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Mini NAS Showdown: GMKtec G9, Aiffro K100, and Beelink ME mini Compared

2025-07-05

The author downsized their homelab from a 24U rack to a mini-rack, necessitating a smaller NAS. Three mini-NAS options were tested: GMKtec G9, Aiffro K100, and Beelink ME mini. All use Intel N100/N150 chips and support multiple M.2 NVMe SSDs. The G9 offers great value but had initial cooling issues. The K100 is small, cool-running, but pricey and lacks built-in eMMC. The Beelink ME mini is highly expandable and quiet, but some slots have lower bandwidth. The best choice depends on individual needs; the author leans towards the K100, but SSD costs are a factor.

(www.jeffgeerling.com)

Hardware mini NAS hardware review

Conquer the 'Moat of Low Status': Embrace Awkwardness, Achieve Excellence

2025-07-05

Conquer the 'Moat of Low Status': Embrace Awkwardness, Achieve Excellence

This post explores the concept of the 'Moat of Low Status,' where the fear of temporary low status prevents people from achieving more. The author uses personal anecdotes, including learning to sing, playing poker, and entering new fields, to illustrate the importance of learning by doing. While the process involves embarrassment and shame, the author encourages embracing this 'awkwardness' to ultimately overcome the 'moat' and achieve growth and success.

(usefulfictions.substack.com)

Misc overcoming fear

The Perfectionism Trap: From Quantity to Quality in Creative Work

2025-07-05

The Perfectionism Trap: From Quantity to Quality in Creative Work

This article explores how perfectionism hinders creative work. The author argues that perfect ideas exist only in the imagination; bringing them to life reveals a gap between conception and execution. Using a photography class experiment as an example, the author emphasizes the importance of practice, stating that quantity leads to quality. The article also introduces the concept of 'the quitting point'—the moment initial enthusiasm fades—and explains that only persistent practice can overcome this hurdle and ultimately lead to excellent work.

(maalvika.substack.com)

Design practice

Playing Baba Is You with a Large Language Model: An AI Gaming Challenge

2025-07-05

This article details an experiment combining the game Baba Is You with a large language model (LLM). Baba Is You is a unique puzzle game where players manipulate the rules themselves to win. The author attempts to use LLMs like Claude to control the game, leveraging game state information to aid LLM decision-making. Results show current LLMs struggle significantly with complex levels, but the project offers a novel approach to exploring LLM applications in gaming.

(fi-le.net)

Game

Congress Passes Massive Tax Overhaul: The 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act'

2025-07-05

Congress Passes Massive Tax Overhaul: The 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act'

The House passed the Senate's version of the 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act' (OBBBA) on July 3rd, 2025, dramatically reshaping federal tax policy. This legislative shift prioritizes domestic production and pro-business initiatives. Key changes include restoring 100% bonus depreciation, reinstating immediate expensing for US-based R&D, eliminating numerous Inflation Reduction Act clean energy programs, and permanently extending individual tax cuts. The act also introduces new incentives for middle-class families and manufacturers.

(www.kbkg.com)

Tech Tax Reform Economic Stimulus Domestic Production

The Reliability of Old Tech vs. the Complexity of Modern Tech

2025-07-04

The Reliability of Old Tech vs. the Complexity of Modern Tech

The author contrasts the reliability of older technology with the complexities of modern "smart" technology, using a 41-year-old TI-99/4A home computer as an example. The old computer boots instantly, requiring no updates, cloud connectivity, or subscription fees, showcasing straightforward computing. In contrast, the author's Google Nest router fails to connect after an update, rendering smart bulbs unusable. The article criticizes the modern tech industry's conflation of complexity with progress, highlighting over-reliance on abstraction and layered software architectures, making systems difficult to understand and repair. The author argues that the hype surrounding AI reflects this "forgetting," where statistical advancements are overblown as revolutionary breakthroughs, neglecting underlying principles. Ultimately, the author calls for a return to simple, reliable design, emphasizing the importance of understanding fundamental knowledge and principles, avoiding dependence on tools at the expense of technical mastery.

(www.elektormagazine.com)

Tech

Haskell Lens Library: A Powerful Tool for Data Access

2025-07-04

The Haskell Lens library provides a powerful set of tools for accessing and manipulating data structures. It includes lenses, isomorphisms, folds, traversals, and more, allowing developers to handle complex data in a cleaner and safer way. The library offers comprehensive examples and documentation, and supports automatic lens generation, greatly simplifying the development process. Whether reading, writing, or transforming data, Lens provides efficient and elegant solutions.

(hackage.haskell.org)

Development

Intel N150 Mini PC vs. Raspberry Pi 5: A Year Later, the Verdict is In

2025-07-04

A year-long comparison of the Intel N150 mini PC (GMKtec NucBox G3 Plus) and the Raspberry Pi 5 16GB reveals a nuanced picture. While the N150 boasts superior raw performance thanks to its faster processor and (in some configurations) DDR5 RAM, it lags behind the Pi 5 in power efficiency. The performance of N100/N150 systems varies greatly depending on the accompanying RAM, IO, and cooling solutions. Used mini PCs offer a significant cost advantage, but new machines require a careful comparison of specs. Ultimately, the best choice depends on individual needs; it's like comparing a bicycle to a car – each has its strengths and weaknesses.

(www.jeffgeerling.com)

Hardware

Tower of Time: An AI-Assisted Time-Traveling Tower Defense Game

2025-07-04

Tower of Time: An AI-Assisted Time-Traveling Tower Defense Game

Tower of Time is a unique tower defense game blending strategic tower placement with time-manipulation mechanics. Overwhelmed? Rewind time and adjust your defenses! This game, approximately 95% AI-coded using tools like Augment Code and Cursor, showcases the potential of AI in game development. Featuring multiple tower types, energy management, wave-based enemies, and support for keyboard and gamepad, it's a compelling example of AI-assisted game creation.

(github.com)

Game tower defense

Chronic Pain Recovery: My Journey and a New Substack

2025-07-04

Chronic Pain Recovery: My Journey and a New Substack

The author, after moving in the winter of 2020, suffered from chronic pain for four years, impacting his life and work. After various treatments failed, he delved into the mind-body approach to chronic pain and successfully recovered. He's now launching a Substack to share his experiences and knowledge, helping others dealing with chronic pain. The blog will cover the causes of chronic pain, the interplay of biological, psychological, and social factors, and effective recovery strategies, emphasizing the mind-body approach's significance in treatment.

(sailhealth.substack.com)

Misc mind-body approach recovery

Nonlinear Trends in Molar Fractions of a Gaseous Mixture

2025-07-04

This data reveals the molar fraction distribution of three gases (H2, H2O, N2) at varying total mole numbers. The change in molar fraction for each gas isn't linear as the total mole number increases; instead, it exhibits a complex, nonlinear pattern. For instance, the molar fraction of H2 increases with total moles but at a decreasing rate. This suggests potential interactions or reaction mechanisms within the gaseous mixture, warranting further investigation.

(dlr-institute-of-future-fuels.github.io)

Tech gaseous mixture molar fraction nonlinear trend

BunkerWeb: Next-Gen Open-Source Web Application Firewall

2025-07-04

BunkerWeb: Next-Gen Open-Source Web Application Firewall

BunkerWeb is a next-generation, open-source Web Application Firewall (WAF) based on NGINX, acting as a full-featured web server that prioritizes security by default. Easily integrated into various environments (Linux, Docker, Kubernetes, etc.), it offers a user-friendly web UI and a plugin system for customization. Key features include HTTPS support, ModSecurity WAF integration, automatic banning of suspicious activities, and more. A paid PRO version is available with enhanced features and professional services.

(docs.bunkerweb.io)

Tech Web Firewall

Database Query Optimizer: The Gap Between Ideal and Reality

2025-07-04

Database query optimizers aim to select the optimal query plan, but their reliance on cost estimations, which in turn depend on selectivity and the cost of basic resources (I/O, CPU, etc.), often leads to errors. Experiments reveal that for simple SELECT queries, the accuracy of the optimizer's plan selection varies greatly depending on data distribution. With uniform datasets, bitmap scans generally outperform index scans; however, with other distributions, the optimizer is more prone to selecting suboptimal index scans. This demonstrates that even for simple queries, the optimizer's cost model struggles to perfectly adapt to diverse data distributions and hardware environments. While cost-based planning remains the best approach, improving its robustness and adaptability remains a significant challenge.

(vondra.me)

Development

Batteries Included vs. No Batteries: A Framework Conundrum

2025-07-04

This article explores the trade-offs between 'batteries-included' and 'no-batteries' software frameworks. 'Batteries-included' frameworks, like Express, offer ease of use and high integration, but lack flexibility. 'No-batteries' frameworks, such as Flask, demand more configuration but provide greater control. The author argues that the ideal framework balances both approaches, offering core functionality with plugin extensibility to meet diverse needs. The example of Vim's lazyvim distribution highlights the potential downsides of excessive 'batteries-included' features, leading to bloat.

(mtende.blog)

Development batteries included

QR Code Generator for Linux Kernel Panic Messages

2025-07-04

QR Code Generator for Linux Kernel Panic Messages

Kernel panic traces are notoriously difficult to copy and paste into bug reports, hindering debugging. The `panic_report` project solves this by embedding a QR code generator written in Rust directly into the Linux kernel. This allows users to easily scan and share the encoded panic information. The project, which prioritizes memory safety thanks to Rust, has been merged into Linux kernel v6.12-rc1 and is soon to be enabled in Arch Linux. A web frontend simplifies decoding the QR code. The main author is Jocelyn Falempe.

(rust-for-linux.com)

Development

Building a Game Boy Emulator in OCaml: A Developer's Journey

2025-07-04

Building a Game Boy Emulator in OCaml: A Developer's Journey

This article chronicles the development of CAMLBOY, a Game Boy emulator written in OCaml and running in the browser. The author details the architecture, interface design using functors and GADTs for testability and reusability, instruction set implementation, performance optimization, and JavaScript compilation. The process involved extensive use of test ROMs for integration testing and exploratory programming. The author also shares insights and reflections on the OCaml ecosystem and language features, highlighting both strengths and weaknesses.

(linoscope.github.io)

Development

Key Writers Depart HBO's 'The Last of Us'

2025-07-04

Key Writers Depart HBO's 'The Last of Us'

Neil Druckmann, co-creator of the 'The Last of Us' franchise, and Halley Gross, co-writer of 'The Last of Us Part II', are leaving HBO's adaptation before season 3 production begins. Druckmann cited a desire to focus on Naughty Dog's future projects, including writing and directing their next game, 'Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet.' Both served as executive producers and contributed significantly to the writing and directing of the first two seasons.

(arstechnica.com)

Game The Last of Us Writer Departure

GitHub Copilot Agent Mode and MCP: My New Weapon for Efficient Development

2025-07-04

GitHub Copilot Agent Mode and MCP: My New Weapon for Efficient Development

I'm always searching for ways to boost efficiency and deliver better code faster. Recently, GitHub Copilot's Agent Mode combined with the Model Context Protocol (MCP) has revolutionized my development workflow. By customizing Copilot's AI responses, I've created specialized AI assistants for different development phases, such as research and planning modes. MCP allows the agent to access external tools and data sources, including search engines, browser automation tools, and the GitHub API. This process involves research, planning, implementation, correction, and validation phases, using custom prompt files to ensure the AI understands my needs and generates high-quality code, ultimately significantly improving my development efficiency and code quality.

(austen.info)

Development efficient development

Get Rich Quick vs. Sustainable Growth: A Startup's Dilemma

2025-07-04

Get Rich Quick vs. Sustainable Growth: A Startup's Dilemma

The author recounts a negative experience with a small open-source software company that rejected his collaboration proposal, prioritizing rapid profit over product and customer relationships. He contrasts this "get-rich-quick" mentality with his own philosophy of sustainable growth, using personal anecdotes and observations of other companies to illustrate the pitfalls of prioritizing exponential growth over customer value and long-term product development. He ultimately chooses to move on, seeking a more reliable alternative.

(my-notes.dragas.net)

Startup customer relationships sustainable growth

Labrador Shenanigans: A Tug-of-War at Sea

2025-07-04

Labrador Shenanigans: A Tug-of-War at Sea

This charming tale recounts the author's experiences with two Labrador Retrievers. Arthur, a sea-loving Labrador, prioritizes playtime with seals over watching a sporting event, showcasing his independent nature. Lenny, the author's own Labrador, displays his herding instincts, acting as a self-appointed guide, shepherding the author back to shore during swims. The author humorously details their aquatic tug-of-war, ultimately finding peace by the seaside. The story explores the dynamic between humans and pets, and the acceptance of a shifting dynamic in unexpected settings.

(www.irishtimes.com)

Misc pets dogs human-animal bond

Clever Workaround for Conflicting Blanket Implementations in Rust

2025-07-04

Clever Workaround for Conflicting Blanket Implementations in Rust

Rust's trait system is powerful but strict about avoiding ambiguity in blanket implementations. The author encountered this while building Joydb, needing to support two mutually exclusive implementations of the `Adapter` trait: `UnifiedAdapter` and `PartitionedAdapter`. A direct approach using blanket implementations failed. The solution, detailed in this post, uses marker structs (`Unified` and `Partitioned`), a helper trait (`BlanketAdapter`), and an associated type within the `Adapter` trait. This cleverly allows for both behaviors without violating Rust's coherence rules, maintaining good code ergonomics and maintainability.

(www.greyblake.com)

Development Blanket Implementations

LLMs: The Trash Disguised as the Future

2025-07-04

This article reflects on PayPal's early monopoly on online payments and Bitcoin's initial promise of decentralized payments, ultimately becoming a speculative tool. The author connects this to the current proliferation of LLMs (Large Language Models), arguing that LLMs haven't delivered promised convenience and innovation, but instead generate useless and misleading information, lowering the bar for creation and devaluing creative work. The author criticizes LLMs for their low-quality, unreliable output and their negative impact across industries, leading to a flood of 'content' and a decline in quality. The author concludes by advocating for genuine creation and sharing of meaningful work.

(eev.ee)

Tech Tech Critique

Kevin Kelly: Rejecting Unicorns, Embracing a Multifaceted Life

2025-07-04

Kevin Kelly: Rejecting Unicorns, Embracing a Multifaceted Life

This article recounts the author's meeting with tech visionary Kevin Kelly, prompting reflection on their own career path. Kelly, known for his diverse career—from Whole Earth Catalog editor to Wired co-founder and insightful futurist—has never pursued a single goal, instead continuously exploring various interests. The conversation with Kelly sparked a re-evaluation of the definition of 'success,' questioning the tech industry's obsession with singular focus and relentless pursuit, ultimately seeking a work style that combines ambition with joy.

(joincolossus.com)

Startup

Dollar's Freefall: Worst Year Ever, De-Dollarization Slow

2025-07-04

Dollar's Freefall: Worst Year Ever, De-Dollarization Slow

The US dollar is on track for its worst year in modern history, down over 7% and potentially falling another 10% according to Morgan Stanley. A weaker dollar boosts US exports but increases import costs, exacerbating tariff impacts. While de-dollarization efforts, such as increased gold reserves and currency promotion, are underway, the dollar's dominance remains largely unchallenged. History shows significant dollar fluctuations often create instability; the 1973 devaluation led to Nixon taking the US off the gold standard.

(www.semafor.com)

Tech dollar devaluation de-dollarization global financial system

Trump Tax Bill Signed Amidst Republican Celebration

2025-07-04

Trump Tax Bill Signed Amidst Republican Celebration

Amidst joyous celebrations, Republicans signed their signature tax and spending bill. House Speaker Mike Johnson, overcome with emotion, expressed his belief in America and praised the bill as an audacious plan. Republican leadership lauded President Donald Trump, crediting his agenda and the White House's influence as crucial to the bill's passage. The signing ceremony was filled with selfies, Trump-esque poses, and even featured lawmakers mimicking Trump's signature dance moves.

(apnews.com)

Misc Tax Bill Republicans

Right to Repair One Year Later: A Mixed Bag for Consumers

2025-07-04

Right to Repair One Year Later: A Mixed Bag for Consumers

A year after Right to Repair laws passed in California and Minnesota, a new report reveals a mixed bag of compliance from product manufacturers. The report graded 25 products across various categories, finding that 40% received failing grades, while only a few achieved top marks. While Apple showed improvement in the repairability of its latest iPad and M3 MacBook Pro, many manufacturers continue to withhold repair manuals and spare parts. The report urges consumers and independent repair shops to leverage state attorneys general to enforce compliance and improve access to repairs.

(www.theregister.com)

Tech Product Repairability Consumer Rights

Academic AI Cheating: Hidden Prompts Manipulate Paper Reviews

2025-07-04

Academic AI Cheating: Hidden Prompts Manipulate Paper Reviews

Nikkei's investigation revealed hidden prompts in research papers from 14 universities across 8 countries, designed to manipulate AI review tools into giving positive feedback. These prompts, concealed in preprints using techniques like white text or minuscule font sizes, have sparked debate. While some researchers justify their use as a countermeasure against AI-using 'lazy reviewers,' others condemn the practice. The lack of unified guidelines on AI usage in peer review highlights growing concerns about AI risks and the urgent need for regulation in academia.

(asia.nikkei.com)

Tech Academic Integrity

AI Chatbots' Inaccurate URLs: A New Opportunity for Criminals

2025-07-04

AI Chatbots' Inaccurate URLs: A New Opportunity for Criminals

Netcraft's research reveals that AI chatbots like GPT-4.1 frequently provide incorrect website addresses for major companies, achieving only 66% accuracy. This creates an opportunity for cybercriminals to leverage these inaccuracies for phishing attacks by creating fake websites. Researchers found that scammers are even exploiting AI-generated results, creating fake code repositories, tutorials, and social media accounts on GitHub to boost the ranking of malicious sites in chatbot results, enabling supply-chain attacks such as the one targeting the Solana blockchain API. This highlights the risk of solely relying on AI chatbots for information, particularly sensitive data like login URLs, emphasizing the need for careful verification.

(www.theregister.com)

Tech

Stop Killing Games Movement Gains Momentum: Petitions Surge

2025-07-04

Stop Killing Games Movement Gains Momentum: Petitions Surge

The Stop Killing Games movement, spearheaded by YouTuber Accursed Farms to prevent game developers and publishers from removing sold games, is experiencing a massive surge. A UK petition surpassed 100,000 signatures, triggering consideration for parliamentary debate. Meanwhile, the EU petition is nearing 1 million signatures, though some potential fraudulent signatures have been reported. The movement advocates for open-sourcing older games to preserve gaming history and prevent their disappearance due to business decisions.

(www.gamingonlinux.com)

Game player rights

Copilot vs. Atari 2600: AI's Overconfidence Exposed

2025-07-04

Copilot vs. Atari 2600: AI's Overconfidence Exposed

Robert Caruso pitted Microsoft's Copilot against Atari 2600's Video Chess, a rematch of sorts after ChatGPT's humiliating defeat. Despite Copilot's boastful claims of strategic prowess and foresight, it ultimately fell to the vintage game. Like ChatGPT before it, Copilot struggled with maintaining an accurate representation of the game board, leading to flawed strategies and a decisive loss. The experiment serves as a reminder of the limitations of Large Language Models (LLMs) and the dangers of overconfidence in AI.

(www.theregister.com)

Game

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