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intel-undervolt is a tool designed for undervolting and altering throttling limits on Intel CPUs. However, it’s important to note that using this tool may potentially damage your hardware, as it utilizes reverse engineered MSR methods. The tool allows for customization and configuration of various features such as systemd support, elogind support, and OpenRC support. One […]
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The Apple II disk controller cards are numerous, rare, and expensive, but an FPGA-based solution may provide a universal fix. The project began with the hope of creating a clone of the Liron disk controller, sparking interest in retro collectors. The design utilizes a Lattice MachXO2 FPGA and 74LVC245 chips for level conversion. The prototype […]
Humans began rapidly accumulating technological knowledge through social learning around 600,000 years ago, allowing for the development of complex solutions to problems. A study by Arizona State University researchers analyzed changes in stone tool manufacturing techniques over 3.3 million years, concluding that after 600,000 years ago, the complexity of manufacturing sequences rapidly increased. Tool-assisted foraging […]
Cadence recently displayed its optical connectivity solution for PCIe 7.0 at the PCI-SIG DevCon 2024, showcasing the first-ever demonstration of 128 GT/s PCIe 7.0 over optics. While the PCIe 7.0 specification is still in progress, Cadence’s technical expertise was evident in this proof-of-concept. The optical solution achieved a pre-FEC BER of ~3E-8, meeting PCIe requirements. […]
This guide simplifies the complex concepts of SPF, DKIM, and DMARC to ensure email security. It explains how these tools protect against cybercriminals and spammers, preventing phishing attacks, brand impersonation, and business email compromise. Real-world examples show how organizations use these protocols to safeguard their email communications. By following the guide, individuals can set up […]
The author shares their process of reaching 50% accuracy on ARC-AGI’s public test set using GPT-4o, through generating Python programs and meticulous reasoning. They implemented additional tweaks and prompt variations to improve performance significantly. Despite the prior state of the art being 34% accuracy, the author achieved 50%, even surpassing human accuracy on a subset […]
Robert Schenck Troels discusses AUTOMAP in Futhark, a feature inspired by NumPy-style broadcasting to simplify code involving higher-dimensional arguments. Initially viewed as a simple feature, it turned out to be complex yet elegant. AUTOMAP aims to make mathematical code cleaner by automatically handling lifting of scalar operations. By inserting maps and reps, Futhark achieves rank-correct […]
The author reflects on the unexpected journey that led them to entrepreneurship, starting with multiple layoffs that propelled them to create their own revenue streams online. They describe a creative process of reaching out to website owners to implement ads, ultimately leading to a successful mini-watershed moment. The author delves into the evolution of their […]
In 2011, the Boston Globe recognized the innovative power of the Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs (SICP) course developed at MIT. SICP revolutionized computer science education by emphasizing abstraction, general patterns, and function-as-data concepts using the Scheme programming language. Despite initial skepticism, SICP has endured for over 25 years, influencing textbooks, programming paradigms, and […]
Nestled in the Yungas valley, Mururata is home to the hidden Kingdom of the Afro-Bolivians. This small community of mainly farmers has remained largely unrecognized for nearly 200 years, with roots tracing back to enslaved West Africans brought to Bolivia. King Julio, the humble leader of this kingdom, represents the Afro-Bolivian community with a symbolic […]