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DeskPad is a virtual monitor designed for screen sharing to address the problem of presentations on larger displays being hard to follow for the audience. It creates a mirrored display within its application window, allowing for a dedicated workspace that is easily shareable. Installation is simple with the option of downloading the latest release binary […]
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In light of recent WordPress issues, this article presents alternative CMS options that can be easily downloaded and used to create websites. Platforms like Ghost, Kirby, and ClassicPress are discussed, each offering unique features and benefits. While some options like Statamic have been recommended, the controversial political endorsement by one of the cofounders may deter […]
Eleanor Arnason grew up in a futuristic house designed for family living and technical innovation, influenced by her art historian father and feminist mother. She was surrounded by avant-gardists and became a science fiction writer, exploring dystopian themes. Arnason eventually moved to Detroit, where she discovered the women’s movement and began writing fiction that resonated […]
The relationship between bankers and borrowers is complex and intriguing. A popular adage states: If you owe the bank $100, that’s your problem; if you owe the bank $100 million, that’s the bank’s problem. While often attributed to John Maynard Keynes, the true origin is unknown. Various versions of this saying have circulated over the […]
Automation is not as simple as it seems – it’s fragile and filled with exceptions. The most intriguing aspect of automation is exception handling, which drives complexity. Examples from automating an inventory system to medical diagnosis show how uncertainty and exceptions make automation challenging. Even routine automations rely heavily on dealing with exceptions. Automating tasks, […]
The latest Go version added iterator support, allowing for looping over various data types. Chaining iterators like in JavaScript is not possible in Go, requiring multiple function calls. To address this, the author created a wrapper using the new iterators and the iter package, enabling clean chaining similar to JavaScript. By introducing the Iteratorstruct, functions […]
James Salter, a former Air Force pilot turned writer, faced challenges in the late 1960s as he tried to make a name for himself in Aspen. Despite producing acclaimed works, Salter struggled with personal and professional setbacks, finding solace in a supportive friendship with critic Robert Phelps. His writing, praised for its sensuality and exploration […]
Rumors suggest an upcoming Apple Watch may measure blood pressure, following Samsung watches internationally. A study from 2018 showed wearables with AI can detect conditions like high blood pressure. The science behind wrist blood pressure involves pulse wave analysis, measuring factors like Pulse Wave Velocity and wave shape. Wrist monitors may need cuff calibrations and […]
The author reflects on the different approaches to animation quality at CVPR and SIGGRAPH, noting tensions between the standards of the vision and graphics communities. They emphasize the importance of high-quality animation data, comparing datasets to showcase the gold standard. They delve into the significance of temporal resolution and numerical precision in capturing realistic motion, […]
Weird Gloop is now hosting the League of Legends Wiki, working with Riot folks to create a wiki players will love. Fandom’s handling of wiki communities is criticized. Leaving Fandom doubles editing participation and enables custom projects. The company offers detailed advice on switching hosts, with a focus on community independence. The key to avoiding […]