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Summary: Artist Kohei Omori, diagnosed with OCD from a young age, struggled in school but found solace in drawing detailed images. Despite dropping out of high school and art school, his incredible pencil renderings gained viral attention when his sister posted them online. From drawing nuts and bolts to intricate fonts over curved surfaces, Omori’s […]
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Software that runs automatically can be a blessing or a curse. Malware loves to hide in the shadows of legitimate automated executables, waiting for their chance to wreak havoc. Sysinternals Autoruns allows users to explore and clean up suspicious entries that may be hiding malware. However, even verified, digitally signed binaries can be used by […]
PgQueuer is a high-performance job queue library for Python that leverages PostgreSQL’s robustness. It offers simple integration with existing Python applications and efficient concurrency handling using PostgreSQL’s features. The library uses LISTEN/NOTIFY for real-time notifications on job status changes. Installation is easy with a simple pip command. An example scenario demonstrates how to write and […]
In this article, the author explores the concept of humor and the predictability of Large Language Models (LLMs) like ChatGPT. They compare the use of Markov chains and LLMs in generating sentences and jokes, highlighting the importance of surprise in humor. The author argues that while LLMs are great at predicting sentences based on context, […]
align-content now works in the default layout in 2024, simplifying vertical centering with just one CSS property. Currently supported by Chrome 123, Firefox 125, and Safari 17.4. This marks a significant improvement as previously, developers had to resort to flexbox or grid for alignment. The addition of align-content for flow layout eliminates the need for […]
Over 17,000 AT&T workers in the Southeast have gone on strike due to alleged unfair labor practices by company management during contract negotiations. The Communications Workers of America (CWA) accused AT&T of not bargaining in good faith and sending negotiators without authority. AT&T denies any wrongdoing and emphasizes its commitment to reaching a fair agreement. […]
Permission-seeking behavior can breed conflict in collaborative environments. Asking for permission shifts responsibility to others, leading to resentment and undermining trust. On the other hand, seeking advice shows respect and allows for honest feedback without burdening others with decision-making. Those who provide advice feel more invested in the outcome, creating advocates for your approach. Ultimately, […]
A recent federal court ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia has limited how long law enforcement can retain property following an arrest, citing the Fourth Amendment’s protection against unreasonable searches and seizures. The ruling states that the continued retention of seized property must be reasonable, challenging the previous consensus […]
Surveillance Watch is an eye-opening interactive map that unveils the hidden connections between surveillance companies, their financial backers, and affiliations. It’s time to turn the tables and shine a light on who is watching you. The map provides a unique insight into the complex web of surveillance networks, making you rethink your privacy and security. […]
The OCaml type checker uses Didier Rémy’s efficient method of type generalization to avoid scanning the type environment and infer types accurately and quickly. Rémy’s algorithm views generalization as dependency tracking, similar to automated memory management techniques like regions and generational garbage collection. It is intriguing how the algorithm smoothly extends to various type-checking tasks, […]