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Postgres-Airtable Fusion Teable is a cutting-edge database platform built on Postgres, offering lightning-fast performance and a user-friendly interface. It caters to developers and non-tech users alike, providing a multitude of features like spreadsheet-like editing, data aggregation, import/export capabilities, and more. The platform boasts real-time collaboration, SQL support, and automation capabilities, making app development efficient and […]
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The article by Jed Margolin explores the workings of XY Monitors, focusing on the CRT electron optics, deflection types, deflection amplifiers, high voltage supplies, screen phosphors, color CRTs, and alternatives. He delves into the intricacies of electron beams, grid structures, deflection angles, and pincushion distortion correction methods. One surprising aspect is how Atari’s early color […]
Engineering crits at Figma have become a crucial part of the workflow, encouraging a diverse range of perspectives and helping teams pursue new ideas. Led by Noah Levin and Ojan Vafai, engineering crits are not an approval process but a safe space for exploration and feedback. They bridge the gap between design critiques and technical […]
In a new development, free-threaded builds will now allow users to disable the GIL by setting `PYTHON_GIL=0`. This change is being tracked to address issues related to loading incompatible extensions and potentially disabling the GIL by default. This adjustment allows for the GIL to be easily re-enabled at runtime, ensuring smooth operation of tests and […]
Mozilla has collaborated with other major browser developers to unveil Speedometer 3, a benchmark that focuses on measuring online performance. The release is more open and challenging than before, as it aims to drive browser performance improvements. This is the first time a major browser benchmark has been developed through a cross-industry collaboration. Firefox saw […]
“Watch It Burn” by Jessica Camille Aguirre delves into the scandalous story of Gustav Daphne, a charismatic scammer who built his empire on fraud and deceit, navigating international criminal rings. Daphne exploited Europe’s carbon-emissions trading system, defrauding billions in what has been labeled the fraud of the century. The web of deceit encompasses celebrities, criminals, […]
eBPF is a groundbreaking technology that revolutionizes the Linux kernel by providing a safe and performant sandbox for running new programs. The eBPF documentary tells the untold story of strategy and ingenuity behind its acceptance, featuring key players like myself from 2014. The documentary, available on YouTube, gives viewers a glimpse into the early days […]
DBeaver is a free multi-platform database tool that supports any database with a JDBC driver, as well as non-JDBC datasources like MongoDB and Cassandra. It offers features such as a metadata editor, SQL editor, rich data editor, ERD, data export/import, and more. It is based on the Eclipse platform and uses a plugin architecture to […]
The web content details the implementation of various security settings inspired by the Kernel Self Protection Project (KSPP). It restricts certain system calls, randomizes addresses to prevent vulnerabilities, enables memory zeroing, and implements kernel page table isolation to mitigate Meltdown. Additionally, it enhances privacy settings for Bluetooth connections, improves entropy collection, restricts root access, and […]
Researchers found that microplastics in the blood vessels of over 200 individuals were associated with an increased risk of heart attacks, strokes, or death. The study, published in The New England Journal of Medicine, did not definitively prove that the plastics caused poor health, as other factors may be at play. Microplastics have been discovered […]