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Mozilla Firefox 121 has been released, and Linux Wayland users will be particularly interested. The Firefox Snap now runs in Wayland mode by default for the Ubuntu 23.10 release. Mozilla has decided to extend this to all Linux users who use Wayland. This move is significant because Wayland offers better graphics performance, non-blurry rendering on […]
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When it comes to determining the number of CPU cores to use for a parallel program, the advice seems straightforward: match the thread or process pool size to the number of CPU cores on your machine. However, it turns out to be more complicated than that. The Python standard library offers APIs to get this […]
tsdocs.dev is a handy tool that allows you to effortlessly navigate through typescript documentation for various packages and library versions. It has been developed with the assistance of typedoc, ensuring accurate and reliable information at your fingertips. This platform caters to your specific needs, offering a seamless experience in exploring reference typescript documentation. Whether you […]
The author of this content shares their personal experience of trying to improve at chess after watching the show “The Queen’s Gambit.” They initially sucked at chess but decided to dedicate time to learning and practicing the game. They played numerous games, researched strategies, and developed a practice routine. Through their efforts, they were able […]
The web content introduces TuneNN, a network model that tracks the pitch of musical instruments. The author explains that the timbre of musical notes is influenced by various factors such as harmonic relationships, instrument resonant peaks, and structural resonant peaks over time. They highlight the use of different spectra, including the STFT spectrum, which accurately […]
XetCache is a library that provides persistent caching for long-running functions and Jupyter notebook cells. The cache can be stored locally on disk or managed by the XetHub service for easy sharing with collaborators. Users can set up XetCache with local storage, git storage using LFS or the git-xet extension, or XetHub. Authentication with XetHub […]
In this web content, C.S. Lewis explores the concept of the Inner Ring, using examples from Tolstoy’s “War and Peace” to illustrate his point. He discusses how hierarchical systems exist in various organizations, and how there is often an unspoken, exclusive group within these systems. Lewis warns against the desire to be a part of […]
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has captured images of the ice giant Uranus, showcasing its rings, moons, storms, and atmospheric features. The images reveal a dynamic and enigmatic world, with a seasonal polar cap and a faint Zeta ring closest to the planet. The telescope’s infrared sensitivity has allowed astronomers to see a more detailed […]
The author reflects on their experience of working on a personal project, realizing that finishing something solely for themselves is impossible. They discuss the challenges of setting deadlines and the inevitable process of evolution and scope creep. The author shares their own struggle with completing an essay, which has grown to 17,000 words and feels […]
In a blog post titled “HTML is all you need to make a website,” the author explores the idea of creating websites without the use of HTML, CSS, and JS. Inspired by this concept, the author launches the NO-HT.ML website to prove that a beautiful, responsive, and useful website can be made without HTML. The […]