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TLDR: The author aimed to create an updated disk image for a Rock Pi 4 using Yocto with CUPS and Docker to explore Yocto further and test the SBOM generation feature. RockPi 4 software can be outdated, but the hardware itself is reliable for various applications. Yocto is showcased as a powerful tool for creating […]
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Rune Skovbo Johansen has developed an innovative Surface-Stable Fractal Dithering technique that adapts to 3D surfaces while maintaining dot density based on view distance and zoom level. Some are curious if this technique could be useful for Playdate’s one-bit color screen, prompting an experiment. While technically impressive, the practicality for Playdate is questioned due to […]
Ren’Py is a popular visual novel engine used worldwide to create interactive stories in the form of visual novels and life simulation games. It features an easy-to-learn script language for writing large visual novels and Python scripting for complex simulation games. Ren’Py is open source and free for commercial use. The latest official release, Ren’Py […]
In a quest to understand eigenvectors, a former math and physics major turned blogger stumbled upon Math Academy, an online education service. Priced at $49 a month, the system aims to supercharge student learning by offering comprehensive courses in math, including linear algebra and probability. The author documents their journey through Math Academy, providing skeptical […]
The digitized collections at Caltech Archives and Special Collections are available for educational and research purposes. Due to the nature of archival materials, copyright and privacy rights may not always be clear. The archivists welcome input from rights holders to ensure accurate information. If any rights issues arise, material can be temporarily removed from public […]
Vinyl records from the past millennium are still functional today, highlighting the simplicity and longevity of the medium. Despite the evolving landscape of web technologies, old websites from the 1990s can still run on modern browsers. Ruby on Rails, a backend-focused framework, has been the foundation for numerous successful companies like Airbnb and Github. However, […]
In a world full of SaaS businesses, the author longs for the simpler days when software was a one-time purchase that lived on your computer. Instead of following the trend, the author decides to build a vending machine after a memorable encounter with an alien sticker vending machine. The author draws parallels between traditional vending […]
Author is advocating for starting a computer club in your local area. They emphasize the importance of bringing people together to work on computers, programming, DIY projects, and more. They encourage rejecting corporate sponsorship, fostering collaboration, and embracing different skill levels. The author suggests ways to start a computer club, such as attending meetups, connecting […]
In response to demands from the UK government, Apple is stripping its highest level of data security, Advanced Data Protection (ADP), from UK customers. The UK government requested access to user data, despite Apple’s long-standing opposition to creating encryption backdoors that could be exploited by malicious parties. This move will weaken privacy and security for […]
In this deep dive session on web performance, attendees will learn about the intricate process browsers go through when loading a webpage and its subresources. The talk covers various factors that browsers consider, such as render/parsing blocking resources, preload scanner, resource hints, loading modifiers, fetchpriority, responsive images, and more. Interestingly, browsers have different methods for […]