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The author is at a big crossroads and planning to finish the Pepper & Carrot series after 10 years. Despite the success, they feel it’s time to end it well while it’s still thriving. They have four more episodes to release and are seeking support for the new quest. The surprise announcement is the introduction […]
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The letsblock.it project helps users remove low-quality content and intrusive features from the commercial web. With over 800 active users, it aims to make the online experience more enjoyable by filtering out unwanted elements. However, due to the worsening state of the commercial web, the project will be shutting down in June 2024. User data […]
Williams Racing’s decline in Formula 1 standings over the past two decades is now being attributed to a complex, outdated, and disorganized Microsoft Excel spreadsheet holding back car development. Team principal James Vowles revealed that the team’s internal processes were a disaster, resulting in inefficiencies, delays, and ballooning costs. The 20,000-part spreadsheet lacked important logistical […]
In 2023, Alice and Bob play a game of coin tosses to determine the most number of tails. Bob’s all-tails sequence raises suspicion from Alice, who questions the randomness of the outcomes. Bob uses probability to defend himself, but Alice argues that probability does not accurately reflect randomness. The post introduces Kolmogorov Complexity as a […]
IrfanView is a fast, compact (just 6 MB) graphic viewer that is freeware for non-commercial use. It supports Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10, and 11 in 32 and 64-bit versions, with multi-language and Unicode support. The program is designed to be simple but powerful, offering a load of features like viewing images, converting and […]
AI is advancing, with Transformers leading the charge. However, State Space Models (SSMs), like Mamba, are emerging as an alternative with comparable performance and faster speeds than Transformers. Mamba tackles the quadratic bottleneck issue in Transformers, providing linear scaling in sequence length and fast inference. The Selective State Space Model in Mamba enhances efficiency and […]
The author discusses the improvements made to the kernel since the completion of the demand paging RSoC project. Changes include enhancements to correctness, such as replacing physalloc with complete frame bookkeeping, and improving performance, such as implementing a new p2buddy frame allocator. Fixes to issues like TLB shootdown and improved signal handling have been addressed. […]
Git is a powerful debugging tool that is often overlooked. While many people only think of it as a version control system for tracking code changes, Git actually stores a wealth of information that can be invaluable for debugging. By utilizing tools like git show, git ls-files, and git grep, developers can easily navigate through […]
The author dissects a military-grade chip from IDT with surprising findings: a layout of over 1500 transistors but less than 20% are used, forming scattered circuits. The chip implements a “1-of-4” decoder function with intricate gates and surroundings of unused transistors. The construction details of both NAND and NOR gates are explained, showcasing the chip’s […]
Toni Morrison’s rejection letters offer a candid glimpse into the literary world of the 1970s and 1980s. Morrison’s insights reflect the challenges of a changing publishing industry, emphasizing the importance of craft, structure, and character development. Despite the commercial pressures, Morrison remained committed to nurturing new voices, offering detailed feedback and encouragement to aspiring writers. […]