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HTML is a simple language instructing web browsers how to display pages. HTML files are like telegrams, providing brief descriptions, akin to how Ronald Reagan described baseball games over the radio. The World Wide Web works similarly, with HTML files being descriptions on paper tape read by Web browsers. The introduction of GUIs revolutionized computing, […]
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turtleSpaces is a beginner-friendly platform for learning how to code, offering a range of simple and complex programming options. You can start with basic tasks like moving the turtle, then progress to creating more advanced procedures using built-in ‘primitives’. The website provides helpful resources such as coding tips and error types, making it easy to […]
The author discusses implementing a trivial PCI-e device with read and write capabilities by manually peeking/poking with a hardcoded address, then programmatically obtaining the address via the PCI subsystem. The process involves creating a pci_driver struct with supported devices and a probe function, updating the driver’s state to hold a reference to the device’s memory […]
Bash Simple Curses is a useful tool for creating windows on your terminal, like the monitoring bar bashbar. While the goal is unfinished, it allows for creating colored windows to display information. By importing simple_curses.sh into your bash script and creating a “main” function, you can easily add windows, text, and commands. Making it interactive […]
The author expresses excitement in discovering biographies of lesser-known mathematicians, highlighting the lack of recognition for many brilliant minds in the field. While physicists are more widely covered due to the practical applications of their work, mathematicians like Oscar Zariski have made significant contributions to algebraic geometry. Zariski’s life story, influenced by his older brother […]
Cloudflare NoIP Alternative offers a free dynamic DNS solution using Cloudflare. Simply set up a cronjob on your computer with a key.json file containing your Cloudflare API key and zone ID. Add your desired domain records to records.json and let the script update them automatically. Whether you’re on Ubuntu, macOS, or Windows, detailed instructions are […]
Avery Pennarun discusses the big vision for Tailscale, focusing on solving the problem of unnecessary scaling and the complications of the Internet. Tailscale aims to simplify networking by creating a New Internet that eliminates the need for added complexity such as firewalls and NATs. By providing each device with a certificate, DNS name, IP address, […]
The article discusses the use of LLVM and Clang in embedded development, citing the benefits of adding a Clang build target to projects. It covers how to leverage static analysis and memory leak detection in an example project running FreeRTOS on the NRF52840. The article also explains the history of GCC and Clang and highlights […]
Google recently fixed an authentication vulnerability that allowed scammers to bypass email verification and create Google Workspace accounts to impersonate domain holders in third-party applications that use “Sign in with Google”. This small-scale abuse campaign affected a few thousand Workspace accounts and Google blocked potentially malicious accounts. Anu Yamunan stated the malicious activity started in […]
The author delves into the complexities of color theory by examining the XYZ color space, originally created in 1931. The author explores the process of how our eyes perceive colors through experiments involving RGB light sources. They discuss the transformation of RGB space into XYZ space and the significance of the XYZ color matching functions. […]