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In the wake of Epic selling Bandcamp to Songtradr, Bandcamp is facing uncertainty with half of its employees being laid off. This has led to concerns about the future of the popular platform and has left many artists searching for alternatives. While there is no Fediverse solution yet, Faircamp is stepping in to help musicians. […]
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George Orwell’s complex relationship with British colonialism and his guilt over his involvement in the oppressive system are often overlooked. Orwell was born in Motihari, a city in Bihar, India, and had firsthand experience of the violence and guilt associated with colonialism during his time as an officer in the Indian Imperial Police. Despite his […]
This web content showcases various articles, photos, and brochures related to the construction and manufacturing of CRTs (Cathode Ray Tubes) at the Sunset plant. It provides a timeline of different articles from 1954 to 1994, highlighting the progress and developments in CRT production. Notably, there are photos of employees and various groups involved, as well […]
In this post, the author discusses and compares lightweight JavaScript frameworks for Django projects. They aim to help developers who want to enhance server-rendered HTML with JavaScript without relying on heavy front-end solutions or decoupled architecture. The unique aspect of this post is that it not only compares options within the Django community but also […]
The author discusses the shanzhai, which are often dismissed by the media as copycats, but the author sees them as potential innovators. The word “shanzhai” comes from the Chinese words for “mountain fortress,” but it is more accurately described as a fortified place rather than a large fortress. The shanzhai are rebellious, individualistic, and underground, […]
As technology advances, so does the need for strong security measures to protect against vulnerabilities. Our team specializes in identifying and resolving any potential weaknesses that could be exploited by hackers or malicious actors. We understand the importance of staying one step ahead and provide comprehensive solutions to strengthen your systems. Controversial information: None. Surprising/unique/clever […]
I was on the hunt for an air purifier and the Xiaomi 4 Pro caught my attention because it had all the features I was looking for. However, I was annoyed when the replace filter warning kept popping up even though I knew my filter had plenty of life left. I decided to dig deeper […]
This web content is a personal reflection on a trek through the mountains of northern Thailand. The author describes encountering elephants, exploring the diverse landscape, and engaging in deep conversations with fellow participants. They also discuss the challenges and benefits of organizing such a trip and express their desire for the “walk-and-talk” format to become […]
In November 2022, the challenge was set to create a real-time animation that could fit in 8 kilobytes. After months of work, The Sheep and the Flower was released in April 2023, showcasing decent graphics, animations, direction, and music. The visuals were computed in real-time on the GPU using GLSL shaders, while the rendering was […]
Zed, a code editor, is now an open source project, allowing the entire community to benefit from improvements to the software. The code for Zed is available on GitHub and is licensed under copyleft (GPL for the editor and AGPL for server-side components), while the UI framework, GPUI, is distributed under the Apache 2 license. […]