1. The Mystery of the Bloomfield Bridge Total comment counts : 44 Summary The requested resource could not be found on the server, and this error was generated by Mod_Security. Top 1 Comment Summary The author enjoyed writing the article and is an advocate for walkability and more bridges in their community. They were curious about the presence of a specific bridge, considering the limited walkability in the area. Top 2 Comment Summary This article resembles the work of Robert Caro, but in an internet-savvy and humorous way....

1. Organic Maps Total comment counts : 82 Summary Organic Maps is a free Android and iOS offline maps app that is based on crowd-sourced OpenStreetMap data. It is a privacy-focused, open-source app that allows users to download maps and use them without an active internet connection. The app is free from trackers and other potentially harmful elements and is verified by privacy organizations. Organic Maps believes in privacy as a fundamental human right and encourages users to reject surveillance and embrace freedom....

1. RyujinX – Open Source Nintendo Switch Emulator Total comment counts : 16 Summary error Top 1 Comment Summary The article raises a question about the career path required to create something like the topic being discussed. It wonders if individuals spend their nights and weekends hacking for years to gain the necessary skills. The author expresses uncertainty about how people get paid for such work and highlights the potential lack of documentation due to legal concerns....

1. ISPs should not police online speech no matter how awful it is Total comment counts : 98 Summary The article discusses the risks of entrusting our online expression to private companies that control internet infrastructure. It focuses on the role of Tier 1 ISPs, which can have a significant impact on internet content due to their reach. The article raises concerns about Hurricane Electric, a Tier 1 ISP, allegedly interfering with traffic to a site called Kiwi Farms....

1. Keystroke timing obfuscation added to ssh(1) Total comment counts : 15 Summary The article discusses the recent addition of keystroke timing obfuscation support to the SSH protocol in OpenBSD. This security measure is seen as an example of security through trickery and is expected to be available in other systems soon. The addition of this feature is seen as a practical security solution. Top 1 Comment Summary This article discusses the importance of keystroke timing in terminal input/output (I/O) for security purposes....

1. CLI text processing with GNU awk Total comment counts : 21 Summary This article provides an overview of awk syntax and provides examples of filtering and substitution using awk. It explains how to use regular expressions to filter and match strings, and demonstrates the use of the sub and gsub functions for substitution. The article also covers field processing in awk, including accessing specific fields and performing actions based on field values....

1. Block YouTube ads on AppleTV by decrypting and stripping ads from Profobuf Total comment counts : 49 Summary The article discusses the author’s experience setting up a network router to block malicious ads, tracking, clickbait, and other unwanted content. The author details their process of setting up pfSense, a firewall and router platform, on dedicated hardware. They also mention using pfBlockerNG, a package for pfSense that blocks ads and malicious content....

1. E-ink is so Retropunk Total comment counts : 49 Summary The article expresses the author’s enthusiasm for e-ink devices, describing them as “retropunk.” The author finds these devices reminiscent of computers from the 80s and 90s, with a software ecosystem that is more homebrew and a community of enthusiasts. E-ink devices are described as devoid of app stores and distractions, with simple applications and quirky software. The article also offers suggestions for getting started with hacking on e-ink devices and mentions some limitations of certain models....

1. Factorio: Space Age Total comment counts : 50 Summary The article introduces the expansion called Factorio: Space Age, which continues the player’s journey after launching rockets into space. The expansion includes new worlds with unique challenges, resources, and interplanetary logistics. It features a small number of predefined planets with their own themes and gameplay mechanics. The tech tree has been rebalanced, and some items are unlocked later in the game....

1. AI real-time human full-body photo generator Total comment counts : 69 Summary error Top 1 Comment Summary This article discusses the use of GANs (Generative Adversarial Networks) for generating image variants quickly and inexpensively. GANs are preferred over diffusion models because they can generate images in a single pass and allow for easy editing due to their true latent space encoding. Additionally, the article addresses the misconception that GANs are unstable, pointing out that they can produce high-quality realistic images on large datasets and actually become more stable with increased scale....