Recent bookmarks

Delta Chat: Delta Chat, decentralized secure messenger

Delta Chat offers secure, decentralized messaging with multi-profile support and interactive web apps, built on Internet Standards. The application combines instant messaging features with email server compatibility and end-to-end encryption. Users can access the platform across mobile and desktop devices while enjoying gaming and collaboration features.

Andrew Barto and Richard Sutton are the recipients of the 2024 ACM A.M. Turing Award for developing the conceptual and algorithmic foundations of reinforcement learning.

Andrew Barto and Richard Sutton received the 2024 ACM A.M. Turing Award for their pioneering work in reinforcement learning, which has become fundamental to modern AI systems. Their contributions include developing key algorithms and mathematical foundations that enabled breakthroughs like AlphaGo and ChatGPT. The award, often called the Nobel Prize in Computing, carries a $1 million prize sponsored by Google.

NetBSD on a JavaStation

A detailed account of reviving a vintage JavaStation computer, transforming it from a non-functional state to running NetBSD through network booting. The narrative covers troubleshooting steps, configuration details, and successful implementation of RARP, TFTP, and NFS services.

Tailscale is pretty useful

Tailscale creates a virtual private network enabling secure remote access to devices and file sharing without traditional port forwarding. The service offers features like device-to-device connectivity, Taildrop for easy file transfers, and VPN capabilities through Mullvad integration.

Tmux - the essentials

A practical guide explaining essential Tmux commands for managing terminal sessions, windows, and panes efficiently. The guide covers basic operations like creating sessions, detaching/reattaching, and managing window layouts, focusing on the most commonly used commands for daily productivity.

Get unstuck

A simple listing page showcasing various coding project prompts and chat functionalities in a development environment. The interface allows users to start new conversations, import chats/folders, and access coding tutorials for different technologies like React, Astro, and JavaScript.

The Dead Planet Theory

Power Law dynamics show that a small percentage of people actively participate and drive outcomes across various domains, from social media to competitive games. By simply taking action and engaging in intentional training, individuals can quickly rise above the majority who remain passive observers. The concept extends to career advancement, social relationships, and personal development, where minimal consistent effort can lead to substantial advantages.

The Inspection Paradox is Everywhere

The inspection paradox occurs when sampling methods systematically oversample larger instances, leading to biased perceptions across various domains like class sizes, flight occupancy, and social networks. Through multiple real-world examples and data analysis, the phenomenon demonstrates how observers often experience skewed distributions that differ significantly from actual statistics. Statistical awareness of this paradox is crucial for accurate data interpretation and experimental design.

Solving SICP

A detailed analysis of solving the SICP problem set reveals it requires 729 hours over 8 months, involving 6 programming languages and 9 software tools, tracking time spent per exercise and difficulty distribution. The analysis provides valuable data on course workload estimation, student motivation tracking, and curriculum design improvements.

Brother accused of locking down third-party printer ink cartridges via forced firmware updates, removing older firmware versions from support portals

Brother printers have reportedly begun locking out third-party ink cartridges through firmware updates while removing older firmware versions from their support portals. Louis Rossmann, a well-known RepairTuber, expresses disappointment in Brother's shift towards restrictive practices, particularly affecting color calibration functionality and third-party toner compatibility.

Best Buy and Target CEOs say prices are about to go up because of tariffs

Target and Best Buy CEOs warn of imminent price increases due to Trump's new tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada, and China. Target relies heavily on Mexican produce during winter, while Best Buy sources significantly from both Mexico and China. The tariffs include a 25% tax on Canadian and Mexican imports, plus an additional 10% tax on Chinese goods.

Trump’s 'Crypto Reserve' Is Such Brazen Corruption

President Trump announced plans to establish a national cryptocurrency reserve including Solana, Cardano, XRP, Bitcoin, and Ethereum, raising concerns about potential corruption and self-dealing. The initiative has connections to Trump-affiliated ventures like World Liberty Financial and Trump Media's fintech fund, with significant financial implications and controversial trading patterns following the announcement.