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/technology"This telegram must be closely paraphrased before being communicated to anyone." Why?
During WWII, US military communications doctrine required messages to be paraphrased to avoid repetition, enhancing cryptographic security. A 1950 manual detailed this practice, emphasizing changes in wording and structure to prevent enemy comparison of plain text and cryptograms.
/technologyMy phone is an ereader now
The author, once an avid reader, turned to a Kobo ereader to reignite their reading habit. However, they faced issues with library books and syncing articles. Intrigued by the Minimal Phone, an Android phone with an epaper display, they ordered it to read news and blogs without the hassle of syncing, aiming to enhance their reading experience.
/offbeatWishes Upon My Demise
This document outlines personal wishes for end-of-life care, including voluntary assisted dying for degenerative diseases, organ donation, and non-traditional disposal of remains to avoid wasting resources.
/technologynew Date("wtf") - How well do you know JavaScript's Date class?
Test your knowledge of JavaScript's Date class with a quiz verified on NodeJS 24.4.0, MacBook Pro, BST timezone.
/artA vibrant tropical flower
/technologyKite - News app by Kagi
Kite, accessible via https://kite.kagi.com/, offers a platform for contextually relevant data selection.
/diggHow come Digg doesn't include a referer for analytics?
I've noticed Digg traffic to my site doesn't seem to identify itself as coming from Digg. Any deliberate reason why?
/technologyThe Web Design Museum - Discover old websites, apps and software
Explore the Web Design Museum to discover thousands of old websites, apps, and software from the 1990s to mid-00s. Share your finds with the museum.
/technologyOpen-Source is Just That
Open-source software doesn't guarantee contributions, support, or feature requests. It's crucial to respect developers' boundaries and understand that providing software is a privilege, not a right. Entitlement among users can lead to abuse and disrespect towards volunteers.
/technologyPerplexity Comet - A web browser by Perplexity
Perplexity Comet personalizes your digital experience by learning your habits, enhancing research, and integrating Perplexity's capabilities across all sites for seamless understanding and organization.
/technologyHow to trick ChatGPT into revealing Windows keys? I give up
A researcher tricked ChatGPT into revealing Windows product keys by framing the interaction as a guessing game, exploiting the AI's logic to bypass safety measures. This technique highlights potential vulnerabilities in AI models trained on sensitive data.
/diggWe have dark mode, but what about darker mode?
Those of us with OLED screens would love it!
/technologyFrame of preference
Explore the evolution of Mac settings from 1984 to 2004 through the lens of 10 emulators, revealing a rich history of design changes and user experiences.
/artA rear-view mirror
Something about this photo feels just a tad off. The emptiness and simplicity of the landscape feels almost surreal. Very much Liminal Space-y.
/technologyClippy Desktop Assistant
Clippy is a desktop assistant that runs large language models locally with a 1990s interface, offering a nostalgic yet modern experience. It's free, offline, and includes custom model support, created as a tribute to the iconic Clippy character.
/technologyWikiTok - A TikTok-style interface for exploring Wikipedia articles.
WikiTok is a platform that utilizes URL and Title values to select contextually appropriate data, generating concise summaries from text, description, or title.
/gamingFrom SDR to ‘Fake HDR’: Mario Kart World on Switch 2 Undermines Modern Display Potential
Mario Kart World on Switch 2, despite its 4K60 + HDR promise, is criticized for being a 'fake HDR' title due to SDR-first authoring, undermining modern display potential.
/offbeat'Passport Photos' by Max Siedentopf
Max Siedentopf's 'Passport Photos' series challenges the mundane rules of official passport photos, exploring self-expression within strict guidelines.
/entertainmentYTCH - If YouTube had actual channels
YTCH offers a platform where YouTube channels can be curated, akin to having actual channels on YouTube.
/offbeatBop Spotter - A mic on the street that Shazams 24/7
A list of songs and artists, each with a specific time, ranging from 9:17 PM to 12:01 AM, showcasing a diverse musical selection.
/technologyCreation - highly-integrated open-source laptop built from scratch.
A creator built a high-performance, open-source laptop from scratch, featuring a 4K AMOLED display, Cherry MX keyboard, and 7-hour battery life, embodying Tesla's passion for invention.
/technologyReddit founders made hundreds of fake profiles so site looked popular
Reddit's founders created hundreds of fake profiles to make the site appear popular in its early days, as revealed by co-founder Steve Huffman.
/offbeatCollection of The Current, it will never be the same .com by rafaël rozendaal, 2004
Explore the 2004 collection 'The Current' by Rafael Rozendaal, showcased on 'itwillneverbethesame.com', featuring code by Reinier Feijen.
/artA majestic butterfly
