In the article “every Boring Problem Found in eBPF” by @FridayOrtiz, the author shares the challenges faced while implementing Berkeley Packet Filters (BPF) as a telemetry source for a Linux endpoint security agent. The author discusses the benefits of using BPF, such as enhanced visibility, dynamic reinstrumentation, safety features, and speed. However, the article also […]
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The author explores the phenomenon of title drops in movies, analyzing a dataset of 73,921 films from 1940 to 2023. They discuss the rules for identifying title drops in dialogue, the frequency of title drops, and the top offenders in mentioning their titles. Surprisingly, movies named after characters have more title drops, and single title […]
In his thought-provoking web content, Richard M. Hartman delves into the evolution of computing technology, from minicomputers to workstations, and the unexpected return of the mainframe in the form of server farms. He challenges the notion of progress in the industry, highlighting how the movement to replace mainframes has unintentionally reinvented them. Hartman discusses the […]
The author created a new query language called Lisp Query Notation (LQN) for manipulating text files in a terminal utility. The LQN syntax is used to calculate and print the first 25 Fibonacci numbers in an unnecessarily complicated way. LQN is similar to .jq in terms of functional style and chaining commands. LQN can work […]
The National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC) is making strides in the U.S. CHIPS Act’s $13 billion R&D program, with strategic plans revealed and sites selected for two of three planned facilities. The Albany center in New York will focus on extreme ultraviolet lithography, critical for advanced logic chips, while Silicon Valley will host the design […]
Superstreamer is a self-hostable platform designed to streamline video delivery processes. With simple API calls and default settings, you can transcode and package media for online streaming effortlessly. Customize dynamic HLS playlists with features like bumpers, ads, and filters on the fly. Create separate quality tracks for your videos (1080p, 720p, 480p) and write HLS […]
The documentary “Kingdom Uncovered: Inside Saudi Arabia” uncovers shocking revelations about the worker deaths and human rights abuses related to Mohammed bin Salman’s Saudi Vision 2030. Over 21,000 Indian, Bangladeshi, and Nepalese workers have died while working on various aspects of the program since 2017, with more than 100,000 people “disappearing” during NEOM’s construction. Reports […]
The author discusses the importance of mathematical conjectures, emphasizing the diverse nature of these unproven claims. They argue that conjectures hold significance beyond just scientific discoveries, as they shape the direction of mathematical research and are often more celebrated than proofs. The author critiques the imbalance between efforts to prove and disprove conjectures in modern […]
In the world of computer operating systems, managing limited resources like computational time and memory while providing good performance is a challenge. Machine learning (ML) is increasingly used to optimize decisions in compiler optimization, specifically inlining, to reduce the size of binary files. The new technique, Iterative BC-Max, tackles these challenges by training a classification […]
In “Oxford’s War” by Ashley Jackson, the city’s role in World War II comes to life. From pre-war Oxford’s quaint medieval roots to the bustling wartime transformation, Jackson reveals Oxford’s significant contributions. The city housed refugees, produced military hardware, and played a crucial role in intelligence and propaganda efforts. Oxford University Press shifted its focus […]