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Apple Internals: Swift in the Kernel
An exploration of Apple's implementation of Swift in the kernel, detailing the technical challenges and architectural decisions involved.
A 3D voxel game engine written in APL
A technical implementation of a 3D voxel game engine using the APL programming language, showcasing the language's array-processing capabilities.
How to Bias a CRT After Installation
A guide on how to calibrate and bias a Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) display after installation, focusing on vacuum tube electronics.
Forward to Hell? On Misusing Transparent DNS Forwarders For Amplification Attacks
An analysis of how transparent DNS forwarders can be misused to bypass resolver protections and facilitate large-scale reflective amplification attacks.
Running MicroVMs in Proxmox VE, the Easy Way
A discussion on simplifying the deployment and management of MicroVMs within the Proxmox VE environment.
Public Service Announcement: Don't Say You Use AI for Writing
A community discussion cautioning users against claiming they use AI for writing, emphasizing the value of human-authored content.
cl-bbs: the schemeBBS-like textboard rewritten in Common Lisp
An announcement for cl-bbs, a textboard implementation rewritten in Common Lisp focusing on simplicity, privacy, and authless access.
Excessive nil pointer checks in Go
A discussion on the prevalence and potential redundancy of nil pointer checks in the Go programming language.
Improvements to std::format in C++26
Overview of proposed and implemented improvements to the std::format library in the C++26 standard.
A copy-paste checklist for hardening a fresh Linux VPS (key-only SSH, firewall, fail2ban, auto-updates)
A practical, actionable checklist for securing a newly deployed Linux VPS, focusing on SSH hardening, firewalls, and automated updates.
The 100k Whys of AI
A discussion exploring the fundamental questions and conceptual gaps in current artificial intelligence development.
The Lost Story of Alan Turing's "Delilah" Project
An exploration of Alan Turing's lesser-known 'Delilah' project focused on secure voice communications.
Windows UI evolution: Clicking an unassociated file
A look at how the Windows user interface has handled unassociated file types over time.
How do you expose your Proxmox VE (via a reverse proxy, etc.)?
A community discussion on the secure methods of accessing a Proxmox VE management interface from outside a local network.
Proportion-Integral-Derivative Controllers
A discussion on Proportion-Integral-Derivative (PID) controllers, focusing on their mathematical foundations and practical implementation in control systems.
Mark-of-the-web and pinning installers to sites
A technical exploration of the Mark-of-the-Web (MOTW) security mechanism and the implications of pinning installers to specific websites.
See in CMYK
A look at visualizing and working with CMYK color spaces, discussing the technical challenges of RGB to CMYK conversion and color management.
Building Reliable Agentic AI Systems
A discussion on the challenges and architectural patterns for building reliable, production-ready agentic AI systems.
Zigzag Decoding with AVX-512
An exploration of optimizing AI decoding processes using Zigzag decoding and AVX-512 instruction sets for higher performance.
Armstrong Effect
An analysis of the 'Armstrong Effect' as it relates to technical systems or signal processing.