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Tech support often suggests “turning it off and back on again” as a solution, which may seem basic. But in reality, many software problems arise from managing complex states that programmers didn’t predict. Users can inadvertently cause errors by clicking or refreshing, leading to crashes and freezes. The simple act of restarting a program can […]
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Bioengineers at UCLA have created a thin, flexible device that attaches to the neck, translating larynx muscle movements into audible speech via machine learning. This breakthrough technology helps those with voice disorders caused by vocal cord issues, laryngeal cancer surgeries, or other conditions. Developed by Jun Chen and his team, the device uses a bioelectric […]
The author shares his experience configuring and using Hyprland as a daily driver, highlighting the challenges of transitioning from major Desktop Environments. They provide insight into the tools and scripts created for customization, emphasizing the availability of everything from the package manager on Archlinux. Key topics covered include implementing screen sharing, app launchers, status bars, […]
Johan Röhr, a secret composer using over 650 different names on Spotify, has surpassed big names like Britney Spears and Abba in plays. With more than 2,700 songs under aliases like “Maya Åström” and “Minik Knudsen”, Röhr’s success is attributed to his presence on Spotify’s popular instrumental playlists. Despite criticism about dominating the market and […]
Rye Language is an experimental high-level dynamic programming language influenced by Rebol, Factor, Linux shells, and Golang. It offers a Golang-based interpreter, making it a potential scripting companion to Go programs. The language is homoiconic, emphasizing expressions, pure functions, and input validation. Rye is intended to be flexible yet safe, with multiple dialects and prioritized […]
In this web content, I explore the benefits of incorporating mindfulness practices into daily routines. I discuss how mindfulness can reduce stress, improve mental clarity, and enhance overall well-being. I also provide simple tips on how to start practicing mindfulness, such as focusing on the present moment and paying attention to sensations in the body. […]
“Team 0%” is on the verge of achieving the seemingly impossible task of clearing every Super Mario Maker level on the original Wii U before the gameplay servers are shut down by Nintendo on April 8th. This dedicated group of players has been meticulously working their way through the “uncleared” levels, starting with the ~13,000 […]
The author reflects on the concept of spacetime and how it influences our understanding of maps and coordinates. Despite new technologies, maps can still be inaccurate due to the constantly changing Earth’s surface and the challenges of aligning satellite images with a latitude and longitude grid. The discrepancies in map accuracy are further complicated by […]
In the late 1970s, Intel introduced the 8088 microprocessor, a variant of the 16-bit 8086 processor. IBM’s decision to use the 8088 processor in the IBM PC in 1981 was a pivotal moment in computer history, solidifying the x86 architecture’s dominance. One key feature of the 8086 and 8088 processors was prefetching, where instructions were […]
In 1983, after 41 years, I finally revisited my original Tomy Tutor computer, bought as a training wheels system before a full Commodore 64. This first generation computer, featuring a 16-bit TMS 9995 CPU and a 9918ANL VDP video chip, was intended for children with its simplistic design but limited capabilities. The Tutor, which boasted […]