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.
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 is a simplified chess variant where white plays against an AI. Assuming optimal play, white has a forced win by checkmating the enemy king.
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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 ...
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.
The user created their first AWS account in 2006 and started providing feedback on AWS services, including security concerns and feature requests, which led to improvements in services such as IAM and EC2. Over the years, the user continued to contribute to AWS, including helping to bring FreeBSD to EC2, and was eventually recognized as an AWS Hero in 2019 for their contributions to the platform.
The US government is recruiting video game players to become air traffic controllers due to a shortage of workers in the sector. The Federal Aviation Administration is offering a salary of $155,000 after three years for the job, which requires quick decision-making and technical expertise.
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.
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.
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.
Keychron shares production CAD files for compatible accessories and educational use. Users can study and remix designs, but not copy or sell Keychron products.
A Northwestern University library curator shares vintage government report covers that showcase creative art and storytelling from the 20th century. These covers highlight transportation issues and history, often with a sense of whimsy and drama.
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.
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.
To set up a Zettelkasten system, start with a minimal structure, write atomic notes, and build links from day one, using tools like Obsidian and Desktop Commander for AI support. Regular maintenance, such as clearing the inbox and linking notes, is key to keeping the system usable over time and preventing issues like orphaned notes and stale Maps of Content.
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.
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.
On July 8, 1989, a young music fan named Aadam Jacobs, with a compact Sony cassette recorder in his pocket, went to see an up-and-coming rock band from Washington for their debut show in Chicago. After a blast of guitar feedback, 22-year-old Kurt Cobain politely announced to the crowd at the small club called Dreamerz: “Hello, we’re Nirvana. We’re from Seattle.” With that, the band, then a ...
The past few weeks, it feels like procrastination is everywhere. It might just be the frequency illusion — but it’s on my mind, so I need to write about it. Not too long ago, I finished a video on my channel, a couple of days after filming. Even though my regular schedule would require me to upload videos from an older trip, I disguised the video as a special to work on it close to the trip ...
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quién is a WHOIS lookup tool with interactive TUI and JSON subcommands for scripting. It offers various views and detection features for domains and IPs.
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.
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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.
Twill automates coding tasks, allowing developers to focus on high-priority work. It streamlines workflows, enabling teams to ship more and context-switch less.
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.
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 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.
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.