The author shares their journey of writing a WebAssembly VM in C as a productive learning experience. WebAssembly is a standardized instruction set for running untrusted client-side code in web browsers. The evolution of WebAssembly from Emscripten’s C/C++ to Javascript compiler to a standalone bytecode format is discussed. The author’s motivation for creating a WebAssembly […]
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This web content presents patterns for creating personalized websites gathered from various sources over the years. The patterns cover topics like content structure, navigation, technology, and more. Surprisingly, one pattern is to have a “Secret Garden Page” on the site. Each pattern is explained in detail, focusing on different aspects of website design and organization. […]
NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission revealed key molecules for life on asteroid Bennu, suggesting conditions for life were widespread in the early solar system, enhancing the possibility of life on other celestial bodies. The findings include amino acids, nucleobases, and high ammonia levels in the samples, supporting the idea of extraterrestrial rocks as life’s raw material source. […]
Goose is an open-source tool designed for developers to easily contribute, customize, and innovate with transparency and collaboration in mind. It runs locally, allowing for efficient task execution and maintaining control in the user’s hands. The tool is extensible, allowing users to customize it with their preferred LLM and connect it to external MCP servers […]
The author delves into the concept of fake vs. real thinking, exploring dimensions such as map vs. world, solid vs. hollow, rote vs. new, soldier vs. scout, and dry vs. visceral. They discuss how thinking about topics like AI and philosophy can fall on different points of this spectrum, with some thoughts feeling abstract and […]
The GarminDB Python scripts allow users to parse and manipulate health data in a SQLite database without the need for a server. The scripts can automatically download and import daily monitoring files from Garmin Connect, extract sleep, weight, and resting heart rate data, and import activity files. The data can be summarized with tables containing […]
Waydroid offers a container-based approach to run a full Android system on Linux systems with Wayland-based desktop environments. Providing full integration of Android on Linux, Waydroid allows for multi-window mode, full-screen mode for desktops and kiosks, and near-native performance. It is free, open-source, and actively supported by a growing community. Waydroid expands on Android’s window […]
Inertia has steered the direction of software engineering, evolving JavaScript from a Netscape client side scripting tool to a versatile technology used on client, server, and serverless platforms. Docker Compose has transformed from a local development tool to a popular choice for deploying applications, including in production environments. However, many users overlook secure secret management […]
Overall, the article highlights a geolocation data leak from Gravy Analytics, exposing apps that collect user data without consent. Surprisingly, the author found their data being shared with Unity, Facebook, Moloco Ads, and others. Insights into RTB auctions and OpenRTB protocol are shared, questioning the necessity of sharing data like IP, location, and personal info. […]
Several US government websites, including USAID.gov, have been taken down amid confusion over language guidelines. Agencies were instructed to remove content promoting gender ideology, following the Trump administration’s push to reshape the government. The removal of sites like ReproductiveRights.gov and Youth.gov has raised concerns about lost information. USAID employees are struggling to access vital data […]