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Libtree is a tool that visualizes ldd dependencies in a tree format, offering explanations on shared library locations. Default output omits some standard dependencies, but verbosity levels can be adjusted with -v flags. Show skipped libraries with -vv or full dependencies with -vvv. Specify paths with -p flag and limit recursion depth with –max-depth. Prebuilt […]
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The author discusses how Lego is shifting the focus of the Technic series away from functional models, leading them to build their own orrery out of Lego Technic parts. The orrery is a scientific instrument that models the motion of celestial bodies, accurately representing the orbits of the Earth, Moon, and Sun. The unique design […]
Betula is a federated self-hosted bookmarking software perfect for the independent web. Features include organizing bookmarks, adding tags, and sharing bookmarks publicly or privately. The user-friendly interface operates without JavaScript, with optional autocompletion if enabled. All information is saved in a single SQLite file, and microformats are supported. Betula allows Fediverse support and easy installation […]
Mathic is a fast-paced math search game where you must find equations that equal the Magic Number. Highlight equations by tapping and build streaks for higher scores. Use skips wisely for when you’re stuck. Customize your game with various settings. With only 60 seconds per round, test your speed and accuracy to score as high […]
New York City Mayor Kathy Hochul has shelved a proposed congestion pricing plan that would have charged automobiles $15 to enter Manhattan below 60th Street. This decision has sparked debates on the impact on remote work, traffic speeds, bridge and parking prices, and the financial burdens on lower-income households. The delay has been seen as […]
Inspectus is a powerful visualization tool for large language models, accessible through a simple Python API in Jupyter notebooks. Offering various views, such as the Attention Matrix, Query Token Heatmap, Key Token Heatmap, and Dimension Heatmap, it allows users to understand how tokens interact during processing. The tool can be easily implemented by importing the […]
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The author stumbled upon near-ultrasonic ‘pilot tones’ used in PA systems to measure health status by being present in many multi-loudspeaker systems like Zenitel VPA. Although inaudible to most humans, some may still hear them, especially if the frequency drops below 20 kHz. The tones are not believed to be harmful weapons but rather a […]
piku is a lightweight alternative to Heroku/CloudFoundry for deploying applications on small servers like ARM boards. It supports multiple applications per host, scaling independently on ARM and Intel architectures, and on any cloud provider or bare metal that can run Python, nginx, and uwsgi. The workflow is similar to Heroku: create a git SSH remote, […]
A recent uproar on academic X saw supporters of “Women in STEM” turn on Katalin Karikó, co-inventor of mRNA technology, for criticizing academia’s focus on politics and people pleasing. Her insightful book passage shed light on the challenges faced by unconventional thinkers like Karikó, who struggled to navigate the bureaucratic maze of science. While some […]