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Yesterday, I encountered slow transfer speeds when moving an ISO file from a TrueNAS SMB share to my desktop, which I suspected was due to Tailscale running on my Proxmox VM subnet router. Windows uses an “Interface Metric” to determine which interface to use for requests, with the Tailscale virtual adapter having a lower metric […]
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In the early 90s, jungle music was the perfect soundtrack for the fast-paced PlayStation & Nintendo 64 era. Jungle music originated in the UK and was filled with energetic drum patterns and bass lines that matched the new 3D titles. The music evolved from using organic instruments to incorporating digital equipment like synthesizers and computers […]
The author discusses a production incident at Netflix caused by a concurrency bug that was consuming CPUs, impacting server capacity. Despite limitations on fixing the bug until Monday, the team creatively implemented a solution by manually terminating instances, ensuring a relaxing weekend. The author emphasizes the practicality and unconventional problem-solving approach at Netflix, highlighting the […]
FSharp.Core, Microsoft.DotNet, Microsoft.Extensions, and various other software components have released version 9.0.100. This update includes a wide range of tools and templates for developers. Notable components include FSharp.Compiler.Service and Microsoft.Extensions.Logging. Additionally, there are packages tailored for specific platforms and cross-compiling scenarios, such as Microsoft.NETCore.App.Runtime.AOT.win-arm64.Cross.android-arm. This update offers a comprehensive suite of resources for software development, […]
Researchers have discovered that echolocating bats have an acoustic cognitive map of their home range, allowing them to navigate over long distances in complete darkness using echolocation. This groundbreaking finding challenges previous understanding of bat navigation abilities. In a study with Kuhl’s pipistrelle bats, weighing only 6 grams, 95% were able to return to their […]
Welcome to Puzzlip, the ultimate puzzle generator where you can relax and have fun. Left click and Right click to rotate pieces, with the ability to choose different images by selecting categories. Adjust the difficulty level for a challenge and even load your custom images from a URL. Don’t forget to check out the About […]
Transit has ingeniously developed a method to predict a rider’s location and ETA in underground tunnels without relying on GPS. Thanks to the brilliant work of Étienne, Ayser, Jonathan, and Luc, their technology uses a phone’s vibration signature to track a rider’s movement on a moving train. By gathering data from various trips and training […]
This series of articles delves into fault injection attack techniques using limited hardware to explore the potential benefits while avoiding overestimation. The author acknowledges the influence of @pulsoid and @tieknimmers from the TAoFI course. Voltage glitching is the main focus due to its accessibility with basic hardware. The goal is not to skip instructions but […]
In the fascinating world where mathematics and art collide, Dr. Edmund Harriss, a mathematician, artist, and professor at the University of Arkansas, showcases the seamless fusion of these disciplines. Harriss discovered the intriguing Harriss spiral and created the innovative construction toy, Curvahedra. His work explores the interconnectedness between mathematics and art, challenging traditional boundaries. From […]
S3ctor, a core developer of OpenMW, shares the fascinating tale of merging Quake with Morrowind to enhance modding capabilities. Leaving mesh-based workflows behind, S3ctor delves into the efficiency of brush-based editors, allowing for rapid iteration and customization. By leveraging Quake editors like Trenchbroom, S3ctor pioneers a new workflow for OpenMW, enabling modders to create unique […]