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In 2024, Prezi faced the challenge of an outdated monitoring system based on Prometheus, running on a deprecated platform and accumulating high costs. To address this, they modernized their metrics collection and storage system using VictoriaMetrics, reducing complexity and costs. Despite initial concerns about using block storage, VictoriaMetrics proved to be simple, cost-efficient, and performant, […]
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The computer features a 16-bit asynchronous RISC Harvard architecture, with no registers and a focus on simplicity and usability. It uses a serial data transmission and parallel storage system and incorporates bitwise operations and bit-shifting for tasks like multiplication and division. The architecture includes an instruction pipelining system that handles five steps per CPU cycle. […]
Experience the mesmerizing world of fluid dynamics with the Fluid Simulation app. Watch beautiful, realistic simulations of different liquids flow, react, and interact on your device. Dive into a calming, meditative experience as you manipulate the settings and create your own unique visual masterpieces. Perfect for relaxation, artistic inspiration, or simply passing the time. Download […]
The 38th Chaos Communication Congress (38C3) is happening in Hamburg from December 27-30, 2024. It’s an annual event organized by the Chaos Computer Club (CCC) featuring lectures, workshops, and events on various topics related to technology, society, and utopia. Controversial topics like Wi-Fi liberation, election software testing, and bio-terrorism are addressed by speakers like Michael […]
Big Tech is facing an ethics crisis, as concerns over surveillance, unethical business models, societal polarization, and power imbalances have escalated. The ACM’s Code of Ethics outlines the importance of supporting the public good in computing. However, the question remains: is it ethical to work for Big Tech? The answer is not straightforward, as seen […]
The author delves into the world of IRCDs, exploring the kqueue vs epoll debate within the community of IRCD administrators. They explain the historical development of polling APIs like select and poll, leading to the introduction of kqueue in BSD systems and epoll in Linux. The article highlights the differences between kqueue and epoll in […]
Resizer2 allows you to resize and move windows on Windows using keyboard shortcuts and mouse actions, similar to KDE/i3. The program can be installed via an installer or used as a portable .exe file. It includes features like changing window opacity, minimizing windows, and updating through the installer from GitHub. The program needs to run […]
Anki AI Utils offer a powerful suite of AI-powered tools to enhance your Anki flashcard learning experience by automatically improving cards you struggle with. These tools include Adaptive Learning, Personalized Memory Hooks, Automation Ready features, and are Universal Compatibility. Controversial information includes potential inaccuracies in documentation and scripts possibly being broken during release. Surprising content […]
The author explores hidden features in the original Animal Crossing game involving the NES emulator. By reverse engineering code and memory card data, they discovered a way to load custom NES games on the console item. By manipulating memory card files and ROM loading functions, they were able to play new games on the console. […]
Axiom Space, in partnership with NASA, has adjusted its assembly sequence to speed up the process of becoming a free-flying space station. NASA awarded Axiom Space a contract in January 2020 to develop a habitable commercial module attached to the International Space Station, with the goal of transforming it into Axiom Station by 2028. This […]