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Wireproxy is a wireguard client that functions as a socks5/http proxy or tunnels, operating in userspace. It offers a way to connect to specific sites via a wireguard peer without the need to set up a new network interface. Users can utilize wireproxy for proxying traffic without requiring root permissions to change wireguard settings. Notably, […]
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The author shares an unexpected true story about their home internet connection, revealing that the Wi-Fi only works when it’s raining due to interference from a neighbor’s tree. Despite the bizarre situation, the author, who comes from a family of engineers, embarks on a determined journey to solve the issue. Through physical hardware debugging, they […]
For just $250, you can build and control your own robot arm using Dynamixel XL430 and Dynamixel XL330 servo motors. The arm is lightweight and fast, with the first two joints being powered by the stronger XL430 motors. The build includes a cheaper adapter board to connect the servos to a computer, as the official […]
Rob Landley’s toybox project offers a range of Linux command-line tools, including the compact and complete awk implementation called wak. This tool is designed to seamlessly integrate with toybox but can also be used on its own. Named wak because all the good awk names are already taken, this C99-coded implementation relies on the C […]
On April 1, 2024, the author delves into the heart of the Super Nintendo system by exploring its clock generators and oscillators. They reveal the discrepancies between the official documentation and what they observed on the motherboard, pointing out the adjustable capacitor that fine-tunes the CPU/PPU oscillator. The author also discusses the dividers that create […]
Austin Health clinicians have implanted an electrical nerve stimulation device into a patient with Crohn’s disease, a world-first collaboration with the Bionics Institute, The Florey, and The University of Melbourne. This device aims to prevent inflammation recurring after surgery and could potentially put Crohn’s sufferers into long-term remission, avoiding the cycle of surgery and recovery. […]
Celest allows you to build your backend features in Dart without the need for additional packages or tooling. You can quickly test changes with celest start and easily deploy updates with celest deploy. The platform offers serverless functions, user authentication options, data management, fine-grained access controls, and global content serving. Celest is always free with […]
In Japan, ancient stone tablets along the coastline warn of the dangers of tsunamis, urging locals to build their homes high above the designated warning point. These so-called “tsunami stones” serve as reminders from past generations who experienced devastating tsunamis. While some communities have heeded the warnings and climbed to safety during recent disasters, others […]
The hjkl keys used in Vim as arrow keys originate from the ADM-3A terminal that Bill Joy used when creating the vi text editor. The position of these keys on the terminal allowed for easy reuse in Vim. Additionally, the ESC key’s close proximity to the hjkl keys on the terminal made it the perfect […]
It’s April Cools, where we dive into unique content beyond cringe comedy like my exploration of the name Daniel. With over 1.5 million Daniels in the US, it’s a modern and surprisingly ancient name. From the Egyptian Middle Kingdom to the forgotten Ugaritic city, traces of Daniel have been found, linking cultures over 3400 years. […]