The author reflects on the changing length of days in relation to the vernal equinox, prompted by observing a colleague’s window gradually brighten in Stavanger, Norway. An interactive graph is created to show how the length of the day evolves with latitude and from day to day, revealing interesting patterns including ‘zigzag’ day lengths near […]
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Skrifa, written in Rust, replaces FreeType in Chrome to enhance font processing security. Rust’s memory safety allows faster font technology advances in Chrome, reducing time spent on security bug fixes. Chrome shifted away from FreeType to improve font code agility and security for users fetching untrusted resources. FreeType’s vulnerability to security issues led Chrome to […]
git-who is a unique command-line tool that goes beyond git blame by identifying the individuals responsible for entire components or subsystems within a codebase. It operates like git blame but on file trees as opposed to individual files. The tool offers three subcommands – table, tree, and hist – each providing a distinct view of […]
In this study, we introduce an extension of the Karatsuba algorithm to matrix multiplication, aiming to reduce complexity while maintaining efficiency. Our proposed algorithm and hardware architectures show improvements in area and execution time for integer matrix multiplication compared to traditional methods. The designs support implementation through proven systolic array and conventional multiplier architectures, proving […]
The author of this web content has spent years compiling their knowledge and experience in designing electronics into a comprehensive 300+ page book. The Table of Contents covers everything from planning and selecting components to troubleshooting and building a lab. They also provide tips on giving a demo and list companies that can help with […]
HTTrack version 3.49-2 (05/20/2017) includes engine fixes and updates including keep-alive, redirects, new hashtables, and unit tests. To install HTTrack, visit the download section. For help and questions, visit the forum, read the documentation, FAQs, or browse the sources. HTTrack is a free and easy-to-use offline browser utility that allows you to download entire websites […]
The author is concerned about the presence of suspiciously old browsers accessing their blog and wiki, possibly due to high volume crawlers collecting data for LLM training. They are experimenting with blocking these browsers to reduce the load on their site. If you believe you have encountered this error and are using a current browser, […]
SheepShaver is an open source PowerPC Macintosh emulator, allowing users to run Mac OS 7.5.2 through 9.0.4 on modern systems. It serves as a replacement for the Classic Environment no longer supported by recent Mac OS X versions. Setup guides are available for Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux builds, and a supportive forum is […]
The Third edition of “Artificial Intelligence: Foundations of Computational Agents” by David L. Poole and Alan K. Mackworth is now available and covers essential topics such as deep learning, causality, and social impact. The book provides a balanced blend of theory and experimentation, presenting AI as an integrated science with coherent formal theory and a […]
VisuAlgo.net offers a unique and interactive platform for visualizing complex algorithms, primarily designed for NUS students but also accessible to learners worldwide. The project, funded by Optiver, aims to enhance mobile-friendliness and online quiz capabilities. The platform features 24 visualization modules with a built-in question generator and answer verifier, revolutionizing CS education. With translations available […]