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In the middle of a Russian swamp lies an abandoned location known as “MDZhB,” a mysterious radio station that has been broadcasting a monotonous tone since 1982. The purpose and origin of the station remain unknown, sparking numerous theories and capturing the attention of conspiracy theorists. The frequency, 4625 kHz, is believed to belong to […]
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Stem is a simple and interpreted concatenative programming language with a foreign language interface (FLI) and metaprogramming capabilities. In this guide, the author explains the syntax and programming process in Stem, as well as how to add new functions and objects using the foreign language interface. The language stores information on a stack, with literals […]
This post serves as a comprehensive guide for individuals interested in budget laser cutters. The author shares their gathered information and experiences as a customer, with no affiliations to any specific companies. They emphasize the decreasing cost and increasing functionality of CNC laser cutters, making them accessible for hobbyists and small businesses. The post provides […]
Rclone is a command-line program that allows you to manage files on various cloud storage platforms. It serves as a feature-rich alternative to the web storage interfaces provided by cloud vendors. With support for over 70 cloud storage products, including S3 object stores and business/consumer file storage services, Rclone offers a wide range of functionalities. […]
In post-Soviet Russia in 1995, cheap and efficient data storage was a challenge. One innovative solution was the ArVid card, a Russian-made product that allowed users to store 4 hard-drives’ worth of data on a single VHS tape using their home VCR. This affordable option provided an impressive amount of storage, with one tape capable […]
Silhouette portraits gained popularity in late-nineteenth-century Japan as a form of party entertainment. They started as a simple leisure activity but evolved into more complex publications and commemorations. Clear Shadows, created by artist Ochiai Yoshiiku, is a compilation of silhouette portraits depicting members of the kyōga-awase club. The book includes short biographies, picture riddles, and […]
WASI Preview 2, also known as WASI 0.2.0, has been officially launched. This release includes a standard set of interfaces that can be used by library implementers. The wasmCloud runtime WIT definitions will be updated to the pinned versions of WASI 0.2.0. The documentation now includes instructions for building WebAssembly components using Rust, TinyGo, JavaScript, […]
On its 40th anniversary, Apple celebrates the release of its first Macintosh computer by looking back at some of the rarest and most unusual Mac models ever made. These machines highlight Apple’s innovation and willingness to take risks with design and functionality. Among the unique models is the Macintosh XL, which was a clever way […]
The Wayback Machine is a fascinating tool offered by the Internet Archive that allows users to travel back in time and view old versions of websites. In this case, we take a look at the website of renowned musician Amon Tobin. It’s a clever way to preserve the history of the internet and explore how […]
Edsger Wybe Dijkstra, a pioneer and genius in the field of computer science, played a significant role in shaping the discipline. However, despite his achievements, he remained relatively unknown outside of computer science. Dijkstra made contributions to both the engineering and mathematical aspects of computer science and tried to reconcile the two views. He was […]