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In the realm of programming, there is a divide between those who follow a strict outline before writing code and those who engage in Discovery Coding. Discovery Coding involves diving into code creation without a detailed plan, relying on the process of writing to understand the problem at hand. This approach may be seen as […]
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The web content explores the vulnerabilities in Apple CPUs, specifically SLAP and FLOP attacks, that allow malicious webpages to leak sensitive data from other webpages opened in the same browser. The content details how SLAP leverages Load Address Prediction while FLOP exploits Load Value Prediction in Apple CPUs. It highlights the implications of these attacks […]
HawkEye is a useful tool for checking and formatting license headers in multiple distribution forms. With basic commands like check, format, and remove, HawkEye allows for easy management of license headers. Utilizing a licenserc.toml file and GitHub Actions, users can seamlessly run license header checks. Surprisingly, HawkEye can be installed with pacman on Arch Linux […]
The Federal Trade Commission has required GoDaddy to enhance its information security program to address failures in securing its website-hosting services, exposing customers and visitors to potential harm. GoDaddy allegedly lacked reasonable security measures since 2018, leading to unauthorized access and security breaches. The FTC’s proposed settlement order will ensure GoDaddy establishes a robust data […]
DECUServe is not and never has been Encompasserve. It is a place where like-minded individuals come together, and consulting is offered pro bono. The site features an invaluable archive of knowledge base with solutions provided by members from different platforms and product lines. There have been over fifty technical conferences with thousands of technical topic […]
The author discusses how continuously scaling data and model size can improve model intelligence, especially for large models like Qwen2.5-Max, a MoE model pre-trained on over 20 trillion tokens. Qwen2.5-Max outperforms DeepSeek V3 in various benchmarks, showcasing its prowess in chat and coding applications. The API for Qwen2.5-Max is available through Alibaba Cloud, allowing users […]
Researchers from IAC and ULL have confirmed the discovery of a super-Earth in the habitable zone of the star HD 20794, just 20 light-years away. This planet, named HD 20794 d, has a mass six times that of Earth and orbits its star every 647 days. Due to its position in the habitable zone, it […]
In February 2025, Bitwarden is implementing new security measures requiring additional verification for users without two-step login. Users logging in from new devices will be prompted to enter a one-time verification code sent to their email after entering their master password. This extra layer of security aims to prevent unauthorized access even if passwords are […]
Maxima is a computer algebra system with a browser frontend created by Marius Gerbershagen. The frontend is built using Embeddable Common Lisp, emscripten, gnuplot, and MathJax. Source code is available for anyone interested.
Xuan-Son Nguyen’s PR for llama.cpp has significantly sped up the performance of WebAssembly (WASM) by optimizing SIMD instructions. What’s surprising is that 99% of the code in the PR was actually written by DeepSeek-R1. Nguyen’s role was mainly to develop tests and write prompts, which were then run by R1 on chat.deepseek.com. The use of […]