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In this article, Tom Tranter discusses the challenges of debugging batteries for electric vehicles, focusing on striking a balance between high energy and high power in battery design. He addresses the complexities of selecting materials, testing designs, and optimizing battery performance within various constraints like safety, cost, and efficiency. Tranter introduces PyBaMM, an open-source battery […]
Meta is currently facing a class action lawsuit for allegedly breaching the Wiretap Act by intercepting user’s encrypted HTTPS traffic using the “ssl bump” technique through the Onavo Protect app on Android. The app prompted users to install a certificate to decrypt TLS traffic, which was required for the interception. Facebook acquired Onavo for $120M […]
Velké Losiny, nestled at the base of the Jeseníky mountains, is a popular destination due to its fascinating history and numerous cultural landmarks. Visitors flock to this picturesque area to explore its rich heritage and admire the many valuable monuments it has to offer. Get ready to be captivated by the charm and beauty of […]
In this blog post, CF Bolz-Tereick introduces a small IR and optimizer, extending it with allocation removal and heap optimizations in a live stream. Abstract interpretation is explained as a method for efficiently computing properties of a program without running it, often used in compiler optimizations and static analysis. The author presents an example using […]
HTML is a simple language instructing web browsers how to display pages. HTML files are like telegrams, providing brief descriptions, akin to how Ronald Reagan described baseball games over the radio. The World Wide Web works similarly, with HTML files being descriptions on paper tape read by Web browsers. The introduction of GUIs revolutionized computing, […]
turtleSpaces is a beginner-friendly platform for learning how to code, offering a range of simple and complex programming options. You can start with basic tasks like moving the turtle, then progress to creating more advanced procedures using built-in ‘primitives’. The website provides helpful resources such as coding tips and error types, making it easy to […]
The author discusses implementing a trivial PCI-e device with read and write capabilities by manually peeking/poking with a hardcoded address, then programmatically obtaining the address via the PCI subsystem. The process involves creating a pci_driver struct with supported devices and a probe function, updating the driver’s state to hold a reference to the device’s memory […]
Bash Simple Curses is a useful tool for creating windows on your terminal, like the monitoring bar bashbar. While the goal is unfinished, it allows for creating colored windows to display information. By importing simple_curses.sh into your bash script and creating a “main” function, you can easily add windows, text, and commands. Making it interactive […]
The author expresses excitement in discovering biographies of lesser-known mathematicians, highlighting the lack of recognition for many brilliant minds in the field. While physicists are more widely covered due to the practical applications of their work, mathematicians like Oscar Zariski have made significant contributions to algebraic geometry. Zariski’s life story, influenced by his older brother […]