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The 3DS is still a great console, despite its flaws. It can run GBA & DS games natively, and emulate NES, Virtual Boy, and SNES near perfectly. Homebrew for the 3DS is unique and has made it possible to run various games. The New ...
The text discusses the impact of AI on education and critical thinking, arguing that students are not being encouraged to think critically and are instead relying on AI to produce mundane work. The author proposes changes to the e...
TikTok was disabled in the United States for less than 16 hours, not banned. It was a survival tactic to cozy up to Trump, who indicated he would work with TikTok to reinstate it once he takes office. The ban was not enforced by B...
0You Want to Geofence My GPU???
2025-05-16 • technology us politics china nvidia
US lawmaker Bill Foster plans to introduce legislation mandating geofencing on GPUs to prevent smuggling to China. The technology to track chips after they are sold is readily available, but geofencing a GPU is much harder than tw...
The blog post discusses the performance of the blog in 2024, including traffic analysis, financials, and changes made to the blog. It also touches on the author's thoughts on growth, licensing, and personal and professional opport...
The text discusses the prevalence of urban legends about Massachusetts laws, and the lack of verifiable sources for these claims. The author fact-checks several of these laws and finds that many are false or outdated. The text als...
The text discusses the introduction of Garmin Connect Plus, a subscription service by Garmin, and the author's concerns about the impact it will have on the existing features and data accessibility of Garmin watches. The author ex...
Apple's voice dictation briefly flashes 'Trump' in the text field when you say 'Racist', which has been independently verified. This behavior is likely due to training data sent to Apple, forming a strong correlation between the t...
The text discusses the technological buffoonery in the DOGE era, focusing on the incompetence of the team behind DOGE.gov, the questionable activities of the young employees, and the misinformation spread by Elon Musk. It also hig...
The text discusses the author's ownership and control over their personal blog, highlighting the freedom to write about any topic without external influence. It emphasizes the lack of algorithms, pop-ups, and antipatterns, and the...
0Homomorphic Encryption in iOS 18
2025-01-18 •
The article aims to explain homomorphic encryption in a simplified manner for non-mathematical individuals with computer knowledge. It discusses Apple's use of homomorphic encryption in iOS 18 to enable privacy-preserving search i...
0I was just censored by Meta
2025-01-18 •
The text discusses Meta's new moderation policies, the removal of LGBTQ themes from Facebook Messenger, and the potential TikTok ban. It also highlights the censorship of certain media stories by Facebook and the author's concerns...
0I'm opposed to the TikTok ban
2025-01-18 •
The author expresses opposition to the impending ban on TikTok by the United States Supreme Court, arguing that it does not pose a national security threat and that consumers are aware of the privacy implications. They criticize t...
The blog post discusses the security model of dark web marketplaces, focusing on the technical aspects of the website, authentication, wallet, and the operators. It also delves into the design decisions and the psychology behind t...
0We showed up. We fought. We lost.
2024-11-06 •
The author expresses fear and concern about the outcome of the election, stating that Trump won unfairly and expressing worry about the impact on foreign policy, personal freedoms, and the environment. Despite the loss, the author...
0A Cool Use for CSS Variables
2024-08-11 •
The blog post discusses the use of CSS variables to create consistent UI designs by reusing styles across multiple locations. It explains how CSS variables work, their benefits, and provides examples of using them at different lev...
011ty Aliases the Right Way
2024-08-11 •
The blog post discusses how to create redirects in 11ty using a two-part solution involving .eleventy.js and a template page. It provides code snippets and instructions on how to implement the solution, and emphasizes the importan...
0When Banks Fail
2024-08-11 •
The blog post discusses the economic situation in Russia where banks have failed, leading to the adoption of cryptocurrency as the only option for making money. The author reflects on the need for a system that cannot be stopped a...
0Github Considered Harmful
2024-08-11 •
The author discusses their switch from GitHub to Sourcehut, highlighting issues with GitHub's proprietary architecture and integrations. They talk about difficulties in deploying their website and the challenges of adapting to Sou...
0Standing Out
2024-08-11 •
The author reflects on the unique characters they have encountered while skiing, discussing how clothing can convey identity and the importance of standing out without overdoing it. They emphasize the need for creativity and indiv...
0Brave Is Not an Ethical Browser
2024-08-11 •
The blog post discusses various unethical practices of the Brave browser, including injecting referral links without notification, the founder's anti-gay marriage donations, denial of mask effectiveness, ties to alt-right platform...
0A Domain, Much More
2024-08-11 •
The author discusses the importance of owning a domain to reclaim freedom and control from oppressive internet giants like Google. They highlight the risks of relying on platforms like Google for email and accounts, and emphasize ...
0Why?
2024-08-11 •
The author discusses the concept of a digital garden as a medium to share interconnected ideas, as opposed to social media or blogs. They highlight the limitations of traditional systems in capturing and sharing thoughts effective...