In summary, the IE team is urging developers to clean up their CSS hacks to prevent issues with IE7 builds. The use of hacks in older versions of IE has created complications, as IE7 will make life harder for those who relied on them. The release of IE7 (the browser) will enhance the functionality of […]
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The author discusses their journey of 3D printing their Guild Wars 2 character and documenting the process, highlighting the challenges faced due to outdated guides. They provide detailed steps on 3D printing methods, software needed, extracting models from the game, and using Blender for beginners. Controversially, they mention potential risks of using certain software in […]
The software engineering field offers a unique perspective on reality through its use of mathematics and abstractions. Software provides its practitioners with a specific worldview and vocabulary that shapes their understanding of the world. The software industry has bred a culture that influences not only how things are built, but what is built and what […]
WinDepends is a reimagining of the classic Dependency Walker tool for analyzing Windows PE files. Many newer Windows features have rendered the original tool ineffective, prompting the creation of WinDepends. This tool scans and creates hierarchical diagrams of modules, listing exported functions and dependencies. It supports various features like ApiSet contracts, drag and drop, and […]
The author highlights the negative effects of our obsession with measurable outcomes in healthcare and education. Patients and students are reduced to mere data points rather than being seen as whole individuals. The focus on standardized procedures and profit-driven metrics has overshadowed the true purpose of these institutions. The author advocates for a return to […]
Introducing the OpenWrt One, the first wireless Internet router designed with software freedom and right-to-repair in mind. Priced at $89, this device is unbrickable and gives users full control over their network. Manufactured in collaboration with Banana Pi, it features impressive specs such as 1 GiB DDR4 RAM and PoE capability. SFC and OpenWrt have […]
Privastead is a home security camera solution focused on privacy, utilizing end-to-end encryption through the OpenMLS implementation of the Messaging Layer Security (MLS) protocol. The software-only solution works with existing IP cameras and operates with minimal trust assumptions. The Rust implementation includes a camera hub, mobile app, and untrusted server. Privastead guarantees that only the […]
A loop buffer in a CPU’s frontend stores previously fetched instructions, allowing small loops to be contained for power savings and potential performance boosts. The loop buffer feature, used by Intel, Arm, and AMD cores, is present in Arm’s Cortex A15 and Zen 4 AMD processor. Zen 4’s loop buffer behaviors and effects on performance […]
Ntfs2btrfs is a tool that converts Microsoft’s NTFS file system to the open-source Btrfs system with stability, saving the original image and allowing for space flexibility. WinBtrfs, developed by Eric Biggers, also plays a crucial role in this conversion. Installation instructions for Windows and Linux are provided, along with a detailed changelog highlighting fixes and […]
This web content offers a wide range of tools and libraries designed to enhance various coding tasks. From abacist calculations to rendering trees in the console, each tool serves a specific purpose, providing solutions for error handling, random value generation, color representation, and more. One standout feature is the Ethereal tool, which allows Scala applications […]