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The author shares their experience with upgrading to new powered speakers with streaming integrations, noting that they are too loud for their apartment’s preferred volume range. They devise a solution by reverse-engineering the speakers’ network interface to access an HTTP API that allows for more precise volume control. The author builds a custom volume control […]
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In this week’s roundup, the author discusses disappointing results from a basic income experiment, revealing that 2% of participants stopped working when given $1000 a month. This raises concerns about the cost and feasibility of a larger Universal Basic Income (UBI) program. Surprisingly, some left-leaning individuals argue that paying people to take leisure time is […]
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The WAT Inspector allows deep inspection of Python objects at runtime, perfect for those moments when you find yourself lost in the Python console, wondering “WAT?”. This powerful tool provides detailed information about object types, values, variables, methods, parent types, and even source code. Surprisingly, you don’t have to install anything to use it; simply […]
In 1984, British Railways and the Central Electricity Generating Board intentionally crashed a train at 100m.p.h. into a steel flask carrying irradiated fuel rods from nuclear power stations. This was part of a £4m project to test the safety of nuclear fuel flasks. The flask, loaded with steel bars to simulate nuclear fuel rods, survived […]
Interested in staying current with the Linux and free-software community? Try LWN with a free trial subscription, no credit card required. Matthew Wilcox introduced a new data structure, rosebush, aimed at improving performance compared to rhashtable in the directory-entry cache used for speeding up file-name lookup. Rosebush’s unique design prioritizes efficient cache usage and optimizes […]
Haystack is an innovative IDE that simplifies code navigation and refactoring. It operates on a canvas, minimizing the traditional complexities of coding. Users can conveniently download Haystack to streamline their coding experience. The FAQ section addresses common concerns such as maintaining VS Code settings, data privacy, editor navigation, sidebar extensions, supported languages, Python server issues, […]
The 1975 National Aeronautics and Space Administration Graphics Standards Manual, reissued in 2015 by Standards Manual, LLC, showcases the iconic NASA seal, insignia, and logotype. Despite originating from NASA, the publication is not officially endorsed by the agency, serving instead as an independent project to preserve and share historical graphic design. This edition includes scanned […]
In this insightful article, the author delves into the realm of Napkin Math and Fermi Problems to emphasize the importance of basic calculations in engineering practices. They highlight how predicting simple linear problems related to time, space, and money can ultimately save engineers significant time and effort. The author shares their personal experience with building […]