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Pivot tables are an incredibly powerful tool for analyzing large datasets, and you don’t need to be a coding expert to use them. Steve Jobs, the founder of Apple, was a fan of pivot tables and recognized their value. While developing the NeXT computer, Jobs came across a spreadsheet program called Lotus 1-2-3 that had […]
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Argentina’s upper house of congress has passed a bill that will eliminate income taxes for nearly all formal workers, putting additional strain on the country’s already ballooning fiscal deficit and high inflation rate. The legislation, supported by Economy Minister and presidential candidate Sergio Massa, aims to gain support ahead of the upcoming presidential elections. While […]
Salt is a ubiquitous ingredient that we often take for granted. However, its history and significance go far beyond its culinary uses. Salt was likely a vital component in early eastern European societies for preserving and seasoning food, tanning leather, and maintaining the health of livestock. The Salina Turda Salt Mine in Romania offers a […]
In May 2023, the author decided to evaluate the use of Arm-based EC2 instances on AWS for cost savings. They set up a test service with a single REST-based endpoint and tested it using four different web frameworks: Django (Python), Spring Boot (Java), Actix-Web (Rust), and Gin (Go). The tests were conducted using high request […]
The author presents a FPGA-based 64-bit RISC-V computer that can run the riscv64 port of Fedora. The machine can recompile its own software and gateware (FPGA bitstream) from source code, providing complete control of the hardware development process. The author emphasizes the similarities between hardware and software development and highlights the potential vulnerabilities that can […]
HTTPie for Web & Desktop is a versatile app that can be used on Mac, Windows, and Linux. It is continuously updated after the initial installation, ensuring that users always have access to the latest features. To download HTTPie for Web, users can visit httpie.io/app or req.new. The latest versions for Mac and Windows can […]
The author created a game called Flappy Dird, which is a version of Flappy Bird inside MacOS Finder. The game has instructions, high score tracking, and marquee banner ads. The author explains how they came up with the idea for Flappy Dird and the process of creating it using Finder’s features, such as the “Date […]
In theory, two pieces of similar metal in space will bond together if they touch each other. This is known as cold welding, where atoms in the metals share electrons and permanently bond. However, in real life, we wouldn’t expect this to happen easily. Most metals form an oxide layer when exposed to air, which […]
OpenIPC is an alternative open firmware designed for IP cameras with ARM and MIPS processors. Its purpose is to replace the closed, insecure, and often abandoned firmware that comes pre-installed by manufacturers. OpenIPC offers binary pre-compiled files for easy installation by end-users, as well as access to the source code for further development and improvement. […]