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Robin Leinonen shares his personal DIY trackpad project, the Saucer, designed for the Voyager. This is not an official ZSA product, but it reflects Robin’s behind-the-scenes design process and passion for creating unique accessories. Troubled by his cats interfering with his Apple trackpad, Robin sought an alternative and created the Saucer. After experimenting with different […]
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After 11 successful years and over 100 million devices sold, Google is ending production of Chromecast. The company believes it is time to evolve the smart TV streaming device category to cater to the new era of AI, entertainment, and smart homes. Although Chromecast will no longer be available, existing devices will still receive software […]
Viking offers a simple way to manage remote machines, providing full control over where and how your software is deployed on bare metal servers. This freedom allows you to optimize resources without limits or compromises. With commands like exec, key, machine, and more, Viking makes working with remote machines easier. You can easily add machines, […]
Fleak is a revolutionary low-code serverless API Builder designed for data teams struggling with complex legacy systems. By eliminating the need for infrastructure, Fleak allows instant embedding of API endpoints into existing modern AI & data tech stacks. This unique platform enables seamless integration of structured and unstructured data, streamlining workflows and empowering data scientists, […]
In this web content, the author delves into the implementation of arbitrary-precision arithmetic in bruijn programming language, building on the work of u/DaVinci103. The unique aspect lies in how integers, rational, and real numbers are encoded using Church numerals, balanced ternary numbers, and rational numbers as pairs. The article explores the extension of real numbers […]
Heroism is when an individual steps in to fill a gap in a system, often working long hours, weekends, and rolling up their sleeves to maintain an SLO. While heroism can be appreciated in times of crisis, relying on heroes long-term is detrimental to the team, the individual, and the system. Heroism masks systemic problems, […]
The Asus ROG Zephyrus G15 is a gaming laptop that faces challenges due to the amount of heat-generating components packed into a small space. A key part of the cooling system is the thermal interface material (TIM), which has seen a push towards liquid metal paste in high-performance laptops. Liquid metal is more thermally conductive […]
In this insightful web content, the author, a forensic psychologist, shares valuable lessons on creativity gleaned from working with prisoners. Surprisingly, criminals exhibit exceptional observational skills, dream big despite the odds, are resourceful problem solvers, and play to their strengths. Highlighting case studies of remarkable escapes and daring pursuits, the author emphasizes the importance of […]
Yelp has become the ultimate platform for unfiltered restaurant reviews, challenging the traditional authority of restaurant critics. Founded in 2004, Yelp allowed anyone to rate and review businesses, leading to a culture of constant evaluation and public feedback. While Yelp aimed to democratize opinions, it also created its own set of problems, including fake reviews, […]
In the mid-1980s, Xerox copier technicians faced intricate machines that demanded constant social interaction and improvisation for repairs. Anthropologist Julian Orr discovered the disconnect between technician practices and Xerox’s assumptions, revealing the importance of narrative in troubleshooting. Technicians, often with rural upbringings, dedicated themselves to solving problems caused by user errors, developing complex diagnostic skills. […]