The article discusses the process of creating an infinite city using the Wave Function Collapse algorithm in a way that is fast, deterministic, parallelizable, and reliable. The approach removes limitations from the original implementation and provides artistic control over the result. The algorithm involves collapse steps and constraint propagation steps to generate the city. The […]
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In this post, the author discusses a bug, named bitpixie, which allows attackers to extract disk encryption keys on Windows 11 devices running Windows’ default “Device Encryption” setup without disassembling the laptop. The author guides readers through their research on the vulnerability and potential mitigations. The post also delves into how BitLocker works, detailing the […]
Dusa is a logic programming language developed by Rob Simmons and Chris Martens, introducing finite-choice logic programming. It can be compared to Datalog and answer set programming, but it also serves as a graph exploration language. For those unfamiliar with these concepts, Dusa offers default examples and a user-friendly web editor for easy access. For […]
The author dives into the fascinating world of why honey bees die when they sting you, unraveling the mysteries behind their suicidal mechanism. The article sheds light on the concept of super-organisms, explaining how worker bees are like immune system cells willing to sacrifice themselves for the greater good of the colony. Through exploring group […]
In 2006, AMD acquired ATI, combining GPU expertise with CPU know-how to create integrated solutions. Modern APUs like Van Gogh and Phoenix have made AMD competitive in the mobile PC gaming market, aiming to expand into high-performance compute and AI. The MI300A uses a massive chiplet configuration, offering 24 Zen 4 cores and 228 CDNA3 […]
isd is a TUI tool designed to simplify systemd management, offering fuzzy search for units, auto-refreshing previews, smart sudo handling, and a customizable interface. Perfect for both power-users and newcomers, isd streamlines interactions with systemd units by only displaying relevant information and commands. Install isd as an AppImage for easy use on various Linux distributions […]
Sleep disorders are a widespread issue, with the demand for sleep support increasing. Research has shown a link between certain nutrients and insomnia, however, a study in Japan focused on the correlation between potassium and sodium intake and sleep disturbances among healthy Japanese adults. Results suggested that higher potassium intake, especially at dinner, was associated […]
McCourt, not interested in becoming TikTok’s CEO, voices an unusual desire to purchase the app and serve the public interest, despite skepticism about the “people’s bid.” Project Liberty, endorsed by various individuals, aims to create a decentralized social Internet, allowing users control over their data and online communities. Its D.S.N.P. protocol, though facing doubts, is […]
The NetBSD console and EndBASIC console may look identical at first glance, but the latter is a hybrid console that allows for text and overlapping graphics. This functionality is made possible by NetBSD’s wscons framework, which abstracts hardware details and allows for uniform treatment across various platforms. The wsdisplay and wskbd layered architectures under wscons […]
The author explores the challenge of encoding UTF-8 without branches, discussing a C function initially and moving to a Rust implementation. A clever solution involves counting leading/trailing zeros in the codepoint to determine the number of bytes required. While the first attempt had some branches, a revised version removes all branching for a truly branchless […]