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1. Is this Duplo train track under too much tension? Total comment counts : 42 Summary The article discusses a father’s concern about the tension in a train track made of duplo pieces built by his children. He asks two main questions: how to quickly determine if there is tension in the track and how to update the track to have less tension. The article provides a strategy for checking for tension based on the number of curved sections and the sum of direction vectors in the straight sections....

1. Ask HN: I’m an FCC Commissioner proposing regulation of IoT security updates Total comment counts : 181 Summary The article discusses the issue of serious vulnerabilities in IoT devices and the lack of support and updates from manufacturers. The author advocates for the FCC to require device manufacturers to support their products with security updates for a reasonable amount of time. The FCC has issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for a cybersecurity labeling program for connected devices, and the author fought for one of the criteria to be the disclosure of how long the product will receive security updates....

1. Glove80 Ergonomic Keyboard Total comment counts : 54 Summary The article is a review of the Glove80, an ergonomic keyboard developed and manufactured by MoErgo. The author begins by discussing their experience with other ergonomic keyboards, such as the Kinesis Advantage2 and the Kinesis Advantage360 Pro, highlighting their strengths and shortcomings. They then introduce the Glove80 and provide a detailed analysis of its features, including the key well, thumb cluster, tenting mechanism, palm rests, build quality, switches and keycaps, innards, and the Glove80 ecosystem....

1. The boiling frog of digital freedom Total comment counts : 53 Summary The article discusses the use of defaultdict in Python to sort objects into different buckets based on criteria. It also provides an update on the GANdam project and shares some Python tips for sorting lists into buckets with defaultdict. Top 1 Comment Summary The article discusses the availability of alternatives to popular tech services and platforms. It emphasizes the increasing usability of Linux on desktops, the presence of open-source office suites as alternatives to Microsoft Office, and the progress of FreeBSD as a desktop option....

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....