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The article discusses the usability issue with resizing windows on macOS Tahoe due to its large corner radius, causing users' clicks to fall outside the responsive area.
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The comment thread discusses the perceived decline in macOS quality, particularly focusing on the MacOS Tahoe update. Users express dissatisfaction with various aspects such as window management issues, lack of support for high DPI displays, and a noticeable degradation in software quality compared to previous versions. The thread also contrasts macOS unfavorably with Linux and Windows, highlighting improvements in user experience (UX) across these platforms. There is a consensus that Apple's focus on hardware has not been matched by equivalent improvements in the software ecosystem.
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Lightpanda migrated its DOM implementation from LibDOM to a custom Zig-based DOM (zigdom) for better control over memory management, events, and future enhancements. This change also involved replacing V8 with QuickJS-NG and integrating html5ever for parsing, resulting in single-digit % performance gains.
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The comment thread discusses the choice of programming languages for browser engine development, specifically comparing Rust and Zig in the context of a headless browser implementation called Lightpanda. The discussion also touches on the capabilities and limitations of Lightpanda as compared to other browsers.
Article: 36 min
An audio post featuring J.R.R. Tolkien reading from his book 'The Hobbit' for the first time on tape in 1952, providing insights into the creation of characters like Gollum and encouraging readers to revisit classic works.
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The comment thread discusses various interpretations of J.R.R. Tolkien's works, particularly focusing on the dehumanization of orcs and the use of LOTR characters in modern technology names. There is also a discussion about an audio version of The Hobbit narrated by Nicol Williamson.
Article: 1 hr 10 min
The article compares and contrasts two distributed version control systems (DVCs), Fossil and Git, highlighting their differences in features, self-containment, query language, portability, development organization style, scale of projects they support, focus on branches vs the entire change history, number of checkouts per repository, what you should have done vs what you actually did, test before commit philosophy, hash algorithms used, and other technical aspects.
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The comment thread discusses the necessity of Git due to network effects, comparing it with Mercurial and highlighting its perceived complexity.
Article: 11 min
The article discusses how advancements in self-hosting tools and hardware have made it easier and more enjoyable for individuals to manage their personal services at home.
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The discussion revolves around the benefits and challenges of self-hosting services, particularly in relation to tools like Tailscale and Claude Code. Users share experiences on how these tools simplify setup and management, but also highlight concerns about costs, complexity, security, and dependencies. There is a debate on whether self-hosting reduces reliance on big tech companies or if it introduces new challenges such as hardware maintenance and power outages.
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The article is about Ai, a Japanese chimpanzee known for her cognitive abilities in counting and painting, who has passed away at the age of 49. She was part of the Ai Project research program at Kyoto University's Center for the Evolutionary Origins of Human Behavior.
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The comment thread discusses AI art, specifically mentioning chimp paintings. A link is provided for further reading and humor is injected with a sarcastic remark.
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The comment thread discusses the state of the European electronics industry and compares it with Chinese offerings in terms of affordability and quality. There is a consensus that while there are still options for manufacturing in Europe, affordable PCB assembly services are lacking compared to China. The discussion also touches on local sustainable manufacturing and innovation within the European electronics industry.
Article: 11 min
A single, compact game file is created that runs on Windows, Linux, and in the browser. The game is a Snake variant with features like score tracking, level progression, and customizable controls.
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The discussion revolves around the compatibility and execution of a single file game across different operating systems, with users sharing their experiences, opinions on clever game design techniques, and exploring web technologies for running executables. The conversation includes technical details about configurations, tools, and specific concepts related to binary compatibility and resource optimization.
Article: 5 min
iCloud Photos Downloader is an open-source command-line tool that enables users to download all their iCloud photos onto local systems, supporting Linux, Windows, and macOS platforms. It's available as executables or through package managers like Docker, PyPI, AUR, and npm.
Discussion (200): 39 min
The comment thread discusses various methods and opinions related to downloading iCloud photos, with a focus on the lack of an official simple method. Users express frustration with the process being cumbersome and time-consuming, while also acknowledging that there are multiple ways to download iCloud photos officially through Apple's Photos app or third-party tools like icloudpd/icloudpd:latest. There is a consensus among users for improved software quality in the Photos app.
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The article discusses how to prevent potential cyber threats by running anti-virus scans on personal and shared networks.
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The comment thread discusses an analysis of convenience store locations, particularly in Japan, with various opinions on the usability and potential improvements. There is also interest in comparing different markets and applying similar analyses to other regions.
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