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The author reflects on their extensive travels over the years, highlighting an increasing trend in frequent flying and short stays at various destinations. They challenge the notion of conventional travel experiences, emphasizing the importance of feeling over wanting and cautioning against chasing novelty for its own sake. The downsides of excessive moving, constant seeking, and […]
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Researchers have found evidence of ancient horse domestication around four millennia ago, with genetic data pointing to Botai hunter-gatherers in Central Asia as the first to domesticate horses for milk and meat. The later domestication of horses north of the Caucasian Mountains changed the equine world dramatically, eventually leading to the modern domestic horse. This […]
The author explores the idea of creating a microcontroller Macintosh using the RP2040 MCU. Reflecting on the simplicity of the original Macintosh, the project aims to emulate a Macintosh 128K computer using the Raspberry Pi RP2040 microcontroller. By following an unconventional path filled with challenges, the author successfully builds the Pico MicroMac, a unique project […]
In this article, the author discusses the advancements in open hardware technology for test equipment, focusing on the design and development of an open hardware single-ended active probe with a bandwidth of DC–2 GHz. They highlight the limitations of traditional passive probes and the benefits of active probes, pointing out the challenges faced by enthusiasts […]
A honeypot is a tool used to detect and record attacks on a system, specifically focusing on SSH honeypots in this discussion. There were a total of 11,599 login attempts noted, highlighting a high volume of attacks, many targeting default and customary usernames. The use of specific commands post-login, such as the oinasf script and […]
This post documents the journey of building a Linux system on a custom PCB by someone with no prior experience. The text includes detailed steps on designing and programming the PCB, focusing on using the ATtiny chip and AVR Dragon for programming. Controversially, it criticizes reliance on off-the-shelf PCBs like Raspberry Pi and promotes DIY […]
HTMD is an HTML to Markdown converter for Rust, heavily inspired by turndown.js. It boasts rich options like turndown.js, is reliable passing all its test cases, has minimal dependencies using only html5ever, and is fast, taking less than 200ms to convert a ~1.4MB Wikipedia page on an i5 7th gen CPU. Users can easily add […]
In 1934, the Ghent Altarpiece, a masterpiece by Hubert and Jan van Eyck, was stolen, sparking a national crisis in Belgium. The thief, Arsène Goedertier, confessed on his deathbed but the panel was never recovered. The mystery deepened during the Second World War when the Nazis tried to locate the missing piece. The investigation was […]
Digital Research Inc, founded in 1976 by Gary and Dorothy Kildall, initially sold CP/M which became the go-to operating system for Intel microprocessors. Despite efforts to adapt to new platforms, MS-DOS gained popularity in the 1980s, especially with the success of the IBM PC. Digital Research pivoted with releases like DOS Plus and DR DOS […]
Today, we’re delving deep into the world of a locked-down AT&T LTE router, where users are restricted from configuring it. Our mission is to empower users by providing a detailed guide on taking control of their devices. Whether you’re a seasoned hacker or a newbie, this tutorial covers everything from hardware exploration to software manipulation. […]