The author built a Macintosh 128K emulator on a Raspberry Pi Pico microcontroller board, using the Musashi 68K interpreter and implementing various components such as keyboard and mouse support, VGA video output, and floppy disk emulation. The project involved overcoming various technical challenges and optimizing the emulator for performance, ultimately achieving a speed of around 1.4 MIPS.

The mrxSwitch is the world's smallest and cheapest networking switch, using an open-source design and external magnetics to provide a 5-port 100BASE-TX unmanaged switch. It measures 44.9mm by 42.2mm, making it the smallest networking switch in the world, with applications in embedded systems, ROVs, and DIY projects.

A honeypot detected 11,599 login attempts, with an average of 386 attempts per day, indicating a probing strategy for vulnerabilities or valuable information. The execution of a mysterious script and attempts to read and display system content suggest a bot's strategy to infiltrate, assess, and establish control over targeted systems.

The author compares the Raspberry Pi 5 to second-hand 1L tinyminimicro PCs, finding the latter to be more capable and affordable options for a home server. The author concludes that the Pi 5's lack of on-board NVME storage and limited RAM make it less appealing compared to the mini PCs, which offer better performance and customization options.

You believe being kind in meetings is more important than being the smartest person in the room, and you've developed a framework for kindness in meetings that includes listening, being respectful, empathetic, and resolutive. By applying these traits, you can create a positive and productive meeting environment that spreads kindness across teams.

SimCity is a simulation game that explores the history of computer simulation, tracing its development from the dawn of programmable computers to the creation of Maxis, the company behind the game. The book "Building SimCity" chronicles the game's history, including its design, development, and impact on the gaming industry.

ALJ Sarah Karpinen ordered an employer to rehire a union organizer who was fired for "salting" and lied about his employment history. The General Counsel of the NLRB also ruled that the employer's non-compete and coworker non-solicitation clauses are unfair labor practices that violate the National Labor Relations Act.

SICP revolutionized introductory computer science by focusing on big-picture ways to think about programming, abstraction, and programming paradigms, using Scheme as a perfect language for teaching. The book's influence has been significant, inspiring later textbooks and courses, and its ideas remain relevant even after 25 years.

The website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks, and the action taken triggered the security solution. The user was blocked and can email the site owner to report the issue, including what they were doing when the page came up.

The NumPy 2.0 release includes significant changes to the API, including the removal of deprecated functions, changes to the complex sign calculation, and updates to the FFT routines. Additionally, the default integer type is now 64-bit on 64-bit systems, and the `np.bool` type is now the canonical name for NumPy's boolean dtype.

Scientists are reevaluating the concept of animal consciousness, with some arguing that animals may be capable of feeling pleasure, pain, and happiness, and that bees and other animals may be conscious. The debate centers on defining consciousness and whether animals can think and feel in the same way as humans, with some experts calling for more research to determine the extent of animal ...

The CIA's "Simple Sabotage" book provides timeless advice on how to disrupt productivity, including slowing down decision-making, creating unnecessary complexity, and prioritizing process over progress. By implementing these tactics, an infiltrator can slowly drain a company's productivity without arousing suspicion.

The bouba/kiki effect is a phenomenon where people consistently associate the sound "bouba" with a rounded shape and "kiki" with a spiky shape, suggesting a non-arbitrary mental association between certain speech sounds and visual shapes. Research has shown that this effect is robust across cultures and languages, and has implications for the evolution of language and the neural basis of ...

Micropolis is a WebAssembly port of the original SimCity game, designed by Will Wright and ported by Don Hopkins. The game can be played using keyboard controls, including arrow keys, numeric keys, and letter keys, with options to pan, zoom, and generate cities.

Lisa Su discusses her career path, from her early days at Texas Instruments to her current role as CEO of AMD, highlighting her experiences at IBM, Freescale, and AMD. She shares her insights on the company's success in the gaming and datacenter markets, as well as its strategies for AI and high-performance computing, and her thoughts on the future of the industry.

The user runs a one-person SaaS company using a managed Kubernetes cluster on AWS, with a setup that includes load balancing, ingress rules, and automated deployment and scaling. The user's infrastructure is version-controlled and reproducible, with a monorepo containing all infrastructure configurations and a separate repo for each application.

Starlink Mini, a portable WiFi router, is expected to launch soon, featuring a built-in router and mesh compatibility for wireless pairing with other Starlink routers. The device is designed for portable use cases like camping and RVing, with a size similar to a laptop and a kickstand for easy deployment.

Buying from European companies supports local economies and creates jobs, while also ensuring data protection and VAT refunds. European companies often offer payment methods and comply with EU laws, making it easier to enforce rights and operate within the EU market.

SQLite Studio is a single-binary, single-command SQLite database explorer that supports opening local DB files and libSQL servers. It provides a Tables page with metadata, including disk usage, and can be run with the command "cargo run ".

The user discovered a logo that used the Quake font, but before Quake 1's release, leading them to search for the font's origins. They found a similar font named "Visa" in a 1988 book, which they believe was used as a base for the Quake font.

The author documents their journey to building their first Linux-ready PCB, starting from scratch with no PCB experience, and shares their experiences and lessons learned along the way. The author provides a detailed account of their design process, from selecting components to routing the PCB, and shares their struggles and solutions to common challenges.

The program uses inline assembly to make a system call to write "hello, world!" to the console without using any C standard library functions. It uses the syscall instruction to make the system call, arranging for the system call number and arguments to be stored in registers rax, rdi, rsi, and rdx.

I've compared nearly all Rust crates.io crates to contents of their git repositories. Here's a dump of this data (33MB compressed, 150K files): https://lib.rs/data/rust-repo-checks.tar.xz The comparison algorithm and the JSON format is described here: https://gitlab.com/lib.rs/main/-/blob/main/tarball/src/comparator.rs #rustlang

The user wants to backup their 200GB of Google Photos data to avoid data loss and identity theft, but Google Takeout's backup process fails repeatedly, with no tech support available. The user is looking for alternative backup solutions to store their data safely and reliably, considering options like Microsoft OneDrive, Box, and open-source tools.

The inference script, scripts/inference.py, is used to create animation results, with options for customizing output and weights. However, the technology poses social risks and ethical concerns, requiring guidelines and responsible practices to ensure responsible development.

Researchers at the University of Vienna measured the effect of Earth's rotation on quantum entangled photons, achieving a thousand-fold precision improvement compared to previous experiments. The experiment confirms the interaction between rotating reference systems and quantum entanglement, setting the stage for further exploration at the intersection of quantum mechanics and general relativity.

Japanese words and names have phonetic and semantic similarities with African languages, with examples including the name Obama and the seasoning brand Ajinomoto. Linguists attribute these similarities to accidental evidence, with no evidence of a common origin between Japanese and African languages.

Edinburgh, Scotland, has banned fossil fuel advertisements on city property, joining Amsterdam, Sydney, and France in restricting ads for high-emissions products. The ban aims to reduce the influence of fossil fuel companies and promote a shift towards cleaner energy sources.

The user is trying to build a Swift CLI app on Alpine Linux, but the Swift toolchain doesn't run on Alpine, so they explored alternatives, including using a pre-built dynamically linked binary or creating a package with all dependencies. They also experimented with statically linking the Swift standard library into the binary to remove dependencies on system libraries.

Freelancers can find short-term Dev jobs through service companies, personal network connections, and building a following in their niche; marketing services and doing a good job for clients can also lead to repeat business and referrals.

The user shares a collection of blog posts on various topics including bespoke tailoring, photography, technology, and more. The posts cover a range of subjects, from fashion and design to artificial intelligence and video games.

A rare "flesh-eating bacteria" is spreading in Japan, causing streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS) cases to rise to 977 by June 2. The disease can kill people within 48 hours and has surpassed last year's record of 941 cases.

The Kingdom of the Afro-Bolivians is a hidden community in Bolivia that has remained largely unrecognized for nearly 200 years, with a population of around 2,000 inhabitants who are mainly farmers and descendants of enslaved West Africans brought to work in the mines of Potosí. The kingdom has a monarch, Julio Bonifaz Pinedo, who was officially recognized by the Bolivian government in 2007 ...

Researchers found that horses were domesticated twice, first by Botai hunter-gatherers in Central Asia around 5,000 years ago, and then by people in the Caucasus region around 4,200 years ago. The latter domestication led to the modern domestic horse, replacing wild horses and spreading globally.

Stuart Daggett was a professor and dean at Harvard University and the University of California, and he wrote a thesis on "Railroad Reorganization". The text also discusses various topics in freight transportation, including through-billing, freight car sizes, and terminal clusters.

Wrongfully convicted former subpostmasters and Post Office branch staff in Scotland have had their convictions quashed, with emergency legislation providing initial compensation of £600,000 and the ability to claim more for financial redress. The Scottish Criminal Cases Review Commission began reviewing cases in March 2021, with the first wrongful conviction overturned in September 2023.

Meta built a large AI training infrastructure with 600,000 GPUs, scaling exponentially, and maintains it with bespoke hardware and software, ensuring capacity guarantees and low interruption rates. Meta uses maintenance trains and OpsPlanner to manage upgrades and ensure consistency, allowing for rapid innovation and learning.

The complete source code for the SNES version of Doom has been released on archive.org, including the previously withheld third-party sound driver and cutter tool. The community is now free to optimize the game and potentially port it to use the SA-1 co-processor for increased performance.

Digital Research Inc. (DRI) developed the CP/M operating system, which became popular in the 1970s and 1980s, but struggled to compete with Microsoft's MS-DOS and IBM's PC-DOS in the 1980s. DRI released various versions of DR DOS, including DR DOS 3.31, 3.40, 5, 6, and 7, which offered features like disk compression, caching, and multitasking, but ultimately failed to gain significant market ...

The author designed and built an open-source active probe using the BUF802 chip, achieving a 2 GHz bandwidth and 1.1 pF input capacitance, and shares their experience and design decisions throughout the process. The article discusses the challenges and trade-offs in designing a high-frequency probe, including the importance of simulation tools, PCB design, and component selection.

The code converts HTML to Markdown using the htmd library, customizing heading styles and adding a handler for SVG elements. It tests the conversion of HTML headings and an SVG element to Markdown.

The quote "To see is to forget the name of the thing one sees" explores the idea of experiencing things without conceptualization. The pursuit of pure aesthetic experience and thought unmediated by language and intellect is discussed, with implications for the enlargement of the self and the world.

The Voyager spacecraft's onboard computers were not programmed in Fortran 5, but rather in assembly language, with the Command and Sequencing Computer (CCS) using a modified version of the Viking Orbiter's CCS. The Voyager flight software engineers used assembly language to program the onboard computers due to the simplicity and power requirements of the spacecraft.

The Economist's statistical forecast model for the 2024 American presidential election uses a combination of national polls and "fundamentals" such as economic indicators to predict the outcome of the election. The model uses a Bayesian approach to combine the information from these sources and account for uncertainty, producing a probability of victory for each candidate.

OpenAI removed mention of GPT-4 32K and Azure is deprecating it in September. Other models like GPT-4 Turbo and Claude also have limited output context.

Starlark is a configuration language designed for the Bazel build system, but can be used for other projects, with a syntax similar to Python and features like parallel execution and hermetic execution. It is a small and simple language with a familiar syntax, designed to be easy to read and write, and is used to describe builds and automate tasks.

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Dbmate is a standalone command-line tool that helps maintain database schema consistency across multiple developers and production servers, supporting various languages and frameworks. It provides features like migration management, schema dumping, and waiting for the database to become available, making it a useful tool for developers working with databases.

Flitter is a JavaScript library for high-performance data visualizations with Flutter-like syntax, integrating with React, Svelte, and more. It offers simplicity and power in one package, leveraging Flutter's elegant and efficient API.

Sheaf Theory through Examples introduces elementary sheaf theory with vivid examples, exploring applications in graph theory, data analysis, and more. The book bridges technical concepts with philosophical reflections, aiming to bridge the gap between mathematical theory and real-world applications.

The 286 processor has several registers that can be loaded with arbitrary values, including the descriptor caches, which can be used to emulate real mode behavior, and the internal segment registers, which can be loaded with arbitrary base addresses. The LOADALL instruction can be used to update the descriptor caches, while the STOREALL instruction can be used to single-step through code in ring 0.

Joe Armstrong shares his experiences with early mainframe computers and how it shaped his programming style, emphasizing the importance of discipline and simplicity. He also discusses his approach to debugging, preferring print statements over debuggers, and his views on the limitations of modern tools and technologies.

Happy Father’s Day to all of you guys out there who are raising sons and daughters. I hope you’re enjoying some well deserved time today doing something you love.

The user discusses the use of static arrays in C programming, explaining how they can be used to create large arrays that grow incrementally, similar to a vector. They argue that static arrays are often preferred over heap-based allocations like malloc() or std::vector due to their compile-time nature and lack of need for manual memory management.

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The PiDP-10 is a 2:3 scale replica of the PDP-10 mainframe computer, designed and built by an international group of computer enthusiasts, featuring a working front panel with switches and lights. The replica is designed to emulate the original machine, allowing users to experience the history of computing and even create new programs and games, making it a nostalgic and educational tool for ...

The article explores the allure of mountains and the human desire to ascend to great heights, examining the cultural and psychological factors that drive people to climb mountains, including the romanticization of mountaineers like George Mallory. The article also delves into the mythology surrounding Mallory's disappearance on Mount Everest, highlighting the ways in which his legacy has been ...

Large language models, like ChatGPT, produce inaccurate output, which is described as "bullshit" in the sense of Frankfurt's concept. This description is argued to be a more accurate and useful way to understand and discuss the behavior of these systems.

The Banana Pi M7 is a compact and feature-rich Rockchip RK3588 single-board computer with a full-size NVMe slot, Wi-Fi, and official Armbian support, making it a strong contender in the ARM Linux market. While it has some thermal throttling issues and lacks single-cable operation, its hardware features and Armbian support make it a more appealing option than the Raspberry Pi 5 for those ...

Sanborn maps were created by the Sanborn Map Company to provide fire insurance companies with detailed maps of North American cities and towns. The maps have been reclaimed by historians, genealogists, and artists, who use them to explore the past and understand urban development.

Scientists are reevaluating the concept of animal consciousness, with some arguing that animals may be capable of feeling pleasure, pain, and happiness, and that bees and other animals may be conscious. The debate centers on defining consciousness and whether animals can think and feel in the same way as humans, with some experts calling for more research to determine the extent of animal ...

The Ghent Altarpiece, a priceless artwork, was stolen from St Bavo's Cathedral in Ghent in 1934, and the thief, Arsène Goedertier, was eventually caught after his deathbed confession. The panel's whereabouts remain a mystery, with theories suggesting it may have been hidden by Goedertier's accomplices or Canon Gabriel Van Den Gheyn, but the case remains unsolved.

Kubernetes CSI plugins support various storage solutions, including ZFS, Seagate AssuredSan, HPE, IBM, and more. These plugins provide block and mount storage to Container Orchestration systems, enabling access to various storage solutions.

The author reviews the book "By the Numbers: Numeracy, Religion, and the Quantitative Transformation of Early Modern England" by Jessica Marie Otis, praising its excellent research and analysis of the evolution of numeracy in early modern England. The book explores the transformation of numerical practices, including the development of arithmetic, accounting, and statistical analysis, and its ...

TerraPower's Natrium reactor is a fast neutron reactor that can use spent LWR fuel as fuel, reducing waste and increasing efficiency, and it also features on-site energy storage for flexible power output. The reactor is currently in the pre-application stage with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and is expected to be available for commercial use by the late 2020s.

The F-35 Gen III Helmet Mounted Display System provides pilots with intuitive access to flight and tactical information for situational awareness and precision. The system integrates HUD, helmet-mounted display, and visor-projected night vision for advanced spatial orientation, targeting, and monitoring.

Dr. Phillip Alvelda, a former program manager in DARPA's Biological Technologies Office, criticizes the government's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, citing inadequate surveillance and mitigation measures, and warns that the virus could lead to a chronic illness affecting millions of Americans. He urges the implementation of indoor air quality standards and stricter public health measures ...

Nvidia has released Nemotron-4 340B, a groundbreaking family of open models for generating synthetic data, which is expected to revolutionize the training of large language models. The model's commercially-friendly licensing and impressive performance have generated significant buzz in the AI community, with potential applications in various industries including healthcare, finance, and manufacturing.

Researchers in England developed a method to eliminate isotopes disrupting qubit states in silicon, making quantum computing more feasible and cost-effective. The method uses a focused ion beam to replace silicon atoms with the 28Si isotope, reducing 29Si impurities to fewer than 3 parts per million.

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Swap is not recommended on Linux and Kubernetes nodes, as it can cause issues with RAM and CPU usage. However, having some swap space can be beneficial for mission-critical servers and provides a safety net in case of memory issues, allowing programs to die gracefully rather than unexpectedly.

Public employee unions in the US have gained significant power, allowing them to exert a veto over government operations and making it difficult for elected leaders to implement reforms. This lack of accountability has led to inefficiencies, corruption, and a lack of trust in government, making it difficult to fix problems in areas such as education and law enforcement.

The study examines the spatial order of 100 cities worldwide, analyzing street network configuration and entropy. It finds significant correlations between grid-like ordering and connectedness, circuity, and node degree.

NumPy, a popular Python library for numerical computing, has been releasing new versions regularly, with the latest being NumPy 2.0, which is planned to be released on June 16, 2024. The library has also been working on various projects, including improving documentation, community engagement, and diversity and inclusion initiatives, with the help of grants from organizations such as the Chan ...

Vestas Sailrocket 2 set multiple speed records, including 65.45 knots in 500m and 68.01 knots in 1 mile, ratified by World Sailing Speed Record Council. A new record attempt is scheduled for 2024 with a target speed of 80 knots.

Heavy rains and melting snows wash massive amounts of nutrients into the Mississippi River, causing algae blooms that choke off oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico, harming marine life and the seafood industry. The Nature Conservancy works to reduce nutrient runoff through better fertilizer use and reconnecting rivers to their floodplains to filter excess nutrients.

The author shares their personal experience of using an "Agile Dating" approach to navigate the challenges of online dating and finding a life partner, which involves treating relationships as experiments and using design thinking principles to improve communication and clarity. The author provides a step-by-step guide to implementing Agile Dating, including setting up a Kick-off, ...

Tesla has halted Cybertruck deliveries due to a problem with the windshield wiper motor, which is exposed due to the vehicle's design. Some buyers were told that the motor needs to be replaced on all Cybertrucks, but this has not been confirmed.

Opening windows and using fans to circulate fresh air is the most effective way to remove CO2 from a bedroom at night, improving air quality while sleeping. Ventilation is the best option, and using air purifiers and CO2 sensors can help monitor and improve indoor air quality.

Researchers at California State University, Long Beach, are studying the behavior of stingrays to understand what makes them attack and how to prevent painful stings. The team, led by Ben Perlman, is developing new materials and techniques to protect beachgoers from stingray injuries, with the goal of making the beach a safer and more harmonious place for humans and stingrays alike.

So briefly overtook market-cap last week - GPUs FTW! I spent 6yrs engineering & it was unfathomable to beat Intel back then. Here’s the inside story of how & why AMD saw the GPU oppty, lost it, & then won it back & lessons I still carry from those heady days

Dr. Joseph Cotter and his team at Imperial College London are developing a quantum compass to accurately pinpoint locations without relying on GPS signals, which can be vulnerable to interference. The team is testing their device on the London Underground, using lasers to cool rubidium atoms to near absolute zero to measure the device's movement and location.

The Encephalartos woodii, a cycad species, is one of the most threatened species on the planet, with all existing plants being clones and facing extinction due to lack of genetic diversity. Researchers are using remote sensing technologies and AI to search for a female E. woodii in the Ngoye Forest, which could revive the species and bring in genetic diversity.

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Astronomers discovered an Earth-sized exoplanet, SPECULOOS-3 b, orbiting an ultracool dwarf star 54.6 light years away. The planet is slightly smaller and hotter than Earth, with a radius of 0.977 Earth radii and orbits its star every 17.28 hours.

The user is documenting a project to create a QR code on a Tildagon screen with limited space, using Python to convert the QR code to a binary matrix and centering it with a small white border. The user provides a Python script and instructions for uploading the QR code to the badge and importing it into the project.