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API resources are crucial in designing an API, as they shape users’ understanding of a product. Increase’s team follows the “no abstractions” principle, inspired by Stripe’s successful approach. Increase caters to users who have deep knowledge of payment networks, so hiding network complexities would only frustrate them. They name resources using real-world network vocabulary and […]
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The author introduces NAND gates as the building blocks of NAND, a 16-bit computer emulated entirely on the web. Featuring a full tech stack including CPU, machine code language, and more, NAND showcases its capabilities through example programs like Average Pong and Overflow, highlighting various functionalities such as stack overflow and stack smashing exploitation. The […]
Ten years ago, Microsoft shared the source code for MS-DOS 1.25 and 2.0 with the Computer History Museum, now releasing MS-DOS 4.00 under the MIT license in collaboration with IBM. The history of DOS 4.0 versions involves Microsoft working with IBM and creating Multitasking DOS, an unreleased branch. Ray Ozzie discovered beta binaries of DOS […]
Effortlessly deploy a status page and start monitoring endpoints in minutes with Statusnook. You can choose from various deployment paths such as standalone, reverse proxy, or using Docker CLI. A unique feature is the ability to deploy Statusnook behind Caddy, NGINX, etc., giving you flexibility in setting up your monitoring system. For those looking for […]
tiny-gpu is a minimal Verilog GPU implementation designed for learning how GPUs work from the ground up. The project emphasizes the core principles of GPU architecture, parallelization, and memory management. Unlike CPU resources, GPU details are often proprietary due to market competitiveness, making resources for understanding GPU hardware limited. tiny-gpu simplifies GPU complexity to focus […]
TSMC unveiled its latest 1.6nm-class A16 manufacturing process, featuring the innovative Super Power Rail (SPR) backside power delivery network. This technology promises up to 10% higher clock rates and 15-20% lower power consumption compared to its predecessor, N2P. The SPR implementation is complex but offers improved performance and power efficiency, particularly for AI and HPC […]
The Department of Commerce has proposed regulations in response to Executive Orders 13984 and 14110, aiming to address malicious cyber-enabled activities by foreign actors using U.S. Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) products. These regulations require U.S. IaaS providers to verify the identity of their foreign customers and submit reports on AI training runs with potential […]
The canvas-confetti module allows for easy integration of confetti animations on your website. You can install it from NPM or include it directly from a CDN. The library provides options for customizing the confetti animation, including particle count, angle, spread, velocity, gravity, and more. There’s even support for creating custom confetti shapes using SVG paths […]
Wood joints are a true marvel, enhancing everything from ancient Japanese temples to old furniture. The balance between functionality and beauty showcased in these joints is truly inspiring. Despite the push towards industrialization, traditional wood joints still have a place in modern woodworking. Thanks to advancements in technology, digital wood joints have been created to […]
Tribler is a Bittorrent-compatible alternative to Youtube, aiming to protect privacy, build trust, and reward content creators directly. The project, started in 2005 at Delft University, involves a robust self-organizing Peer-to-Peer system with a unique token economy, including rewards for Tor-like relaying and hidden seeding. Tribler offers fast search, anonymous downloads, and a micro-economy without […]