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tonal is a music theory library that offers functions to manipulate elements such as notes, intervals, chords, scales, modes, and keys in a Typescript implementation published as Javascript npm packages. It follows a functional programming style with pure functions that do not mutate data. Examples include converting notes to MIDI, getting frequencies, working with chords […]
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My child’s MacBook Pro was full to the point of being unsalvageable, prompting me to use my expertise in troubleshooting Mac issues. It turned out that the massive Steam download had filled the startup volume storage so full that the operating system couldn’t delete files. Despite various attempts to free up space using methods like […]
The web content provides information about an encyclopedia in various languages, including English, Shqip, العربية, and more. Users can enter sequences or words to access specific content, with hints and videos available. The site encourages exploration of different languages and cultures through its diverse range of information. No controversial information is presented, and the content […]
LLocalSearch is a locally running search engine using LLM Agents that finds answers to user questions without requiring OpenAI or Google API keys. It runs on low-end LLM hardware and offers progress logs for transparency. The project is still in early development stages, so bugs are expected. The set-up requires a running Ollama server and […]
Sales of expensive pickup trucks from Stellantis NV, Ford Motor Co., and General Motors Co. saw a decline in the first quarter due to high borrowing costs affecting consumer demand. Stellantis reported a 15% drop in Ram pickup sales to 89,417 units, leading to an overall sales decrease of 10%. Similarly, Ford’s F-Series truck sales […]
David Malcolm from Red Hat’s compiler team has revealed the latest static analysis enhancements in the upcoming GCC 14 compiler release. Among the improvements is a new option to detect infinite loops, better visualizations for buffer overflows, and enhanced support for analyzing C string operations. Malcolm has created text-based diagrams to make buffer overflow warnings […]
Summary: The Israeli military’s AI program, “Lavender,” ignited ethical concerns due to its role in targeting individuals, including non-combatants, for potential airstrikes. Operating with little human oversight, the program’s criteria for targeting were vague, leading to a high risk of civilian casualties. Lavender’s involvement in military operations in Gaza highlighted the ethical dilemmas of using […]
Approximately nine years ago, KrebsOnSecurity highlighted a cybercrime group called “The Manipulaters” based in Pakistan, who attempted to rebrand themselves as legitimate but failed at hiding their illegal activities. The group is known for selling tools to trick individuals into giving up sensitive information and engaging in phishing activities under the shared identity of “Saim […]
Sequin is an infrastructure company that streams data from services like Salesforce and Stripe to messaging systems and databases. They initially used LiveView to build their app quickly, but faced limitations compared to a SPA. They found a solution with LiveSvelte, combining the power of LiveView with the frontend capabilities of Svelte. LiveView offers a […]
I work at Red Hat on GCC, focusing on -fanalyzer, a static analysis pass identifying problems at compile-time. GCC14 introduced a warning for infinite loops, enhancing detection abilities. The -Wanalyzer-out-of-bounds warning detects buffer overflows, now visualized for better understanding. Improved tracking of C string operations with new function attributes enhances analysis accuracy. Taint analysis has […]