Python-Controlled GPIO to the Desktop

Microcontroller dev boards are wonderfully useful items, in testament to which most of us maintain an ample collection of the things. But dragging one out to do a simple job can be a pain, what with making sure you have the whole toolchain set up to support the device, not to mention the inevitable need to solder or desolder header pins. Wouldn’t it be nice if there was a simple plug-and-play way to add a few bits of GPIO to your desktop or laptop machine?

[Nick Bild] thinks so, and came up with the USBgpio. The hardware in the dongle is pretty much what you’d expect — an Arduino Nano 33 IoT. Yes, you could just bust out a Nano and do this yourself, but [Nick] has done all the heavy lifting already. Eleven of the Nano’s IO pins plus 3.3V and ground are broken out to header pins that stick out of the 3D-printed enclosure, and the dongle is powered over the USB cable. [Nick] also built a Python library for the USBgpio, making it easy to whip up a quick program. You just import the library, define the serial port and baud rate, and the library takes care of the rest.

The USBgpio in action

Earth-shattering stuff? Perhaps not; [Nick] admits as much by noting the performance doesn’t really dazzle. But that’s hardly the point of the project, and if you need a couple of pins of IO on the desktop for a quick tactical project or some early-stage prototyping, USBgpio could be your friend.

Kali Linux 2024.2: New Tools and Updates

As we had just mentioned in the article about the launch of Parrot 6.1, a few moments ago they announced the launch of Kali 2024.2, and here comes the article about this landing. Among the new features we find new tools and updates to two of the graphical environments offered in this ethical hacking distribution. But where they have expanded the most is in telling us about the transition to t64 that they have made. This transition ended on May 20, and has been necessary, among other things, to avoid a problem that computer systems will experience in 2038. Do you remember the year 2000 effect? Well, something similar, but in this case due to the design of the C programming language.

Kali Linux 2024.2

Kali 2024.2 introduces GNOME 46, and all themes and extensions have been updated according to the new version of the graphical environment. On the other hand, the Xfce desktop has received updates, specifically in Kali-Undercover and HiDPI modes. These updates improve stability and include several bug fixes, ensuring improved support for the latest desktop enhancements.

In addition to this, Kali 2024.2 introduces 18 new tools: autorecon, coerce, dploot, getsploit, gowitness, eyrie, ligolo-ng, mitm6, netexec, pspy, pyinstaller, pyinstxtractor, sharpshooter, sickle, snort, sploitscan, vopono, and waybackpy.

Nokia Hiring Experienced Senior Design Engineer

Nokia is hiring an experienced Senior Design Engineer at their Bangalore, Karnataka location. The Senior design Engineer should have a deep understanding of networking protocols, security practices, and the ability to adapt to evolving technologies in the telecommunications and internet services sector. Effective communication and collaboration skills are also crucial for working with cross-functional teams and addressing customer needs.

The complete details of this job are as follows:

• Network Planning and Design: Conducting thorough analysis to understand client requirements and business objectives. Designing scalable and reliable network architectures to meet current and future needs. Planning for network expansion and ensuring the capacity to handle increasing traffic.
• Router and Switch Configuration: Configuring routers, switches, and other network devices to meet design specifications. Implementing routing protocols (e.g., OSPF, BGP) and ensuring proper network traffic flow. Optimizing configurations for performance and efficiency.
• Network Security: Implementing security measures to protect the network from unauthorized access and cyber threats. Configuring firewalls, VPNs, and intrusion detection/prevention systems. Conducting regular security audits and vulnerability assessments.
• Quality of Service (QoS) Management: Implementing QoS policies to prioritize and optimize network traffic for critical applications. Monitoring and adjusting QoS parameters to ensure a consistent and reliable user experience.
• Troubleshooting and Issue Resolution: Identifying and resolving network-related issues promptly. Performing root cause analysis for recurring problems and implementing preventive measures. Collaborating with support teams to address customer-reported issues.
• Documentation: Maintaining accurate and up-to-date network documentation, including diagrams, configurations, and procedures. Documenting changes and updates to the network infrastructure.
• Collaboration with Other Teams: Collaborating with other engineering teams, such as software developers and system administrators, to ensure seamless integration. Working with vendors to evaluate new technologies and solutions.

*Nokia Hiring Experienced Senior Design Engineer