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Noiszy is a unique browser plugin that aims to disrupt the collection of personal data by creating meaningless web data, or “noise.” This clever tool operates within your browser, visiting and browsing the websites that you give permission to. When activated, Noiszy sends random and pointless data to these websites, effectively confusing algorithms and making […]
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This web content provides simple (relatively) solutions for users to delve deeper into the content. Each folder should have its own readme.md file that explains the details. However, if that is not the case, the code itself contains extensive comments at the beginning and throughout. For those interested in compiling their own code, there are […]
The Kullback-Leibler divergence, also known as relative entropy, is a measure of how different one probability distribution is from another. It is not a metric, meaning it is not symmetric and does not satisfy the triangle inequality. The KL divergence is often used in information theory and has applications in various fields such as statistics, […]
OpenCopilot is an open-source AI Copilot platform that allows users to easily build and embed Copilots into their products. Many successful companies such as Github, Shopify, Brex, and Hubspot are utilizing Copilots to build LLM-based applications. However, building a Copilot that goes beyond a Twitter demo can be complex and time-consuming. Additionally, existing solutions like […]
Most Americans are forced to share their personal information with credit bureaus, which includes sensitive data like addresses, phone numbers, and Social Security numbers. This data supply chain has become a target for hackers who are selling access to violent criminals in online group chats. For just $15 in Bitcoin, criminals can obtain an individual’s […]
In her memoir Close to the Machine, Ellen Ullman delves into the programming process, from the initial beauty and structure of the code to the chaos that can arise. She highlights how programming becomes all-consuming, with the creation of the system becoming the ultimate goal. Ullman also explores the idea of life as a performance, […]
In a cleverly illustrated cartoon from 1919, cartoonist William Kerridge Haselden predicted the invention of the ‘pocket telephone’ along with its potential drawbacks. The cartoon hilariously depicted various scenarios where this futuristic device could become a personal annoyance and social nuisance, such as on a crowded train or during an important event like a concert […]
Prettymapp is a webapp and Python package that allows users to create visually appealing maps using OpenStreetMap data. It is a rewrite of the original prettymaps project by @marceloprates, with a focus on speed and simplified configuration options for the webapp. The package can also be used directly in Python for customization or building custom […]
Asahi Linux has announced the availability of conformant OpenGL ES 3.1 drivers for M1- and M2-family GPUs. These drivers are compatible with any OpenGL ES 3.1 application and can be installed by using Asahi Linux and upgrading the system with the latest drivers. The drivers have passed tens of thousands of tests and have been […]
In this web content from August 1983, Andy Hertzfeld recounts a conversation between Steve Jobs and Larry Kenyon about the speed of the Macintosh computer’s boot time. Despite the Macintosh being relatively faster than the Apple II, the floppy disk was a significant bottleneck in terms of loading data. Steve was particularly bothered by the […]