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Docker has revolutionized application development and deployment, but slow builds hinder productivity. Blacksmith guides you through setting up a remote BuildKit on AWS to accelerate Docker builds for your organization by using powerful hardware, layer caching, and Dockerfile optimization. BuildKit’s client-server architecture lets you offload builds to a remote server, improving performance. Blacksmith provides a […]
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This 3D bookshelf design is inspired by scastiel and janeczku. It allows users to browse ebooks by pulling metadata and cover art from a Calibre library. Each book’s height is determined by its cover image aspect ratio, while all books have the same width. The thickness is based on page count data. The back-cover text […]
The origin of the magic numbers of 0xCAFEBABE and 0xFEEDFACE in relation to mach-o file formats and Java’s .class file magic number were recently discussed. There are speculations that Java’s magic number was chosen by Mike DeMoney, an ex-NeXT employee, but he clarified that the numbers were actually selected by someone else. Another theory suggests […]
Tech journalist Zul covers cloud computing, cybersecurity, and disruptive technology. GitLab is considering a sale, sparking interest from potential buyers like Datadog. With a valuation of $8 billion, GitLab is a key player in software development, serving Fortune 100 companies. Its unique remote work structure has caught attention, with employees worldwide. Despite challenges and competitive […]
In the 1992 movie Sneakers, the main characters try to spy on a target’s computer keyboard, but their view is blocked by a surprise entrance. Fast forward to the present, hacker Samy Kamkar is set to unveil his DIY laser-based surveillance system at Defcon. With this system, Kamkar can spy on a laptop from afar, […]
Despite tech giants investing heavily in artificial intelligence (AI), a study published in the Journal of Hospitality Marketing & Management found that labeling products as AI-driven actually decreases customers’ intention to buy. The study, conducted by researchers such as Dogan Gursoy from Washington State University, shows that consumers are hesitant about incorporating AI into their […]
In the last 18 months, the author, Robert Elder, has created 108 YouTube videos summarizing commands in the GNU Coreutils Package. These videos offer a quick reference and examples on how to use each command. The Coreutils package is essential for basic tasks on GNU/Linux systems and reflects historical significance dating back 60 years. Some […]
Antifragile, the opposite of fragile, is a term that describes systems or organisms that benefit from variability, volatility, and randomness. This concept, with a precise mathematical definition, extends beyond financial risk analysis to various fields. The Applied Antifragility Group proposes three Paths for designing antifragile systems: intrinsic, inherited, and induced antifragility. Intrinsic antifragility focuses on […]
This report discusses performance improvements in versions hrev57802 through hrev57900, focusing on eliminating bottlenecks in the system. True vectored I/O for non-cached disk reads/writes was implemented for faster data handling, uncovering and fixing bugs along the way. The CPU time profiler and kernel locking issues were addressed to enhance system stability. Additional improvements include support […]
Spice achieves efficient parallelism in Zig with sub-nanosecond overhead using heartbeat scheduling. Threads never compete, and adding more threads won’t slow down the program. Comparing to Rayon, Spice shows lower overhead, providing linear speed-up at first. Spice might scale slightly worse, but its low overhead ensures practical speed-up. The benchmark scenario highlights Spice’s ability to […]