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This is a collection of various printed materials that range from graphic design annuals to type specimen booklets and travel posters. The materials showcase the best and most influential designs of their respective eras, including the forgotten art of punchcutting and the development of the Apple human interface guidelines. The collection also includes a comprehensive […]
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The chief catalyst for bad software is imaginary problems, according to this author. Complex or broken software isn’t purposely designed to be overly complex or dysfunctional, but instead is designed to do something other than its intended purpose. When communicating requirements to development teams through a chain of sales, management and technical departments, some aspects […]
Research published in Psychological Science shows that through friendly interviewing techniques, people can develop detailed false memories of committing a crime and even re-enact it. Psychological scientist and lead researcher, Julia Shaw, reveals that all it takes to create a false memory is three hours. The study found that “bad interview techniques” can create false memories through […]
PostHog has developed open-source tool HouseWatch, to monitor and manage ClickHouse clusters. The tool provides end-users with an overview of cluster load and performance, drill-down capabilities into queries, searching through logs and killing running queries with just one click. The tool also provides stats on per-node disk usage, and the ability to run queries directly […]
The paper presents the prototype development for 5G new radio sidelink communications, enabling NR UEs to transfer data without the assistance of a base station. The design leverages open-source software operating on software-defined radios, including all signal processing components specified by 5G sidelink standards and can be configured to operate with different bands, bandwidths, and […]
This web content covers various topics related to symbolic logic, including statements, conditional statements, truth tables for statements, and logical equivalence. It also delves into quantifiers, translating English to symbolic logic, negating statements, logical inference, and an important note to consider. Throughout the content, readers will learn how these concepts apply to logic and reasoning […]
The London TFL Dot Matrix Typeface is a set of dot matrix fonts that replicate the styles used on TFL’s Underground network arrival boards and rolling stock led announcement boards. The font set includes four different weights, each representing a specific typeface. The typefaces come in various character sets, including upper and lower cases, numbers, […]
Language Models Python is a package designed to simplify exploration for learners and educators on how large language models and modern software development intersect. The package provides free local inference using lightweight models, and all included models are free for educational use without requiring API keys. The models are ideal for learning purposes, but if […]
In a recent performance evaluation, Hetzner’s ARM64 CAX21 machine demonstrated impressive performance, with only an 8% decrease in WebP conversion speed compared to the AMD64 CPX21 machine. Additionally, the CAX21 offered twice the amount of RAM compared to the CPX21. Due to this performance, WebP Cloud Services migrated to Hetzner’s ARM64 servers. Hetzner Cloud offers […]
Gitless is a Git-compatible version control system that allows you to easily track and commit changes. The system uses a simple commit workflow, allowing you to track or untrack files, and commits changes by default. Gitless also allows for independent branches, which include working changes so you can switch between branches without worrying about conflicting […]