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Plug-in solar is coming. Plug-in batteries should follow
A discussion on the potential for plug-in solar energy systems and the subsequent need for plug-in batteries.
The Theater of Sport: Bill Buford Revisits Among the Thugs
A revisit of Bill Buford's work regarding the 'Theater of Sport' and 'Among the Thugs'.
Wayfare: a self hosted travel journal
Introduction of Wayfare, a self-hosted travel journal application for documenting journeys.
When random.bytes() runs but doesn't work
A technical discussion on the subtle bugs and failure modes of Python's random.bytes() function and its reliance on OS entropy.
Show HN: CostPerPrompt – Live AI API pricing and real-workload cost calculators
A new tool called CostPerPrompt allows developers to calculate and monitor live AI API pricing and workload costs.
Atom is better than RSS, in ways that matter
An exploration of why Atom feeds are technically superior to RSS feeds for content distribution.
MkLinux and the pimped-out Apple Workgroup Server 9150
A deep dive into MkLinux, an early effort to port Linux to the PowerPC architecture for Apple Workgroup Servers.
Is it safe to use a Galaxy S20 Ultra with a detached back cover as a 24/7 Minecraft server?
A user asks if it is safe to use a damaged Galaxy S20 Ultra as a 24/7 Minecraft server.
Looking to self host a family planner/calendar. Homeflow my best option?
A discussion on self-hosting a family planner and calendar, evaluating options like Homeflow.
Is this architecture secure enough?
A user requests a security review of their home server architecture involving Tailscale, Caddy, and Authelia.
Driving myself crazy trying to selfhost a game server
A user struggles with port forwarding in a restrictive apartment complex network and seeks a VPS middleman solution for a game server.
Show HN: I'm a 15 Year Old Wannabe Engineer, This Is a Cycloidal Gearbox I Built
A 15-year-old aspiring engineer showcases a custom-built cycloidal gearbox, demonstrating practical application of mechanical engineering principles.
ASRock BC-250: Building the Budget Steam Machine
A guide on building a budget-friendly Steam Machine using the ASRock BC-250, focusing on low-cost gaming hardware configurations.
Four Time Scales for Technology Development and Deployment
An exploration of the different time scales at which technology is developed and deployed across various industries and sectors.
Why Is Europe Burning?
An analysis of the economic and political factors contributing to current instability and crises in Europe.
China begins producing advanced chipmaking deep-ultraviolet lithography machines
China has started producing advanced deep-ultraviolet (DUV) lithography machines, marking a significant step in their domestic chipmaking capabilities.
Go 1.27 Interactive Tour
The interactive tour for Go 1.27 introduces new features and updates to the Go programming language.
Persistent State Machines: LLM Attention with INT4 In-Memory Cells
A technical exploration of persistent state machines using INT4 in-memory cells to optimize LLM attention mechanisms.
The Greenhouse and the Lens: Two Modes of Agentic AI Work
An analysis of 'The Greenhouse' and 'The Lens', two conceptual modes of operating with agentic AI workflows.
Kobuk the Destroyer – Tales from the Wild, Unseen World of Test Engineering
A deep dive into the unseen world of test engineering through the narrative of 'Kobuk the Destroyer'.