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Immanuel Kant’s ‘Critique of Pure Reason’ is foundational to our understanding of truth, whether it be scientific knowledge or artistic beauty. Kant revolutionized philosophy by challenging the traditional views of rationalists and empiricists. He argued that it is not our mind that adjusts to the world, but rather the world adjusts to our mind. Kant […]
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milliForth is being touted as the smallest real programming language ever created, fitting into just 422 bytes. It is a modified version of the hello world program used by sectorFORTH and is designed to fit within a 512-byte boot sector. This makes it smaller than sectorLISP, a 436-byte implementation of LISP, by 14 bytes. milliForth […]
This web content provides a quick guide on how to use the GNU Debugger, gdb, from the command line in a terminal. The tutorial is aimed at those who prefer not to use IDEs and covers topics such as compiling with debugging information, starting the debugger, setting breakpoints, stepping through code, examining variables, and more. […]
WireHub is a WireGuard configuration generator that offers various features for managing networks and devices. It allows users to create multiple networks, with each network being assigned a unique IP address. Devices, such as laptops or phones, can be added to the networks and assigned IP addresses as well. The connections between devices are defined […]
Since 1980, 63 grizzly bears have been killed along a rail line near Glacier National Park, Montana, due to getting “drunk” on fermented grain spilled from railcars. The bears likely die while attempting to outrun trains after becoming intoxicated. The worst year for these incidents was 2019 when eight grizzlies were killed. The area is […]
In my opinion, the most important CPU that Intel ever produced is the Intel 80386. It was the first 32-bit CPU in the x86 family and triggered a revolution. The 386 was not originally planned by Intel, but it became crucial for the company’s success in the PC market. The 386 offered a flat memory […]
The NRSC5 program allows users to receive NRSC-5 digital radio stations using an RTL-SDR dongle. It provides a command-line interface and an API for building other applications. To use the program, you need to compile it following the provided build instructions. Different build options are available, such as using NEON or SSSE3 instructions, enabling AAC […]
The author recounts their experience with lupus cerebritis, a severe brain inflammation caused by lupus, which resulted in memory loss, confusion, and a distorted perception of time. As a musician, they particularly mourned their loss of the ability to comprehend time. The author explains that the brain’s perception of time is abstract and relies on […]
Memory and storage have traditionally been distinct components in computing systems. Memory, such as SRAM, DRAM, and HBM, provides fast access to data but is volatile and requires power. Storage, like HDDs and SSDs, is non-volatile and retains data even when powered off, but with slower access times. However, with new technologies like Intel’s Optane […]
In this web content, the author emphasizes the importance of keeping feathered friends safe in the kitchen. They explain that cooking fumes, smoke, and odors that may have no effect on humans can be harmful to birds and can even lead to their death. The author advises bird owners to keep their pets out of […]