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This blog post explores how Bede’s iconic parable of the sparrow has been repurposed throughout history, from the 19th to the 21st century. Bede’s original tale, found in his Ecclesiastical History of the English People, uses a sparrow to symbolize the brevity of pagan life compared to the clarity of Christianity. William Wordsworth’s sonnet and […]
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Borland did not ignore the Macintosh market entirely, with early efforts including Turbo Pascal 1.0, Sidekick, and Reflex porting for Mac. However, development stopped in 1988 due to market size and differences. Turbo Pascal, Borland’s main product, was optimized for CP/M rather than GUI-based systems like the Mac. Mac development required complete UI rewrites and […]
Automated a ‘now’ page on my website using Golang and GitHub Actions, displaying current activities and media consumption. Discovered Robb Knight and Sophie Koonin’s approaches on a similar project. Utilized RSS feeds from Letterboxd for movies, Oku for books, and Backloggd for video games data. Employed Golang scripts to parse and format the data for […]
JPlag is a software tool that detects plagiarism and collusion in software development by finding similarities among multiple programs, even when obfuscated. It supports a variety of programming languages and versions. No source code or plagiarism results are uploaded to the internet, ensuring privacy. JPlag’s demo is available for testing, and feedback is welcome through […]
In part 2 of the series on reversing the AMD Secure Processor (PSP), the focus is on the Cryptographic Co-Processor (CCP), which plays a crucial role in hardware-accelerated cryptography and DMA operations. The latest version, CCPv5, offers enhanced functionality, including the use of Local Storage Blocks (LSBs) for secure key derivation without exposing sensitive information. […]
Glow is an open-source dynamic link-in-bio tool with a Tech Stack including Next.js, TypeScript, Tailwind, NextAuth.js, and Vercel for deployments. You can self-host Glow and the project is licensed under the MIT license. The repository has 77 stars and 4 forks, with most of the code written in TypeScript. The author encourages users to explore […]
Idea Imagine a multiplayer online game like a MOBA with balanced classes or a real-time strategy game with diverse units. Balancing is crucial to prevent dominance while keeping the game engaging. Properly balanced games can be competitive or even e-sport ready. Using evolutionary algorithms aids in finding optimal parameters. Grail (https://grail.com.pl/) software uses Utility AI, […]
PyScript is a revolutionary open-source platform that allows you to run Python directly in your web browser. It combines the power of Python programming language with the accessibility of the web, creating a unique and user-friendly experience. With PyScript, you can build and run apps without any complicated installations, making it a convenient and versatile […]
Cleed is a simple feed reader for the command line. Installation on MacOS can be done via Homebrew, and on Windows via Scoop. For those who prefer to build from source, the latest binary can be downloaded from the releases page. Users can follow feeds, display feeds from all lists or specific lists, and unfollow […]
In a world where enchanted forests have been replaced by concrete deserts, the loss of ancient magic is mourned, but Keith Thomas’ “Religion and the Decline of Magic” reveals the dark truth behind early modern supernaturalism. The Devil played a central role in ordinary life, where deals with the Devil were suspected, and knowledge itself […]