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In the 6th Generation CPU Comparisons, Paul Hsieh discusses the Intel Pentium II, AMD K6, and Cyrix 6x86MX MMX capable CPUs. The K6 architecture combines P-II and 6x86MX ideas, emphasizing short latencies and RISC operations. The K6’s branch prediction mechanism outperforms the P-II, with fewer stalls and better prediction rates. The K6 FPU has faster […]
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This Solitaire game is a faithful remake of the classic Microsoft Windows 95 version, aiming to preserve the original game with minor bug fixes. The creator has put in a lot of effort to ensure that every detail, from the animations to the settings, is as close to the original as possible. It took over […]
In this study, researchers aimed to explore the connection between kidney reabsorption-related magnesium depletion score (MDS) and metabolic syndrome (MetS) in US adults using data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) from 2003 to 2018. The study found that higher MDS was linked to increased odds of MetS, indicating a potential linear […]
Earth’s magnetic field protects us from cosmic radiation, but it is not as permanent as believed. Scientists discovered a ‘excursion’ 41,000 years ago where the field weakened, allowing harmful space rays to bombard Earth. Magnetic field excursions, like the Laschamps excursion, can lead to less protection and major upheavals in the biosphere. Researchers can measure […]
Sign up for our newsletter to stay updated on upcoming events and projects. Get ready to explore the vast universe with our interactive Scale of Universe experience, where you can click on objects to learn more and use the scroll bar to zoom in and out. Audio is recommended for the full experience. This project, […]
In “IBM and the Holocaust,” Edwin Black exposes the dark alliance between IBM and Nazi Germany, revealing how the corporation’s technology played a crucial role in the Holocaust. Through punch cards and machines provided by IBM, the Nazis were able to identify, isolate, and ultimately destroy millions of people across Europe. Despite international calls for […]
Published in 2023-09-04 and modified on 2023-09-07, the author shares tips on structuring the $HOME directory. He emphasizes the importance of efficiency in organizing to easily find and store files. The author uses Git to organize dotfiles and categorizes directories based on “category” and “dates”. Sharing his personal directory structure, he also discusses his use […]
The author provides an update on a new quantum algorithm for lattice problems, acknowledging a bug in Step 9 that remains unfixed. They express gratitude to individuals who identified the issue. The claim of achieving a polynomial time quantum algorithm for solving LWE with polynomial modulus-noise ratios is retracted. The author leaves the paper unaltered […]
Supabase Storage has officially become an S3-Compatible Storage Provider, addressing a highly-requested feature available in public alpha. Resumable Uploads are now Generally Available, transitioning from Beta. The Storage Engine is entirely open-source, offering three interoperable protocols for file management: Standard uploads, Resumable uploads, and S3 uploads for compatibility across various tools. Supabase emphasizes industry standards, […]
C-Macs is a unique Cocoa application that pushes the boundaries by being written entirely in C, with no Nibs or Objective-C code. It is remarkably efficient, using minimal memory and featuring a red square drawn in Core Graphics. The author provides no license, warning users to proceed at their own risk and avoid using Objective-C […]