You think the UK coronavirus outbreak was bad? Just wait till winter: Study shows test-and-trace system is failing • The Register

Modelling suggests massive second wave without major improvements

Source: You think the UK coronavirus outbreak was bad? Just wait till winter: Study shows test-and-trace system is failing • The Register

If you own one of these 45 Netgear devices, replace it: Firm won’t patch vulnerable gear despite live proof-of-concept code • The Register

That’s one way of speeding up the tech refresh cycle

Source: If you own one of these 45 Netgear devices, replace it: Firm won’t patch vulnerable gear despite live proof-of-concept code • The Register

UK finds itself almost alone with centralized virus contact-tracing app that probably won’t work well, asks for your location, may be illegal • The Register

Herd immunity all over again

Source: UK finds itself almost alone with centralized virus contact-tracing app that probably won’t work well, asks for your location, may be illegal • The Register

Ubuntu MATE 20.04 Release Notes | Ubuntu MATE

Source: Ubuntu MATE 20.04 Release Notes | Ubuntu MATE

Ubuntu MATE 19.10 Release Notes | Ubuntu MATE

Ubuntu MATE 19.10 (Eoan Ermine)

Source: Ubuntu MATE 19.10 Release Notes | Ubuntu MATE

Ubuntu MATE 19.04 Final Release | Ubuntu MATE

Ubuntu MATE 19.04 (Disco Dingo) Final Release

Source: Ubuntu MATE 19.04 Final Release | Ubuntu MATE

Ubuntu MATE 18.10 Final Release | Ubuntu MATE

Ubuntu MATE 18.10 (Cosmic Cuttlefish) Final Release

Source: Ubuntu MATE 18.10 Final Release | Ubuntu MATE

Oracle: Run, don’t walk, to patch this critical Database takeover bug • The Register

Flaw in House Larry’s flagship product allows ‘complete compromise’ of servers

Source: Oracle: Run, don’t walk, to patch this critical Database takeover bug • The Register

Chromecast Audio v1.32.124602

I’ve been using a Chromecast Audio for a couple of years now – it’s very cost effective Hi-Res streaming solution. Connected to my CXA-60 via a mini-TOSLINK to TOSLINK cable it can stream FLAC files up 24bit/96kHz directly to the onboard 24-bit Wolfson WM8740 DAC in the amp. Not quite up to the the 24bit/384kHz offered by the CXN for example, but then it is about £800 cheaper.

At least it could until firmware update v1.32.124602 that is – since then it’s developed a bit of a stutter on 24bit/96kHz files.

Re-sampling the files down to 24bit/48kHz removes the stutter, and after eliminating any possible network and cabling issues, it does appear to be the firmware update that’s responsible.

Looks like I’m not alone so will just have hope the next firmware update fixes the problem.

Ubuntu MATE | For a retrospective future

Source: Ubuntu MATE | For a retrospective future