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Vim is an incredible text editor, but it’s not for everyone. While it can make you more mindful, focused, and efficient, it won’t magically solve all your problems or turn you into an IDE powerhouse. Many features and workflows you expect in an IDE are currently missing in Vim. It’s also not tailored for specific […]
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age is a straightforward tool for file encryption that boasts small explicit keys, no complicated config options, and composability in a UNIX-style. The format creators @Benjojo12 and @FiloSottile offer an alternative Rust implementation called age-plugin-yubikey for hardware PIV tokens like YubiKeys. Notably, age can encrypt to SSH keys and even GitHub profiles, allowing secure file […]
The author shares a step-by-step guide on how to hack a Kindle Paperwhite 3 to create a custom display using jailbreaking, listener server, screencapture, and ImageMagick. They admit to not following LanguageBreak instructions, opting to figure it out themselves. They emphasize the importance of reaching the root shell rather than the jailbreak method used. The […]
Shifting to clean energy is crucial in combating climate change, and geothermal power has immense potential in the United States. Fervo Energy is leading the way by building the largest geothermal power development in the country in southwest Utah, with an agreement from Southern California Edison to purchase electricity once the project is operational in […]
Scott Heiferman, a former dotcom CEO, shocked many by taking a job at McDonald’s in NYC to reconnect with the real world and experience a well-oiled machine. Working there for $5.75/hour gave him newfound respect for low-wage workers. Surprisingly, he wasn’t instructed to treat customers well, despite McDonald’s marketing messages. He yearned for appreciation and […]
“WebGPU Unleashed” is a free book that teaches graphics programming in JavaScript using the WebGPU API. The author wrote this book to address the changing landscape of graphics APIs, introducing beginners to WebGPU as a more lightweight and performant option. WebGPU serves as a wrapper for APIs such as Vulkan, Metal, and DirectX 12, making […]
Visual A* Pathfinding and Maze Generation in Python includes a high-performance implementation of the A* pathfinding algorithm and various maze generation techniques. The A* algorithm efficiently finds the shortest path in mazes, considering heuristic functions and neighbor enumerators. Maze generation methods range from Diffusion-Limited Aggregation to Quantum-Inspired and Artistic techniques, each offering unique challenges and […]
Databases are magical, with SQL as the language that unleashes their power. PostgreSQL, the most popular database for developers, stores data in a directory that holds essential files and folders. Understanding terms like transaction, snapshot, schema, table, and more gives insight into database structure. Exploring the folders reveals system databases like postgres, template0, template1 automatically […]
Artificial neural networks, the foundation of modern artificial intelligence, are often seen as black boxes. However, a new architecture called Kolmogorov-Arnold Networks (KANs) changes the game. These networks offer more interpretable and accurate results, while utilizing fewer learned parameters. The KANs are able to represent data in a more flexible manner, allowing for greater performance […]
SentinelBoot is a secure RISC-V bootloader developed in Rust at The University of Manchester, sponsored by Codethink. It tackles memory safety issues by leveraging Rust’s principles of ownership, borrowing, and lifetimes, providing a more secure alternative to traditional languages like C/C++/Assembly. The project focuses on enhancing boot flow safety by utilizing public-key cryptography for secure […]