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SQLite Studio is a convenient single-binary SQLite database explorer that can be accessed with just one command. The tool offers an overview page with common metadata and a tables page with details on each table’s metadata and disk size. It also features an infinite scroll rows view and a custom query page for more advanced […]
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Last year, while watching a video, I was surprised by a logo using a font identical to the Quake font from over 20 years before Quake 1 was released. After unsuccessful attempts, I found the font named “Visa” in Dan X. Solo’s books from 1988 and 1992. Despite slight differences, the similarities between Visa and […]
Starlark is a configuration language used for the Bazel build system, but can be applied to other projects. It’s similar to Python, with dynamic typing, high-level data types, and first-class functions. Parallel execution allows for scalability on multiple machines, and it’s known for its readable syntax. The language focuses on determinism, hermetic execution, and simplicity […]
A phenomenon called the bouba/kiki effect has been observed, where people tend to associate the nonsense words “bouba” and “kiki” with specific shapes, with “bouba” linked to rounded shapes and “kiki” to spiky shapes. This mental association has been found across cultures, including young children and even infants, suggesting it may precede language learning. Surprisingly, […]
The author reflects on their extensive travels over the years, highlighting an increasing trend in frequent flying and short stays at various destinations. They challenge the notion of conventional travel experiences, emphasizing the importance of feeling over wanting and cautioning against chasing novelty for its own sake. The downsides of excessive moving, constant seeking, and […]
Researchers have found evidence of ancient horse domestication around four millennia ago, with genetic data pointing to Botai hunter-gatherers in Central Asia as the first to domesticate horses for milk and meat. The later domestication of horses north of the Caucasian Mountains changed the equine world dramatically, eventually leading to the modern domestic horse. This […]
The author explores the idea of creating a microcontroller Macintosh using the RP2040 MCU. Reflecting on the simplicity of the original Macintosh, the project aims to emulate a Macintosh 128K computer using the Raspberry Pi RP2040 microcontroller. By following an unconventional path filled with challenges, the author successfully builds the Pico MicroMac, a unique project […]
In this article, the author discusses the advancements in open hardware technology for test equipment, focusing on the design and development of an open hardware single-ended active probe with a bandwidth of DC–2 GHz. They highlight the limitations of traditional passive probes and the benefits of active probes, pointing out the challenges faced by enthusiasts […]
A honeypot is a tool used to detect and record attacks on a system, specifically focusing on SSH honeypots in this discussion. There were a total of 11,599 login attempts noted, highlighting a high volume of attacks, many targeting default and customary usernames. The use of specific commands post-login, such as the oinasf script and […]
This post documents the journey of building a Linux system on a custom PCB by someone with no prior experience. The text includes detailed steps on designing and programming the PCB, focusing on using the ATtiny chip and AVR Dragon for programming. Controversially, it criticizes reliance on off-the-shelf PCBs like Raspberry Pi and promotes DIY […]