but here you are a mere heartbeat away from it.” Henry said, carefully studying his executive officer's every reaction.
“My time for glory is mostly gone, yours is at your feet before you. To the world, I am retired in comfort and isolation. In reality you have me here to help make your will law. You can relax. I already turned down command of this expedition. I was plan A, why do you think they had to scramble to find you? I will take command of this mission only if you are incapable of doing so yourself, Sir. In the meantime, let my experience and whatever wisdom I can offer guide you.”
An emergency alert snapped both of their attention out of their conversation. "There's a fire in one of the officer's cabins?!" Henry’s pulse quickened as he referenced the map to find which one.
“Fuck, it started in Chantal’s room!” Henry said, horrified.
“I've got the CIC under control. Go on and get her out of there, I'll send the cavalry."
“Thank you, Commander.” Henry called back over his shoulder as he rushed for the quick lift.
The officer cabins were the in the very next deck overhead, so he was able to arrive quickly and break into a sprint. The ship shifted as it dodged some antimatter, causing Henry to slip and scramble back to his feet. As he rounded the corner he saw her door was closed and the keypad powered was off. He could hear thumps and muffled screaming from within the room.
"HANG ON CHANTAL, I'M COMING!" Henry shouted in the hope that she could hear him as he pried at the manual override panel.
Two modified Paladin exo-combat armor suits rounded the corner seconds later with a hospitalman trailing behind pushing a medical cart.
"WE'LL TAKE IT FROM HERE, SIR." A speaker-amplified voice spoke from behind him.
One of the Paladin suits accessed the manual control override and forced the door open enough for the other suit to reach in and pry it the rest of the way open as smoke plumed into the corridor. The second suit charged into the room with its flood lights on as a water cannon mounted on the right wrist sprayed flame retardant from a pack on its back. The first suit abandoned the door control and entered, emerging moments later with Chantal awake and coughing from inside the darkened door frame. She was quickly ushered into cleaner air, set gently down, wrapped in a blanket, and was quickly attended to by a hospitalman who began to check her vitals.
Relief flooded Henry’s mind as his adrenaline surge broke against the wall of worry he had built up during his mad dash from the CIC.
“Baby you came for me! I thought I was going to die in there." She pulled him into a tight embrace as she wept in cathartic release.
"Of course I did! I couldn't stand to lose you, especially not over something like this. So, what the hell happened in there?"
"Well you know me, I was all burning the midnight oil and then I smelled smoke! Then there were some sparks, the outlet pops then whoosh! My computer station and my desk are all ablaze along with half my notes, then the damned door wouldn't work! I had to drop to the floor under the smoke and pound on the door in hopes that someone would hear me. God, it was horrible... I don't think I've ever been so scared in my life." She replied with a deep shudder.
"You're safe now, it's going to be alright."
"I know, but what about my work?" She replied with a forlorn look back at her smoke damaged room.
"What about your work?"
"As you know, I lost a ton of it just now, but what’s worse is I don't even have the ability to recover them! Remember how I lost my backup drive last week? Like, I know I packed it and it is not here anywhere! It’s like some sick cosmic joke on me or something. Sorry! Gotta keep it positive, girl! I get to rethink my last few weeks’ worth of work from scratch... that was almost positive! I probably have most of this recoverable from email sent box backups. Fuck, what do you do if there's no good silver lining?” Chantal bemoaned.
Henry couldn’t help himself but laugh for a second, while his girlfriend stared at him, waiting for a response.
“I’m sorry, is this funny to you or something?”
“No, no of course not. This might be one of those times where the only silver lining is that you're alive. Plus, if anyone can remember and rebuild their notes, you can." Henry smiled down at her.
“Fine, fine, at least I am alive. I was only breathing smoke for a few seconds after all.” She said, rolling her eyes. “Thank you for rushing down here right away anyway, it means a lot. You're amazing, you know.”
Henry smiled, slightly uncomfortable for a moment, so he changed the subject.
“I do my best... Anyway, it seems like these electrical issues seem to be getting worse instead of better. Whatever patch these clowns have slapped on my ship to get her to pass inspection is clearly coming undone. What do you think is going on here?” Henry asked in mild exasperation.
“Honestly, I can’t tell you without digging into the systems myself, which I would rather avoid. My plate is full enough as it is right now, especially having to reproduce so much of my own work now. This ship has kilometers of power cables running throughout it, after all, and you have an entire loyal, capable team down there in electrical, so it should only be a matter of time before they sort it out for you. Let them do their jobs without harassing them too much, please?”
Henry felt a little irked at her for not giving him credit to know not to go overboard, but he stowed it, seeing as she ultimately was right.
“The crew has been under a lot of stress, too, between the technical issues with the lights going out, losing power to workstations, or the constant antimatter threat. More than a few people have tried to convince me to turn us around and return to S33 for a more in-depth refit and repair cycle before we try the mission again. So far, everyone has accepted the fact that we are continuing the mission without much argument, but I fear what may happen if these issues are seen as getting worse. Our orders are clear, though, we must continue the journey.” Henry said, uncomfortable with the implications, even if he didn't dare voice it.
“You should get on the Q-Comm to report the fire to S33. Maybe they will order us back to base after this.” She offered, looking for a solution to an impossible problem.
“Good idea, at least the Q-Comm is still working. It’s incredible to me those particles maintained their entanglement once we passed through the baryonic barrier. That alone has been a huge morale boost, being able to contact home base with no time lag.” Henry replied.
“It’s incredible to you because you only have a basic grasp of the science, hon. But that’s alright, very few people truly understand it. That’s in part what you have me here for anyway. Einstein called the effect spooky action from a distance; I always liked that line.”
Henry ran his fingers through his hair and looked at Chantal, with a shake of his head and a smile.
“Listen, Henry, I just had a crazy stressful experience and I need to unwind. Plus, I haven’t slept in almost a day, so I am bone tired. Let’s go to bed, huh? What do you say doc, am I clear to go?” Chantal asked.
The hospitalman closed her eyes and shook her head before responding. "Yes, you are cleared to rest, and only to rest, do you understand me?"
Chantal mouthed a thank you before she took Henry by the hand and led him off to the captain’s quarters. Henry felt no desire to fight it, nor flaw with her reasoning. Sleep sounded good, really good. Plus, he was about an hour from the start of his sleep shift anyway, and Alvarez had the CIC well covered. The lights flickered again, but Henry very purposefully ignored it.
“Hey, since we have a little time and we are both a little wound up, Why don’t we take a shower together real quick?” She said with genuine enthusiasm and a wink.
“Madam, I like the way you think.” The couple raced just a bit faster than regulations would have liked, and arrived at his door in record speed.
Inside the room they fell upon each other in great passion and need, stripping each other out of their BDU’s and underclothes. Henry tossed a giggling Chantal onto the bed, and proceeded to kiss her neck and nibble on her ear causing her to purr in anticipation before he moved down her chest, past her navel, and then eagerly began to move his kisses in between her thighs.
“Hah…. I haven’t showered. Are you sure? Oooookay! I think…. Hah…. Okay.” She said breathlessly as Henry began to work his tongue until she began to shiver and squirm before she cried out as she melted in his mouth.
“Enough, please, I can’t take it anymore! Just fuck me already!” Chantal pulled herself together enough to beg for it. Henry stood rigid and ready and set himself to granting her request, first slowly, and then with a growing intensity. She once more began to squirm as he paid close attention to her hip’s cues, knowing very well by now what she liked.
As she climaxed again, Henry lifted her from the bed and pushed her up against the wall, and then bent her over his desk for a bit before he could take it no longer and they finished together.
“Holy shit… my legs aren’t gonna work for a bit after that one. Help me up?” Chantal said in between shallow breaths.
“Yes, ma’am. It would be my pleasure.” Henry said as he helped her to her feet and into the shower, staying in longer than was strictly necessary.
Henry left the steam first, once more thankful that his cabin included its own small bathroom, rather than a communal one. Being captain had its perks, after all. He grabbed a towel and wrapped it around his waist, then handed another to Chantal who gratefully accepted it before it dropped to the ground as she stared straight past him.
“Henry!" She squeaked as she pointed past him.
"What?" Henry asked, confused.
"Henry, someone was in here!”
On their bathroom mirror, wiped from the steam were the words TURN BACK.
Henry's blood ran cold and his adrenaline spiked him into overdrive. He waved Chantal back into the shower and put his finger to his lips. She nodded then wrapped herself in her retrieved towel and dropped to the shower floor with her arms wrapped around her knees, whimpering slightly. Henry moved silently along the wall, watching the visible half of his room for any movement. He then burst round the door frame, only to find everything perfectly, precisely as they had left it. The shock of finding nothing collided with the spike of his adrenaline surge, which only fed his growing unease.
“There’s nobody here!” Henry called out after checking the closet, the only other place someone could have hidden.
“Did you lock the door?” Chantal asked, her mind already working on the mystery.
“I set the security protocol to auto lock every time it closes.”
“Paul. We need to talk to Paul.” Chantal said, squeezing her BDU’s up over her hips with a few hops. Henry pulled on his undershirt before tossing over her bra.
“Why would we want to bring that weasel into this?” Henry asked, incredulous at to how he could possibly help.
“Because he has access to the surveillance tapes, why else?”
Henry stared at Chantal, brimming with rage, trying his hardest to keep it isolated to Paul over the invasion of his privacy.
“Did you just say surveillance tapes!?!” Henry asked in an icy tone. “That does it, I’m going to strangle him.” Henry said, moving with a purpose toward the door.
“Stop. Turn around and give me a kiss. I already disabled the video cameras, at least all the ones I could find. He has audio at best, even that I doubt. What he does have that I want is the data from the motion sensor that he had installed just in case you found the more obvious bugs. Unfortunately, I sabotaged its effectiveness by blocking the sensor with dense foam, but there might be enough of something to give us a clue."
“How in the hell do you know about all of this anyway, and why the hell didn’t you tell me?!” Henry roared.
“This entire enterprise is run by an intelligence agency; how can you not have seen that one coming a mile away? I have gotten very good at catching bugs over the years. Just because I expect the invasion of privacy to be happening, doesn’t mean I have to make it easy on them. Just be happy I already took care of the issue, alright?” She replied firmly while staring him in the eyes with raised eyebrows.
“You’re incredible, I love you.” Henry blurted out before he could catch himself. Chantal beamed and tackled him to the bed sitting on his lap.
“What took you so long? Never mind, don’t answer that. I love you too, man have I wanted to say that one for a while now.”
“You know these things aren’t easy for me. I had to be sure, I also didn’t want to mess anything up. We need to be able to work together even if we had turned out to be a bad couple.” Henry admitted, Chantal made an show as she thought it over, but she then smiled and helped Henry to his feet.
“Alright, my captain. You speak great wisdom. While I have certainly felt, and thoroughly enjoyed, the depths of your passion, it is really nice to hear about it too. I do think it makes it all the better that you rule said passion with reason. It’s just one of the many things I love about you.” She said, laying her hand over his heart.
Henry took her other hand and kissed it before replying. “I think above all, I wanted to make sure that I didn’t take you for granted, nor suffer the same in reverse. A wise woman once gave me some great advice there that I have taken to heart.”
“Okay, Romeo, maybe you have a better handle on these things than you think. Now… Let’s go interrogate Paul.” Chantal had a fire in her eyes that Henry was loving very much at that moment.
“I have wanted to turn the screws on that spook for a while now.” Henry smiled as he spoke, and he opened up the connection to the ship’s intranet through his neural implant to send a message.
MEET ME IN YOUR QUARTERS IN 5 MINUTES FOR A DISCUSSION OF CRITICAL IMPORTANCE – CPT. O'TOOLE
“That ought to get him there and alone.” Henry smirked. “Let’s go.”
Together, they made their way to Paul’s equivalent-sized quarters, which he had somehow secured for himself in the ship design to help facilitate his role as the official thorn in Henry’s paw. I guess being the captain’s handler has its perks as well. Henry’s eye twitched at the corner.
After making them wait far too long, Paul opened the door and gesturing them inside. The door closed and Paul turned towards them, narrowing his eyes, studying them both.
“Is this about the fire?” Paul asked before Henry punched the weasel right in the diaphragm, forcing him to gasp for air. The look of shock on his face as he bent forwards was priceless.
“What the fuck, Henry!?” Paul managed to choke out after a minute between gasps.
“Relax, I didn’t do any permanent damage, yet.” Henry said, Paul for just a second showed actual fear in his eyes before he sneered in defiance. “Oh? That got your attention, did it? Why were you spying on me?” Henry growled.
Paul closed his eyes, dropped his head, and began to laugh before Henry grabbed him by the throat and slammed him into the wall. Foolishly, Paul even then kept laughing amidst the gasping. So Henry squeezed until Paul started slapping his arm, looking genuine fear once more growing across his face.
“Orders… I was following orders!” Paul managed to say amidst gasps and coughs.
“I thought it might be something like that. You're going to open up those files, now, and you're going to show me everything.” Henry said, dropping him to his feet at last.
“Fucking hell, Henry, I thought you of all people would have anticipated this was going to be the case. Do you think the people who made this all possible would simply let you fly around the most dangerous, advanced warship in human history without some insurance?”
“Don’t try and weasel out of your own personal culpability here. You may also want to think back to other people who were “only following orders” while performing acts they knew were wrong before you wave that line around like some get out of jail free card.” The fact that he had nothing to say spoke volumes.
“You should have told me, Paul.” Henry growled.
“That defeats the purpose! Plus, your girlfriend sabotaged them all before we ever left S33 anyway, and once more after! That type of tech doesn’t just grow on trees you know, and I don’t have an unlimited supply. You should be thanking me for covering for her and reporting back like things are normal!” Paul shouted in indignation.
“This is pointless, show me the files from around fifteen minutes ago, motion trackers, thermals, anything you have that's not blocked or sabotaged.” Henry commanded. Paul’s eyes narrowed, but after a long moment he huffed and closed his eyes.
Paul then sat down at his station and fired it up.
“Like I said, I've got practically nothing. No video, muffled audio and readings from what I assume to be a faulty motion sensor, that’s it. What are we looking for?”
“Chantal and I were, well, together. After we got out of the shower we saw that someone had written turn back in the condensation on the bathroom mirror. Only problem? My door auto locks when closed and only opens for my biometrics. That is why all of this even came up in the first place.”
“Motherfucker. That's a whole heap of bad news.” Paul said. Henry merely nodded, paying rather more attention to the screen to see if he could catch Paul in a lie about the extent of the spying.
“There’s nothing. No disturbances in the air that would even remotely resemble human movement between you two getting in the shower and you charging into your bedroom. With the noise of the shower and the distance to the microphone, there is nothing I can discern that is anomalous. You can see it all right here for yourself.”
Henry found himself even more confused and alarmed than before.
“How is that possible? Look again, run through some filters or something. There must be some evidence somewhere!”
“Alright, relax, I will get to work on this and get you a report by the end of C shift. In the meantime, you look like a mess. Get some sleep man! I can take care of it from here. Oh, and I want you to remember that I forgave you quite magnanimously for that little episode back there where you attacked me.” Henry and Chantal gave each other a look as Paul spoke.
“Wasn’t gonna apologize anyway, you had it coming. I’m going to hit the rack. I expect that report to be detailed and ready when I get up.” Henry took Chantal by the hand, and they left together, not waiting for a response.
“What a snake. Did you see him in there? Zero guilt or recognition whatsoever about spying like that. It just makes my skin crawl. Gives me bad memories.” Chantal said, turning pensive and quiet.
“Do you want to talk about it?” Henry asked, seeing that there was something clearly bothering her.
“I… had an uncle that lived with us from time to time and he would spy on me when I was dressing, try and sneak looks in the shower, stuff like that. Never touched me or anyone else that I know of, thank god, but man did it screw me up a bit still. Played havoc with my sense of security and even my sanity, never being quite sure it was real or all in my head. I wish I had said something, but I was afraid everyone would think I was overreacting or imagining it. I saw it in his eyes though, that look of... predatory lust. At least I didn't see anything like that in Paul's eyes. To this day it makes my skin crawl.”
“Good God, I can see how alone you must have felt in the middle of all that.” He squeezed her hand, she smiled up at him.
“Yeah, that was one of the hardest parts. I don’t think Paul is some raging pervert or anything, but it concerns me how normalized it was to him. Even if he isn’t being a creep with it, as if we can take his claims to be covering for me at face value. There is still no way I am going to let him have easy access to intimate videos of us, if I can possibly help it.” Chantal said before adding, “I’ll be all right, don’t worry about me. Let’s just get some sleep.”
Henry put his palm against the biometric scanner outside his room and the door slid open for them. They definitely needed some sleep after the emotional roller coaster of the past few hours, and the irresistible warm embrace of his bed called for him. The Q-Comm report could wait until he woke, he decided.
Better to have the electrical inspection ordered up, too.
I WANT A FULL REPORT AND INSPECTION PERFORMED ON THE ELECTRICAL FIRE IN CHANTAL’S ROOM BY THE START OF A SHIFT. – CAPT. O'TOOLE
Good enough. Henry thought as he sent the message. Now he could sleep. The chief could handle it from there.
MEANWHILE…
DATE : MARCH 10th, 7 A.U. LOCATION: SOL SYSTEM, ABOARD UTRN INDOMITABLE WILL
FIREMAN APPRENTICE SARAH CALLAHAN
It'll be back again tonight...
Sarah’s haunted thoughts repeated like a mantra. She had to be ready, but how? Her skin crawled and itched, the long sleeves of her BDU’s prevented her from being able to do anything about the painful sensation from the inflamed scratches they hid. She blearily rubbed at her sunken eyes, and she drained the rest of her coffee. All the numbers on the screen had started bleeding in together and her eyes hurt horribly, with the throbbing pain in her abdomen only compounding her misery.
“My god, Sarah, you look a wreck, hon. How have you been sleeping?” Yvonne, her shift partner asked, with concern in her voice.
“I have a monster tension headache, I just hope the meds kick in soon. Can you check my math? I need to get out of these white lights for a few minutes. Close my eyes for a bit, something, anything. I've been having nightmares again.” Sarah felt good, being able to admit it, and Yvonne had long since proven her friendship, so it was easier to actually speak.
“Yeah, no prob. As soon as I am done here I will check your readings and we can get out of here. Do you mean nightmares from the invasion?” Yvonne asked, carefully picking her words and tone.
“Kind of the same general themes, but different. Everything is going wrong, like the worst possible outcomes of my worst nightmares are all combining together. Like, it feels actively malicious, I don't know, its hard to explain...” Sarah said, bleakly.
“That’s hard, I am sorry. You need a shower, and an uninterrupted nap. Sleep deprivation plays all kinds of hell on the body and mind. I had a friend who went through an insomniac phase so extreme he would go days without sleeping. Wound up in the hospital after trying to drive to work while hallucinating his dead fiancée was sitting in the passenger seat screaming at him to watch out. Wound up rear-ending the car in front of him. Thank God he lived to tell the tale, but that is why it worries me to see you like this.” Yvonne planted her hand on Sarah’s shoulder as she told the story.
“Yikes, I think I slept like two hours into my sleep shift before I started having the nightmares again, woke up, and passed in and out of some restless sleep. It got really bad around oh three hundred. There were sounds... noises like scratching and a loud bang, and the shadows were moving. I just kept feeling like I was being watched, but everyone else seemed to be having disturbed sleep in their bunks. God, it was a creepy feeling.” Sarah took a moment to compose herself.
“I know how crazy this will sound, maybe that I am sleep deprived and likely hallucinating like your friend, but just hear me out. There was something there Yvonne, in the dark at the edge of perception, I could feel it. I also know I wasn’t the only one tossing and turning either. I could also hear scratchy whispering, too. I just hid, strapped in under the weighted blanket. At some point I slept some more, I must have, but not for what felt like a few stressful and draining hours. I'm just making a total mess of explaining this, aren’t I?”
“No, you're fine, girl! I am sorry that happened, my dorm has been pretty quiet, but I have always slept like a rock. Is there anything I can do?”
“I could use a hug.” Sarah said, which caused Yvonne to laugh, breaking some of the tension. They embraced warmly for a good minute, which did wonders for relieving some of the headache and her black mood.
“Thanks, Yvonne, I know it’s all in my head and it’s a vicious feedback cycle due to lack of quality sleep. Thanks for listening without calling me crazy.“ Sarah said, shying away from the last thing she hadn’t the courage to say.
She didn’t dare mention how she had hidden under the covers as she felt it get near. How she had felt something pushing on the mattress. How as her fear peaked, she herself peeked over the covers to find nothing there just to have the oppressive feeling evaporate along with the sensation of pressure by her feet. Her dorm mates all seemed to stop stirring after that, and only then did the nightmares stop for her that night. By then she was left with barely enough time for one last short sleep cycle before the start of A shift that very morning. This was a secret she would have to keep to herself, nobody would believe her anyway.
“I think I'll ask the Chief for a break from my duties today to rest and to visit med bay. Maybe they can give me something to help catch back up on my sleep.” Sarah said.
“Good idea, can I come with? I’ll back you up.” Yvonne said. Sarah smiled at her friend before she nodded at her before they checked off the last of their duties on site and headed away to find the Chief.
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2024.05.15 12:27 pete_codes GPT-4o and more indie SaaS news

GPT-4o launches
A huge step forward in AI here from OpenAI as they launch a new model, GPT-4o. You can re-watch the launch here: https://openai.com/index/spring-update/
I've tried it out and GPT-4o is very fast! You do need to be on the premium plan though in order to send it images or to work with DALL-e for image generation.
Some changes:
• everyone can access this model now for free (you don't have to pay for premium)
• there is now a desktop app
• the API price has been reduced by 50%
• It can do a lot better data analysis and you can get it produce charts really quickly.
• the voice model can detect emotion!
• you can do a lot of things in real-time, like translation.
It's voice assistant can teach kids maths just based on simple instructions.
$30k MRR for Senja
Well done to the Senja team for hitting $30k MRR!
They haven't been around long so it's clear the social proof/testimonial market is a great one to be in.
Startkit makes over $6k in April
Well done to James for making over $6,000 last month with his AI startkit boilerplate.
It's built on OpenAI, Node, MongoDB and Pinecone and comes with six demos so you can get started quickly.
YC rejects list
A nice list of successful founders and startups who didn't get into YC:
https://rejectedbyyc.com/
p.s If you liked this post, I send a newsletter twice a week full of indie hacker news: https://www.highsignal.io/newslette
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2024.05.15 12:21 enoumen Google announced groundbreaking new AI technology at Google IO. The 10 most incredible examples:

1- Veo, a powerful AI video generator.
The text-to-video generator lets filmmakers write prompts to build cinematic shots.
  1. Google will integrate AI natively in search.
You can ask whatever’s on your mind or whatever you need to get done — from researching to planning to brainstorming — and Google will take care of the legwork.
  1. Astra, the future of AI assistants.
It can interact with the world around it by taking in information, remembering what it sees, processing that information and understanding contextual details.
  1. Imagen 3: the highest quality text-to-image generation model yet.
It produces visuals with incredible detail, realistic lighting and fewer distracting artifacts.
  1. Gemini 1.5 Pro is now available for all.
They also increased the context window to 2 million tokens. This is the equivalent of 15 books, 1.5 million words.
  1. Trillium, a TPU (GPU competitor) that delivers a 4.7x improvement in compute performance per chip over the previous generation, TPU v5e.
  2. Gemini 1.5 Flash
A lighter-weight model, optimized for tasks where low latency and cost matter most.
Developers can use it with up to 1 million tokens in Google AI Studio and Vertex AI.
  1. Generative Music with MusicFX
MusicFX lets you unleash your inner DJ and craft new beats
Helps you mix beats by combining genres, instruments, and more to bring musical stories to life. It’s a playground for inspiring new music, and you can try it now.
  1. Ask Gemini in Sheets for help analyzing your expenses with Data Q&A.
The ability to organize attachments in Drive, generate a sheet, and analyze data will roll out to Labs later this year.
  1. Gemini will be integrated in Gmail, Docs and Calendar already work well together. It will make working across apps even easier — for example recognizing a receipt in Gmail and organizing it in Drive and Sheets.
Source: https://x.com/alphasignalai/status/1790456047288631736?s=46&t=l2c692xy2A7MW9f8j9sDmQ
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2024.05.15 12:19 pete_codes GPT-4o and other news from this week

GPT-4o launches
A huge step forward in AI here from OpenAI as they launch a new model, GPT-4o. You can re-watch the launch here: https://openai.com/index/spring-update/
I've tried it out and GPT-4o is very fast! You do need to be on the premium plan though in order to send it images or to work with DALL-e for image generation.
Some changes:
• everyone can access this model now for free (you don't have to pay for premium)
• there is now a desktop app
• the API price has been reduced by 50%
• It can do a lot better data analysis and you can get it produce charts really quickly.
• the voice model can detect emotion!
• you can do a lot of things in real-time, like translation.
It's voice assistant can teach kids maths just based on simple instructions.
$30k MRR for Senja
Well done to the Senja team for hitting $30k MRR!
They haven't been around long so it's clear the social proof/testimonial market is a great one to be in.
$1m from design services
Congratulations to Nick for hitting $1m from his unlimited design service, Baked Design.
Nick charges between $4,179 and $6,317 per month so it's obviously easier to get to $1m since his prices are a lot higher than the average business charges.
Startkit makes over $6k in April
Well done to James for making over $6,000 last month with his AI startkit boilerplate.
It's built on OpenAI, Node, MongoDB and Pinecone and comes with six demos so you can get started quickly.
YC rejects list
A nice list of successful founders and startups who didn't get into YC:
https://rejectedbyyc.com/
p.s If you liked this post, I send a newsletter twice a week full of indie hacker news: https://www.highsignal.io/newslette
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2024.05.15 11:57 isaac_kelvin Hostinger vs. DreamHost: A Comprehensive Comparison for 2024 and Beyond

The hosting provider you choose can significantly impact your website's performance, security, and overall success. In this comprehensive comparison, we'll delve into the intricacies of Hostinger and DreamHost, two popular options that cater to various needs and budgets. By the end of this article, you'll be equipped to make an informed decision based on your specific requirements.
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2024.05.15 11:24 exiledw How can i download Apex?

I made an account to play apex like 4 days ago (new player) and to this day i cant do anything to install the game properly...
So i just registered EA account and downloaded the usual EA app... and started downloading on 500gb free space drive to make sure it can download whatever it wants... Whenever it downloads 99% of the game at 100% its "calculating" then removes everything from install folder and starts download from 0 MB again... Whats interesting ME legendary edition (125GB) installed properly without issues... No i dont use steam...
Things i have tried:
1.Restarting all network devices at home.
2.Reinstalling whole system doesnt matter if its 10 / 11 version of windows (clean after format with drivers from windows update / manufacturer).
3.Clearing cache that they suggest to do.
4.Reinstalling the app completely with traces removed.
5.Turning off all firewalls / defenders / antiviruses / antiexploits / adding exceptions.
6.Installing origin with ea app block prevention patch.
7.Trying to install the game with origin... just gives an error after 75gb of download and starts again.
8.Using different hard drive to install the game.
So after nothing worked when i had 98% of download ready i paused it in ea app... went to the folder of apex install and copied all to make a backup... then proceeded with download... after it removed everything i copied backup to the install folder and ran origin to fix it... it removed the extension type that downloads make to make it normal files without any python scripts... then ran EA app to try to repair... after all of that its still downloading but instead of 80gb its downloading 25gb of data that its removing over and over... doesnt matter what i do... Whats bad about it is that i can stop ea app at 99% then go to old origin to hit play and game will start with EAC running and i can play 1-2 matches before it gives me engine error... Is there any way i can solve this problem? Or its impossible to play this game at all today? What can i do to even start and play the game normally?
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2024.05.15 11:21 SimplilearnReviews Career Moves to the Fast Lane With Data Analytics by Aniket Kulkarni

I’m a native and current resident of Pune, India. When I decided to advance my career, I chose the Simplilearn Post Graduate Program (PGP) in Data Analytics. I felt like I had reached a saturation point in my career and was not seeing any potential for growth. I realized that my career had reached a plateau and that in order to grow, I needed to upskill.
With a master’s degree in physics and hopes of obtaining a Ph.D., my career path didn’t immediately lead me to the data analytics field. It wasn’t until financial constraints kept me from doctoral studies that I began considering how I could incorporate my interests in data analytics into my career.
Data science and data analytics were a backup in case I was not able to do my Ph.D. So, even when I joined ZocDoc, I joined on the condition that I would get to explore data analytics or SQL. I was able to get some hands-on experience there.
A determining factor for my choice to upskill with Simplilearn’s PGP in Data Analytics was the program’s close partnership with world-class leaders in higher education and technology. I read several Simplilearn reviews that highlighted the program's excellence and strong industry connections. There were so many other platforms on the table. But the course at Simplilearn was in collaboration with IBM and Purdue University, which ultimately influenced my decision.
In addition, the projects that students complete throughout the program—which include real-world data from businesses like Google, Walmart, and IBM—provided the hands-on experience I needed before entering a new field. Simplilearn reviews often mention how these practical projects are instrumental in gaining real-world skills.
Simplilearn’s career service support also helped me navigate career advances and changes with confidence. The Job Assist program helped me revise my resume so that I would be more prepared for interviews while looking for a job. During the interview, the questions that were asked had all been covered in the course. Everything that I needed for the interview was in the course LMS. Simplilearn reviews frequently commend the comprehensive support provided by the career services.
The new skills I added to my portfolio helped me break through career stagnation and secure a position where I enjoy my work and am able to excel. Simplilearn reviews consistently reflect the success stories of learners who have achieved similar breakthroughs.
While I believe that choosing the right platform is a crucial step to upskilling, I’d advise that taking ownership and initiative to learn something new is the first step to career success. If you're considering upskilling, check out Simplilearn reviews to see how others have benefited from their programs.
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2024.05.15 10:30 isaac_kelvin How to Build a Website on Hostinger: A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners

Hostinger is a popular web hosting provider known for its affordability, intuitive interface, and robust features. Whether you're starting a personal blog, an online portfolio, a small business website, or an e-commerce store, Hostinger offers the tools to get you online quickly and easily.
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2024.05.15 10:24 isaac_kelvin SiteGround vs. Hostinger: The Ultimate Web Hosting Showdown

Choosing the right web host is crucial for your website's success. It impacts speed, reliability, security, and ultimately, user experience. Two prominent contenders in the hosting arena are SiteGround and Hostinger. In this in-depth comparison, we'll dissect their features, performance, pricing, and suitability for various users.
Table of Contents
  1. Introduction
  2. Performance and Uptime
  3. Pricing and Plans
  4. Features and Tools
  5. Security Measures
  6. Customer Support
  7. User Experience and Interface
  8. Strengths and Weaknesses
  9. Best For Which Users?
  10. Conclusion

1. Introduction

SiteGround: Known for its robust features, excellent support, and focus on managed WordPress hosting.
Hostinger: A popular choice for budget-conscious users, offering impressive performance and a user-friendly interface.
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2. Performance and Uptime

SiteGround: Consistently delivers exceptional uptime (99.99%) and impressive loading speeds due to Google Cloud infrastructure, advanced caching, and server optimizations.
Hostinger: Also boasts excellent uptime (99.9%) and fast loading times thanks to LiteSpeed web servers and caching mechanisms.
Verdict: Both hosts excel in performance, with SiteGround having a slight edge in uptime guarantees.
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SiteGround: Offers a range of plans, starting at a slightly higher price point than Hostinger. Their plans come with more advanced features like staging environments, automatic backups, and premium support.
Hostinger: Known for its budget-friendly options, making it appealing to beginners and those on a tight budget. Their plans may lack some advanced features compared to SiteGround.
Verdict: Hostinger wins on affordability, while SiteGround offers more value-packed plans for those willing to invest a bit more.
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SiteGround:
Hostinger:
Verdict: Both hosts offer a solid set of features, with SiteGround providing more WordPress-specific tools and Hostinger excelling in beginner-friendliness.
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5. Security Measures

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Verdict: Both hosts prioritize security, with SiteGround offering slightly more comprehensive measures.
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SiteGround: Renowned for its fast and knowledgeable support team, available 24/7 via live chat, phone, and tickets. Their support staff often goes the extra mile to resolve issues. Hostinger: Provides 24/7 live chat support and a comprehensive knowledge base. While their support is generally helpful, some users have reported longer wait times.
Verdict: SiteGround takes the lead in customer support, offering faster and more personalized assistance.

7. User Experience and Interface

SiteGround: Their Site Tools interface is well-organized and user-friendly, even for beginners. Managing your website, domains, and email is intuitive.
Hostinger: The Panel interface is visually appealing and modern, with easy navigation. Their website builder is a standout feature for those creating their first site.
Verdict: Both hosts offer excellent user experiences, catering to users of varying technical levels.
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8. Strengths and Weaknesses

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9. Best For Which Users?

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10. Conclusion

SiteGround and Hostinger are both excellent web hosting providers with their own strengths. SiteGround shines with its performance, managed WordPress expertise, and exceptional support, making it ideal for demanding websites and experienced users.
Hostinger, on the other hand, is a fantastic choice for budget-minded individuals and beginners who value affordability and ease of use.
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2024.05.15 08:50 UstroyDestroy AI Advancements: Groq Incs Efficient Inference Engine, Googles Gemini Era, and Anthropics Expansion to Europe

startups #release #update #leaders #tool #vc #science #paper #hardware #event #api #feature #major_players #bigtech #opensource #opinions #scheduled

Anthropic's AI assistant, Claude, is now available in Europe, including on the App Store, offering instant answers and assistance with deep work tasks [1][2]. Greg Brockman demonstrated a concept of GPT-4o for customer service, expressing gratitude to his co-founder, Ilya, for their work on OpenAI [3][4][5]. Andrej Karpathy humorously suggests that the "killer app" of Large Language Models (LLMs) is Scarlett Johansson, not math [6].
Yann LeCun emphasizes the importance of safer AI being better AI, with objectives, including safety guardrails, driving AI systems [8]. He also highlights that entropy minimization leads to improved out-of-distribution performance [9]. NVIDIA and Dell are partnering to transform enterprises at Dell Technologies World, showcasing the latest innovations in AI, multicloud, and edge computing [10]. NVIDIA AI also announced the optimization of AI-powered applications like Google Gemma 2 and PaliGemma with NVIDIA TensorRT-LLM [11].
Google DeepMind's latest advancements were shared at Google IO, including the Gemini model 1.5 Flash, Project Astra, the Veo video model, and Imagen 3 [12][13][14]. Metalware, a startup from Y Combinator's S23 batch, prioritized data quality over quantity to build a foundation model with less compute [15]. Nabla Bio, a startup founded by scientists from Harvard Medical School, has raised $26M in Series A funding and formed partnerships with pharmaceutical companies for AI antibody design [16].
Groq Inc introduces the Groq LPU™ Inference Engine, which is claimed to run GenAI models 10 times more efficiently than GPU solutions [17]. They are targeting June for a certain project or release and will be participating in the NYSE Tech Summit SF [18][19]. Groq Inc's Chief Tech Evangelist, @lifebypixels, will be participating in an event tomorrow at 11:30 PT [21]. Vectorizeio has chosen Groq Inc as their default LLM for their launch [22]. Groq Inc is currently in private beta but will be planning to make their product available to the public soon [23].
The CEO of Groq Inc, Jonathan Ross, believes that advancements in AI will create more jobs than there are people to fill them, citing the Jevons Paradox [24]. Groq Inc will be introducing paid tier rates next month [26]. Groq Inc's new intern created a demo comparing Gemma 7B and ChatGPT 4 Turbo controlling two Ken characters in a retro game [27]. Groq Inc has been praised by researchers like Andrew Ng for their fast-working chips that can advance generative AI [28].
The Google I/O 2024 developer conference will feature product news and innovations from Google [29]. Google AI's Infinite Wonderland is a lab session where artists use StyleDrop, a fine-tuning technique on Imagen 2, to create infinite images reimagining Alice's Adventures in Wonderland in unique styles [31][32][33][34][35]. Google has announced that AI Overviews will start rolling out to users in the U.S. today, with plans to expand to more countries in the near future [36].
Google has introduced Gemini 1.5 Flash, a lighter-weight model optimized for tasks requiring low latency and cost efficiency [37]. Google's Project Astra, a prototype by Google DeepMind, aims to investigate the potential of a universal AI agent in enhancing daily life [38]. Google has introduced Imagen 3, which is Google DeepMind's most advanced image generation model [39]. Google has introduced Veo, a new generative video model developed by Google DeepMind [40]. Google Workspace has upgraded to the Gemini 1.5 Pro model for its side panel, allowing for a longer context window and more advanced reasoning [41].
Google has introduced a new model called PaliGemma, which is the first vision-language open model in their Gemma family [43]. Google has announced Gemma 2, their next generation of models which will include a 27B parameter instance [44]. Google utilized AlphaGo from Google DeepMind to create a new method called "AI-Assisted Red Teaming" to enhance agents' red teaming skills [45]. Google introduced SynthID last year to add imperceptible watermarks to AI-generated images and audio [46]. Google has introduced LearnLM, a new family of models based on Gemini and fine-tuned for learning [48].
The Gemini era has been introduced by Google, bringing AI advancements to various tools and products [50]. Sundar Pichai shared updates on Google's AI advancements and the Gemini era at Google I/O 2024 [51]. Gemini Nano will be integrated into Chrome Desktop client starting in Chrome 126 [52]. Google introduced updates across the Gemini family of models, including the new lighter-weight model 1.5 Flash [53].
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2024.05.15 08:42 Alternative_Star2658 How Switching Web Hosting Boosts Your Philippine Website

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