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Custom-Build A Keyboard Fit To You with Cosmos. Scan your hand to design a unique keyboard tailored to your fingers. Add trackballs, trackpads, and more, with support for different switches and keycaps. Choose from various cases and customizations, with error-catching technology. Customize thumb controls and keycaps for ergonomic comfort. Enjoy RGB and hotswap features, with […]
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Teaching kids to ride a bike by taking the pedals off may seem unconventional, but it’s actually a game-changer. Instead of the traditional method of running alongside the bike, the pedal-free approach focuses on balance first. Kids start by coasting on the bike without pedals until they master the skill, then the pedals are added […]
Father and son build a virtual racing simulator using a wrecked 1980 L-82 Chevrolet Corvette as the base. They chose the Corvette over a Lamborghini Countach or Mazda Miata for its distinctive design and availability of parts. The project involves stripping down the car, building a base frame, preparing the birdcage, and mounting it all […]
The author embarked on a hobby project to add visual appeal to a boring rack server by creating LED panels using cheap PIC microprocessors. The author faced challenges in designing the panels to function effectively within power constraints and without using through-hole components. By repurposing surplus PIC chips and using shift registers, the author achieved […]
Pyper is a versatile framework for concurrent and parallel data-processing in Python, utilizing functional programming patterns. It simplifies ETL systems, data microservices, and data collection, offering an intuitive API, clean abstractions, safety measures, and efficiency. With zero sub-dependencies, Pyper is lightweight and easy to install. Tasks can be piped together using the | operator, allowing […]
Welcome to the Home Loss File System – a digital resource created by former California wildfire survivors to assist you in disaster recovery. This tool provides essential resources, checklists, and organizational tools to manage insurance claims, document losses, and track expenses efficiently. By staying organized, you can regain control during this challenging time. You can […]
Rqlite is a lightweight, open-source, distributed relational database built on SQLite and Raft, emphasizing reliability and quality. Despite its robustness, there have been fewer than 10 instances of panics in production, a testament to its disciplined testing strategy. The testing approach follows the well-known testing pyramid, prioritizing unit tests as the foundation, integration tests, and […]
The author compares Midas turning everything into gold to data scientists turning everything into vectors, highlighting the importance of vectors as the language of AI. They caution against blindly applying cosine similarity to vectors, as it can lead to misleading results. The post delves into the complexities of using embeddings and cosine similarity, providing tips […]
This article aims to explain the complex topic of homomorphic encryption in a simplified manner, particularly in relation to Apple’s approach in their Enhanced Visual Search feature. The piece delves into the mathematical concepts behind encryption, such as encryption methods, vectors, and algorithms, while emphasizing the importance of privacy and data security. It discusses the […]
In 2017, the author left their job as a CTO to create and sell their software online, becoming a successful full-time “solopreneur”. In their talk, they share insights on starting in software sales, from idea evaluation to product launch. They stress the importance of perseverance, optimizing for speed, and balancing coding with marketing. They urge […]