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Jellyfin is a volunteer-built media solution that allows you to take control of your media by streaming from your own server. With Jellyfin, you can collect, manage, and stream your media on various platforms. This free software, licensed under GNU GPL, is community-built and does not require any fees to download or use. What sets […]
PAROL6 is a high-performance 3D-printed desktop robotic arm designed to mimic industrial robots in mechanical design and usability. The open-source control software and STL files allow users to build their own PAROL6 robot by following instructions on Github. The robot is versatile for educational institutions, robotics enthusiasts, and small-scale automation applications. Despite offering practical learning […]
Our 4yo T1D son, Sam, needs a specialized phone to act as his pancreas, communicating with his Omnipod pump and Dexcom G7. His previous phone choices include the Pixel 4a 5G with a large OLED screen and the Cubot King Kong Mini 3, which is tough but difficult to source. Suggestions for his next phone […]
Schemesh combines a Unix shell with a Lisp REPL, providing interactive line editing, autocompletion, and history. It supports common Unix shell syntax such as redirections, pipelines, and job concatenation, while seamlessly integrating a full Lisp REPL backed by Chez Scheme for more complex tasks. This versatile tool can be used as a replacement for traditional […]
A study published in Nature reveals that the collective motion of large crowds can be predictable once a certain density is reached. Through observing crowds at a festival in Pamplona, Spain, researchers found that crowds could be treated as a continuum, like a fluid, with density reaching up to 9 people per square meter. Surprisingly, […]
Web content by h43z discusses how websites waste CPU cycles and battery power, with Firefox allowing them to do so. The author noticed white noise coming from the speakers when no audio was playing, traced it back to websites like Outlook, x.com, and Discord. Investigating, the author found that creating an AudioContext in HTML/JavaScript triggers […]
This web content includes a variety of PDF files covering topics from animation and art to character rendering, programming objects, and storytelling. Each PDF provides valuable information for anyone interested in the world of design and development. Some surprising titles like “HowToPursueHappiness” and controversial ones like “FailureTrees” pique the reader’s curiosity. The files range in […]
Gina displays a map of her life, with each week represented by a box that shows what she was doing at that time. The concept is inspired by Buster Benson and is a work in progress that Gina will update over time. The quote “I always get to where I am going by walking away […]
Researchers have discovered a hidden magma chamber under Kolumbo, an underwater volcano near Santorini, Greece, using advanced imaging techniques. The study warns of the increased likelihood of future eruptions and suggests the need for real-time monitoring stations near other active submarine volcanoes. The findings indicate that Kolumbo could have a highly explosive eruption, posing a […]