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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....

1. Chandrayaan-3 Soft-landing [video] Total comment counts : 90 Summary error Top 1 Comment Summary The article discusses the recent mission by ISRO and their approach to software development. In the past, their missions were designed to select a precise spot or trajectory and make necessary corrections to reach it. This time, however, they prioritized safety by focusing on maintaining altitude, speed, and heading within normal limits while descending towards the target....

1. We’re all just temporarily abled Total comment counts : 47 Summary The author shares a personal experience of injuring their knee while on vacation and reflects on the importance of accessibility. They mention a quote they heard that reminds them that everyone is temporarily abled. The author notes that they have become more aware of accessibility features, such as ramps and elevators, and expresses gratitude for their own abilities and those who make accessibility possible....

1. The ReMarkable Streaming Tool v2: Elevating Remote Work Efficiency Total comment counts : 27 Summary The author developed a tool to stream the content of their reMarkable tablet, which was useful for sketching during conference calls. The tool had a slightly cumbersome activation process, so the author aimed to eliminate the need for a local service. They revamped the tool to have a more user-friendly design and improved performance. The tool consists of a server, client, and renderer....

1. Moonbit: Fast, compact and user friendly language for WebAssembly Total comment counts : 30 Summary The article discusses the importance of WebAssembly (Wasm) in Cloud and Edge computing, citing its efficiency, security, compactness, and open standard. However, it mentions that the true potential of Wasm is yet to be fully realized. The article introduces Moonbit as a Wasm-first language that aims to solve the challenging issues associated with low-level Wasm languages like Rust and C/C++ and high-level languages like Golang....

1. Short session expiration does not help security Total comment counts : 68 Summary The article discusses the topic of session timeouts in web applications. It questions the common security advice of using short session timeouts, such as logging out after 15 minutes of inactivity. It argues that shorter session timeouts do not necessarily reduce overall risk and may have disadvantages in terms of user experience and security. The article mentions that session takeover can occur through various means, such as stealing session cookies or exploiting session fixation vulnerabilities....

1. Asteroid crater 520km in diameter buried in southeast Australia, scientists say Total comment counts : 13 Summary Scientists have discovered what they believe to be the largest known impact structure in the world, buried deep in the earth in southern New South Wales, Australia. Named the Deniliquin structure, it spans up to 520 kilometers in diameter, surpassing the size of the previously considered largest impact structure, the Vredefort impact structure in South Africa....