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Welcome to the Curious Codex, the official GEN Blog; a collection of interesting articles bringing a mix of tech, news, and insights. These articles are written by our staff, our customers, our resellers and sometimes our friends, so please remember they may not reflect the official company position on anything. We can assure you that they are 100% human authored.
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Cloud Backup Strategies
Explore comprehensive cloud backup strategies for virtual machines and containers. Learn about image vs. content backups, considerations for different server types, security measures, and best practices for disaster recovery
| Released | 2024-12-12 |
| Updated | 2024-12-13 |
| Written by | Adam Jones (Infrastructure) |
| Votes | 0 |
Incident at the Paper Mill
Discover an intriguing '80s tale of troubleshooting a massive automated paper mill tractor. Follow the investigation of mysterious stops and software challenges in industrial automation
| Released | 2024-12-03 |
| Updated | 2024-12-04 |
| Written by | Richard (Senior Partner) |
| Votes | 5 |
Apple Under Fire for Closed Ecosystem
Explore the growing antitrust challenges facing Apple's App Store exclusivity and the potential shift towards allowing third-party app stores on iPhones, as regulators worldwide scrutinize the tech giant's practices
| Released | 2024-11-20 |
| Updated | 2024-11-20 |
| Written by | Richard (Senior Partner) |
| Votes | 2 |
Value Added Cloud (VAC) Providers
Explore value-added cloud providers who offer more than just infrastructure. Learn how they support systems and applications, including open-source solutions, to enhance your cloud experience.
| Released | 2024-11-13 |
| Updated | 2024-11-13 |
| Written by | Matt (Virtualisation) |
| Votes | 14 |
Firefox`s 20th Anniversary
Explore the 30-year journey of web browsers from Netscape Navigator to Firefox. Learn about the browser wars, open-source developments, and Firefox's role in internet history.
| Released | 2024-11-01 |
| Updated | 2024-11-01 |
| Written by | Richard (Senior Partner) |
| Votes | 11 |
Platform Diversity in IT Maintenance: Supporting Legacy to Modern Systems
Explore GEN's comprehensive IT maintenance services covering a wide range of platforms from legacy to modern systems. Learn about Linux dominance
| Released | 2024-10-24 |
| Updated | 2024-10-28 |
| Written by | Richard (Senior Partner) |
| Votes | 9 |