1. Supabase Storage now supports the S3 protocol
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The article announces that Supabase Storage is now an officially recognized S3-Compatible Storage Provider, a highly requested feature. Resumable Uploads also transitioned from Beta to Generally Available. The Supabase Storage Engine is open source and offers three interoperable protocols for file management. The S3 API is now accessible for developers of various experience levels, providing compatibility with other APIs. Authentication with Supabase S3 can be done through standard access_key and secret_key credentials or user-scoped credentials with RLS (Row Level Security). The S3 protocol allows Supabase Storage to connect with third-party tools and services. Multipart uploads are now supported via the S3 protocol, allowing for faster upload throughput. Resumable uploads are also now generally available, powered by the TUS protocol. The article acknowledges the collaboration with the TUS team for implementing advanced features and bug fixes. The principle of utilizing and supporting existing tools is highlighted.
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The article discusses an update to Supabase, a storage product for large files that integrates with Postgres databases. The update adds S3 compatibility, allowing users to leverage thousands of tools that support the S3 protocol. This update also offers possibilities for data scientists and engineers, as they can now dump Postgres tables into Storage and connect directly to them using tools like DuckDB and Clickhouse. The article invites readers to ask any questions, as the engineers will be monitoring the discussion.
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The article discusses the benefits of using a CDN provider that supports S3, such as bunny.net, for image optimization. The author mentions that they have been developing with Supabase for the past two months and although they like the launch week and development, they feel that there are some rough corners and basic features missing, such as direct support for metadata in Supabase storage. The author suggests that more attention should be given to basic features and little details to avoid the need for workarounds. The article includes links to bunny.net and discussions about the missing features in Supabase storage.
2. Calculus Made Easy
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The author of the article criticizes how advanced mathematics textbooks often make easy calculations seem difficult, possibly to showcase the author’s intelligence. They argue that anyone can learn these mathematical tricks, regardless of their intelligence, as long as they thoroughly understand the easier parts.
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The article discusses the author’s experience studying physics after a long break from school. They mention picking up a Classical Mechanics book and realizing that none of the textbooks they looked at explained the importance of the dot product of vectors in determining their similarity. The author then turns to ChatGPT to gain a better understanding of the concept. They also express frustration with the mechanical approach of most math books and express a desire for resources that provide a more holistic and semantic understanding of mathematical concepts.
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The author of the article expresses joy and a smile when encountering explanations like the one provided. The author mentions their experience with calculus over 20 years and how quickly intuition can develop when properly nurtured. They highlight one particular concept that has taken them a significant amount of time to understand. The author believes that access to such information will enable future generations to learn more efficiently and contribute to human progress.
3. SeaMonkey All-in-One Internet Application Suite
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The article is about SeaMonkey, an all-in-one internet application suite. The SeaMonkey project aims to develop and deliver updates to this suite, which includes a web browser, email client, newsgroup client, IRC chat, HTML editor, and web development tools. SeaMonkey 2.53.18.2 is the latest release, offering minor bug fixes and improvements. There is also a beta version, SeaMonkey 2.53.18 Beta 1, which includes enhancements, changes, and fixes. However, there is a compatibility issue with macOS 13 Ventura, causing crashes during startup. Users are advised not to upgrade to Ventura until a fix is available.
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The article explains the history of the Seamonkey browser, which was originally known as “Mozilla” or “Mozilla Application Suite.” Seamonkey was the original browser developed by Mozilla, but the code was later spun off into the Phoenix and Thunderbird projects. Originally, Mozilla was intended for developers while consumers were expected to use Netscape. However, when AOL laid off Netscape developers in 2003, the focus shifted to Phoenix, later called Firebird, which eventually became known as Firefox in 2004. As Firefox gained popularity over the Mozilla Application Suite, Seamonkey was created as a separate project using the original browser’s codename. While Seamonkey has not kept up with Firefox’s modern rendering engine, it remains an interesting historical browser with a user interface that has remained largely unchanged since the 2000s.
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The author used a specific software for an extended period, appreciating its integrated chat and mail clients but finding the HTML editor to be less useful. They express missing the LCARSTrek theme by KaiRo, which they found to be unique and practical. Unfortunately, the theme is not available for Firefox.
4. Daniel Dennett has died
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Daniel Dennett, a well-known philosopher, has passed away. He was a professor emeritus at Tufts University and made significant contributions to the philosophy of mind, cognitive science, and consciousness. Some of his notable books include “Consciousness Explained” and “Darwin’s Dangerous Idea.” Dennett also held positions at other universities and received several prestigious awards and fellowships. He was recognized as one of the “Four Horsemen of New Atheism” and was actively involved in skepticism and humanism. His loss is deeply felt by the philosophy community.
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This article discusses the impact and influence of philosopher Daniel Dennett, who recently passed away. The author mentions that Dennett’s essays in “The Mind’s I” and “Brainstorms” inspired them to pursue technology as a teenager in the 90s. They suggest that Dennett’s ideas were foundational to hacker culture and that his work has forced philosophy of mind back into public consciousness. The author also emphasizes that Dennett’s articulations will be valuable in reasoning about ethics and artificial intelligence. Although Dennett had strong opponents, his influence on shaping their perspectives is acknowledged. The author concludes by expressing hope that Dennett’s afterlife will be as surprising and delightful as his contributions in this life.
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The article discusses the rise of philosopher Dennett during the early 2000s, coinciding with a significant decline in religious affiliation in America. The author acknowledges that this shift may have annoyed some people. They mention reading Dennett’s book “Breaking the Spell: Religion as a Natural Phenomenon,” which explores the concept of religion as an evolutionary adaptive feature. While the author found the book interesting, they do not consider it profound, but rather as a thought-provoking work that presents insightful ideas. They assert that such philosophical work can often make perfect sense once you take the time to think about it.
5. A former slave who became a cowboy, a rancher, and a Texas legend
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The article discusses the life of Daniel Webster Wallace, a Black cowboy who lived in Texas during the late 1930s. Despite facing racial hostility during the era, Wallace earned the respect and admiration of people of all races. He was known for his skill in breaking broncos and amassed a fortune, owning a large West Texas ranch and accumulating a personal fortune of over a million dollars. Wallace also contributed to his community and brought about technical innovations. However, despite his accomplishments, he is relatively unknown today. Efforts have been made by Wallace’s family to recognize his achievements and shed light on the stories of cowboys of color who often go untold. The article also touches on the history of Black cowboys in the Houston region, highlighting their contributions to the establishment of the American cowboy tradition. Wallace was born into slavery but was later emancipated.
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The article discusses a claim made by a Texan YouTuber that the Alamo, a historic event in Texas, was primarily about slavery. The author expresses surprise at this statement and decides to research the topic further. They find an article from Texas Monthly about the winner of the Texas Historical Commission’s annual prize for the best work of Texas history, which explores the topic in more detail. The article is titled “Forget the Alamo.”
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The article discusses the importance of learning about untold stories in US history and expresses appreciation for the increased focus on this topic.
6. Scale of the Universe
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The article is promoting an interactive experience called Scale of Universe, which aims to inspire people to learn about the different aspects of the visible and invisible world. It encourages readers to subscribe to a newsletter to stay updated on upcoming events. The experience allows users to click on objects to learn more about them and use a scroll bar to zoom in and out. The project was originally created by Cary Huang and has been remastered by Dave Caruso, Ben Plate, and others.
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The article discusses the theory of cosmic inflation, which suggests that the entire universe may be much larger than the observable universe. If this theory is true, the known metrics of atoms, stars, and planets in the universe would be multiplied by a factor of 10^23. This means that there could potentially be 10^23 different intelligent species in the universe, ranging from single planets to galaxy-spanning empires, that may never encounter each other except for those sharing common ancestors.
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The article discusses a similar app to the one mentioned, which is available for phones. The author finds it interesting that both apps use very similar music and wonders if there is a connection between them.
7. Tips on how to structure your home directory (2023)
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The article provides tips on how to structure the $HOME directory. The author emphasizes the importance of organizing directories for efficiency and finding files easily. They share their own directory structure, including hidden files and directories, dotfiles managed with Git, and organizing files based on categories or dates. They also mention using the bin directory for personal scripts and executables, the mnt directory for mount points, and the usr/dotfiles directory for generic dotfiles. The author concludes by advising readers to find a method that works best for them and not blindly follow others’ suggestions.
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The author of the article expresses frustration about applications that create non-hidden directories in their home directory. They specifically mention their annoyance with the default directory for go modules, ‘~//go’, and how it has discouraged them from using go apps for a long time. The author mentions that although the default directory can be overridden by setting ‘GOPATH’, they still find it to be a bad default choice.
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The article discusses a solution called xdg-ninja that can help address the issue of applications storing their files in the home directory. xdg-ninja scans the programs on a system and identifies if they can be configured to adhere to the xdg standards. While it may not work for all applications, most seem to offer the option to comply with this standard. A link to the xdg-ninja repository on GitHub is provided for further information.
8. Tesla Recalls All Cybertrucks for Faulty Accelerator Pedals
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Tesla is recalling all 3,878 Cybertrucks due to a problem with the accelerator pedal getting stuck, increasing the risk of a crash. The recall comes after a week of challenges for Tesla, including layoffs, the departure of top executives, and a failed attempt to approve CEO Elon Musk’s compensation package. Reports of issues with the accelerator pedal prompted Tesla to halt deliveries and investigate the problem. The company confirmed to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration that the pedal can dislodge and get caught in the footwell trim. Tesla plans to replace or rework the pedal on existing Cybertrucks and has started building new ones with an improved design. This is the second recall for the Cybertruck, following a minor software recall earlier this year.
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The article states that a truck manufacturing company issued a recall on April 12th after discovering an unapproved change in its manufacturing process. The change introduced lubricant onto the accelerator pedal, resulting in reduced retention of the pad. The article questions the company’s lack of quality control and suggests that this mistake reflects poorly on a company that was previously successful.
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According to the provided article, the frequency of automakers’ recalls was examined to determine if companies associated with Elon Musk, such as Tesla, are treated differently by the media. The surprising findings reveal the number of recalls by various automakers in 2022. Here is a summary of the rankings:
- Ford had 67 recalls.
- Volkswagen had 46 recalls.
- Daimler Trucks North America had 42 recalls.
- Chrysler had 38 recalls.
- Mercedes Benz had 34 recalls.
- GM had 32 recalls.
- Kia had 24 recalls.
- Hyundai had 22 recalls.
- Both Tesla and BMW had 20 recalls.
The article highlights the surprising fact that even though these recalls are infrequently covered by the media, they still occur within the industry. The list of automakers and their respective recall numbers can be found at the provided source.
9. 3rd Edition of Programming: Principles and Practice Using C++ by Stroustrup
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The article is a summary of the book “Programming – Principles and Practice Using C++ (3rd Edition)” by Bjarne Stroustrup. The book is an introduction to programming for beginners and also provides useful information for experienced programmers looking to improve their skills in modern C++. It covers fundamental principles and techniques of programming and focuses on both procedural and object-oriented programming. The book also covers contemporary high-level techniques and lower-level techniques for efficient hardware usage. It is primarily designed for people who have never programmed before but can also be helpful for seasoned programmers. The book uses contemporary C++ (C++20 and C++23) and covers a wide range of essential concepts, design and programming techniques, language features, and libraries. The author, Bjarne Stroustrup, is the designer and original implementer of C++ and is a professor of Computer Science at Columbia University.
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The author of the article has a problem with the inclusion of “import std;” as the first line of code in a beginner’s C++ programming book. They argue that this statement is not supported by most compilers, including MSVC. The author attempted to use “g++ –std=c++23 -fmodules-ts” on a Debian machine, but it did not work. They also mention that according to the documentation, this feature is partially supported by clang++ 17 but encountered an error with “module ‘std’ not found.” The author finds it problematic that a beginner’s book includes a feature that is not widely supported and questions how a beginner would react to it. They mention facing the same issue while reading “Tour of C++” a year or two ago.
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The author mentions that there has been a switch from using FLTK to QT for the GUI chapter. This change is expected to be well-received as QT is popular in the industry. However, the author is unsure how this change will affect the learning curve.
10. I Used Netscape Composer in 2024
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The author of the article installed Windows 98 on an old computer to revisit software from their childhood. They specifically wanted to use Netscape Communicator, a software suite from 1997 that included the first web browser they ever used, Netscape Navigator. One of the applications included in the suite was a web page editor called Netscape Composer, which was the author’s first introduction to web development. They decided to reproduce the home page of their personal website using Netscape Composer to see its limitations and to compare the code it produces to modern standards. The author found that while the code produced by Netscape Composer contains a few outdated elements, overall it is not much different from old-fashioned HTML seen today. The author also tested the HTML code with the W3C Validator and found some errors, but the code still rendered correctly in modern browsers. They concluded that using Netscape Composer was a pleasant experience and shared the steps they followed to create their web page.
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The article discusses the usability issues of web apps compared to native desktop apps. It mentions that web apps lack the user-friendly interface design and clear navigation found in desktop apps. The author criticizes the limited framework and static page navigation model used in web apps. Additionally, the web lacks professionally designed human interface guidelines, resulting in unclear button icons and the absence of labels. The article concludes by stating that despite its shortcomings, the web became the dominant application delivery platform due to its simplicity and ubiquity.
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The author of the article expresses nostalgia for the Windows 98 user interface (UI) and appreciates the clever use of bevels. They believe that the bevels effectively conveyed information by indicating which elements were clickable and which were not. The author contrasts this with modern flat UIs, claiming that they disregard our natural instinct to perceive depth.