1. Rclone syncs your files to cloud storage
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The article is about Rclone, a command-line program used to manage files on cloud storage. It provides a feature-rich alternative to web storage interfaces offered by cloud vendors. Rclone supports over 70 cloud storage products, including S3 object stores, file storage services for businesses and consumers, and standard transfer protocols. It offers powerful cloud equivalents to common Unix commands such as rsync, cp, mv, mount, ls, ncdu, tree, rm, and cat. Rclone ensures data integrity by preserving timestamps and verifying checksums. It can handle transfers over limited bandwidth and intermittent connections, and it supports resuming transfers from the last successful file. Rclone can also check the integrity of files and uses server-side transfers to minimize local bandwidth usage. It can mount local, cloud, or virtual filesystems as disks on various operating systems and serve them over SFTP, HTTP, WebDAV, FTP, and DLNA. Rclone is mature, open-source software written in Go and is widely used on Linux, Windows, and macOS. It has a supportive community and is used by third-party developers to create backup, restore, GUI, and business process solutions.
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The article discusses the creator of rclone, a data synchronization and backup tool, and their humble request for donations on the project’s website. The creator stated that rclone is a labor of love and not for monetary gain, but if users wanted to show their appreciation, they could consider donating to help buy flowers for the creator’s wife. The author admires the creator’s attitude and is glad to see that they are now able to work on rclone full time.
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Rclone is a versatile tool that can mount cloud storage to a local disk, which is particularly useful for Kubernetes. While the write/read speed may not be the fastest when dealing with many files in the same folder, it offers a quick and easy way to utilize cloud storage for projects. Additionally, Rclone can encrypt locations end-to-end, ensuring that anything stored in the mounted drive is written encrypted to the desired cloud storage provider, such as Dropbox or S3. Overall, Rclone is a valuable tool to have, as it solves various use cases.
2. CNC lasers for cutting and engraving
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The article provides information on budget laser cutters. It mentions that laser cutters used to be expensive, fragile, and consumed a lot of power, but now you can buy functional CNC laser cutters and engravers for less than $1000. The article recommends reading it before purchasing a machine due to high-pressure sales tactics. It explains that laser cutters are used for subtractive manufacturing, meaning they remove unwanted material. Laser cutters are versatile and suitable for a wide variety of materials. They have been around since 1965 and use precise optics to carve materials. The article also mentions fiber lasers and diode lasers as alternative technologies.
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The article discusses the design of a large format laser cutter that can be built inexpensively and is specifically designed for cutting fabrics for sewing. The design allows for easy storage as the gantry is removable and the bed is a thin sheet of plywood that can be covered with a rug when not in use. The author admits that there are some refining issues, but encourages others to use the design as inspiration for future versions. Additionally, there are links to a GitHub page with more details and a partially completed video showcasing the operation of the system. Notably, the design includes a built-in Raspberry Pi-based pattern scanner for scanning clothes and paper sewing patterns.
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The article argues that diode lasers are not necessarily safer than tube lasers because both types can instantly blind you. However, diode lasers can be more difficult to block because they emit light in the visible spectrum, requiring specialized blocking materials. On the other hand, co2 tube lasers emit infrared wavelengths that can be blocked by common plastics transparent to visible light. The author emphasizes that regardless of the type of laser, it is crucial to operate it with an enclosure and safety goggles, and doing so is easier for co2 lasers.
3. Disney unveils the HoloTile floor
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The article states that a suspicious request was detected and subsequently blocked.
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The article discusses the use of ultrasonic tiles with an array of transducers to provide friction control for objects contacting or supported on the surface. These tiles use ultrasound vibration to make themselves slippery for resetting positions and sticky again to move objects back into position. The process is repeated quickly, making it difficult to perceive any movement.
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John Carmack is skeptical about the impact of a new sensor technology for consumer virtual reality (VR). He suggests that the sensor input could be integrated at the OpenXR level to work with all VR apps without needing app-specific customization. However, he doesn’t believe that this technology solves motion sickness completely because the vestibular system won’t perceive forward motion. He also mentions that the bouncing motion of walking can have a masking effect that may help alleviate some of the motion sickness.
4. Proposed top-level domain string for private use: “.internal”
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The Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) has determined that the domain name “.INTERNAL” should be reserved for private-use and internal network applications. They are seeking feedback before the reservation is reviewed and approved by the ICANN Board. This decision is based on the recommendation of the Security and Stability Advisory Committee (SSAC) and the ICANN Board’s resolution. The purpose of the public comment proceeding is to gather feedback on whether the proposed string meets the criteria defined in SAC113. All comments submitted will be considered, and the outcome of the proceeding will be presented to the ICANN Board for a final decision. The public comment period is open until March 21, 2024.
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The article discusses best practices for Active Directory (AD) and highlights the importance of using legitimate domain names instead of made-up ones like .internal or .local. The author suggests that using a domain that is under your control both externally and internally, such as a regular gTLD or ccTLD, is ideal. However, the author observes that most companies they have worked with have not adhered to this rule.
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This article explains that if you are experiencing strange behavior with DNS on a Windows system, it may be due to using a single-label domain for Active Directory. Single-label domains, such as host1.internal or db.local, can cause issues with name resolution and prevent you from adding new hosts to the domain from a different subnet. The article provides more information and links to Microsoft support documents for further details on this topic.
5. A ghostly radio station that no one claims to run (2020)
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The article discusses a mysterious radio station called “MDZhB,” which has been broadcasting a monotonous tone accompanied by occasional Russian words for over three decades. This station, also known as “the Buzzer,” operates on the frequency 4625 kHz and is believed to belong to the Russian military. Despite its online following and numerous theories, no one knows for certain the purpose of the station. Speculations range from communication with submarines to a signal triggering nuclear retaliation in the event of an attack. The article also explains the technical aspects of shortwave radio signals and how they can travel long distances.
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The article mentions a radio station that is part of a Russian military communication network. It provides a website that documents the communication format and logs messages.
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The article suggests keeping recordings in case the “Dead Hand” theory is true. It also mentions a potential movie idea about a lone person who has been preventing annihilation and seeks someone to carry on their work before they pass away. The character is likened to Deccan Ribobe from Terry Pratchett’s novel Moving Pictures.
6. Stem, a stack-based language with metaprogramming and a C FLI
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The article is about the programming language called Stem. It explains that Stem is an interpreted concatenative programming language with a foreign language interface (FLI) and metaprogramming capabilities. The article provides a general guide to programming in Stem, including installing it on MacOS or Linux. It explains that in Stem, all information is stored on the stack, which is a concept similar to a stack of objects in real life. The article introduces the different types of literals that can be stored on the stack, such as strings, numbers, and quotes. It also explains that words in Stem add meaning to the language and allow for actions to be performed on the data stored on the stack. The article mentions that Stem comes with predefined words, but new definitions can be created by combining these predefined words.
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The article discusses various stack languages, particularly concatenative languages. It provides a link to more information about concatenative languages.
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The user is asking if there are any commonly used stack-based/concatenative languages. They don’t necessarily need to be popular in the mainstream sense, but rather similar in usage to Lisp dialects or functional languages like Haskell.
7. Sxmo: Linux tiling window manager for phones
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The article discusses Sxmo, a minimalist environment developed for Linux mobile devices.
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The author of the article praises the sxmo interface on the Pinephone, considering it the best interface they have tried. They note that although they generally prefer more feature-rich software like emacs and KDE, they appreciate the speed and functionality of sxmo. The author suggests that once you become familiar with the interface, it is intuitive and efficient to use.
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The article suggests that replacing a 45-minute presentation with a 1-2 minute video demo on a website’s homepage can effectively convey the main idea.
8. A Terribly Serious adventure: Philosophy and war at Oxford
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The article discusses Nikhil Krishnan’s book “A Terribly Serious Adventure: Philosophy and War at Oxford, 1900-1960,” which explores the intellectual affiliations and conflicts among prominent philosophers at Oxford during the mid-20th century. These philosophers, including Gilbert Ryle, A.J. Ayer, J.L. Austin, R.M. Hare, Elizabeth Anscombe, and Peter Strawson, focused on linguistic philosophy, which involved analyzing language to understand the nature of perception and knowledge. The influence of Ludwig Wittgenstein is also mentioned, with author Iris Murdoch being profoundly affected by her encounter with him. The article highlights the moral and aesthetic virtues embodied by these philosophers and acknowledges J.L. Austin as a central figure in the book. Austin’s emphasis on the importance of language in understanding the world and his wartime contributions to British intelligence are discussed as well.
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The reviewer recommends the book they have read on philosophy. They express their disappointment with philosophy’s tendency to not provide definitive answers. The book suggests that young philosophers should consider studying logic instead as it offers more concrete answers. One person in the book compares philosophy to poetry presented in logical arguments, which presents an interesting perspective on the subject.
9. Mod_blog: A Blogging Engine in C
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The article discusses the importance of customer feedback and how it is carefully considered by the author. It also mentions the availability of documentation that provides more details on the topic. Additionally, it briefly mentions “A blogging engine in C,” suggesting that it might be a relevant resource for those interested in creating a blogging engine using the C programming language.
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The author found the ending of the article amusing and mentions that they wrote their blog engine in C, but jokingly calls themselves a coward and refers to it as a site generator.
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The article questions the popularity of a software and notes that it recently had an update. However, it is unclear which market the software is targeting due to limited documentation.
10. The quest to decode the Mandelbrot set
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The Mandelbrot set, a fractal shape with a self-similar outline, was extremely popular in the mid-1980s and inspired various forms of art, music, literature, and even psychedelic experiences. It represented the need for a new mathematical language to describe the complexity of the world. However, it eventually lost popularity and became cliché. Nonetheless, a group of mathematicians have continued to study the Mandelbrot set and believe they are close to fully understanding it. In a recent workshop, mathematicians gathered to discuss the set and share their research.
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This article features a group of underdog characters who have faced challenges but have shown determination and resilience. One individual has continued pursuing mathematics despite being blacklisted from mainstream academia due to antisemitism. Another, a former child prodigy in mathematics, became burned out as an adult and turned to finance, but found his way back to mathematics with the help of a mentor. Lastly, a biology major who worked as a baker decided to pursue a career change and entered a master’s program in math, where they achieved an impressive result.
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The article discusses a project undertaken by two mathematicians to calculate the area of the Mandelbrot set. The authors donated time on PA-risc workstations to the project and were surprised to find that the two machines contributed more accurate intermediate results than other contributors using different systems. The authors note that the PA-risc workstations, which typically have 64-bit floating point units, provided more precise results than PCs with x86 processors, which have 80-bit precision for intermediate results. While the article does not mention the final conclusion of the project, it suggests that the project was successful.