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In this article, the author discusses their experience with profiling ZFS on Arch Linux. They initially encountered a problem where the z_rd_int processes were consuming a significant amount of CPU time while playing a video game. Despite having a non-compressed ZFS dataset and low disk IO wait times, the CPU usage was unexpectedly high. To […]
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In this web content, the author discusses the common situation they often encounter when working with clients to plan large projects. They emphasize the importance of accountability and how it is often shared between the client and third-party organizations. The author warns against the misconception of shifting all accountability to third parties and highlights the […]
Amazon-owned Goodreads has come under fire for its lack of user verification, which critics argue allows for review-bombing. Review-bombing occurs when a book is inundated with negative reviews, often from fake accounts, in an attempt to lower its rating. Goodreads does little to verify users, making it easy for this practice to take place. This […]
There has been a lot of discussion surrounding the optimal number of Product Managers (PMs) in a product team. The conversation gained traction after Airbnb restructured their product management organization, and there have been articles about startups thriving without any PMs. It is my belief that many companies hire too many PMs, leading to them […]
In this web content, the author discusses Charlie Chaplin’s final speech in the film “The Great Dictator.” Chaplin expresses his desire to help everyone and emphasizes the need for unity and kindness in society. He criticizes greed and the negative impact it has on humanity. The author highlights the similarities between Chaplin and Adolf Hitler […]
GitHub, while still the best platform for open source discovery, has raised some concerns with its Copilot offering and being a closed source forge. GitLab, the most popular competitor, is not fully open source and tends to follow along with GitHub. SourceHut takes a different approach, going against GitHub’s trends and offering a simple user […]
The MORSE team has been collaborating with the Windows Print team to modernize the Windows Print System. The new design, called Windows Protected Print Mode (WPP), aims to create a more modern and secure print system that prioritizes user security. Third-party drivers will no longer be supported, as they have been a frequent target for […]
Introducing NowDoApp, the ultimate distraction-free to-do app for MacOS. What sets us apart? Well, first off, it’s absolutely free and will remain so forever – no sneaky bait-and-switch tactics here. Our app is designed with simplicity in mind, allowing you to easily minimize distractions so you can focus on the task at hand. It’s always […]
In the mid-1920s, a Moscow newspaper reporter named Solomon Shereshevsky caught the attention of his boss when it was discovered that he had an extraordinary memory. Shereshevsky was able to remember long strings of words and numbers with ease. Psychologist Alexander Luria became fascinated with Shereshevsky’s memory and studied him for 30 years. In his […]
Wisdom, the oldest known wild bird, has returned to the Midway Atoll in the Pacific. Ornithologists from the US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) eagerly await her return every year. Wisdom, also known as Z333, is a female albatross of the species Phoebastria immutabilis. She was first tagged in 1956 when she was just laying […]