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The web content features a distraction blocking application called amine, which allows users to customize Pomodoro sessions, block distractions like key combinations and mouse movement, enforce fullscreen mode on chosen websites, and exit using a specific key combination. The STRICT version of the app does not have an exit mechanism. The application boasts a user-friendly […]
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Summary: This file contains information about a project led by Evan Hemsley, with contributions from Caleb Cornett, Ethan Lee, Andrei Alexeyev, Bart van der Werf, Zakary Strange, meyraud705, Joshua T. Fisher, Topi Ritala, David Gow, and Ryan C. Gordon. It includes work on Metal port, console ports, production, QA, SDL_Render driver, D3D12 programming, bug fixes, […]
This web content showcases Google’s closure library, which has been archived by the owner on Aug 1, 2024, and is now read-only. The closure library was a common JavaScript library, but Google no longer sees it as meeting the needs of modern JavaScript development and recommends users to look for alternative solutions. The library had […]
The author delves into the balkanization of the internet due to bulletproof infrastructure and cloud providers deemed “too big to fail.” The historical context from 1995 to the present day is discussed, highlighting the evolution from non-commercial to commercial internet models based on surveillance capitalism. Unique insights include the challenges of interoperability between cloud native […]
The author expresses overwhelming joy because Elasticsearch and Kibana are once again considered Open Source. They explain the addition of AGPL as a new license option alongside ELv2 and SSPL. Despite past issues with AWS, the change in license has proven beneficial, leading to a stronger partnership. The author emphasizes their commitment to the Open […]
In June 2024, One Million Checkboxes (OMCB) was launched with one million global checkboxes that changed for everyone on the site instantly. Surpassing expectations, 500,000 players checked over 650 million boxes in two weeks, gaining attention from major news outlets. The checkboxes were designed to prevent crude drawings and incorporated binary code messages. A Discord […]
On 28 August 2024, the author compiled a detailed list of new Java features introduced by various JDK releases, categorizing them into language, library, and virtual machine enhancements. Surprisingly, the list spans from Java 9 to expected future releases like JDK 21, covering features such as Text Blocks, Records, and Pattern Matching. Controversial updates like […]
Solar Concentrator is a homemade automated project with an orientable mirror panel and a fixed target. It heats up quickly, reaching 210°C in 30 minutes. Caution is advised due to potential harm to people or animals in the surroundings. Key points include producing 1000 watts of heat while consuming 3.8 watts of power, and using […]
Summary: Known Crewmembers (KCM) is a TSA program that allows pilots and flight attendants to bypass security screening and access the sterile area without screening due to their employment status. The system is operated by ARINC, with 77 airlines participating. FlyCASS offers a web-based interface to smaller airlines for CASS authorization, but was found to […]
TL; DR: The pandas and dask backends are being deprecated and will be removed in version 10.0. DuckDB is the default backend for Ibis and is more performant. The pandas DataFrames will still be available for data transfer, but using pandas to execute queries will not be supported. Dask is recommended outside of Ibis. Originally, […]