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The Internet, once a simple tool for finding information, has evolved into an unreliable mess. Google’s new search method of providing snapshots of websites has led to incorrect information being displayed, such as the claim that eggs can melt. Furthermore, a Twitter user bragged about manipulating Internet traffic to boost their place in search results, […]
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I recently embarked on a project to build my own mechanical computer using Legos. My inspiration came from thinking about different ways to use mechanical devices to compute things. I didn’t want to recreate famous early computers like Pascal’s calculator or Babbage’s difference engine because they were mechanically complex and lacked some fundamental components. Instead, […]
OpenSSH has announced its plans to remove support for DSA keys in the near future. The decision is based on the inherent weaknesses of the DSA algorithm, including the limited key size and use of the SHA1 digest. OpenSSH disabled DSA keys by default in 2015 but has maintained optional support. However, with alternatives like […]
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved the first regulated spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the United States. This came just a day after a false announcement from the SEC’s official Twitter account caused chaos in the markets. The approved applications came from 11 companies, including BlackRock, Grayscale, and Bitwise. This historic […]
In this web content, the author discusses how to create Rust objects that can survive program restarts. They propose stitching together three components: systemd’s File Descriptor Store, the memfd_create syscall, and Rust’s Allocator trait. This combination allows for the creation of objects whose memory remains intact even when the program restarts. They provide code examples […]
Shoelace is a web component library that works with all frameworks and CDNs. It can be fully customized with CSS and even includes a dark theme. The library is built with accessibility in mind and offers first-class React support. Shoelace also comes with built-in localization and is open source. It is designed to solve the […]
IKEA has entered the air purifier market, but according to a scathing review from The Wirecutter, the purifier falls short in terms of performance and accuracy. The review, filled with factual errors and misleading statements, criticizes IKEA’s use of a “PM2.5 filter,” which doesn’t actually exist. The review also points out that the Wirecutter fails […]
Helio is a distraction-free music sequencer that aims to revolutionize the way we create music. With its lightweight user interface, Helio allows you to delve into your creative zone and focus solely on your ideas. Unlike other sequencers that prioritize complexity, Helio believes in simplicity and clear visualization of music. It serves as not only […]
Boeing subsidiary Aurora Flight Sciences is set to manufacture the X-65, an experimental DARPA aircraft that utilizes active flow control (AFC) technology instead of traditional flaps and rudders. The AFC technology uses directed jets of pressurized air to maneuver the aircraft and has the potential to revolutionize aircraft design by reducing weight, improving aerodynamics, and […]
In this article, the author discusses the ability to conditionally include Git configuration files, which allows users to configure Git to behave differently based on certain conditions. The article provides an example of how to use the “includeIf” keyword to include a specific configuration file for repositories in a specified directory path. This feature allows […]