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The MUREX Ethernet Switch, or mrxSwitch, is the world’s smallest and cheapest networking switch, fully open-source, with a focus on simplicity and cost. It utilizes external magnetics and a high performance unmanaged switch IC, with 1.25mm pitch Fast Ethernet connectors. The switch is designed with minimal noise and full Bob-Smith style termination for all center […]
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During World War 2, the CIA created Simple Sabotage, a book outlining ways to ruin productivity. The advice is timeless, like insisting on “channels” for decisions and committees for further study. In a tech setting, sapping productivity without getting caught is an art. Blame past CTOs, encourage own languages, and complicate systems. Disallow code cleanups […]
The author reflects on their journey to creating a sustainable business through their newsletter. They initially did not realize that sales happen when the prospect of losing out on value outweighs the price. Despite experiencing a surge in revenue with a price increase and a birthday sale, the author realizes that relying solely on newsletter […]
ALJ Sarah Karpinen ruled in the J.O. Mory, Inc. case involving a fired union organizer, ordering the employer to rehire with backpay. The case also addressed the legality of the employer’s non-compete and coworker non-solicitation clauses, deemed unfair labor practices. The non-compete clause was criticized for being overly broad and deterring protected activities, while the […]
The author discusses the Raspberry Pi as an affordable, energy-efficient home server until the release of the Pi 5. They highlight the limitations of the Pi in terms of performance and storage, comparing it to the small enterprise desktop PCs like the HP Elitedesk 705 G4 and 800 G3. The mini PCs offer better performance, […]
Join Nango for a fully remote work experience with a global team valuing outcomes over hours. The open-source platform simplifies software integration with over 200 APIs, saving on engineering expenses. Founded by Robin and Bastien, backed by top US investors including Y Combinator, Nango boasts a fast-growing community. The team includes experts from major companies […]
Rickrolling, a popular Internet trend from the mid-2000s, has made its way into the academic world as shown in a systematic experiment conducted. Surprisingly, there are 23 academic documents deliberately incorporating rickrolling elements such as in footnotes, code listings, and references. The authors argue that rickrolling in academia adds inspiration and humor to the formal […]
Joining an R&D team is often seen as a thrilling opportunity for developers to make a real impact. However, the success of these teams can vary greatly depending on their specific goals and actions. There are four main types of R&D teams: the Scout team, the Spy team, the Library team, and the Practical Research […]
Last year, I bought a GBS-Control to upscale game consoles for a VGA CRT monitor, but started having issues with random black screens while playing my Wii in 480p. What seemed like a simple software problem led to a months-long adventure involving overheating chips, RF interference, and debugging the GBS-Control firmware. Surprisingly, the root cause […]
NASA’s Voyager 1 spacecraft is back in action after experiencing communication issues due to its age and distant location in interstellar space. The team identified and successfully fixed the problem with the flight data subsystem, allowing the spacecraft to send back usable data from all four science instruments. Despite being launched in 1977 for a […]