The author has been working hard on their upcoming course, Whimsical Animations, which features a custom landing page containing 14,000+ lines of code and 200+ files. The page includes a “Chaos Toolbar” with interactive elements, unique animations for icons, and particles that follow polar coordinates for movement. The use of sprites for decorative images addresses […]
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The author discusses their challenges with playing a specific AAA game on Linux due to the developer’s Windows-only policy, resulting in permanent bans for those attempting to run the game on a virtual machine. They explore netbooting Windows 11 from a NAS using iPXE and iSCSI, creating a simplified modern version for installation. The process […]
The author explores the power of writing to organize and clarify thoughts, challenging readers to move beyond their default ‘perpetual approximation mode.’ Writing can reveal biases, blind spots, and parasitic ideas that influence beliefs and behaviors. By putting thoughts on paper, one can uncover hidden aspects of their ideas and gain a deeper understanding of […]
In 1982, the Syrian government brutalized the city of Hama, causing long-lasting genetic effects in families impacted by the violence, as revealed by a groundbreaking study led by Connie Mulligan, Ph.D. This study tracked three generations of Syrian families, uncovering 14 areas in the genome impacted by the violence experienced by their grandmothers. Moreover, individuals […]
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) was used by astronomers to analyze the atmosphere of a nearby brown dwarf binary called WISE J045853.90+643451.9. For the first time, hydrogen cyanide and acetylene were detected in the atmosphere of a brown dwarf. The WISE J045853.90+643451.9 binary consists of two T-dwarfs with similar atmospheres, located just 30.1 light […]
The author delves into the nuances of HTTP/2, addressing common complaints about the lack of support in Ruby HTTP servers like Puma. While HTTP/2 aims to reduce page load latency through multiplexing requests and compressing headers, its benefits are more pronounced over the Internet than within a data center. The removal of server push capability […]
An Australian clinical trial led by The Brain Cancer Centre will investigate the efficacy of double immunotherapy combined with chemotherapy for glioblastoma patients. Dr. Jim Whittle, a leading Australian neuro-oncologist, will lead the study, with drug access secured by Prof Long. The trial aims to determine if this approach could be a possible breakthrough for […]
Spotify, known for converting former file-sharers into legitimate users, actually populated its beta with pirate MP3s, including those from The Pirate Bay. The CEO, Daniel Ek, previously worked with uTorrent creator Ludvig Strigeus before developing Spotify with the goal of targeting pirates as their audience. The company used a peer-to-peer system similar to piracy platforms […]
A new vulnerability called nRootTag allows attackers to turn any device into an Apple AirTag-like tracker, enabling them to track your location remotely. Over 1.5 billion iPhones could potentially be used as free tracking agents. This attack method is efficient and cost-effective, with a success rate of over 90% within minutes for only a few […]
Markov chains are mathematical systems that represent transitions between different states, such as a baby’s activities like playing, eating, sleeping, and crying. These transitions are governed by probabilities, with a transition matrix used to track the likelihood of moving from one state to another. Markov chains are commonly used in computer simulations to model real-world […]