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Timeshift for Linux is a handy application that functions similarly to Windows System Restore and Mac’s Time Machine. It takes regular snapshots of your file system and allows you to easily restore your system to a previous state if needed. In RSYNC mode, it efficiently saves disk space by sharing common files between snapshots. BTRFS […]
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The Kawaii project is a collaboration between @Wesk and Yveltal to create the smallest functional Wii ever made, barely larger than the outline of the OMEGA trim itself. Initially, the design included traditional features like fan, heatsink, and controller ports, but evolved to a machined metal unibody with magnetic pogo pin connectors, making it even […]
The author shares a recent experience where their servers faced constant out-of-memory kills after a kernel upgrade, with no clear cause. Through detailed analysis of their Prometheus host metrics via Grafana dashboards, they discovered a steadily increasing slab memory usage, leading them to suspect a kernel command line change disabling AppArmor was the trigger for […]
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Kelvin “Chuck” Mattocks and Robert “Robby” Higgins died after a trench collapsed while they were working in Boston, adding to the over 250 trench collapse-related deaths over the past decade. NPR exposed how these deaths, including teenagers and fathers, were preventable, with employers often ignoring safety regulations. Despite OSHA inspections, companies have been fined yet […]
In May 2024, Earth experienced its largest geomagnetic storm in over two decades, impacting satellite operations in low Earth orbit. The surge in satellite population since 2003 has led to challenges in predicting and managing the effects of such storms. The forecast performance assessment of the storm revealed poor predictability, even one day in advance. […]
PgManage is a Postgres-centric graphical database client focused on “management.” Leveraging work from a previous project, the tool offers a range of features, such as SQL syntax highlighting, data type display, and multi-statement query support. The recent 1.1 release introduces new functionalities like grid layout options and color labels for database connections. Notably, the tool […]
Our lab aims to create powerful tools for thought, with a focus on end-user programming and the success of spreadsheets. Spreadsheets allow for gradual enrichment, supporting dynamic complexity over time through incremental building of formulas and labels. They enable programming in the moment by providing live, reactive, declarative formulas that treat data and formulas equally. […]
In researching old transcriptions from the Parish Register of Gargrave in Yorkshire, I stumbled upon a peculiar use of the letter “j” at the end of Roman numerals which seemed to alter the numbers’ usual endings. Initially thought to be a unique style quirk, I soon realized it was a common practice in Yorkshire before […]
rr is a Linux debugging tool that aims to enhance gdb by allowing users to record a failure and debug it deterministically multiple times. This tool provides efficient reverse execution under gdb, enabling the setting of breakpoints and data watchpoints quickly. rr works on real applications and helps developers fix bugs efficiently. It features low […]