CasaOS defines itself as “community-based open-source software that focuses on delivering a simple personal cloud experience built around the Docker ecosystem” and can run a range of hardware, including the Raspberry Pi and the ZimaBoard. CasaOS has released its latest update, version V0.4.4-3, with a focus on optimizing the App Store display and fixing various issues to enhance the user experience. This update can be installed using a command line installation script: curl -fsSL https://get.casaos.io/v0.4.4-3 | sudo bash. For updating, use the command line update script: curl -fsSL https://get.casaos.io/update/v0.4.4-3 | sudo bash.

The key changes in CasaOS v0.4.4-3 include the following:

Enhancements:

• Optimized temperature display support for AMD Ryzen CPUs in CasaOS.

Additions:

• App Store app thumbnails now support click-to-view larger images in CasaOS-UI.
• Removed tagline display from app Store app details and added support for MarkDown rendering in CasaOS-UI.
• When uploading duplicated files, CasaOS-Files will now notify users of transfer failure.

Fixes:

• CasaOS-StorageManager now supports different types of multi-partition mounting.
• Fixed an issue in CasaOS-UI where app Store app details were improperly spaced.
• CasaOS-Files now supports cross-disk replication of empty folders.

The CasaOS team expresses gratitude for the support and feedback received. Users are encouraged to contact them for any questions or suggestions through their GitHub page: https://github.com/IceWhaleTech/CasaOS/issues.

With the end-of-life of Node 16, Gitea has now added Node 20 support to Gitea Actions. This is thanks in part to freshollie, the nektos/act maintainers, SupremeVoid, and the Gitea team. To be able to use Node 20 actions, you’ll need to update your runner to version v0.2.6.

Phoronix reports that the upcoming Linux 6.7 kernel will introduce a new feature for Intel’s QuickAssist Technology (QAT) device driver. This feature will enable more efficient use of QAT Gen4 hardware, specifically the latest-generation Intel Xeon Scalable “Sapphire Rapids” processors.

The QAT Gen4 devices, which are currently available with select Sapphire Rapids processors, support chained compression “DC” operations. With this feature, a single firmware request can perform both hashing and compressing of data in one step.

The Linux kernel driver for Intel QAT is being extended to support the DC chaining service with the latest QAT accelerators. By allowing the data to be hashed and compressed in a single request, this feature reduces overhead and latency compared to making multiple requests to the QAT hardware.

Intel QAT is a hardware-based technology developed by Intel to accelerate cryptographic and data compression workloads. It offloads and accelerates specific operations, such as encryption, decryption, and compression, from the CPU to dedicated hardware accelerators. This improves performance and efficiency while freeing up CPU resources for other tasks.

Key features and benefits of Intel QAT include cryptographic acceleration, data compression, improved performance, reduced CPU utilization, hardware security, virtualization support, and various form factors such as PCIe cards and integrated solutions.

This new feature in Linux 6.7 will be of interest to those using home servers, as it allows for more efficient use of Intel QAT Gen4 hardware. By offloading cryptographic and compression tasks to dedicated hardware accelerators, home servers can experience significant performance improvements and reduced CPU utilization. This can lead to better handling of transactions and connections, lower power consumption, and improved overall system efficiency.

Source: Phoronix.

Liliputing reports that the ACEMAGIC S1 mini PC is now available for pre-order. This small desktop computer features an Intel Processor N95 (Alder Lake-N) chip, 16GB of RAM, dual HDMI ports, and dual Gigabit Ethernet ports. One of the standout features of the ACEMAGIC S1 is the small LCD display on the front of the case, which can be used to display computer status information or function as a digital clock. The computer’s ports include two Gigabit Ethernet ports, two HDMI ports, two USB 3.0 Type-A ports, two USB 2.0 Type-A ports, a 3.5mm audio (aux) port, and a DC power input. The ACEMAGIC S1 is available for pre-order now, with an expected delivery date of October 1, 2023. The two Gigabit Ethernet ports could make it an interesting option for various server and network use cases.

Source: Liliputing.

PhotoPrism has recently announced the release of their latest version, the September 23, 2023 release. PhotoPrism is an AI-Powered Photos App for the Decentralized Web that utilizes cutting-edge technologies to automatically tag and find pictures without causing any inconvenience. One of the standout features of PhotoPrism is its ability to be run at home, on a private server, or in the cloud.

The most notable addition in this release is the redesigned Places view, which now includes a search box moved to the top and a preview for selected clusters at the bottom. This enhancement allows users to easily navigate and explore their photos. Additionally, PhotoPrism has introduced support for Samsung and Google Motion Photos, enabling users to view them in a similar way to Apple Live Photos after re-indexing their library.

Apart from these major updates, users can also expect several usability improvements, new search filters, and fixes for recently discovered issues. The PhotoPrism team expresses their gratitude to all the contributors who have made this release possible.

Here is a list of the new features and improvements in the latest version:

• Added a preview image to the Labels tab in the photo edit dialog
• Reduced padding in mosaic view in favor of larger thumbnails
• Edit dialog allows pasting latitude and longitude in a single operation
• Reduced the number of info notifications in the user interface
• Improved user interface styles, added new “Chrome” and “Mint” themes
• Added scan:false filter to find photos that are not scans
• Added favorite:false filter to find pictures not marked as favorites
• New share preview shows album contents as a stack of Polaroids
• Fixed preview image URL when sharing album links
• Current album is preselected when opening the upload dialog
• Last edited timestamp is updated when pictures are added to albums
• Fixed an error when reusing the name of a previously deleted person
• Added cluster view to browse pictures close to each other in an overlay
• Added support for sub-km distances when searching for locations
• Added support for the label and category search filters in Places
• Added map style selector and a scale for comparing distances in Places
• Added “Delete All” button to permanently delete all archived files
• Added option for admins to perform index and cache cleanup from the UI in Library
• Fixed escaping of hash characters in folder names in Library
• Added support for Samsung Motion Photos in Live Photos
• Added support for Google Camera Motion Photos in Live Photos
• Fixed indexing of sidecar video file properties in Live Photos
• Added support for AMD GPUs in install-gpu.sh script for Videos
• Removed deprecated FFmpeg -vsync vfr command flag in Videos
• Changed the order of field names from which the title is extracted in Metadata
• Added support for reading fstop favorite flag from XMP sidecar files in Metadata
• Samsung/Google Motion Photos are now flagged as Live Photos in Metadata
• Added support for serving HTTP requests over Unix sockets in Config
• A lower cache duration can now be set for video content in Config
• Updates are now performed in batches to limit the number of variables in SQLite
• Added support for user ID ranges 1201-1250 and 2000-2100 in Docker
• Reduced bcrypt cost for faster login on small devices in Security
• Go has been updated to the latest stable release v1.21.1 in Security
• Updated Chinese (Simplified and Traditional) translations

With its latest release, PhotoPrism continues to provide an exceptional user experience for individuals interested in managing their photos with ease.

For more information about PhotoPrism and to download the latest version, visit their release notes or official website.

Prusa3D has written an article discussing the Thermal Model Protection system. The system, introduced in the 3.12 firmware update, quickly identifies and addresses unexpected heating issues in the 3D printer. It aims to stop the heating process within 10-12 seconds to prevent any potential damage. The system monitors thermistor readings and compares them to a predefined thermal model pattern. If any irregularities are detected, the printer displays a “THERMAL ANOMALY” warning and deactivates the heating. This ensures the safety of the printer and alerts the user to any potential issues.

However, the question arises: what happens if the 3D printer is heavily modified? Prusa analyzed over 150,000 measurements to create the thermal model for their stock MK3S+ printers. But since the printers are open-source and users are free to modify them, it wasn’t possible to test every single modification. The Thermal Model Protection system may throw errors for heavily modified printers, but it’s important not to disable the safety features. Prusa recommends contacting their support team for assistance in such cases.

The Revo hotend, made by E3D, is a popular alternative to the stock hotend of the MK3S+. Although it’s a third-party modification, Prusa wanted to ensure its compatibility and safety. Due to limited resources, they turned to their community for help. Community members measured temperatures and fans under specific conditions, providing valuable data for the development of the thermal model for Revo hotends. With the community’s assistance, Prusa was able to create an experimental firmware update and fine-tune the thermal model for Revo hotends.

Prusa continues to prioritize safety and reliability in their firmware updates. The collaboration with the community has been instrumental in improving and expanding the features of their printers.

Source: Prusa3D.