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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 […]
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“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 […]
In 1595, Salvagio de Aste of Genoa drew attention to his law-breaking outfit, as noted in detailed state archives records. Sumptuary laws regulated costly attire in Italy, enforced by the Fashion Police. Research by Giulia Galastro highlights the societal impact of fabric materiality in Genoa. Surprisingly, the majority of sumptuary law offenders were men, particularly […]
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The article discusses why open offices are disliked by many employees during the return to office after the pandemic. The conventional belief that open offices foster better communication is challenged as people are seen using headphones to avoid constant interaction. Opinions shared in the Internet Old Farts group on Facebook revealed a strong preference for […]
MemChess is a tool designed to help improve your chess game by teaching you popular responses to each opening and its variations. It mimics the moves of Master chess players and focuses on both common and rarer openings. The tool is still in active development but aims to provide valuable insights to chess enthusiasts. A […]