The author delves into revisiting CP/M after 40 years, using real CP/M machines, and developing utilities in C for CP/M. They discuss the use of the 1982 Aztec C compiler, highlighting differences from modern C development, such as function declarations and data type sizes. Surprisingly, CP/M compilers lack full function prototypes and have limited standard […]

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Dasel (short for data-selector) is a tool that allows users to query and modify data structures using selector strings, supporting JSON, YAML, TOML, XML, and CSV with no runtime dependencies. One tool to rule them all, Dasel uses a standard selector syntax across all data formats, eliminating the need to learn multiple tools. Available for […]

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Introducing pg_duckdb, an open-source Postgres extension embedding DuckDB’s analytics engine for fast analytical queries within Postgres. Postgres, named 2023 DBMS of the Year, excels at transactions but falls short in analytics. DuckDB, with its vectorized query engine, is designed for processing analytical questions efficiently. The collaboration between DuckDB Labs, MotherDuck, Hydra, Neon, and Microsoft aims […]

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The author discusses the creation of the game Restricted Airspace, a third-person aerial shooter reminiscent of Star Fox but set in a Beirut-inspired city from the 1890s, where the focus was on aesthetics over mechanics, resulting in thick pixels. The content delves into achieving a pixelated look by emphasizing elements such as low resolution, pixel-perfect […]

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The author began investigating ways to interpret multi-layer perceptron (MLP) neural networks by generating training data from simple equations. After failing to develop a lossless compression algorithm for Neuralink, the author turned a children’s toy into an EEG to collect data at home for neural network training. The Neurosky EEG chip was used to train […]

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Microsoft Authenticator has a major flaw where new accounts added via QR code can overwrite existing accounts, causing significant frustration and potential lockouts for users. The issue stems from Microsoft only using usernames for authentication, unlike other apps that include issuer names. This has led to widespread complaints dating back to 2020, with solutions like […]

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ALIEN is an artificial life simulation tool driven by a specialized 2D particle engine in CUDA, allowing simulated bodies to have higher-level functions like sensors and muscles controlled by neural networks. The goal is to explore conditions for (pre-)biotic evolution and biological system complexity. The simulator offers a user-friendly interface and the ability to create […]

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This editable Inkscape template for a Blockbuster Video VHS clamshell case insert captures the late 80s through 90s aesthetic. The fonts used are Liberation Sans and Nimbus Mono PS for the back blurb area. The “BLOCKBUSTER VIDEO” logo font is ITC Machine Std, with the barcode font being Libre Barcode 128. The barcode includes codes […]

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Magic Wormhole is a package that allows users to safely transfer files or text between two computers. The unique feature of Magic Wormhole is the use of “wormhole codes” to identify both endpoints, which are short and easy to type into the receiving machine. The receiving side offers tab-completion on the codewords, making the process […]

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