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.
A one-tap space game. How far can you sling? Play free in your browser.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Aadam Jacobs recorded over 10,000 concerts with increasingly sophisticated equipment over four decades, documenting early performances of bands like Nirvana, R.E.M., and The Pixies. His collection is now being cataloged, digitized, and uploaded to the Internet Archive for music lovers to stream and download.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
The writer struggles with procrastination, preferring to work on new projects rather than older ones due to the brain's preference for novelty. Understanding the psychological principles behind procrastination can help reduce guilt and increase productivity.
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.
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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 author challenges traditional season definitions, arguing summer starts when days get shorter, not longer. They propose a new calendar with summer starting halfway between spring equinox and summer solstice.
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 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.
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.