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The developers of FreeBSD are looking into using an open-source NVIDIA kernel driver called nvidia-drm.ko as a Direct Rendering Manager driver. This driver, which is separate from Nouveau, allows for better integration with the kernel and provides an alternative to the NVIDIA proprietary driver. NVIDIA graphics on FreeBSD have traditionally been the best due to […]
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There are modded versions of Discord that allow users to customize the appearance or add extra features. Some of these mods can even unlock functionalities that are typically only available with a paid subscription to Discord Nitro. This is possible because Discord is built using Electron, which means it runs within a web browser. The […]
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uBO Lite (uBOL) is a unique content blocker that operates without the need for any permissions. It uses the same filters as uBlock Origin, including EasyList and EasyPrivacy. Additional rulesets can be added through the options page. Unlike other blockers, uBOL relies on the browser itself for content filtering, which means it doesn’t consume CPU/memory […]
Building a cloud-native database presents a unique set of challenges on top of the already complex task of building a database. From memory management and scheduling algorithms to query optimization and cloud computing, there are a myriad of issues to tackle. The use of cloud computing services, like blob stores and S3, allows for flexible […]
Impermanence in NixOS allows for the wiping of the root directory every reboot by mounting a tmpfs to it, with only /boot and /nix needed for booting. The rest of the system files are just links to files in /nix. Persisting certain files and folders between reboots can be achieved through bind mounts or the […]
AutoHotKey is the ultimate Windows automation tool, but its complexity can be overwhelming. That’s why I’m sharing my collection of annotated AHK scripts, which cover various tasks such as quickly opening specific folders, inserting dates and symbols, and adding new hotkeys to programs. For those who love vim, there’s even a modal hotkey system. Additionally, […]
The Podman community is celebrating a major milestone: 500,000 downloads of Podman Desktop! The journey to this point started with various groups and prototypes, allowing the team to understand the need and interest for a desktop GUI. Podman Desktop is unique in that it is completely open source and relies on user feedback and use […]
The pace of change in business is accelerating, and established companies fear being disrupted by new technologies and startups. However, America’s largest corporations, such as Walmart and JPMorgan Chase, have remained secure and have experienced limited disruption during the internet era. The lack of revolutionary change can be attributed to industries like oil extraction and […]
Namecheap is informing its customers about an upcoming price increase for .COM and .XYZ domains in September. The price increase will affect all registrars, not just Namecheap. Renewals for .COM domains will see a 9% increase, while .XYZ domains will also experience a price increase. Namecheap recommends renewing .COM domains before September to lock in […]