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Beware of scam messages promising easy money through cryptocurrency investments. A story of temptation unfolds as the author receives a message supposedly meant for a wealthy individual named Leo. Enticed by the promise of wealth, the author embarks on a risky journey to exploit the situation for personal gain, blurring moral boundaries. A fake account […]
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ImHex is a powerful hex editor designed for reverse engineers, programmers, and those who prefer to work at 3 AM without burning out their retinas. This editor supports a wide range of features, such as byte patching, patch management, infinite undo/redo, various display options, and different data visualization capabilities. Controversially, ImHex requires a GPU with […]
Kate Sullivan, David Duce, and Bob Hopgood discuss Tony Pritchett and his creation, The Flexipede. Tony Pritchett, the mastermind behind the first character computer animation in the UK in 1967, passed away in 2017. Animator Kate Sullivan is working on a multimedia project that showcases Tony’s work, including The Flexipede and other notable projects like […]
A recent study on the relationship between serious illnesses and divorce found that the risk increases when wives experience heart problems, but not when men do. However, the original conclusions were found to be flawed due to a coding error, discovered by colleagues. The error was promptly acknowledged and corrected by the authors, Amelia Karraker […]
The author shares how they discovered and exploited a Lua vulnerability in Factorio, explaining the impact on clients and the potential danger of executing untrusted Lua code. They discuss Factorio’s use of Lua for game logic and mods, emphasizing the risks associated with exposing the Lua interpreter to network attacks. Details on bytecode execution, memory […]
Klára Dán von Neumann, a Hungarian-American mathematician and pioneer computer scientist, was renowned for her groundbreaking work in programming. She was the first woman to write modern-style code on a computer and contributed significantly to projects like ENIAC and MANIAC I. Dán’s journey involved overcoming societal norms and perceptions of programming as menial work. She […]
The author discusses a calculational approach to category theory introduced by Fokkinga and Meertens, highlighting the benefits and drawbacks compared to traditional proofs by diagram pasting. They propose the use of string diagrams to combine the strengths of both approaches, retaining type information while pursuing a more calculational form of proof. String diagrams offer a […]
The blog post delves into the process of hacking Amazon’s eero 6 Wi-Fi device, focusing on device disassembly, identifying pins, brute force JTAG, and reading serial output. The author provides detailed steps and photographs, highlighting the surprisingly easy disassembly process and the use of logic level shifters for communication between different voltage devices. The post […]
This content provides a personal account of a professional tennis player grinding through the lower tiers of the sport. The author highlights the intense physical and mental challenges faced while traveling the world, competing on the Futures tour. Details of loneliness, boredom, and competition among players are shared, painting a picture of the harsh reality […]
The Valjoux 7750 chronograph movement, known for its durability and reliability, has been a favorite among watchmakers and enthusiasts since its introduction in the 1970s. With a reputation for accuracy and longevity, it is easy to service and update, making it versatile for different upgrades. Its origin story dates back to the early 1900s when […]