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The author reflects on creating dotenv post-July 4th, with version 0.0.1 released on npm. Over the past 11 years, dotenv has become a widely used package, loved by millions of developers for its simplicity and security benefits. However, three main problems are highlighted: leaking .env files, juggling multiple environments, and inconsistency across platforms. The solution […]
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The author dives into the world of flipdiscs, a display technology that uses electromagnetic pulses to flip discs between colors. Despite being around for over 80 years, the technology remains largely the same. The author chose flipdiscs for an interactive office art project due to their unique qualities such as no moving parts, high readability, […]
AMD’s Radeon Instinct MI300X is AMD’s latest addition to their compute-focused CDNA line, aiming to challenge NVIDIA in both hardware and software with its massive chiplet setup, Infinity Cache, and high bandwidth capabilities. Acknowledging NVIDIA’s dominance in the GPU compute market, AMD has worked on improving software compatibility with their ROCm platform. MI300X showcases impressive […]
The Indonesian government confirmed that its National Data Center was hit by ransomware, affecting over 210 institutions and disrupting services like immigration and student registration. The ransomware, a variant of LockBit 3.0 called Brain Cipher, led to demands for a ransom of $8 million. This incident highlights the vulnerabilities in Indonesia’s digital infrastructure and raises […]
The Great Red Spot on Jupiter is a mysterious vortex that has been observed for centuries. The debate surrounding its lifetime and formation continues, with historical observations leading researchers to question the origins of the spot. Recent numerical simulations suggest that the spot may have formed from a disturbance between two opposing jet streams on […]
Microsoft has made significant improvements in the repairability of its Surface devices, with the Surface Laptop 7 and Surface Pro 11 scoring an impressive 8/10 for repairability. The devices have incorporated features like magnetic bottom plates, QR codes for service manuals, and Wayfinder markers for component identification, making repairs easier and more accessible. The Surface […]
Microsoft has announced that it will be adding native version control to File Explorer, allowing users to sync their programming projects directly to the app. This integration with systems like Git will enable users to see new changes and comments within File Explorer. Additionally, Microsoft is introducing the ability to natively compress files to 7-zip […]
The Sun Ra Arkestra, originally founded in Chicago in the mid-fifties, settled in the Germantown neighborhood of Philadelphia after moving out of the Lower East Side in 1968. Comprised of talented musicians, the Arkestra practiced tirelessly in a row house turned Sun Ra Arkestral Institute. The band, under Sun Ra’s leadership, embarked on inter-dimensional travel […]
Alfred Winslow Jones, a multi-talented man of the mid-20th century, is known as the father of the hedge fund industry. Despite his diverse background and lack of finance experience, Jones revolutionized the investing world with his innovative strategies. He pioneered the concept of leveraging and short-selling, distinguishing between stock returns and market exposure. Jones built […]
Researchers at the University of Copenhagen have created a unique bioplastic made from barley starch and sugarbeet waste fiber. This strong material can decompose into compost within two months, offering a solution to plastic pollution and reducing the climate footprint of plastic production. Unlike traditional bioplastics, this new material is 100% biodegradable in nature. Starch […]