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The End of Windows 10: Embrace the Freedom of Linux + LibreOffice

2025-06-16

Microsoft will end support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025, forcing users to upgrade to Windows 11 or seek alternatives. This article advocates for Linux and LibreOffice as a superior alternative, offering a free, open-source, privacy-focused, and future-proof option. Windows 11 increases dependence on Microsoft's cloud services, raising costs and reducing user control. Linux + LibreOffice provides greater stability, security, compatibility with older hardware, and the open-source nature ensures long-term data security and user control. The article also provides migration steps, encouraging users to act early and embrace digital freedom.

(blog.documentfoundation.org)

Tech

Order-Independent Keyword Arguments in C++26 using Reflection

2025-02-11

This blog post explores implementing order-independent keyword arguments for C++ using C++26's proposed reflection features. The author stumbled upon this technique while experimenting with reflection and shares it as a compelling demonstration of the power of these features. The post contrasts this approach with prior, less elegant solutions, including designated initializers and helper objects. The core of the post details how to leverage reflection to achieve order-independent and optional keyword arguments, providing complete code examples and explanations. This includes handling lambda expression captures and extending the fmt library for enhanced formatting capabilities.

(pydong.org)

Development Keyword Arguments

HardBreak: The Open-Source Hardware Hacking Wiki

2025-01-13

HardBreak: The Open-Source Hardware Hacking Wiki

HardBreak is an open-source wiki dedicated to hardware hacking and IoT security. It offers comprehensive tutorials ranging from beginner guides to advanced techniques, covering hardware tools, firmware extraction, reverse engineering, network analysis, and radio hacking. The site encourages community contributions and includes disclaimers emphasizing its educational purpose.

(www.hardbreak.wiki)

Hardware open-source wiki

The Dark Side of Rationalism: When Good Intentions Go Wrong

2025-08-12

This article explores the emergence of dysfunctional and even cult-like groups within the rationalist community. Through interviews with individuals connected to these groups, the author reveals instances of violence, abuse, and mind control. The article argues that some groups exploit rationalist principles, such as 'taking ideas seriously' and 'agency,' to justify harmful actions. Social isolation, groupthink, and extreme interpretations of consequentialism are also implicated. The author concludes that the rationalist community needs to critically examine its culture and values to prevent similar incidents.

(asteriskmag.com)

Misc

Bypass Browser Fingerprinting with curl-impersonate

2025-04-03

Bypass Browser Fingerprinting with curl-impersonate

curl-impersonate is a special build of curl that mimics the behavior of four major browsers: Chrome, Edge, Safari, and Firefox. It achieves this by precisely replicating the TLS and HTTP handshakes, effectively evading browser fingerprinting techniques used by websites to identify clients. Available as a command-line tool and an embeddable library, it supports various operating systems. The project modifies curl's TLS extension configurations, utilizes different TLS libraries (like NSS and BoringSSL), and adjusts HTTP/2 settings to accurately simulate browser behavior. This tool offers users a new way to protect their privacy and access restricted websites.

(github.com)

Development browser fingerprinting

Apple Intelligence: Squandering the Holy Grail of Trusted Compute

2025-01-06

Apple Intelligence: Squandering the Holy Grail of Trusted Compute

This article analyzes Apple's recently released Apple Intelligence, a suite of features designed to bring intelligence to iPhones. While Apple achieved a remarkable feat in building a secure 'Private Cloud Compute' system, prioritizing user data privacy and security, the actual implementation of these features is underwhelming. The author dissects each feature, from Writing Tools and notification summaries to Image Playground, revealing shortcomings and a lack of maturity that fall short of Apple's usual high standards. The article argues Apple missed an opportunity to create a 'bicycle for the mind' (Steve Jobs' analogy for computers), squandering a powerful technological foundation on lackluster applications. The exception is Math Notes, which the author praises highly. The piece concludes by exploring the nature and proper applications of generative AI, suggesting its strength lies in backend tasks like data analysis rather than direct-to-consumer products. The author laments the unfulfilled potential of Apple Intelligence, comparing it unfavorably to alternative, more effective open-source tools.

(xeiaso.net)

Tech

Claude Code IDE for Emacs: Seamless AI Integration for Your Workflow

2025-08-07

Claude Code IDE for Emacs: Seamless AI Integration for Your Workflow

The Claude Code IDE for Emacs provides native integration with the Claude Code CLI via the Model Context Protocol (MCP). More than just a terminal wrapper, it creates a bidirectional bridge between Claude and Emacs, allowing Claude to understand and leverage Emacs' powerful features—from LSP and project management to custom Elisp functions. This transforms Claude into a true Emacs-aware AI assistant working within your existing workflow and interacting with your entire Emacs ecosystem. Features include automatic project detection, session management, terminal integration, file operation tools, diagnostic integration (Flycheck and Flymake), advanced diff views, and tab bar support. Through MCP tool integration, Claude accesses and utilizes Emacs capabilities like LSP integration, Tree-sitter syntax tree analysis, Imenu symbol navigation, and project integration. Developers can also create custom MCP tools to extend Claude's functionality.

(github.com)

Development

JIT-Compiling a Stack Machine with SLJIT: A Tale of Optimization

2025-09-19

This post details the author's journey in implementing a JIT compiler for their stack-based uxn virtual machine using SLJIT. Initial attempts yielded minimal performance gains due to uxn's frequent dynamic jumps. However, through a series of optimizations—including refined calling conventions, stack caching, and register allocation strategies—a 30-46% speedup was achieved. The article meticulously documents the optimization process, challenges encountered, and debugging techniques, providing valuable insights for those interested in JIT compilation and optimizing stack-based virtual machines.

(bullno1.com)

Development stack machine

TSMC Faces US Government Cooperation Proposals: A Difficult Choice in a Geopolitical Game

2025-02-13

TSMC Faces US Government Cooperation Proposals: A Difficult Choice in a Geopolitical Game

Reports indicate that TSMC is negotiating with the US government on three potential cooperation proposals. These involve setting up an advanced packaging plant in the US, investing in Intel Foundry Services, or letting Intel handle the packaging process for its Arizona plant. While TSMC hasn't publicly commented, its lower capital budget and market reaction suggest a difficult choice: accepting cooperation could harm shareholder interests and lead to legal action; refusing could result in high tariffs and loss of US market share. TSMC's decision under geopolitical pressure will significantly impact the global semiconductor industry.

(techsoda.substack.com)

Tech

Clergy's Psychedelic Trip: A Spiritual Awakening?

2025-06-16

Clergy's Psychedelic Trip: A Spiritual Awakening?

A groundbreaking study revealed the profound spiritual experiences of 33 clergy members who participated in a psilocybin (magic mushroom) experiment. Over 90% reported it as one of the most meaningful and sacred experiences of their lives, with almost half calling it the most profound. While the study faced ethical concerns and methodological limitations (small sample size, predominantly white male Christians), it raises questions about the relationship between hallucinogens and religious experiences, particularly in light of historical and cultural uses of psychedelic substances in spiritual contexts.

(nautil.us)

Misc psilocybin religious experience hallucinogens

Eight Healthy Babies Born Using DNA from Three People

2025-07-20

Eight Healthy Babies Born Using DNA from Three People

Researchers in Britain have reported the birth of eight healthy babies using a groundbreaking technique involving DNA from three individuals. The method, which is approved in the UK and Australia but not the US, avoids passing on devastating mitochondrial diseases from mother to child. Scientists transfer the mother's nuclear DNA into a donor egg with healthy mitochondria, effectively circumventing the harmful mutations. While one baby showed slightly higher-than-expected levels of abnormal mitochondria, it's not considered disease-causing. This represents a significant advancement for families affected by mitochondrial diseases.

(phys.org)

Tech Mitochondrial Disease Gene Editing Assisted Reproduction

Night Light Exposure Linked to Increased Cardiovascular Disease Risk

2025-07-13

Night Light Exposure Linked to Increased Cardiovascular Disease Risk

A prospective cohort study of nearly 89,000 adults over 40 found a significant association between brighter nighttime light exposure and increased incidence of coronary artery disease, myocardial infarction, heart failure, atrial fibrillation, and stroke. This association remained robust after adjusting for established cardiovascular risk factors. The relationship was stronger in women and younger individuals. The findings suggest that avoiding nighttime light exposure may be a valuable strategy for reducing cardiovascular disease risk.

(www.medrxiv.org)

Tech Cardiovascular Disease Night Light Health Risk

Felix Baumgartner, Daredevil Who Broke the Sound Barrier in Freefall, Dies at 56

2025-07-19

Felix Baumgartner, Daredevil Who Broke the Sound Barrier in Freefall, Dies at 56

Felix Baumgartner, the renowned extreme athlete famous for his record-breaking 2012 Red Bull Stratos jump from the edge of space, died at 56 in a paragliding accident in Italy. Baumgartner, often called "Fearless Felix," plummeted to Earth at supersonic speeds, achieving a feat he described as leaving a 'footprint' on the planet. Hours before his death, he posted on Instagram, "Too much wind." Red Bull released a statement expressing their shock and sadness, highlighting Baumgartner's meticulous preparation and generous spirit. His death marks the passing of a legendary figure in extreme sports, a man who inspired many with his daring feats and unwavering determination.

(abcnews.go.com)

Misc Red Bull Stratos

Taller, Cheaper Wind Turbine Towers: Engineered Wood to the Rescue

2025-05-23

Taller, Cheaper Wind Turbine Towers: Engineered Wood to the Rescue

Building taller wind turbine towers is traditionally expensive, limiting their height and efficiency. A new solution uses engineered wood, offering the strength of steel but with significantly less weight. This eliminates costly reinforcements and maintenance, making taller towers both more efficient and cost-effective. In fact, this modular wooden design becomes even more advantageous the higher it goes, promising a revolution in wind energy.

(modvion.com)

Tech engineered wood wind turbines

FindMy.py: An All-in-One Python Library for Querying Apple's FindMy Network

2024-12-21

FindMy.py: An All-in-One Python Library for Querying Apple's FindMy Network

FindMy.py is a Python library providing everything needed to query Apple's FindMy network. It unifies the fragmented Find My ecosystem, offering a cross-platform solution supporting various devices (AirTags, iDevices, etc.) and authentication methods (including SMS and Trusted Device 2FA). It features both async and sync APIs. Currently in Alpha, the API may change, but core functionality is stable.

(github.com)

Development

Dubai's Hustle: An Indian Founder's Year of Lessons

2025-06-28

Dubai's Hustle: An Indian Founder's Year of Lessons

A year in Dubai has taught an Indian entrepreneur that the city's business landscape is vastly different from India's. Success hinges on relationship-building, understanding the intricate web of stakeholders, and aligning with local priorities. The author details the challenges of navigating a culture focused on prestige and long-term relationships, emphasizing patience, networking, and exceeding global standards. The article offers valuable insights for Indian founders and investors looking to expand into Dubai, highlighting the need to adapt and elevate their approach beyond a transactional mindset.

(www.dealflowiq.com)

Startup Dubai Business

Boeing 737-800 Suffers Twin Disasters on Same Day, Ending 2024 on a Grim Note

2024-12-29

Boeing 737-800 Suffers Twin Disasters on Same Day, Ending 2024 on a Grim Note

Two Boeing 737-800 airliners were involved in separate accidents on the same day, casting a pall over Boeing's year-end. One plane skidded off the runway in Norway during an emergency landing, miraculously leaving all 182 passengers and crew unharmed. However, another 737-800 crashed in South Korea, resulting in 47 fatalities. The twin disasters, occurring on the same day, have raised serious safety concerns and will undoubtedly trigger thorough investigations into Boeing's aircraft.

(telanganatoday.com)

Tech Boeing 737-800 aviation safety

Transformer Shortage Crisis: Can New Engineering Solve It?

2024-12-13

Transformer Shortage Crisis: Can New Engineering Solve It?

A global transformer shortage is delaying renewable energy projects, new home construction, and grid upgrades. The crisis stems from surging electricity demand and strained material supply chains. The article explores solutions, including redesigning transformers to use different materials, extending their lifespan, and creating more standardized, easier-to-manufacture designs. Researchers are also exploring new solid-state transformers for improved efficiency and reliability. While these new technologies are currently more expensive, their potential for enhancing grid resilience and adapting to future energy needs is significant, driving the power industry to accelerate R&D and investment to address this critical shortage.

(spectrum.ieee.org)

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Tech transformer shortage power grid renewable energy

A New Paradigm for Psychology: The Mind as a Stack of Control Systems

2025-05-15

A New Paradigm for Psychology: The Mind as a Stack of Control Systems

This article tackles the long-standing issue of psychology's lack of a unifying paradigm, proposing a new framework based on control systems – cybernetic psychology. It argues the mind is a collection of control systems, each regulating a specific human need (e.g., nutrition, temperature), with error signals representing emotions. This approach offers a novel perspective on personality and mental illness, shifting psychology from symptom-based descriptions to exploring underlying mechanisms, potentially revolutionizing treatment approaches.

(www.experimental-history.com)

AI cybernetics

C++26: A Giant Leap for Compile-Time Standard Library Features

2025-05-01

C++26 is set to revolutionize compile-time programming with a massive boost to constexpr support in the standard library. Several proposals (P2562R1, P1383R2, P3074R7, P3372R2, P3508R0, P3369R0) bring stable sorting algorithms, and functions, improved union rules, nearly all containers and adaptors, and specialized memory algorithms into the constexpr fold. This significantly enhances compile-time capabilities, allowing, for example, compile-time sorting of constexpr containers. While std::hive and std::hash remain excluded due to limitations, C++26 promises a dramatic expansion of compile-time programming possibilities.

(www.sandordargo.com)

Development standard library

Stanford Forgoes State Aid to Preserve Legacy Admissions

2025-08-10

Stanford Forgoes State Aid to Preserve Legacy Admissions

Stanford University is opting out of California's Cal Grant program to maintain its legacy admissions policy, prioritizing applicants with alumni or donor connections. This decision comes after California banned legacy preferences in admissions and follows the Supreme Court's ruling against race-conscious admissions. While Stanford claims it will replace the lost state funding, critics argue this move exacerbates inequality in higher education and undermines efforts towards a more meritocratic system.

(www.forbes.com)

Misc Admissions

The Design System Dilemma for Rails Apps in 2025

2025-04-10

Choosing a well-made design system for your application should be a simple task in 2025, yet for Rails apps, it's not. The author, building Business Class, faced this dilemma. Initial attempts with Bulma and Tailwind proved unsatisfactory. The article explores several options: shadcn/ui (requiring Rails integration), daisyUI (lightweight but lacks JavaScript), Flowbite (officially supports Rails, but not fully open-source), Preline (feature-rich, freemium), and RubyUI (built for Ruby, but uses Phlex and requires leaving ERB). Ultimately, the author concludes that continuing with a Tailwind-based approach, either leveraging a pre-built UI library or building a custom theme, is the best path forward.

(businessclasskit.com)

Development Design System

AI Product Management: New Best Practices in a Generative AI World

2024-12-13

AI Product Management: New Best Practices in a Generative AI World

The rise of generative AI and AI-based developer tools is reshaping best practices in AI product management. This article highlights the importance of using concrete examples (inputs and desired outputs) to clearly define product specifications. This not only helps teams move faster but also improves the efficiency of assessing technical feasibility. For example, prompting LLMs to test their accuracy on specific tasks allows for quick validation of product ideas. Furthermore, tools like Replit and Vercel empower product managers to build prototypes independently and gather user feedback, accelerating iteration. In short, AI is revolutionizing AI product management, demanding that product managers master new best practices to meet the rapidly evolving market demands.

(www.deeplearning.ai)

AI AI Product Management Generative AI Product Development

Ada/SPARK Crate of the Year Awards Announced!

2025-02-09

Ada/SPARK Crate of the Year Awards Announced!

The results for the 2024 Ada/SPARK Crate of the Year Awards are in! Lionel Draghi wins the Ada Crate of the Year award for BBT, a command-line tool using easily understandable Markdown behavior specifications for automated testing. Kevin Chadwick takes home the SPARK Crate of the Year award for elogs, a memory-safe logging library (SPARK Silver certified) that allows users to specify maximum message length. Finally, Brent Seidel's embeddable Lisp interpreter, bbs_lisp, wins the Embedded Crate of the Year award, showcasing Ada's strengths in embedded systems.

(blog.adacore.com)

Development Crate of the Year

Chrome's One-Tap Sign-in Dialog: Google Favoring its Browser?

2025-07-28

Many websites show annoying "Sign in with Google" banners. My browser extension, StopTheMadness Pro, hides these banners, but Chrome behaves differently. While Chrome avoids the banners, it displays a similar One-Tap dialog, which is part of the Chrome app itself and can't be hidden by extensions. Fortunately, this dialog can be disabled in Chrome's settings. This highlights yet another instance of Google seemingly favoring its own browser.

(underpassapp.com)

Development Google Sign-in

FSFE's 2024 Recap: Fighting for Software Freedom

2025-01-14

FSFE's 2024 Recap: Fighting for Software Freedom

The Free Software Foundation Europe (FSFE) released its 2024 year-end review, highlighting its progress in promoting free software. This includes participation in FOSDEM, work on DMA implementation, the fourth Youth Hacking 4 Freedom (YH4F) edition, and presence at the Chaos Communication Congress. Key initiatives involved pushing for broader interoperability from Apple, sustainable funding for open-source ecosystems, and promoting freedom in software, hardware, and data. Looking ahead to 2025, the FSFE plans to continue its advocacy and community building efforts.

(fsfe.org)

Tech

Free95: Open-Source Windows-Compatible OS Aims to Reclaim the Past

2025-03-10

Free95: Open-Source Windows-Compatible OS Aims to Reclaim the Past

Free95 is an open-source operating system compatible with Windows. It offers a user-friendly Windows-like environment with the added security and transparency of the open-source community. Your favorite Windows games and applications should run flawlessly. The project aims to remove the bloat and security concerns often associated with proprietary operating systems, offering an alternative free from corporate control. Compatibility is achieved through NT system calls and Win32 API implementation. To contribute, submit a pull request or contact developer dripkap_19416 on Discord. You can compile the OS from source or download a binary from the Releases section.

(github.com)

Development open-source OS Windows compatible

D2 0.7.1 Released: ASCII Output Now Supported

2025-08-19

D2 0.7.1 Released: ASCII Output Now Supported

D2, a diagramming tool, has released version 0.7.1, introducing ASCII output. Any `.txt` file will now use the ASCII renderer. This is particularly useful for small diagrams within source code comments, improving readability. The feature is accessible via the Vim extension or the command-line flag `--ascii-mode=standard`. Note that this renderer is still in alpha and may contain bugs.

(d2lang.com)

Development ASCII rendering diagramming tool

Tokyo Xtreme Racer Returns: A Nostalgic Trip with Modern Tweaks

2025-02-17

Tokyo Xtreme Racer Returns: A Nostalgic Trip with Modern Tweaks

After an 18-year hiatus, Tokyo Xtreme Racer is back! This classic Dreamcast-era racing game, known for its detailed car models and the alluring nighttime scenery of Tokyo's expressways, has been resurrected in a Steam Early Access release. The game faithfully recreates the series' iconic SP battle system but adds modern conveniences like a map showing rival racer locations, easing some of the grind. However, it retains its signature enigmatic challenges and notoriously difficult boss battles. Multiplayer is absent at launch, and some aspects remain unfinished. Despite this, it's a nostalgic trip for veterans and a unique racing experience for newcomers. The game's charm remains, but players should expect a work-in-progress.

(www.thedrive.com)

Game racing game classic reboot tokyo xtreme racer

Website Cookie Policy Explained

2025-09-18

Website Cookie Policy Explained

This website uses two types of cookies: essential cookies for basic website functionality, and comment cookies to track user activity across multiple sessions, including username, email, and URL. Essential cookies store user cookie consent preferences for 30 days; comment cookies are session cookies that expire at the end of the session.

(9to5linux.com)

Development User Tracking

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