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Vala is an open-source programming language that provides high productivity and performance by compiling code into fast, native binaries. It offers deep integrations with GNOME technologies like GObject and GTK, making it ideal for building GUI applications with GTK, Libadwaita, and Granite. Vala also supports the development of command-line programs with a large standard library […]
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Lore Harp McGovern played a crucial role in the personal computing industry, co-founding Vector Graphic with Carole Ely from her California home in the 1970s. Despite facing challenges due to her gender and societal expectations, Lore’s determination and business acumen led to the company’s success. Lore’s immigrant background and unconventional journey to entrepreneurship set her […]
Flash Notes offers a unique and personalized learning experience for advanced learners. The app uses AI technology to convert notes into dynamic flashcards and generates prompts to make learning engaging. Tailored learning algorithms ensure efficient learning based on individual pace and schedule, with seamless synchronization across iOS and MacOS devices. Privacy is prioritized, with secure […]
Re:AMP is a high-quality music player for macOS X, created in Swift and supporting various audio formats. It offers customizable interfaces inspired by classic Winamp skins. Re:AMP is available for free, with a request for donations to support the developers. The latest releases, 1.6.3 and 1.6.2, offer improvements and bug fixes. Leave feedback on the […]
diffoscope is a tool that provides a detailed comparison of files, archives, and directories, digging deep into what sets them apart. It can unpack various types of archives and convert binary formats into human-readable forms for comparison. Surprisingly, it supports a wide range of file formats, from Android APK to ZIP archives, making it versatile […]
General Greaseweazle is a versatile USB interface for reading and writing floppy disks in various formats. You can access floppy drives at the raw flux level with this tool. The Greaseweazle F7 Lightning Plus and V4 models are available. It is efficient for saving/duplicating DOS or CP/M disks, although the image files can take up […]
Generative AI like Cody uses Large Language Models to complete code based on current context, enhancing developer productivity. The process involves planning, retrieving relevant context, generating completions with the LLM, and post-processing. Cody’s efficiency and accuracy depend on factors like understanding single-line vs. multi-line requests, syntactic triggers, and quality of prompts for the LLM. Improvements […]
Today marks the 10th anniversary of Colour and colour-science. A decade of hard work has led to a strong community of individuals passionate about understanding colour science. Despite the complexity of human vision, the open-source colour science library, colour-science, has flourished with nearly 50 repositories. Notably, Colour has made significant contributions, with active participation in […]
The U.S. Department of Energy is investing up to $10 million in exploring phytomining, a process using plants to extract nickel from soil, to reduce imports and support domestic critical materials supply chains. This effort aligns with President Biden’s clean energy goals and aims to establish a cost-competitive and low-carbon footprint extraction approach. Nickel is […]
In this post, the author demonstrates how to use the MS-DOS and Windows 98 debugger program named DEBUG.EXE to work with assembly language instructions and machine code. They provide examples of creating small programs that print characters to standard output, such as a 7-byte program that prints the character “A” and a 23-byte program that […]