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WinterBreak is a unique jailbreak created by HackerDude on New Year’s Day 2025, based on Mesquito. Special thanks to Marek, NiLuJe, Katadelos, and beta-testers. Controversial is the RIP to bricked Kindles during testing and missed deadlines. Prerequisites include a PC, registered Kindle, internet connection, and troubleshooting tips for errors. Installation involves downloading WinterBreak, putting Kindle […]
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Umami is a privacy-focused alternative to Google Analytics that is easy to set up and use. The installation process involves cloning the Umami repository, configuring the database connection, building the application, and starting it on your server. An interesting feature is the option to install Umami using Docker, making it even more convenient. To stay […]
The author delves into the intricacies of optimizing access to TLS for fast performance, providing detailed explanations of the underlying mechanisms. Highlighting the challenges faced in managing thread-local storage and the potential slowdowns associated with shared buffers for tracing data, the author emphasizes the importance of using thread_local keyword in C++ judiciously. The discussion on […]
hk, built by @jdx, exists for performance and mise-en-place. Users of mise wanted more functionality than its basic command provided, leading to the creation of hk. HK pairs well with mise, but doesn’t require it. The tool offers unique ideas for running faster pre-commit hooks and includes builtins for common linters and formatters. Compared to […]
The author discusses their experience working on a legacy project and the challenges they faced. Despite some issues such as trivial pull requests, mistakes from the ops team, and pressure from the product owner, the overall work environment is good. They explore the use of Ant build files in legacy projects and how modern build […]
In Anno 1800, the unique feature of the sun staying relative to the camera creates dynamic shadows that add depth and realism to the game. While a fixed world position sun may seem more realistic, it can lead to flat and uninteresting visuals if shadows are cast behind the camera. This small but impactful detail […]
A giant gas planet, WASP-127b, located 520 light-years away, has been found to have supersonic winds pummeling its equator at speeds up to 33,000 km/h, making it the fastest jet stream ever recorded on a planet. The discovery was made using the European Southern Observatory’s VLT in Chile, providing unique insights into faraway weather patterns. […]
The author expresses concern about the lack of foundational knowledge in new developers who heavily rely on AI tools like Copilot and GPT to ship code quickly. While these tools are convenient, they may lead to a lack of deep understanding and critical thinking. The author reminisces about the days of StackOverflow where developers engaged […]
Data structures were once designed to suit a specific purpose, not just to comply with compilers. The constraints for valid dates, particularly for Social Security benefits, can be traced back to the introduction of the program in 1935. This led to the logic of using 1875 as a base year for date entries in order […]
Researchers at the University of Surrey have discovered that time may not be as fixed as previously thought. They found that time could potentially flow both forward and backward in certain quantum systems. The study, published in Scientific Reports, delves into the perception of time moving in one direction and how it may actually emerge […]