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The act of seeking pity on social media has become a lucrative route to engagement and attention. Many people now share sob stories, particularly about professional failure, in an apparent bid to gain support and promotion from strangers. This trend has been evident in recent months, with examples including a writer sharing a photo of […]
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After reflecting on my experience leading math circles for a group of 7- turning 8-year-old boys and girls, I found that there was often a disconnect between what I thought would interest them and what actually captured their attention. Some topics that I believed would catch their interest, such as game SET and geometry snacks, […]
Linux can now be run on a Commodore C64, although there are a few limitations. The C64 runs the operating system extremely slowly and requires a RAM Expansion Unit (REU) due to its limited memory capacity. Virtual memory is emulated with an MMU. The author requests a timelapse video of an original C64 unit booting […]
Flannery Associates, a group backed by Silicon Valley investors, has purchased 55,000 acres of land in northern California for $800m. Led by former Goldman Sachs trader Jan Sramek, the group’s aim is to build a sustainable new town that operates using clean energy and offers reliable public transportation. The project has garnered support from prominent […]
Recently, the popular Rust library serde made a decision to use a precompiled version of a procedural macro instead of compiling it on the fly, in an attempt to speed up compile times. While this decision has its advantages, such as faster runtime and improved developer experience, it also comes with downsides. One major downside […]
Fish is a command line shell designed for macOS, Linux, and other similar operating systems. It is known for its user-friendly features such as syntax highlighting, autosuggest, and tab completions without the need for configuration. The official website, fishshell.com, provides downloads and screenshots for interested users. Fish works similarly to other popular shells like bash […]
n8n is a workflow automation tool designed for technical individuals to build complex automations without the hassle of dealing with APIs. By using JavaScript for flexibility and a user interface for other tasks, users can save time and avoid the frustration of working with multiple scripts. The platform offers features such as the ability to […]
This web content discusses an attempt to recreate the NES using Common Lisp. The author acknowledges that there are certain areas of improvement, such as adding other mappers besides NROM and integrating audio. They also mention the need for the program to run at the appropriate speed instead of allowing it to run as fast […]
The author introduces the topic of searching on encrypted data and expresses their excitement about the possibilities it presents. They mention that the problem of encrypted search has become important in the fields of security and cryptography due to the increase in data outsourcing and decreased trust in third parties. The author acknowledges that while […]
ST has announced the OEM launch of the STM32MP2, their first 64-bit microprocessor. It features a Cortex-A35 that allows for future-proof design, as well as a neural network processing unit (NPU), a new GPU, and new peripherals like three Gigabit Ethernet ports with time-sensitive networking support. The STM32MP2 is designed for long-term use, with a […]