Dossier
environment variables
Coverage of environment variables in the Nexus archive.
- Why are there both TMP and TEMP environment variables, and which one is right?
The article explains the existence of both TMP and TEMP environment variables in Windows, clarifying their historical origins and intended use cases. It discusses how TMP is the preferred variable for modern applications, while TEMP is retained for backward compatibility.
- Web3 hosting backbone Vercel confirms breach as supposed hacker demands $2 million ransom
Vercel, a key Web3 hosting platform, confirmed a security breach where a hacker allegedly demanded $2 million in ransom. The incident raises concerns about exposed secrets from non-sensitive environment variables used by crypto and Web3 projects.