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Jared Mauch's DIY Fiber ISP Expands with $2.6M Grant, Challenging Big Telecom Giants


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CA/Browser Forum Shortens TLS Certificate Lifetimes

The CA/Browser Forum will reduce the lifetime of TLS certificates to 200 days by March 2026, and subsequently to 47 days by 2027, to enhance security. Organizations need enhanced automation for certificate management, as shorter lifetimes aim to reduce risks from compromised certificates and limit reliance on existing revocation mechanisms.

Transition from Spotify to Self-Hosted Music with Jellyfin

The author replaced Spotify with self-hosting their music library on Jellyfin, citing dissatisfaction with other players like Winamp, VLC, and Foobar2000. Self-hosting provided offline access and personalized control over their music, a move toward increased digital autonomy.

OpenAI’s Codex CLI vs Claude Code Comparison

Codex CLI struggles with code hallucinations, unlike Claude Code, which accurately understands codebases. While Codex focuses on speed, Claude Code offers depth and stability. Discussion highlights cost and efficiency in coding tools, with users favoring Claude Code.

Creating a DIY Internet Service Provider

Jared Mauch’s Washtenaw Fiber Properties LLC, initially serving 30 homes, will expand to 600 homes with a $2.6 million grant. Overcoming inadequate ISP service from AT&T and Comcast, he highlights technical challenges and the potential of individual-led broadband solutions.

Zoom Domain Outage Due to Registrar Miscommunication

Zoom experienced a service disruption due to GoDaddy Registry inadvertently blocking zoom.us, a result of a miscommunication with their registrar, Markmonitor. The incident, resolved within 1 hour and 47 minutes, underscores the importance of registrar reliability and operational continuity. Recommendations include clearing DNS cache for affected users.

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