Filing the corners off my MacBooks

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User filed off sharp corners of their MacBook for comfort, using a file and sandpaper in increments. They're happy with the result and encourage others to modify their machines for a better user experience.

Artemis II safely splashes down

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NASA's Artemis II astronauts returned to Earth with a splashdown landing in the Pacific Ocean after making a high-speed reentry through the atmosphere.

1D Chess

1d-chess is a simplified chess variant where white plays against an AI. Assuming optimal play, white has a forced win by checkmating the enemy king.

Chimpanzees in Uganda locked in eight-year 'civil war', say researchers

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Chimpanzees at Uganda's Kibale National Park have been locked in a civil war for 8 years with 24 killings, including 17 infants. Researchers say the conflict may inform how early human conflict developed and highlights the danger of group divisions.

Installing every* Firefox extension

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The user scraped all Firefox extensions using a public API, finding 84,194 extensions, and discovered various issues including phishing extensions, malicious code, and performance problems when installing all extensions at once. The user documented their process and findings, including the use of a script to download and install all extensions, and the performance issues that arose when ...

WireGuard makes new Windows release following Microsoft signing resolution

Jason Donenfeld released updated WireGuard for Windows and WireGuardNT with new features, bug fixes, and performance improvements. Users can update via the built-in updater or download the latest version from the WireGuard website.

Investigating Split Locks on x86-64

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Split locks cause performance regressions in modern CPUs, particularly affecting memory access performance beyond L2 caches. Hardware and software developers should optimize split locks for better performance and reduced noisy neighbor effects, rather than introducing new problems like Linux's default mitigation.

Industrial design files for Keychron keyboards and mice

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Keychron shares production CAD files for compatible accessories and educational use. Users can study and remix designs, but not copy or sell Keychron products.

AI assistance when contributing to the Linux kernel

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AI tools cannot add Signed-off-by tags, only humans can certify the DCO. Contributions from AI tools should include an Assisted-by tag for proper attribution.

Bevy game development tutorials and in-depth resources

The Rails guides for Bevy were created for friends and have evolved over time, built with a static site generator called Staticky. The site offers resources for Bevy developers and also features a Pong Tutorial for beginners and a TLDR for advanced users.

Italo Calvino: A traveller in a world of uncertainty

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JSON formatter Chrome plugin now closed and injecting adware

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JSON Formatter is now closed-source and commercial, but the final open source version, JSON Formatter Classic, remains available for use. It provides a simple, local-only JSON-formatting extension with no updates.

Helium is hard to replace

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Helium supply chain disruptions due to the war in Iran have caused prices to spike and shortages to loom, with many industries struggling to find substitutes for the essential gas. Helium's unique properties make it crucial for various applications, including MRI machines, semiconductor manufacturing, and fiber optic cable production.

CPU-Z and HWMonitor compromised

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CPUID website briefly exposed visitors to malware after attackers hijacked its backend, turning trusted download links into malicious ones. The issue has been fixed, but users who clicked on compromised links may have downloaded malware targeting browser data and credentials.

A practical guide for setting up Zettelkasten method in Obsidian

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Most people set up a Zettelkasten Obsidian system, but abandon it by month three. The method itself works. The problem is that most guides stop at day one and don’t address what comes after. We’ll focus on both: how to set it up, and how to keep it running over time with the right habits and AI support. The Zettelkasten method (German for “slip box”) was popularized by German sociologist ...

Sam Altman's response to Molotov cocktail incident

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The author shares a personal experience of a Molotov cocktail attack on their house and reflects on the power of words and narratives. They emphasize the importance of democratizing AI, adapting to its rapid development, and working within the democratic process to ensure its safe and beneficial use.

What is RISC-V and why it matters to Canonical

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RISC-V is an open standard ISA with growing interest and adoption, offering flexibility and innovation in hardware and business models. Canonical supports RISC-V with Ubuntu, providing LTS versions and specific support for silicon partners.

The Bra-and-Girdle Maker That Fashioned the Impossible for NASA

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Launch HN: Twill.ai (YC S25) – Delegate to cloud agents, get back PRs

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Twill automates coding tasks, allowing developers to focus on high-priority work. It streamlines workflows, enabling teams to ship more and context-switch less.

Watgo – A WebAssembly Toolkit for Go

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watgo is a WebAssembly Toolkit for Go that parses WAT, validates, and encodes WASM binaries. It uses wasmir for semantic representation and has a CLI and Go API.

Nowhere is safe

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The US is facing a new threat from low-cost drones that can overwhelm air defense systems. To counter this, the US needs to rethink its approach to force protection and infrastructure protection.

PGLite Evangelism

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PGLite is an in-process Postgres version that allows local file-based databases without needing a separate service. It's useful for testing, in-browser data operations, and potentially small app production databases.

Show HN: FluidCAD – Parametric CAD with JavaScript

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The feature allows non-destructive editing and modeling with various operations such as extrusion and mirroring. It supports CAD tools and imports/export designs with color support.

A compelling title that is cryptic enough to get you to take action on it

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The text outlines a structured approach to writing a comprehensive article, breaking down complex topics into manageable sections and using transitional paragraphs to guide the reader. This approach helps to establish trust with the reader and provides a clear, step-by-step explanation of the topic at hand.

Intel 486 CPU announced April 10, 1989

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Intel announced the 486 CPU at Comdex on April 10, 1989, priced at $950 each in quantities of 1,000. Predictions about its limited demand and high price were later proven incorrect as the 486 became a viable processor for several years.

OpenClaw’s memory is unreliable, and you don’t know when it will break

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The user discusses OpenClaw, a software that deploys AI agents, but notes that its unreliable memory and lack of context management make it impractical for real-world use. Despite its potential, the user advises against investing time in OpenClaw until its memory problem is solved, calling it a "theater" without real-world applications.

Clojure on Fennel Part One: Persistent Data Structures

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The user created a library called fennel-cljlib that brought Clojure features to the Lua runtime, but it had performance issues due to its copy-on-write approach. They then created a new library called immutable.fnl with a Persistent HAMT implementation, which improved performance and allowed for the development of a Clojure-to-Fennel compiler called ClojureFnl.

Bild AI (YC W25) Is Hiring a Founding Product Engineer

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Bild AI is a construction tech startup that uses AI and CV to make blueprint reading, cost estimation, and permit applications more efficient. The company is looking for a full-stack engineer to own features, work with customers, and build a user-friendly product.

Vinyl Cache and Varnish Cache

The Varnish Cache FOSS project has changed its name to Vinyl Cache, with a new project identity and governance model, while Varnish Software has created a new downstream project called Varnish Cache. The Vinyl Cache FOSS project is considered the continuation of the former Varnish Cache project, whereas the new Varnish Cache by Varnish Software is a separate project with different governance and code.

You can't trust macOS Privacy and Security settings

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The user demonstrates how an app can gain access to a protected folder on macOS despite being listed as restricted in Privacy & Security settings. This is achieved by using the app to access the folder through an Open and Save Panel, which bypasses the need for user consent and allows the app to retain permanent access to the folder.