In this web content, the author provides a simple and comprehensive description of the Linux ext4 file system. They acknowledge that they are not an expert on ext4, but aim to explain it in a way that can be understood by readers. The author warns that the post may not cover all features of ext4 […]
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Have I Been Pwned? is celebrating its 10th anniversary, an unexpected milestone for a project that was initially considered just another pet project. The name “Have I Been Pwned?” was chosen partly due to the difficulty of finding an available .com domain, but it has now become synonymous with the service. The website has gained […]
Harvard University disbanded its team of online disinformation experts after receiving a $500 million donation from the foundation run by Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan, according to a whistleblower disclosure filed by Whistleblower Aid. Dr. Joan Donovan, a renowned expert on social media disinformation, states that she faced resistance and was eventually fired after her […]
In this web content, the authors explore the impact of social media on consumer welfare. They argue that as more people join platforms like TikTok and Instagram, the value for both users and non-users can change. The authors conducted a large-scale online experiment with 1,000 college students to measure consumer welfare. They found that users […]
MAIM is a unique plugin that captures the sound of MP3 compression. Unlike other plugins, MAIM incorporates real MP3 encoders, allowing users to explore a wide range of digital distortions. The encoders have been modified with circuit bending techniques, offering precise control over spectral distortions and glitches. MAIM is compatible with various DAWs and operating […]
Scientists have been searching for the elusive Cross Seamount beaked whale for 18 years. They’ve heard its distinctive call but have never seen the animal. Some believe it may be a new species, while others think it could be a poorly understood known species. Jennifer McCullough, a biologist with the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric […]
Steel is a scheme interpreter that can be embedded in applications or used on its own. It is inspired by Racket and aims to be a high-performance scheme variant. The implementation includes a powerful macro system and a bytecode virtual machine. The API is currently unstable, but the developer uses it for daily scripting tasks. […]
MakeMake is a tool for generating and running make files from C code. It parses the .c and .h files in the same directory as the starting file and determines recursively what files are required to build the project. The tool can be built on Unix platforms using the shell script MakeMakeMake, which not only […]
Elon Musk by Walter Isaacson is a sharp-edged biography that presents a warts-and-all portrait of the famed techno-entrepreneur. Isaacson alternately admires and criticizes Musk, offering a closely detailed account of his life. The author portrays Musk as a troubled innovator who is both mercurial and headstrong. Isaacson compares Musk to Steve Jobs, highlighting his tendency […]
If you’re tired of receiving robocalls or text message spam, you can take action to help shut down the spammers. Most reputable telecom carriers don’t want unsolicited messages on their network, so they rely on reports of abuse to identify and disconnect their abusive customers. To report abuse, you need to first identify the spammer’s […]