1. Don’t waste money on a math coprocessor they said Total comment counts : 24 Summary The author of the article discusses their experience with OS/2 6.123 on their PS/2 model 80. They found that the OS was unstable when running certain MS-DOS based games and would often crash with error messages. They attempted to run an old game called BattleTech but had no success. They suspected that their system was lacking a math coprocessor, which could be the reason for the instability....

1. Map of Space Invader Mosaics in Paris Total comment counts : 19 Summary error Top 1 Comment Summary The article discusses an app created by an artist that allows users to “collect” various pieces of art by taking pictures of them. The app is explained in more detail in a provided link. The article concludes by mentioning that the app is fun to use. Top 2 Comment Summary The author thinks that maps in the game take away the excitement, especially in places like Paris where they have spent hours searching for them....

1. Debugging tricks in the browser Total comment counts : 17 Summary This article provides a list of useful tips and tricks for maximizing the functionality of your browser’s debugger. It assumes a moderate to advanced understanding of developer tools. Some of the tips mentioned include using expressions with side effects in unexpected places, such as logging to the console within breakpoints, creating conditional breakpoints to simulate logpoints in Firefox, using console....

1. Cursorless is alien magic from the future Total comment counts : 47 Summary The author discusses their experience using the Cursorless plugin for Visual Studio Code, which integrates voice control software to enable code editing. The plugin allows for precise navigation and manipulation of code using spoken commands based on the structure of the code’s Abstract Syntax Tree (AST). Targets and destinations are identified by colored hats placed above individual code elements, and the plugin can perform actions across the entire code, such as selecting and manipulating functions or lambdas....

1. Omegle 2009-2023 Total comment counts : 119 Summary error Top 1 Comment Summary The author expresses their devastation over the news that Omegle, a platform for meeting new people over text, is shutting down. They recall the fond memories of connecting with fellow “weirdos” and the excitement of using platforms like StumbleUpon. They also mention using Omegle during the pandemic as a way to dance with strangers and create memorable moments....

1. Home Assistant blocked from integrating with Garage Door opener API Total comment counts : 91 Summary The MyQ integration will be removed from Home Assistant in December 2023. Chamberlain Group, the owners of MyQ, have decided to block access to third-party apps, including the MyQ integration. This decision has caused issues for Home Assistant users, as the integration breaks and gets fixed repeatedly. Chamberlain Group claims that blocking unauthorized access will improve the performance and reliability of MyQ....

1. Bluesky migrates to single-tenant SQLite Total comment counts : 24 Summary The article discusses the refactoring of the PDS (Personal DataStore) to use a single-tenant SQLite datastore. Each user now has their own SQLite file to store their repository and private account state. The user databases are stored hierarchically, and repo signing keys are stored alongside the SQLite file. The article also mentions the use of an ActorStore for interacting with user data, which requires clear transactional writes....

1. Nrsc5: Receive NRSC-5 digital radio stations using an RTL-SDR dongle Total comment counts : 20 Summary The article provides instructions and information about using the NRSC-5 receiver for rtl-sdr. It explains how to compile and build the program for different operating systems, as well as how to test and troubleshoot its functionality. The article also provides commands for tuning to different frequencies, playing audio programs, saving raw IQ samples, converting audio programs to WAV format, and switching between audio programs at runtime....

1. Building a high performance JSON parser Total comment counts : 25 Summary This article discusses the design and optimization of a high-performance JSON parser package in Go. The author focuses on reducing allocations and improving efficiency in the parsing process. They explain the challenges of parsing JSON, including the need to read and process the entire input, and the overhead of function calls and memory management. The author introduces improvements to the existing JSON decoding API, such as returning token bytes directly from the input and manually inlining functions....

1. AMD MicroBlaze V Processor: A Flexible and Efficient RISC-V Processor Total comment counts : 11 Summary The AMD MicroBlaze V processor is a soft-core RISC-V processor IP designed for AMD adaptive SoCs and FPGAs. It is compatible with the open-source RISC-V software ecosystem and can be integrated into the Vivado and Vitis tools design flow. The processor has a configurable architecture that is suitable for embedded systems applications, and it can be targeted to any AMD adaptive SoC or FPGA device supported by the Vivado Design Suite....