This repository offers tools to remotely control the webcam LED on a ThinkPad X230, showcasing how malware can spy through the webcam without activating the LED. By reflashing the webcam firmware over USB, the LED can be controlled arbitrarily. This method could potentially work on other laptops that have similar design patterns, with the webcam […]
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Tintagel Castle, perched on the Cornish coast, once believed to be a site of the Dark Ages, is now revealed to be a bustling hub of activity and wealth during the post-Roman period. Recent excavations have uncovered evidence of a sophisticated community engaged in long-distance trade, religious learning, and power struggles. The inscribed stones and […]
The author wrote a book called Janet for Mortals, which is free to read online. They encourage readers to dive into the book instead of the blog post, sharing insights into the writing process, word count, and the technical aspects involved. The book delves into topics related to programming language Janet, and the author also […]
The .an domain was the Internet country code top-level domain for the former Netherlands Antilles, administered by the University of the Netherlands Antilles. With the dissolution of the Netherlands Antilles in 2010, the domain was phased out and officially discontinued on July 31, 2015. Despite having over 800 domains registered under .an, including popular ones […]
TL;DR: Emacs has a vulnerability (CVE-2024-53920) where viewing or editing Emacs Lisp code can run arbitrary code due to unsafe Lisp macro-expansion. This well-known issue has not been addressed, making most common configurations vulnerable. Exploitation involves crafting a malicious Emacs Lisp file that triggers code diagnosis, leading to arbitrary code execution. Automatic error checking and […]
An infamous mistake has been discovered in the Apple Macintosh LC III, with a capacitor installed backwards causing potential issues. The error involves capacitor C22 being oriented incorrectly, resulting in a negative voltage across the capacitor when the system is powered on. The controversy lies in Apple’s failure to recall or address this issue, despite […]
arXivLabs is a platform for developing new features on the arXiv website, with a focus on openness, community collaboration, excellence, and user data privacy. Collaborators, both individuals, and organizations, are encouraged to contribute innovative projects that benefit the arXiv community. The framework allows for the exploration of bibliographic tools, citation tools, code, data, media, demos, […]
Oran Looney delves into the fascinating world of Genji-kō, a parlor game involving incense appreciation that originated from Muromachi-era Japanese nobles. This intricate game challenged players to identify matching scents among five samples, using a special notation called Genji-mon. The rules for creating Genji-mon involved drawing vertical and horizontal lines to denote incense groupings. While […]
Intenty is here to help you develop a healthier relationship with your phone by offering gentle awareness prompts at unlock. With no blockers or limits, just mindful choices, you can choose from default nudges or create your own, focusing on intentions, necessity, grounding, posture, and minimalism. The app also allows for smart customization, minimalist design, […]
git-crypt provides transparent encryption and decryption of files in a git repository. It allows developers to share a repository with a mix of public and private content securely. Developers without the secret key can still commit to a repository with encrypted files. The tool supports GPG and symmetric modes for encryption. It was created to […]