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1. In loving memory of square checkbox Total comment counts : 57 Summary The article discusses the convention of using square checkboxes and round radio buttons in operating systems and how this convention has been changed by the web and CSS. It mentions that while checkboxes have traditionally been square and radio buttons round, the web introduced different designs for these elements, such as radio buttons with checkmarks and square radio buttons....

1. Rclone syncs your files to cloud storage Total comment counts : 38 Summary 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....

1. I realized chess pieces can be redesigned to be geometric attack directions Total comment counts : 66 Summary The article states that in order to continue using twitter.com, users must switch to a supported browser. The supported browsers can be found in the Help Center. The article also mentions the terms of service, privacy policy, cookie policy, and imprint information. It is dated 2024 and is attributed to X Corp....

1. Ollama releases Python and JavaScript Libraries Total comment counts : 32 Summary The Ollama Python and JavaScript libraries have been released, allowing developers to integrate new and existing apps with Ollama easily. These libraries provide the same features and functionality as the Ollama REST API. Both the Python and JavaScript libraries support the full range of Ollama features. Examples of usage can be found in the GitHub repositories for these libraries....

1. Zed, a collaborative code editor, is now open source Total comment counts : 78 Summary The article announces that Zed, a code editor, has been made open source. The code for Zed is available under copyleft and Apache 2 licenses, allowing for improvements and the creation of high-performance desktop applications. The decision to make Zed open source is driven by the belief that it will result in a better product and the desire to connect with the developer community....

1. FTC bans TurboTax from advertising ‘free’ services, calls deceptive advertising Total comment counts : 20 Summary The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has ruled that TurboTax, a popular tax filing software, engaged in deceptive advertising and has banned the company from advertising its services as free unless it is free for all customers. The FTC found that TurboTax’s ads for “free” tax services misled customers who did not qualify for the free service, such as those with gig economy income or farm income....

1. U.S. National Park Service API Total comment counts : 18 Summary The NPS Data API is accessible to all developers who want to use National Park Service (NPS) data in their projects. This API allows official data to be used in apps, maps, and websites. The API documentation provides information on the available data, and developers can register for an API key and review API resources on the NPS Data API website....

1. Nightshade: An offensive tool for artists against AI art generators Total comment counts : 71 Summary The article discusses the development of a tool called Nightshade, which transforms images into “poison” samples to deter model trainers from using unauthorized data for training generative AI models. Unlike opt-out lists, Nightshade imposes a cost on trainers who scrape and train on unlicensed data. It distorts feature representations in AI image models, making them learn unpredictable behaviors....

1. What’s that touchscreen in my room? Total comment counts : 71 Summary The author of the article recounts their experience with a touchscreen device in their new apartment that they couldn’t figure out the purpose of. After finding a manual, they discover that it is part of an energy monitoring system. They also find another device in a communal cupboard that is connected to the electricity meter. The devices communicate using WiFi, which the author finds surprising....

1. Dave Mills has died Total comment counts : 28 Summary The article announces the passing of Dave Mills, who was known for his contributions to the early Internet. He was involved in projects such as the Network Time Protocol and the Fuzzball routers of the early NSFNET. Mills was also a part of the INARG task force, worked at COMSAT Labs and the University of Delaware. The message expresses condolences and acknowledges Mills as an iconic figure in the history of the Internet....